Activities

Secrets of Sal Island 4x4 Tour with Pedra da Lume Salt Lake

Sal, Cape Verde

from 585 reviews
4.5/5
Free Cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 4 Hours
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Do this because

Soak up the laidback vibes of the west-coast fishing village of Palmeira
Discover the desert mirage sands of Terra Boa and the Buracona lagoon
Float on the salt lake of Pedra da Lume on the crater of an extinct volcano
Snap some selfies at Murdeira Bay and see Espargos from a viewpoint
Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Sal and its geography

What to expect

The desolate beauty of inland Sal is in stark contrast to the white sands of its coast. On this off-road safari, you'll explore Murdeira Bay, the Buracona lagoon, the ocean-like sands of Terra Boa and Pedra de Lume. Beyond the most popular sights, you'll also get a glimpse of local life in Palmeira and Espargos. Rodrigo, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘I've lived on Sal all my life, and I'm still fascinated by my island's colourful street art. It's a vivid reflection of our culture and our daily lives.'Starting with a pit stop at Murdeira Bay, you'll trundle...
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What's included

Transport
Driver/ Guide
Admission fees
4x4 tour
Exclusive TUI itinerary

What to remember

Viewing of the Buracona ‘blue eye' and Terra Boa ‘mirage' cannot be guaranteed, as both optical illusions depend on the sun's position on the day
Due to parking restrictions, there's a moderate walk to get to and from the Pedra de Lume. If you require special assistance to get to the lake, please inform us at the time of booking
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Bring bathing gear and sunblock
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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

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TUI CAPE VERDE

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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.
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Reviews

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Based on 100 reviews from verified customers
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Raymond

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 31 years old

Average

Stefan was our guide, on the Secrets of Sal Island 4x4 Tour with Pedra da Lume Salt Lake. He was very knowledgeable about the island and tried to engage all the clients with stories of the island, little anicdotes and jokes at each of the sites we visited. We'd heard from one family staying at our resort that they got to swim in the natural swimming pool at Burracona Blue Eye and had some Grogue/Grog in Palmerias, we got neither, so would question the consistency of the experience and offer.
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Ann & Jon,

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 39 years old

Great

The lagoon and salt lakes were really good and our guide was really excellent, informative and fun. But the rest of it was pretty much just ordinary , while the island is beautiful it is also very poor, the people are all lovely though
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Adele

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as Alone - 18 years old

Excellent

Driver was punctual and courteous. The tour included more highlights than first anticipated. The guide was knowledgable and engaging.
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Steve

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 44 years old

Excellent

great guide (Ronaldo) and interesting trip seeing the island. Brilliant experience in the salt beds!
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Sarah

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 32 years old

Excellent

We got to see and do more than expected.
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John Mills

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 56 years old

Excellent

Excellent experience, very polite and helpful driver and guide throughout our time with them
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Big Lee

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 38 years old

Great

Nice day out. Guide was fantastic. Too short a trip though.
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Andi Mc

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family

Great

Comfortable 4x4's. Knowledgeable guide. Saw the tourist sights, but trip could have benefitted from individual drivers giving info...about local culture, volcano info, volcanic rocks etc. Didn't like way we were took to only one shop...drink rum and only buy souvenir from there. Make sure you take plenty of fluid and if you have open sores/ severe sunburn...don't go into salt lake. Salt lake only really accessible for those who are mobile.
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Courteney Paris

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 12 years old

Excellent

Guide was amazing, very friendly and informative.
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Karl

August 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as With family - 37 years old

Excellent

I like everything about this our guide was very nice,friendly and enthusiastic he made this trip feel exceptional thank you Hibba and thanks for the souvenirs
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Chris / Raisa

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 20 years old

Excellent

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JC

August 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as With family - 24 years old

Excellent

Guide was knowledgeable, funny and welcoming x
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Jon

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 24 years old

Excellent

Had a really enjoyable day and the guide was fantastic
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Kate Walsh

