Highlights of Sal Tour by 4x4 & Catamaran
Excursions & day trips

Highlights of Sal Tour by 4x4 & Catamaran

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 47 reviews
from
£92.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • 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.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Driver/guide
  • check Entrance fee to the salt lake
  • check Snorkelling equipment
  • check Lunch
  • check Open bar on the catamaran - beer, wine, cava, cocktails and soft drinks
  • check 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
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Provider
TUI CAPE VERDE
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.6/5

Based on 47 reviews from verified customers

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  • Gill

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    It was a brilliant day and the tour guide was fantastic. Highly recommend. We loved it!

  • anonymous

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    tui guides were fun and informative as were the boat crew

  • BAESSA

    From United States of America - March 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Nicky

    From United States of America - November 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    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 ...

  • TW

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • B.

    From United States of America - June 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    It was really good to combine the two separate experiences into one big day out.

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