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Highlights of Sal Tour by 4x4 & Catamaran
Excursions & day trips
Sal, Cape Verde
4.6/5
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
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Explore Sal by land and sea
4x4 tour along the west coast and inland
Visit the Terra Boa mirage desert and salt lake at Pedra de Lume
Relaxing catamaran cruise with music and open bar
What to expect
This full day adventure dishes up Sal's highlights by land and sea. You'll start the morning with an off-road drive, ticking off places like Palmeira and the salt lake at Pedra de Lume. Then after lunch, you'll swap the 4x4 for a catamaran to cruise the shores in style.You'll have a well-rounded view of Sal by the end of this tour, and it all kicks off once you're strapped in our 4x4. Set off along the west coast of the island, passing the rugged coastline around Murdeira and Buracona lagoon before reaching the port town of Palmeira. You'll then turn inland, with the salt lake at Pedra de Lume in your sights.But before you float in the Dead Sea-like water, you'll see the desert mirage sands at Terra Boa, which extend as far as the eye can see. You'll have lunch at a local restaurant, then catch the dinghy out to the catamaran, which will be waiting to take you away on a leisurely afternoon sail. Music, snacks and drinks complete the line-up too.
What's included
Transport
Driver/guide
Entrance fee to the salt lake
Snorkelling equipment
Lunch
Open bar on the catamaran - beer, wine, cava, cocktails and soft drinks
Towels on the catamaran
What to remember
Not suitable for guests with limited mobility or small children
Bring bathing gear and sun protection
You can only use the nets on the catamaran once the boat has stopped
This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Provider
TUI CAPE VERDE
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
Pickups available from South of the island of Sal only.If you don't see the option to add a hotel for pickup, please provide the details at checkout.
Reviews
Excellent
4.6/5
Based on
45 reviews from verified customers
B
BAESSA
March 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 19 years old
Excellent
N
Nicky
November 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 40 years old
Great
Amazing day . Tour Guide and driver on the 4 X 4 excellent. Staff on the Caterrman great fun and made the whole trip great fun. Snorkeling was the let down. No fish (saw loads more just off our beach ) Equipment needs updating as masks leaked. Didn't spoilt our day mind . Overall a brilliant trip.
T
TW
October 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 36 years old
Excellent
B
B.
June 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 25 years old
Excellent
It was really good to combine the two separate experiences into one big day out.
J
Jeremy
March 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 39 years old
Excellent
Z
Zoe
February 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 33 years old
Excellent
We enjoyed the experience as it was a small group, and led by local guides so was very knowledgable about the local area. Lunch was good, option for more drinks at lunch would have been nice, and the catamaran cruise was fantastic, again as the boat wasn't overly crowded, plenty of time for swimming and the staff ensured we were all having a good time!
D
Disappointed
December 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 23 years old
Average
The catamaran was a brilliant experience, fantastic staff. However the 4x4 tour was awful. We were taken to places to be forced into buying from locals. Barely anything to actually see, and were told by the tour guide that he finds it difficult to forget the atrocities of slavery, but he didn’t want to bring up racism, which to me in itself was direct racism towards our party. It dampened the tour. We were left wondering what was going on for 45 mins before the cruise. The guide disappeared
D
Di atk
December 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
Great
Great trip with an amazing guide
S
Steph
December 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 13 years old
Excellent
M
Mutley 1896
December 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 56 years old
Great
We totally enjoyed the day, the tour of Sal seemed a little random at times but considering in some places there are no roads added to the experience. Floating in a salt lake a great experience. The catamaran trip was great fun especially when the crew started to dance and got us all to join in, exhausting though! Food throughout the day was good too.
W
WF
November 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
With friends
- 39 years old
Great
På det hela taget en trevlig utflykt men lite krystat då det inte finns så mycket att se på Sal. Med undantag för saltsjön (Salinas de Pedra de Lume) och Blue Eye Cave (Buracona) så var det man fick ut av förmiddagen mest att ha sett Sal. Övriga stopp var längre än nödvändiga och kändes lite som tidsutfyllnad. Lunch var bra men alldeles för lång. Seglingen var den stora behållningen av dagen och kunde ha varit längre. Personalen på båten var kanon liksom servicen.
