Sal: Sea Turtle Watching Experience at Night Sal Island: Private Sea Turtle Watching Experience
ID: GYG283387-O-710064
Category:
Country: Cape Verde
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Embark on a unique tour for eco-life lovers and watch the common turtle nesting at one of the beautiful beaches of the island. Enjoy the silence under the moonlight while learning everything about Cape Verde's sea turtles from your expert guide.
Watching nesting turtles is a must-do for every wildlife lover while visiting Cape Verde. Join an evening excursion that takes you to beaches on the island where the common turtles come up to the shore and nest so that you can experience them in their natural habitat.
Get picked up at 8 PM from your accommodation and reach a beautiful deserted beach in less than an hour. Be welcomed by your professional and trained tour guides who will ensure a unique and environmentally conscious experience for all guests. Your guide will tell you everything about the evolution, characteristics, and curiosities of the turtles. Learn why their welfare is the top priority on the island.
Cape Verde is home to 3 species of turtles. The yellow turtle, also known as the common turtle, is the most common species in Cape Verde. The sandy beaches of Cape Verde are one of the most important locations for common turtle nesting. In small groups, you’ll walk along the beach at night and watch out for turtles making their way up onto the sand. If you're lucky spotting the turtles, take a seat and remain as silent as possible in order not to disturb them while nesting.
Following a unique experience, return to your accommodation where you'll arrive around 10/11 PM.
Highlights
- Get the opportunity to talk to biologists and expert guides
- Watch the fascinating creatures in their natural habitat
- Learn about the spawning process of the sea turtles from the beginning to the end
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please wear dark-colored clothes and comfortable shoes to walk on sand
• Please note that the nesting observation depends on environmental factors and is not guaranteed. However, there has been a success rate of 100% over the last 3 years
• Please note that flash photography, flash videos, and white lights are not permitted
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Meet your guide in your hotel lobby. If you are not staying at a hotel on the pickup list, please contact the local partner to help you determine the nearest pickup location.
If you will be more than 5 minutes late to the pickup location, please contact the check-in person via call or WhatsApp using the contact number provided on your confirmation voucher.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
