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Sal Island: 4x4 Off-Road Quad Tour with a Local Guide

By Taruga Sal Tours
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is S$65 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Salt Pans of Santa Maria
  • Serra Negra
  • Shark Bay
  • Buracona (Blue Eye)
  • Palmeira Village

Activity location

    • Santa Maria
    • Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Santa Maria
    • Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde

Check availability

Sal Island: Quad Tour with Local Guide – 2-Hour Tour (for 2 people)

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

With this option, you will receive a 4-seater motorcycle for 2 people; only those with a valid driving licence may ride.
Booking is per person.
The 2-hour tour takes you to Santa Maria, Quebrada de las Conchas, Ponta Preta, Algodoeiro, and Serra Negra.

Price details
S$65.48 x 2 AdultsS$130.96
Total
Price is S$130.96

Sal Island: Quad Tour with Local Guide – 3-Hour Tour (for 2 people)

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

With this option, you will be provided with a 4-seater quad bike for 2 people; only those with a valid driving licence may ride it.
Booking is per person.
The 3-hour tour includes Santa Maria Salt Pans, Kite Beach, Serra Negra, and Shark Bay.

Starting time: 9:00
Price details
S$81.85 x 2 AdultsS$163.70
Total
Price is S$163.70

Ilha Do Sal: Quad Tour with Local Guide - 7:30 Tour (for 2 people)

  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m
    7h 30m
  • English

With this option, you will be provided with a 4-seater motorcycle for 2 people; only those with a valid driving licence may ride.
Booking is per person.
The tour includes Pedra de Lume, Terra Boa, Buracona – Blue Eye, and the village of Palmeira, among other locations on the island.

Starting time: 9:00
Price details
S$156.25 x 2 AdultsS$312.50
Total
Price is S$312.50

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local guide
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    Mandatory insurances
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    Fuel cost
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    Helmet with visor
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    Pick-up service in the city of Santa Maria
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    Lunch stop
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Fee to visit Buracona (Blue Eye)
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    Salinas flotation fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Fee for watching the sharks
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    Cost of lunch
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    Shemagh

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Children under 4 years, People with back problems, Pregnant women

What you can expect

Ride a powerful 4-wheel motorcycle along the most challenging trails and explore the most fascinating secrets of Sal Island. This tour takes you through breathtaking landscapes, from deserted beaches to desert mirages, always accompanied by experienced guides who ensure a safe and authentic experience.

The trip begins in Santa Maria, the vibrant heart of the island, and takes you on an incredible route through the Salinas de Santa Maria, where you can observe the traditional salt extraction process. Next, a Praia do Kite, where you'll have the opportunity to admire kitesurfers in action, in a setting of perfect waves and winds. In Serra Negra, you'll ride along mountainous trails and enjoy panoramic views that combine the arid interior with the beauty of the coastline. The real thrill comes with the visit to Shark Bay, where you can see the impressive lemon sharks up close in shallow water, a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with the local wildlife.

This route is the short tour, ideal for those who want an intense and direct experience, focused on the adrenaline of off-road driving and the island's essential spots. The full tour, on the other hand, extends this adventure and takes you even further, adding some of the most iconic and surprising sites on Sal Island. After Shark Bay, the 4-wheeler heads to the Pedra de Lume Salt Mines, a historic setting located inside a volcanic crater that looks like it's from another planet. The journey continues to Terra Boa, where the phenomenon of mirage creates unique visual illusions that challenge the senses. The adventure also extends to the iconic Buracona, known for the famous “Blue Eye,” where sunlight creates a magical show in the crystal-clear waters. To round off the experience, the full tour takes you to Aldeia de Palmeira, where you can explore the local culture, visit the artisanal fishing harbour and the desalination plant, with time for a lunch break (not included) before returning along authentic trails that reveal the wilder and more authentic side of the island.

While the short tour offers a fast, vibrant adventure that is perfect for those who want to feel the adrenaline and see the essential spots, the full tour turns the experience into a deep exploration of the island, combining nature, culture, and unique landscapes that make this quad bike trip truly unforgettable.

Location

Activity location

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    • Santa Maria
    • Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Santa Maria
    • Santa Maria, Sal, Cabo Verde