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 33 years old

Average

Our guide was great, he was very knowledgeable and made the experience a pleasure. We did the afternoon trip and one of the stops was the Blue Eye. This is not visible in the afternoons so should be taken off the afternoon trip as is pointless. Even the cafe was closing so we couldn’t get a drink. Our guide made the best of the tour however with his great personality. The fishing port was a waste of time as there was nothing to see. Overall it was good to see some of the island but needs change
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Anonymous

August 2025
From United States of America

Excellent

Fantastic, really good value for money. Didn’t spent too long at one place- which was good. Our driver was good and our speaker tour guide was good and had a good knowledge.
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Hannah

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 24 years old

Excellent

Our driver Gill/Jill? Was really lovely and made us feel safe on our drive and helped us every time with our seat belt. The tour guide Ary was brilliant, really charismatic and helpful, made us feel well looked after and we loved the taste of Grog in the little shop he took us to. We loved the Salt Lake, Blue eye and the quick stop at the mirage. A great trip out and well worth the money.
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Stuart

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 36 years old

Great

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Clare Suffolk UK

August 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 29 years old

Great

Guide very knowledgeable and made the tour interesting. Would have liked more time at the blue eye stop as we had to wait in the cue. Then had no time for the shop or would have been nice to sit and have a drink at cafe.
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Jo W

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 39 years old

Great

Driver and tour guide were excellent - we did have an item of clothing go missing from the wooden shelves at the salt lake so I would recommend taking a bag that can zip up, fortunately we had removed the phone from the shorts pockets - the hotel rep did try to see if they had been found in lost property but not
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CoRa

July 2025
From Germany
Traveled as With family - 34 years old

Excellent

Die Tour Sal Secrets 4x4 hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Wir haben uns auf der gesamten Fahrt im Wagen mit dem Fahrer George absolut sicher gefühlt. Wir waren als Familie zu 4 Personen unterwegs, im Wagen waren noch 2 andere sehr nette Touristen mit dabei. Unser Guide Heber war sehr kompetent und freundlich. Er hat uns viel erklärt und gerne zusätzliche Fragen beantwortet. Es war ein sehr gelungener Ausflug, das Highlight war für uns das Schwimmen im Salzsee!
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H

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 4 years old

Excellent

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Cliff

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 35 years old

Excellent

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Iain B

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 34 years old

Excellent

Well organised, great way to see a little of the real island in a short time. Tour guide was very good.
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Elaine

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 45 years old

Great

Informative guide. Would have preferred one of the newer 4 x 4 vehicles. Blue Eye lacked organisation. A lot of time wasted there which impacted the timings of the mirage and Pedre de Lume. We were most looking forward to that and it was cut short. We only had 25 minutes from leaving the vehicle to returning to the vehicle. No where did it say there would be opportunities to purchase local products. I had only taken enough money for tips so was unable to support the locals.
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Natasha

July 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 37 years old

Excellent

We loved the salt lake the most just because it’s a really unique experience
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Anonymous

July 2025
From United States of America

Great

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KT

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 28 years old

Average

Guide was lovely. Tour was ok, we felt there was a hard sell in the areas we visited.
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DJF

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 30 years old

Average

It was all very rushed with little opportunity to look in the shops. 10-15 minutes in the salt lakes wasn’t long enough Generally it’s overpriced for what you get. I’d sooner have longer at the salt lakes than being given shots in a dark shop at 09.00 in the morning
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Tattoo lady and family

July 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as With friends

Excellent

The staff were absolutely amazing. My sister is disabled and struggled quite a bit but they helped her in and out of the jeep. I cannot praise them enough. If you are disabled then think twice but our guys were all amazing. Thank you from the tattooed lady and family. Big hugs. ??
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Bernie Boy

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 55 years old

Excellent

The tour was well planned and executed. The main quide gave us both historical information as well as an explanation of the 4 main sites visited. His information was interesting. Also his English was very good.
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Ru M

