Cape Verde · TOUR REVIEWS
A week on one island or a fortnight across four, the question is the same: which mornings are worth giving up beach time for. The 15 below are the ones that earn the day, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath.
Explore Sal in seven hours with a local guide, salt lakes, lemon sharks, Buracona’s Blue Eye, villages, and useful practical tips.
“It was so nice to see the island in one day. I would recommend you to do this tour. You can sit on the back of the pick up truck and enjoy everything”
Review of Sal’s half-day tour to Pedra de Lume, Shark Bay and Buracona, with practical tips on price, swimming, transport and what to expect.
“Tony is the best. Great tour with lots of in depth information for each specific area. Fun times with the sharks and bathing in the salt lake. Did not feel rushed at all, everything went smoothly. Great chauffeur too. Thanks guys!!”
See Sal Island’s lemon sharks, salt crater, Blue Eye, fishing villages, and beaches with a local guide on this value-packed 7-hour tour.
“The little sharks and the salt swimming in the caldera are great. The guide was lovely and the minibus comfortable”
Explore Sal Island’s Blue Eye, salt lake, lemon sharks, desert mirage, Palmeira, and Espargos on a friendly six-hour island tour.
“Had a great experience on this trip, really enjoyed it. Yannick the guide was very informative, helpful and made the trip fun to be on. Unfortunately, due to weather conditions we couldn’t go to Blu eye but it was agreed to substitute with another area which was great so no one was disappointed. Our group of people were lovely to share this experience with.”
Explore Sal’s reefs by boat on a guided Santa Maria snorkeling trip with turtles, rays, fish, wetsuits, and friendly local guides.
“What a fantastic experience. I swam above two separate turtles and is the highlight of my trip now. Truly wonderful and unforgettable experience. We also visited a shipwreck. The water is choppy and I loved it being out on the open waters. Would definitely recommend as long as you don't mind a few waves.”
Review of Sal’s Zipline Cabo Verde, with mountain views, local music, hotel pickup, safety tips, pricing, and who should book.
“The most memorable part was getting excited about experiencing this with my wife in a room full of people, only to be told I’m too overweight. No where on the entire viator site does it say there is a weight limit. After the manager insisted it had to be, I had him sit down and book it himself. I’ll give it to him cause he did and clicked on every single link and conceded NOWHERE does it say so. He said they are on multiple sites and others clearly state it. He did refund both tickets and still let my wife go for free. That’s great and all, but our…”
Ride Sal’s beaches, dunes, salt flats, and Kite Beach on a small-group horseback tour for beginners and experienced riders.
“2-hours tour. Lovely settings and guides were helpful and picked the right horse for each rider (2 beginners and 1 experienced). The three of us had a great time!”
Review of Sal’s $81 half-day catamaran cruise, with snorkeling, snacks, unlimited drinks, hotel transfers, music, and family or adults-only options.
“Really enjoyed the swim and also the entertainment on the way back.”
Watch nesting sea turtles on Sal Island by moonlight, with expert guides, hotel pickup, infrared lights, and careful conservation practices.
“This was a magical experience. The guide was very knowledgeable. Be prepared to have some patience, but as you wait you can enjoy the starry skies.”
Review of Santiago Island’s full-day tour from Praia, with local food, Assomada Market, mountain views, Tarrafal Beach, and practical tips.
“It was amazing, we have seen the countryside, villages, the mountains, the beach, tasted delicious local food. The island Santiago is so beautiful, and the guides are great, speak several languages, and have a lot of information to share.”
Review of Sal’s full-day tour with Pedra de Lume, Buracona, lemon sharks, local lunch, transfers, and practical tips.
“really enjoyed the whole day. met mother and daughter Susannah and Carlina. Great drving through off road. Guide Alarin was excellent.”
Review of Sal’s four-hour buggy tour, with off-road desert routes, Terra Boa’s mirage, shark spotting, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Great experience. Driving is done safely. If you are doing an island tour separately good to go for 2 hours as it is exhausting and you go to the same areas with the island tour if you do the 4 hours.”
Review of Sal’s 2-hour SSV buggy adventure, with beach, dunes, salt flats, practical tips, costs, safety, and who should book.
“Was the stop at the beach… I take amazing pictures I really love the experience… I will definitely go back again and do the same thing again…”
Review of Sal Island’s relaxed 3-hour catamaran cruise with snacks, drinks, snorkeling, hotel pickup, and small-group sailing.
“The trip was fantastic. I highly recommend it to everyone.”
Ride powerful e-bikes from Santa Maria to Sal’s beaches, dunes, salt mines, and neighborhoods on a lively four-hour guided tour.
“Great fun, got to see more of the island with a knowledgeable guide who told us a bit more about their history.”
Every kind of day out in the islands, and the best of each.
