Sal Island: Small-Group Tour with Shark Bay & Blue Eye
ID: GYG1308916-2000210
Category:
Country: Cape Verde
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
Discover the highlights of Sal Island in a small group, designed for a more personal and relaxed experience. Visit Shark Bay, the Mirage,Blue Eye at Buracona, and float in the Pedra de Lume salt lake.
Begin your journey with a visit to Buracona, home to the famous Blue Eye — a natural rock formation that creates a stunning optical effect when sunlight hits the water just right. Nearby, visit Terra Boa to witness the island’s famous mirage, " Fata Morgana", where the desert landscape appears like a shimmering lake.
Continue tothe historic Pedra de Lume Salt Crater, located inside an extinct volcanic crater. Here, have the chance to float effortlessly in the mineral-rich salt lake — an experience often compared to the Dead Sea.
Next, head to Shark Bay, where you can safely walk in shallow waters alongside baby lemon sharks in their natural habitat. With your local guide, learn about these fascinating animals while enjoying a unique and memorable experience.
Throughout the tour, enjoy the comfort of a small group, allowing for a more flexible pace, more time at each stop, and a more engaging experience with your guide.
Highlights
- Walk in shallow waters alongside baby lemon sharks at Shark Bay
- Visit Buracona and see the Blue Eye, a natural rock formation
- Witness the island’s famous mirage at Terra Boa
- Float effortlessly in the mineral-rich salt lake at Pedra de Lume
- Enjoy a more personal and relaxed experience with a small group
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Small-group tour for a more personal experience
Tour designed to avoid the rush of larger groups
Opportunity to float in a mineral-rich salt lake
Bring comfortable shoes suitable for water and rocky surface, otherwise it can be rented on site for €2.
No stop for lunch
Bring a minimum of €12 in cash for the extra fee
Baby car seats are free and available on request.
INCLUDED
- Visit to Shark Bay
- Visit to Buracona and the Blue Eye
- Visit to Terra Boa
- Visit to Pedra de Lume Salt Crater
- Local guide
- Liability Insurance
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Entry fee to Blue eye €3
- Entry fee to Salt lake €6
- Rentals of shoes to walk among the lemon sharks €2
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