L
Lesley
August 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
With family
- 45 years old
Excellent
Sal tour bit long winded, no point on a Sunday walking through villages with shops closed so a later pick up would be better. Salt Lake was interesting, should advise not suitable with people with mobility problems. To wear sand shoes and for people with long hair a hair covering of sorts, explain that shower is outside and water only no soap etc. Catamaran was fabulous, great crew, booze and food fabulous and plenty of it. Great fun.
N
Natalie Horne
August 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
With family
- 32 years old
Excellent
Staff made the trip. So informative and so much fun!
G
Gary Morgan
July 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 38 years old
Excellent
A wonderful experience and really enjoyed the whole day. Certainly recommend this as we had the best of both worlds. The morning was spent viewing the numerous land sites, the salt lakes being the best especially as we were the first there. The catamaran itself was good fun and the crew on board were helpful and even provided the entertainment for all the children on board first of all and then the adults on the way back. A stop off for snorkelling and lunch on board added the enjoyment.
B
Brucie
July 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
Great
Loved seeing the highlights. However tour may have been better backwards in the morning. Starting at Salt lake then going back to the Blue Eye as sun was not high enough at 9am really. Need to find a better spot to snorkel, or not advertise it as such, as not many fish to be seen in this spot. Know there are many better around the island. However the boat without it was very pleasant and relaxing and would have just been happy with a swim.
J
Jen
July 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 25 years old
Great
The start time didn't allow enough time to get breakfast before leaving the hotel perhaps half and hour to an hour later would be beneficial. Fresh water on board the 4 x 4 would be good. The salt lake was a great experience and the catamaran had really fun staff who made the trip really enjoyable. The 4 x 4 guide was a real asset providing lots of local and interesting information and passionate about the Island of Sal.
T
Teresa
June 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 19 years old
Excellent
The guide Tony was excellent with his local knowledge and has an excellent command of English. We were able to visit all the sites within this visit.
T
Tracy
May 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 25 years old
Excellent
J
Jihn
April 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 54 years old
Excellent
T
Tony M
March 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 29 years old
Excellent
Had a great time. We thought this trip was one of the better ones. Good sight seeing. Good breaks. Saw all. That we were supposed to so couldn't complain.
J
Julie & Brian
March 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 29 years old
Great
The guide in the morning (Toni) was superb; funny, personable, knowledgable and was a real star! The catamaran experience wasn't quite what we expected, not bad, just different, I'd have traded for the extra half a day with a guide showing us around if I were to book again.
R
Red Ted
March 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 52 years old
Excellent
Brilliant day. Tony the guide for the 4x4 was excellent.
C
colin lane
March 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 39 years old
Excellent
P
PeterB
March 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
Alone
- 51 years old
Excellent
The 4x4 tour was interesting and informative-we even got to see a mirage! Lunch was in an authentic local restaurant and the food was tasty. The catamaran had a real party atmosphere.
T
Tony
February 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 53 years old
Excellent
Fabulous guide Antonio, great places to visit... Great lunch and the visit to the salt lake was fabulous! We also shared it with a great group of people!
E
England
February 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 36 years old
Great
Toni the guide was brilliant with our 4 x 4 jeep tour . The transfer to and from the catamaran in the dingy I felt unsafe. But the staff were brilliant once onboard and we had a great time
K
Kim
February 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 37 years old
Excellent
Brilliant day with our local guide Tony, whose local knowledge made the morning tour around the island super interesting. This tour shows you the highlights of Sal without having to stop at every little village Afternoon from 2pm spent on TUI catamaran which is not overcrowded and offers AI drinks and snacks. All together the one trip covers all you need to get to know Sal Island
A
Annette
January 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With friends
- 42 years old
Excellent
It was a fantastic experience! The staff were great and I had so much fun!!
G
Gezzy
January 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
With family
- 49 years old
Excellent
Boat trip in particular very good. Lots of dancing and crew made us feel welcome. 4x4 Guide, Tony, particularly knowledgeable about Sal and it’s history.
