Cape Verde · TOUR REVIEWS
Ten islands, one flight home, and most visitors only see two of them. The 15 below are the days worth giving up beach time for, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to dig into a single island.
Explore Sal’s salt lakes, shark bay, Buracona, villages, and desert illusions on a practical seven-hour island tour.
“Very nice trip and Worth the money for it. Out guide was very friendly and easy going . Best if you arrive and want to explore the island so early. Many stops and good sightseeing”
Explore Sal’s salt lake, Blue Eye, desert mirage, Murdeira Bay, and lemon sharks on a practical four-hour island tour.
“Could not recommend more. It was worth the money jut for the sharks, out tour guide Manny was brilliant. It was great value for money and i could not believe how big the sharks were and mama sharks fin was seen hovering in the distance”
Explore Sal with a local guide, from lemon sharks and salt lagoons to Buracona, fishing villages, beaches, and island history.
“Nany was a great guide and very fun. He setted the enjoyable tone to the group and day. Would definitely recommend it”
See Sal Island’s Blue Eye, salt lake, lemon sharks, desert mirage, and fishing villages on a lively six-hour tour for $35.
“Great day out seeing all the island and visiting interesting places. Nelson the tour guide was brilliant, lovely guy made it a great day and also the photographer who was the English speaking guide. Definitely recommend this company and the tour, super day 😃”
Explore Sal’s reefs by Zodiac, with guided snorkeling, turtles, rays, fish, eels, and a possible wreck for $44.
“The ship wreck was good as lots of tropical fish the. Not much everywhere else and we lost our guide at one point which made us quite scared. Also, did not realise the time had changed from 9:30- 9:10. Only had a message once I booked in August. No reminder a day or two before only the ticket that said 9:30.”
Review of Zipline Cabo Verde on Sal, with mountain views, 4x4 pickup, local music, snacks, safety advice, pricing, and booking tips.
“From the first second……party 🎉. Until the last second. Even a real group dance. The gliding from the the top of the hill was amazing.”
Ride horses from Santa Maria through Sal’s salt flats, dunes, and beaches on a small-group tour for beginners and experienced riders.
“I've never been on a horse before. It was a wonderful experience and we went through the salt plains and desert and kite beach. Really beautiful and I felt safe even though I'm a novice. The only thing not sure about is the waiver you have to sign as I think they should be insured to manage this however, a really good experience!”
Review of Sal’s 4-hour all-inclusive catamaran cruise, with swimming, snorkeling, snacks, music, hotel transfers, and practical booking tips.
“Wonderful trip shared with our teenagers. Relaxing and fun. The staff were full of joy. Fantastic food and drinks on board. A chance to have a swim in the sea and snorkel. Didn't see any fish though which was a shame. Overall it was well organised and we all had a great afternoon. Thr company contacted us over what's app as soon as I booked which was brilliant and reassuring.”
Watch nesting sea turtles on Sal Island under moonlight, with expert guides, hotel transport, and low-impact infrared lighting for $41.
“A genuine natural marvel - spectacular to witness. I didn’t expect to get so close - I could have reached out and touched the turtle’s shell. The guides were very knowledgable, answering all questions in detail, and importantly they are very keen to minimise disturbance to the turtles. Would definitely recommend this experience.”
Explore Santiago Island from Praia with local food, Assomada Market, mountain views, Tarrafal Beach, and coastal photo stops.
“I strongly recomend this tour for all tourists. our tour guide Ricard is absolutely amazing, he is really proffetionl and friendly guy. Our group has 7 members, and each member is of a different country, although we have a common thing which we all adore travelling around the world!! This travel addicts visited some iconic places in Praia such as Sucupira Market Cpires that is opend only Wed and Sat, Tarrafal beach that is the most beautiful beach, Banana plantation that is funtastic view, and spectacular views. Cooking class of traditional sweets is memorable time. Unfortunately it was really foggy condition today, it turned some sernic view points into dull…”
Explore Sal on a small-group tour with sharks, salt lakes, Buracona’s Blue Eye, local lunch, village stops, and hotel transfers.
“Our guide, Alejandro, was brilliant, very knowledgeable, and good fun. We enjoyed all the sites we visited, we never felt rushed and it was a great day... a thoroughly recommended trip.”
Ride a 500cc buggy across Sal to see desert roads, Terra Boa’s mirage, lemon sharks, salt sites, and remote beaches.
“Amazing experience from start to finish, this is an absolute must do when in Sal. Our guides Chips, Zé and Valdir were incredible - so knowledgeable and helpful yet equally a lot of fun and cheeky! We had a blast and would do it again and again and again if we could!”
Ride Sal’s beaches, dunes, salt flats, and volcanic coast in a two-hour 500cc or 1000cc buggy adventure from Santa Maria.
“Lots of fun! Guides were friendly and professional. Buggy was in good shape although a little small for my large size. Flight suits, helmets, and goggles provided and definitely needed for the dust.”
Review of Sal Island’s $69 catamaran cruise, with small groups, drinks, snacks, wildlife chances, and a short swim or snorkel stop.
“Had a great time and the driver picked us up by the hotel and drove us to the activity and back and the boat ride was safe and good with good music. The boat men were helpful and nice.”
Explore Sal’s beaches, dunes, salt mines, and Santa Maria by powerful e-bike on a guided four-hour tour with swimming and a beach stop.
“great flexible tour - just me and my friend with the guide. we went along the beach, over to the windsurfing beach, through santa maria. we stopped at a few places that would have been nice to go back to. do this earlier in your stay for ideas on interesting bars/restaurants in santa maria.”
Every kind of day out across the islands, and the best of each.
