Santa Maria: Excursion to Salt Lake, Blue Eye and Shark Bay
ID: GYG954587-1487567
Category:
Country: Cape Verde
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover the hidden treasures of the desert on a half-day island tour of Sal. Visit the Pedra de Lume salt pan, see the fata morgana effect of water illusions in the desert at Miragem and Buracona.
Enjoy a half-day excursion around the island and visit places like Olho Azul, Miragem, Salinas Lagoon, and Shark Bay. Swim in the salt lagoon and natural pool of Buracona with your group before heading out to sea to see some lemon sharks.Take a sightseeing excursion full of adventure, perfect for getting to know the desert and discovering the hidden treasures of this popular and inhospitable destination. This excursion will take you to the Pedra de Lume salt pan, the second saltiest water in the world after the Dead Sea, an extraordinary lagoon where you can lie down and float, even if you can't swim, and which will leave your skin soft as if you'd had a natural exfoliation.
Then continue on to Buracona, where you will see the ‘Blue Eye’, one of the Seven Wonders of the Island, and its natural pool, with time to swim in its crystal-clear waters if the conditions are ideal for snorkeling.
Afterward, continue on to Miragem and be enchanted by the fata morgana effect of water illusions in the desert. Admire the Murdeira Bay nature reserve and enjoy the beautiful views of the Sierra del León. At the end of the excursion, visit Shark Bay, where you'll see lemon sharks up close in their natural habitat.
Highlights
- Discover the hidden treasures of the desert on a half-day island tour
- Visit the Pedra de Lume salt pan, the second saltiest water in the world
- Swim in the crystal-clear waters of the natural pool at Buracona
- See the fata morgana effect of water illusions in the desert at Miragem
- Visit Shark Bay and see lemon sharks up close in their natural habitat
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes and light clothing
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect from the sun
Carry water and snacks for hydration and energy
Be prepared for a moderate amount of walking
Snorkeling is subject to weather and sea conditions
INCLUDED
- Visit to Pedra de Lume salt flats
- Swimming at Buracona's natural pool
- Miragem desert illusion experience
- Viewing of Baía da Murdeira and Serra do Leão
- Shark watching at Baía dos Tubarões
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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.