Tours/Santa Maria/Sal Island Half-Day All-Inclusive Shark Bay, Blue Eye & Salt Lake
Viator · group up to 16 pax

Sal Island Half-Day All-Inclusive Shark Bay, Blue Eye & Salt Lake

4.8(489)Santa Maria1 hour
VIATOR4.8(175)TRIPADVISOR4.8(314)

Description

Discover Sal Island's must-see attractions in just 4 hours on this all-inclusive half-day experience with a native certified guide. Carefully designed for travelers who want to make the most of their time on the island, this tour combines the spectacular Blue Eye, the Pedra de Lume Salt Lake, the Terra Boa Mirage and Shark Bay in one unforgettable morning. Enjoy all entrance fees included, comfortable transportation and hotel pickup and drop-off while exploring some of Cape Verde's most iconic natural wonders. Safely observe juvenile lemon sharks in their natural habitat, float effortlessly in the mineral-rich waters of an extinct volcanic crater and admire breathtaking volcanic landscapes along the way. Perfect for first-time visitors, couples and families, this tour allows you to experience the very best of Sal Island before returning to your accommodation around 1:00–1:30 PM, leaving you free to relax or enjoy the rest of your day.

Tour Options

English speaking guide
  • Idioma Pickup included
Spanish speaking guide
  • Pickup included
French speaking guide
  • Pickup included
Portuguese speaking guide
  • Pickup included

Highlights

Entrance to Pedra de Lume Salt Lake
Free child seat available on request
Shark Bay experience
Complimentary photos and videos taken by your guide
All Fees and Taxes
Entrance to Buracona (Blue Eye)
Native officially certified guide
Air-conditioned transportation
Passenger liability insurance
Skip-the-line entrance tickets
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What's included

Included
Entrance to Pedra de Lume Salt Lake
Free child seat available on request
Shark Bay experience
Complimentary photos and videos taken by your guide
All Fees and Taxes
Entrance to Buracona (Blue Eye)
Native officially certified guide
Air-conditioned transportation
Passenger liability insurance
Skip-the-line entrance tickets
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Not included
Water shoes for Shark Bay (bring your own or rent on site for €2)

Pickup Locations & Times

Complimentary pickup and drop-off are available from all hotels, resorts, apartments, guesthouses and Airbnb accommodations in Santa Maria, Murdeira, Espargos and Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID). Your guide will be easy to identify, wearing the official Sal Experiences uniform and ID badge and holding a clearly visible yellow sign. Approximate pickup times: * Santa Maria: 8:40 AM – 9:00 AM * Murdeira: 8:50 AM – 9:10 AM * Espargos: 9:20 AM – 9:30 AM On the day before your tour, we will contact you via WhatsApp or your preferred contact method to confirm your exact pickup time and location. If your accommodation is not listed during booking, simply send us its name or address after making your reservation and we will arrange your pickup accordingly.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child seats are available free of charge upon request.
  • Suitable for most travelers.
  • Please bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and water shoes if you have them.
  • Water shoes are recommended for the Shark Bay experience. You may bring your own or rent a pair on site for €2.
  • Shark Bay is not recommended for travelers with reduced mobility.
  • Travelers under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted to participate.
  • Baby strollers, luggage and large bags are not permitted. One small personal item is allowed.
  • The Blue Eye phenomenon is a natural event and is visible under suitable sunlight and sea conditions. Swimming at Buracona's natural pool is subject to weather and ocean conditions.

Reviews(489)

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308cristiem
August 20, 2026
Wouldn’t go again

Don’t understand all the 5* reviews. We went as a family and spent most of the morning waiting around. The kids couldn’t go in the salt lake, the queue for the blue eye was enormous and the waiting around was ridiculous. The drive was awesome and the guide wasn’t bad. Shark experience was brilliant but only 10 minutes of the entire experience. Wouldn’t go again.

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958vitj
August 19, 2026
Absolutely recommend

Overall a really great experience that i definitely recommend. The only thing to improve would be for the guide to inform us of the general length at the stop - while we were at the salt lakes, we didn't know how long we can stay there, which was a big shame. The stop was very short, though partly because all the other travelers immediately left the water and waited at the restaurant above it. Had we known we still have time, we could have enjoyed the fantastic expedience at the water for longer.

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Lee_P
August 16, 2026
Very enjoyable...

Very enjoyable experience, great guide. The sharks was the highlight but all of the places visited were fun. The guide really made the trip.

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Perdita_A
August 10, 2026
Highly recommended

Really good trip. Tony the guide was really informative and funny. Well worth the money, sharks were amazing. Really good for kids and there are toilets and places to buy drinks when you stop off. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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HELEN_W
August 9, 2026
Great experience

Great guide, very informative and lovely air conditioned bus. Went and saw everything we needed. Would highly recommend

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Marianne_S
August 7, 2026
We had such a fun...

We had such a fun morning! Our guide, Tony, had great energy & told us loads about the island’s history. He was lovely with our kids & made sure they were included in all the experiences. The sharks were the highlight for us all - swimming around your legs as you paddle! Kids found the salt lakes a little sting-y for their skin but this wasn’t a big problem & we just got our before everyone else. Overall, we really enjoyed this trip. Thank you!

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nickmW5417PZ
August 7, 2026
Excellent tour

Excellent tour. All entry fees included. Easy pick up and good communication previous day with timings etc . Lemon sharks highlight

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Sergio_P
August 5, 2026
Johnny Zambia has been...

Johnny Zambia has been our guide and has shown us the charm of the island in an exceptional way! Furthermore, he explained everything in a super complete way and handled the language very well, which made the tour even more enjoyable and interesting.

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emmyjd2019
August 1, 2026
Don't miss the lemon sharks and salt mine experience

From before pick up until drop off this experience was excellent, our guide "Renaldo" contacted us the night before to confirm times and advise about what to were and what to bring, on the day he contacted to say he was running 5 mins late, when he arrived the bus was clean and tidy and both him and the driver were character's with a great sense of fun, throughout the trip he was there to assist and explain, the mirage lake was great and he took a great photo of me and my wife, the Blue eye was great, the lemon sharks were amaizing and the salt mine with an hour to float in the lake was something we will never forget, they added a short visit to a fishing community who again were great fun. To be honest both the driver and Renaldo made the trip go from an experience to a great experience we will remember for the rest of our lives and we can't thank them enough we both would recommend to anyone thinking of it to do it you won't be dissapointed. Just remember to take plenty of drink, good shoes, plenty of sun cream, towels and a euro per person to use shower at salt mine, also when at lemon sharks they charge 2 euros each to use cross, trust us you will need them,

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J C
July 28, 2026
Highly recommended

We had Harry as a guide who gives simple but interesting explanations about the island and its history. He was able to answer all our questions with a smile. Given the weather, we were not able to go see the blue but he suggested we visit a small fishing village instead. The shark bay is a unique experience. Floating in the salt water is magical. A great guide who radiates joy of living😀

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