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 29 years old

Excellent

Our guide Clovis was extremely knowledgeable and showed a true passion for his island. It was a pleasure to learn about Sal from him.
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Christine

July 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as With friends - 51 years old

Excellent

The guide to the 4x4 tour was a good day out enjoyed the journey around the island with the quality and experience of seeing the beautiful island.
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Debs

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 34 years old

Excellent

Excellent trip, we were collected from our hotel and introduced to our guide Ary who was very knowledgeable and friendly, we toured to island and stopped at various locations along the way, we tried the local Grog, the blue eye was amazing and the salt lake was great fun and left your skin feeling very soft, great value for money would definitely recommend.
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LC

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 25 years old

Great

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Helen

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple

Poor

I booked this on the TUI app - it is not user friendly, I mistakenly clicked the wrong hotel to be picked up at. After waiting 30 minutes I went to find Christine the TUI rep at TUI Blue where we were staying- she tried to call the excursion to ask them to come back for us - sadly nobody answered her call so we were left very disappointed and lost our money. We could not even rearrange the excursion as we were coming home the following day. Several people said how bad the TUI app is for booking.
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Claire

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 25 years old

Excellent

Transport could be better having to climb in and out of the back crouched several times is awkward, an open truck or seated truck would have been better. Driver and Tour guide were excellent 10/10
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José Gomes

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 41 years old

Excellent

Não há nada de mal a dizer, gostei imenso de todo o passeio e claro que recomendo.
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Nigel and Cheryl

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 56 years old

Excellent

We enjoyed all of the tour and the tour guide and driver made the trip special. They were very professional and courteous and very knowledgable regarding all aspects of the tour.
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Rustam

July 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 35 years old

Excellent

Hello, I think it is the best experience if you want to get to know Sal. It is much safer to travel within a car than sitting in the open cabin as we saw with non-TUI tours. We covered the main points and we were really lucky to be introduced to Murdeira as a first stop. Our guide - Stephen, told us its history and recommended to come to its beaches if we would want to snorkel. We enjoyed all the main sightseeing places and I think the tour was worth the money. Highly recommended. Best regards.
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Macc lad

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 42 years old

Excellent

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Jack

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 4 years old

Excellent

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Williams

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 46 years old

Great

A

Anna

July 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 29 years old

Great

Have walking difficulties and there was a lot of rough ground
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Lorna

June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 10 years old

Excellent

Heba made the tour, great personality and local knowledge! Salt lake was fantastic, such a unique experience! Top tip! Take the morning tour to see the blue eye!
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Jasmin

June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 31 years old

Great

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Kabies

June 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 23 years old

Great

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DSC

June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 42 years old

Average

Collected in a Land Rover and sat on bench seats in the back with 4 of us in total so quite cramped. Taken to a bay to see Lion mountain and then spent 10 mins there-we we to a local bar and sat chatting to locals until the guide told us we were moving. Onto the port and then the blue eye (which we couldn’t see as it was only visible in the morning). The salt lakes were good and the guides helped some less mobile people by driving them down to the water. Enjoyed the sharks and catamaran more
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Paul

June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With friends - 41 years old

Great

Probably the safest and smoothest driver in vehicle 4 on the morning of 16/6/25
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C Gardiner

June 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple

Excellent

Had a good morning the jeep arrived on time and the driver was so polite and courteous . The Tour guide was amazing and is knowledge of Sal was top marks, would definitely recommend a trip to the blue eye eye…
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KS

June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 37 years old

Great

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Petethefeetwales

June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 48 years old

Great

It was at times (because of the wind and the language dialect) difficult to hear the information from the guide. Would be helpful if they had a portable microphone like other groups we saw on the trip Also it felt rushed, perhaps longer at the blue eye or salinas to have a pause and drink. The 4 x 4 was a little battered with the hand grip above the side door broken so difficult to stabalise especially off road terrain. Otherwise a very enjoyable trip.. Shout out to Sanchez ?? ????????
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Bex