R
Robo
November 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 32 years old
Excellent
The tui rep was fantastic. The salt lake was a once in a life time experience. The blue eye was very interesting and the boat trip was amazing. Even the food that some people say is poor was actually really good. Just don't over think it. All in all a fantastic day out..
S
Sue P
October 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With friends
- 31 years old
Excellent
Excellent well organised excursion . Our tour guide Edi was so good . His knowledge was invaluable and made our tour just perfect , we learn lots . The catamaran finished the day off nicely , great crew with lots of energy :) recommend to anyone If you want to get out of the hotel - well done TUI
J
Jonathan
August 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 32 years old
Excellent
Like the hole aspect of the trip
K
Kai
July 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 2 years old
Excellent
Was great value for money, really fun your guide was lovely Lunch at the restaurant was not nice - the chicken didn’t look like a chicken and was very salty would of chosen vegetarian option if I knew
T
Toni J
July 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 20 years old
Excellent
The tour itself was interesting. It’s interesting to see how the people here live. Things they go through or what they’ve gone through. The lunch was ok but could have been better, the catamaran was a fun experience too. Snacks, drinks, diving in the sea and dancing on our way back. Everyone so fun, friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend this trip.
L
Lisa Fox
June 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With family
- 29 years old
Excellent
Eddie and Val were great guides! Eddie’s knowledge of the island made this trip a great experience. The salt lakes were unreal and the Blue eye was a wonder to see. Catamaran in the afternoon got the party started and finished off a truly wonderful day! Highly recommend this fantastic trip
M
Miss Kelly Moore
May 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With family
- 17 years old
Excellent
Ed our guide in the morning made the trip for us. Growing up in the island he was so knowledgeable about sal, its history and current situation which enhanced the 4 x 4 tour greatly. So friendly and relaxed while making us feel safe
S
SB
April 2022
From United Kingdom
Excellent
The staff on the boat were amazing Made the trip!!
G
Gemma
March 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 15 years old
Average
It was far too cold for the tour and I don't believe it should be offered this time of year (February). It was too cold to go swimming in the salt water, and far too cold to want to do anything on the boat. The water was too murky due to the conditions to be able to go snorkeling and see anything, and as a big reason for booking the tour, it was so disappointing that the time of year meant the experience wasn't what we'd been sold when booking. The tour guides themselves we can't fault. They were brilliant.
G
Gatis
February 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 28 years old
Great
Catamaran was amazing, lots of fun nice entertainment and food + free drinks. 4x4 tour was boring, not much to see on them volcanic islands!
K
Karen
February 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With friends
- 34 years old
Excellent
Fantastic day from start to finish. One of the best excursions we have been on. 4x4 shows some great parts of the area then the catamaran is full of fun, alcohol, dancing and swimming. Definitely worth doing
H
Habs
January 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 10 years old
Excellent
I absolutely loved it and so glad we did this first when we got here as we literally went around the whole island by 4x4 offroaders and had a lovely local meal for lunch with different options and finishing it on the boat and going swimming out at sea and fishing. Plus the booze and dancing was great on the boats. The guide was absolutely brilliant.
M
Matt
January 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With family
- 34 years old
Excellent
Enjoyed it all .. from driver to guide were totally great …. The cataram was best part .. staff so good and made time for all
J
Jacqueline
January 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 35 years old
Excellent
Absolutely fantastic time, would definitely recommend this trip, crew and guide made the day! also local lunch amazing, well done staff! You're a credit, thank you for an amazing trip!
D
Di
November 2021
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With friends
Excellent
Very enjoyable with plenty to see disappointing that the hotel rep had not given us proper information regarding taking towels
A
Anonymous
November 2021
From United Kingdom
Excellent
Such a range of activities. Floating in a salt lake at the bottom of a collapsed volcano! Beautiful and awe inspiring scenery! And then a catamaran ride to end all catamaran rides. The crew of the Soldade made it so special and such fun. Their dancing was contagious. Yippee!
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