Adults-only tour of Sal with lobster lunch and Salt Lake visit
Excursions & day trips

Adults-only tour of Sal with lobster lunch and Salt Lake visit

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 26 reviews
from
£99.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Dutch
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Get a glimpse of local life during visits to the villages of Palmeira and Espargos
  • Visit the shimmering waters of the Buracona lagoon, famed for its 'blue eye'
  • Float on the salt lake of Pedra da Lume in the middle of an extinct volcano
  • Drop into a family-run restaurant and tuck into a Cape Verdean lobster lunch
  • Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of the Sal and its history
What to expect

With long stretches of unspoilt beach and a rich cultural heritage – Sal has all the ingredients for a perfect day trip. This tour packs in the best sights, including Buracona lagoon and Pedra de Lume salt flats. To top it off, there's a traditional Cape Verdean lunch, and you'll get a glimpse of laidback, local life in Espargos and Palmeira. Rodrigo, one of our local guides, says, ‘Pedra de Lume is in the middle of a volcanic crater, and you reach it via a tunnel. You can sometimes pick up compressed salt crystals the size of a golf ball, while at other times the salt is so hard that you walk on the pans.'

The fun kicks off with a visit to Espargos. You'll explore the island's colourful capital and admire its fascinating street art, before heading to an observatory point for elevated views over the town. Next, it's on to the Buracona lagoon, famed for an optical illusion known as the ‘blue eye' caused by the sunlight. The journey continues at the laidback fishing village of Palmeira. Relax in a café while your guide reveals stories about the village's past.

You're in for a treat next, as there's a table waiting for us at a family-run restaurant which serves a special Cape Verdean lobster dish. There are other tasty options, too. After fuelling up on local cuisine, we'll head to the Dead Sea-like waters of Pedra de Lume. Lie back and float on one of the world's saltiest lagoons, before stopping by at Viveiros Botanical Garden to discover exotic vegetation and a petting zoo.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Lunch
What to remember
  • Standard lunch includes a meat, fish or vegetarian option. It does not include lobster
  • Lobster lunch is only available for guests who choose the lobster option
  • Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring a towel
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Adults only
  • 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
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
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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 26 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Value for money

4.4/5

Safety

4.6/5

Service

4.6/5

Staff

4.6/5

  • H van Duijnhoven

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Veel tijd gebruikt in souvenier shop en cafeetje, ipv rondleiding in plaatsen.

  • Chapau

    From United States of America - November 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Super enthousiaste gids Liesbeth, serieuze info afgewisseld met humor, heerlijk!

  • Leontien ter Wijlen

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Liesbeth is een geweldig gids, ze verteld met zoveel passie dat je daar vanzelf in mee gaat

  • Cozy

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Everything was ok

  • Jacco & Esmee

    From Netherlands - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Samen met mijn vriendin hebben we erg genoten van deze excursie, deze raden we ook erg aan! Liesbeth was onze tour gids, zij wist ons erg veel en leuk ...

  • Marit en Mathijs

    From United States of America - August 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Lizzy was een hele fijne, informatieve, meedenkende en gezellige gids. Ze vertelde veel over het eiland en gaf ons ruim de tijd om alles te verkennen. ...

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