Hiking & bike tours in Sal

Sal - Turtle watching and family treasure hunt

Enjoy a unique experience and watch a real turtle nesting up close.

Sal - Sal Island group guided relaxation and sound bath experience

Embark on a mindfulness journey on Sal Island. Experience virtual reality, breathing exercises, and sound baths for ultimate relaxation.

Sal - Professional beach photoshoot

Capture your finest moments with a professional beach photoshoot in Sal Island.

Sal - Monster truck ride from Sal in Cape Verde

Sky-high adrenaline, humongous 1.7-meter tyres and a massive 1,000 horsepower – yep, everything comes super-sized on this Cape Verde monster truck experience. You'll be collected from your hotel and taken to a desert obstacle course. You'll spend around eight minutes riding high in the back of a monster truck, climbing dirt hills and crushing cars around the track. As well as plenty of photo ops, there's table football, a small playground and mini electric cars to keep the kids entertained, plus drinks and snacks are available in the shade.

Sal - Romantic Sunset Escape At Ponta Preta Beach

Book your spot now for a romantic evening on Ponta Preta Beach! Perfect for special occasions or quality time!

Sal - 2-hour desert adventure quad tour

Want to check out a few of Sal's top locations during your Cape Verde beach holiday? This quad bike tour ticks off a lot of the island's heaviest hitters, including Kite Beach – famous for its watersports scene – the Santa Maria Salt Flats and many more. You'll be picked up and dropped off at your hotel, and you'll have about two hours behind the controls of your quad. You'll be given a safety briefing and all the necessary safety gear. Plus, you'll follow a guide the whole way.

Sal - Private Glamping & Turtle Watching Experience

Sal is a special nesting ground for the loggerhead turtle. So if you're a wildlife-lover, this private experience is not to be missed. When the sun sets, you'll head to the sands of a protected beach where rare turtles come to nest. Watch from the comfort of a tent complete with coffee and tea facilities, as an expert guide fills you in on this incredible spectacle of nature.

Sal - Adults Only Cuba Libre Sailboat Cruise

Sailing the Cuba Libre is a sweet sensation. This single-mast yacht sails out of Santa Maria in southern Sal and specialises in all the ‘ings' – sailing, relaxing, sunbathing, snorkelling, swimming and even fishing. This is what being on holidays is all about – pure, unadulterated fun. You'll be picked up at your hotel and transferred to Santa Maria pier. Board the Cuba Libre, and live the dream. Your crew will attend to your needs and get the show on the road. These guys aren't just good at their job – they're great fun to be around.Once you're in the open sea, you're in God's playground. With luck, you'll spot flying fish and turtles. And if you don't, there's always the snorkelling and swimming – crew members have their favourite spots for both activities such as Monte Leao. Cruises are available as either half-day or full day.

Sal - Private Half-day Cuba Libre Sailboat Cruise

Sailing the Cuba Libre is a sweet sensation. And it's made even sweeter on this private cruise, exclusive to you and your party. With an attentive crew in tow, you'll set off for a cruise around Santa Maria, with stops for swimming and snorkelling in between. Choose between a half-day or a full-day onboard, with extra treats thrown in including prosecco, drinks and snacks.

Sal - Stargazing Evening at a Beach Restaurant

If the thought of stargazing at Sal's night sky has you starry eyed, then this evening activity is just for you. Cape Verde is a great location for star spotting, and this evening adventure for all the family includes stargazing with telescopes. Enjoy a welcome drink, buffet dinner accompanied by live local music, and then find out which planets and galaxies you can see in the sky above.The star-studded night sky is best viewed close to the equator, where both hemispheres are visible. You'll arrive to a beach restaurant just as darkness draws in, and after a welcome drink you'll sit down for a barbecue buffet. Tuck into a feast of local dishes to the sounds of live music, and with the help of telescopes, lasers and tablets, you'll see the moon, planets and more.With knowledgeable guides at hand, you'll learn how to recognise constellations at home. The tour ends with a 10-minute stroll on the sands, where you'll spot patterns with the naked eye. A unique yet educational way to spend a night in Sal.

