Sal Island 4-Hour Buggy Adventure Coast-to-Coast with 1000cc Buggy
by No Limits Adventure
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€259Overview
This is a 4-hour guided buggy tour across Sal Island, traveling coast to coast on off-road paths. Participants can choose a 1000cc automatic buggy. The route includes visits to sand dunes and Serra Negra in the island's natural reserve. The tour also stops at Terra Boa, where the mirage optical phenomenon can be seen. The tour is conducted by local guides and includes hotel pickup and drop-off. Safety equipment such as suits, helmets, belts, and glasses are provided, along with bottled water. Optional stops include Murdeira Bay, Fontona Oasis, the fishing village of Palmeira, Regona natural swimming pool near Buracona, Pedra de Lume volcanic crater with its salty water, and Shark Bay where guests can walk near lemon sharks. Along the way, the guide points out Serra Negra mountain and nearby wild beaches that support loggerhead turtle nesting in summer and attract kitesurfers in winter. The group size is limited to eight passengers, with up to two per buggy. Drivers must be at least 18 years old, hold a valid driving license, and meet a weight limit per seat. Children under six are not recommended for this activity.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Murdeira
Murdeira Bay is a turtle mating area in summer, protected by the coast on one side and a mountain on the other. The catamaran stops at the base of Monte Leao, a mountain shaped like a sleeping lion.
5 min
Fontona
Fontona is Sal Island’s largest oasis, located near Palmeira Village on the northeast coast.
Palmeira
Palmeira is a fishing village with colorful typical Cape Verdean houses, located in the northwest of the island and home to the main port.
10 min
Buracona
The actual stop is Regona, a natural swimming pool near Buracona. Due to limitations, Buracona is listed as the location, but the stop is at Regona.
15 min
Terra Boa
Terra Boa, on the northern part of the island, is the greenest area of Sal. It is possible to observe the mirage (Fata Morgana), where hot light rays create the illusion of a desert lake.
20 min
Pedra de Lume
Located in an old volcanic crater, Pedra de Lume contains the second saltiest water in the world.
10 min
Shark Bay
Shark Bay on the eastern coast allows walking close to lemon sharks in shallow water.
20 min
Serra Negra
On the way to Murdeira, the tour passes Serra Negra, the 'Black Mountain' in a natural reserve. The top offers views of a lunar landscape, and the base has wild beaches where loggerhead turtles nest in summer.
Kitesurfing and Turtle Beach
This beach is popular with kitesurfers during winter and hosts loggerhead turtles laying eggs in summer, replacing the usual visitors.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Sal Island 4-Hour Buggy Adventure Coast-to-Coast with 1000cc Buggy
by No Limits Adventure
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€259Overview
This is a 4-hour guided buggy tour across Sal Island, traveling coast to coast on off-road paths. Participants can choose a 1000cc automatic buggy. The route includes visits to sand dunes and Serra Negra in the island's natural reserve. The tour also stops at Terra Boa, where the mirage optical phenomenon can be seen. The tour is conducted by local guides and includes hotel pickup and drop-off. Safety equipment such as suits, helmets, belts, and glasses are provided, along with bottled water. Optional stops include Murdeira Bay, Fontona Oasis, the fishing village of Palmeira, Regona natural swimming pool near Buracona, Pedra de Lume volcanic crater with its salty water, and Shark Bay where guests can walk near lemon sharks. Along the way, the guide points out Serra Negra mountain and nearby wild beaches that support loggerhead turtle nesting in summer and attract kitesurfers in winter. The group size is limited to eight passengers, with up to two per buggy. Drivers must be at least 18 years old, hold a valid driving license, and meet a weight limit per seat. Children under six are not recommended for this activity.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Murdeira
Murdeira Bay is a turtle mating area in summer, protected by the coast on one side and a mountain on the other. The catamaran stops at the base of Monte Leao, a mountain shaped like a sleeping lion.
5 min
Fontona
Fontona is Sal Island’s largest oasis, located near Palmeira Village on the northeast coast.
Palmeira
Palmeira is a fishing village with colorful typical Cape Verdean houses, located in the northwest of the island and home to the main port.
10 min
Buracona
The actual stop is Regona, a natural swimming pool near Buracona. Due to limitations, Buracona is listed as the location, but the stop is at Regona.
15 min
Terra Boa
Terra Boa, on the northern part of the island, is the greenest area of Sal. It is possible to observe the mirage (Fata Morgana), where hot light rays create the illusion of a desert lake.
20 min
Pedra de Lume
Located in an old volcanic crater, Pedra de Lume contains the second saltiest water in the world.
10 min
Shark Bay
Shark Bay on the eastern coast allows walking close to lemon sharks in shallow water.
20 min
Serra Negra
On the way to Murdeira, the tour passes Serra Negra, the 'Black Mountain' in a natural reserve. The top offers views of a lunar landscape, and the base has wild beaches where loggerhead turtles nest in summer.
Kitesurfing and Turtle Beach
This beach is popular with kitesurfers during winter and hosts loggerhead turtles laying eggs in summer, replacing the usual visitors.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.