June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 39 years old

Excellent

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Ronnie

June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 46 years old

Excellent

From being picked up at our hotel the guide was courteous kept asking if everyone was okay explained where we was going. At each point the guide shared his local knowledge with us sharing his passion for the island
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Jane

June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as Alone - 44 years old

Excellent

The driver Ade was very helpful & friendly as was the guide at each stop
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Lorna

June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 24 years old

Excellent

One downside, which I am aware is unavoidable, was not getting to see the blue eye due to it being a bit overcast, however, there was no option to return later in the day once the sun came out. Would also have liked a bit more time at the salt lakes as well.
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Graeme and Laura

June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 28 years old

Great

The guide was very friendly and informative. Did not feel rushed at any point. A tradtional snack would have been a welcome extra!
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V darke

June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 37 years old

Excellent

Even that tour was more expensive than local ran ones found the experience safe 4x4 was well maintained and unlike other trips was Inclosed As I have walking issues made the extra mile so didn’t get left out
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Lisa Hagon

June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With friends - 38 years old

Excellent

Enjoyed the whole trip, both driver and guide were excellent, would have enjoyed a little longer at the salt laje
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Ann

June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 33 years old

Great

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John Simpson

June 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 41 years old

Excellent

It was all great. Stephan the guide was especially amazing!
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charlotte

June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 7 years old

Excellent

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Harry

June 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 8 years old

Excellent

A brilliant experience, glad I booked with Tui. The whole tour felt authentic, even the old 4x4s made me feel like I was on a safari.
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Paula

May 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 37 years old

Excellent

Hebet our guide was brilliant, a local from the islands and knew everything, made the morning really enjoyable, would highly recommend him.
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Karen

May 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 42 years old

Excellent

Very informative from a local guy
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Vaughan Mizon

May 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 51 years old

Excellent

Friendly and informative guide, good driver. Enjoyable tour.
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FCW

May 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 50 years old

Great

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Gillian

May 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as Alone - 57 years old

Excellent

Guide excellent, extremely knowledgeable.
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May 2025
From United States of America

Excellent

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Nick

May 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 28 years old

Excellent

The excursion packed quite a bit in, in quite a short space of time, it was very informative, and our guide Waldir was knowledgeable about the areas and very friendly. The roads around the island can be rough, so be prepared for a bumpy ride in parts, and the back seats can be a bit cramped, however the journeys were all relatively short, so it was not to much of an issue.
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Simon

May 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 41 years old

Great

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Kaz

May 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 31 years old

Excellent

Our guide was fab, very knowledgeable, spoke good English and had a sense of humour.
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Angela & Paul

May 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 48 years old

Excellent

The guide was informative and easily understood. Enjoyed all parts of the trip
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A&S

May 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 46 years old

Excellent

This was a perfect trip for us. Not too long, at about 4.5 hours, but we got to see all the major sights. Steph, our guide was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable about local life, and had a good sense of humour. We weren’t forced to spend a lot of time shopping, which can sometimes be the case. The only negative was the Landrover 4 x 4 rear door wouldn't stay closed, and needed one of us to hold it closed. Come on TUI, for what you charge for these trips, please use a roadworthy vehicle!
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Elliot

May 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 18 years old

Excellent

Was a great day with lots to see. Got a great understanding about the island of Sal, our guide Edmildson (tempe wolf) was very knowledgeable, humours and informative. I'd recommend this to everyone
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Caroline

May 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 43 years old

Excellent

Our rep / guide Edminson was very knowledgeable, very friendly and very personable making the whole experience enjoyable and informative.
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Julie

May 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 51 years old

Excellent

Stefan the guide was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Waiting for the right time to see the blue eye - which was a lovely experience. Floating in the salt lake was very good.
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Kay & Paul

May 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 26 years old

Excellent

We had the best time thank you
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Karen