Sal - Romantic Sal Beachside Glamping Experience with Transfers

You'll fall head over heels for this uber-romantic beachside glamping experience. On this special evening for couples, you'll be whisked from your hotel to the beachside glamping setup complete with decorated tent and lounge seating on the beach. This is the perfect place for an unforgettable proposal, anniversary, honeymoon, birthday - any special occasion. Choose from several packages.

Sal - Sal sunset dinner with transfers

A sunset view and the sound of the waves accompany your evening at Restaurante Ninho dos Piratas. We'll whisk you from your hotel to arrive in time for the sunset, which you can watch with a welcome cocktail. Take your seat for a tasty three course dinner featuring fresh grills and a variety of sides, with live music, too. After dinner you'll see a dance show.As the sky paints itself in vibrant hues, take your seat and prepare for a culinary feast, with a three-course dinner thoughtfully crafted to showcase the finest of flavours. Expect to see dishes like grilled fish, chicken and spare ribs, all accompanied by a selection of sides, such as cous cous, mash or rice.There'll be live music, too, providing a soothing soundtack to your evening. The entertainment doesn't stop there, though. After dinner, watch as the stage comes alive with a traditional dance show. A perfect way to end a perfect night out in Sal.

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

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.

Sal - Private Full-day Cuba Libre Sailboat Cruise

Sailing the Cuba Libre is a sweet sensation. And it's made even sweeter on this private cruise, exclusive to you and your party. With an attentive crew in tow, you'll set off for a cruise around Santa Maria, with stops for swimming and snorkelling in between. Choose between a half-day or a full-day onboard, with extra treats thrown in including prosecco, drinks and snacks.

Sal - Kite Beach horse riding trail in Cape Verde

There's nothing quite like a morning horse ride to invigorate and get you ready for another perfect day in Sal. Head to the stables where you'll be paired with your horse for an hour-long ride to the world-famous Kite beach. Canter along the sand and take in the panoramas from your new, higher vantage point. This is an easygoing, slow paced ride, ideal for families and beginners.

Sal - Adults Only Turtle Watching

This adults-only turtle watching tour is the perfect evening activity for your Cape Verde holiday. You'll be picked up from your hotel and taken to a glamping site, where you'll learn about the turtles and conservation efforts from your guide. Then, head out to the beach in a small group to spot loggerhead turtles – a rare and unforgettable experience.

Sal - Cape Verde Private Kite Surfing Lesson with Atlantic Star

Steady on-shore breezes and deserted beaches make Sal one of the world's best kitesurfing spots. Get to grips with this exhilarating sport through dedicated, professional instruction during a beginners kitesurfing lesson in Cape Verde.This Sal kitesurfing excursion gives you professional instruction from fully certified, English-speaking instructors who will guide you in the basics of coordinating the flight of the kite with balancing on the board.You'll spend your first sessions on the uncrowded sands and in shallow, warm water, practising your best technique. By the end of the lessons, you will hopefully be skimming across the top of the Atlantic waves – and you might even get a second or two of air-time.

Sal - Lobster experience tasting menu in Cape Verde

Discover the real Cape Verdean spiny lobster, enjoying an exquisite meal in a unique location directly on the beach.

Sal - Local Fishing Experience in Sal

Learn to Fish like a local with this Cape Verde angling experience. Whisked to one of Sal's secluded bays, you'll get to grips with Cape Verdean fishing traditions with the help of an in-the-know guide. After picking up a few tips, cast your rod into the Atlantic and – with luck – you'll net the catch of the day.

Sal - Sal Spin Fishing Experience

Search for the catch of the day with this spin fishing experience in Sal. Let an in-the-know local show you the ropes of a fishing technique that uses lures and artificial bait to reel in fish of all shapes and sizes. Enjoy the thrill from the shores of a secluded bay, and when you fancy a break there'll be snacks and drinks on offer.