May 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 50 years old

Excellent

Brilliant morning going round the island seeing all the sights,the guide was very good,I would recommend this tripx
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Anonymous

May 2025
From United Kingdom

Excellent

Informative guide! Excellent morning. Well worth it!
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Dan whitehead

May 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 18 years old

Average

Ended up booking tours twic (this wasn’t down to the rep it was down to your booking system) not receiving confirmations for Island tours and lemon shark experience meant these were booked twice, I am now awaiting repayment (I have an email from Zerrin Gairipcan confirming this. Secondly I ordered all day breakfasts however on my return,.mine lacked bacon and sausage. The steward was dismissive and said it would be re compensate in a drink which it was not.
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Michele

May 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple

Excellent

Great trip. Didn't like going to a souvenir shop.
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Ann

May 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 40 years old

Great

We did not see the eye
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Pug mum

May 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as Alone

Excellent

Had great day , very informative Thankyou TUI
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Sarah

May 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 33 years old

Great

I rated the overall experience as an 8 because the first village we stopped at there was really nothing there to see.
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Anonymous

May 2025
From United Kingdom

Excellent

A fantastic way to see part of the Island of Sal and learn about its history and current affairs with the very personable tour guide. The tour ends with a chance to float in the Salt lake. The jeep was an enclosed Land Rover which we were grateful for as you drive cross country in parts.
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George

May 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 13 years old

Excellent

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Angel

May 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as Alone - 52 years old

Excellent

It was excellent. Our guide Calvas was very happy informative. Made it a very memorable experience. Brilliant ??
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Louise and John

April 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 41 years old

Excellent

The whole experience was fantastic the tour guide was fantastic and the driver was safe We didn’t seem to be rushed just a relaxing time and the tour guide was caring thoughtful and knowledgeable
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Bob

April 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With friends - 25 years old

Excellent

Really enjoyed this experience. I think it is very good value for money for the things you get to see. I would have maybe included lunch at the blue eye (of course at extra cost) as the restaurant would be buzzing with all the people coming through. But thoroughly enjoyable experience. Best bit was the salt lakes and the blue eye.
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Luke

April 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 18 years old

Excellent

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P and B

April 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 47 years old

Excellent

Edmonson our guide was very knowledgeable and made everything enjoyable, even taking our photos at thr mirage.
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Zoe

April 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 32 years old

Excellent

Had a really good day and our tour guide was excellent
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MR

April 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 37 years old

Excellent

Excellent trip - knowledgeable guide who looked after us well. Shame we did see the blue eye…but the remaining sights were brilliant…loved seeing a bit of this amazing country
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Anonymous

April 2025
From United States of America

Great

Great to get out an explore the island. Our guide was really friendly and great with our 7 year old son. Fun to ride off road in the 4x4. Amazing watching the wild waves at Buracona, sampling Grouge at 9am in Palmeira, floating in the salt lake on an volcano crater at Pedra Lume.
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Pablo el Tiburon

April 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 46 years old

Excellent

What an amazing fun and enjoyable excursion with a very friendly guide Stefan. Really enjoyed being driven along the dirt track roads to visit all the sites. The icing on the cake was definitely floating in the salt lake. Can’t recommend this excursion enough.
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Nigel

April 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 44 years old

Excellent

Good variety of attractions, guide was very friendly and informative.
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Cape Verde 1st time visitor

April 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With friends - 41 years old

Excellent

Guide very knowleagable and professional. Learnt so much about the island of Sal. The tour was very personal as the group was small in size. Both the guide and the driver were very attentive and supportive to one of our party with mobility issues and couldn't do enough for them. The floating in the Salt lake was an amazing experience. Excellant day out and good value for money.
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SuR

April 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 42 years old

Excellent

Really good trip, knowledgeable guide. Both guide and driver friendly and really helpful
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Faye

April 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 32 years old

Excellent

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Timmins

April 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 27 years old

Average


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