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

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

Features

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

Overview

  • Santa Maria Salt Pans
  • 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$65.22 x 2 AdultsS$130.44
Total
Price is S$130.44
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$81.52 x 2 AdultsS$163.04
Total
Price is S$163.04
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$155.63 x 2 AdultsS$311.26
Total
Price is S$311.26

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 town 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 shark watching
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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 quad bike 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.

Your journey begins in Santa Maria, the vibrant heart of the island, and takes you along an incredible route through the Santa Maria Salt Pans, where you can observe the traditional salt extraction process. Next, a stop at Kite Beach will give you the opportunity to admire kitesurfers in action, against a backdrop of perfect waves and winds. In Serra Negra, you will ride along mountain trails and enjoy panoramic views that combine the arid interior with the beauty of the coastline. The real thrill comes with a visit to Shark Bay, where you can observe impressive lemon sharks up close in shallow water, a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with the local wildlife.

This itinerary is the short tour, ideal for those seeking an intense, hands-on experience focused on the adrenaline of off-road driving and the island's key attractions. The full tour, on the other hand, extends this adventure and takes you even further, adding some of the most iconic and amazing sites on Sal Island. After Shark Bay, your quad bike will continue to the Pedra de Lume Salt Pans, a historic site located inside a volcanic crater that looks like something from another planet. The journey continues to Terra Boa, where the phenomenon of mirages creates unique visual illusions that challenge the senses. The adventure also extends to the iconic Buracona, known for its famous “Blue Eye,” where sunlight creates a magical spectacle in the crystal-clear waters. To round out the experience, the full tour takes you to the village of Palmeira, where you can explore the local culture, visit the artisanal fishing port and the desalination plant, and have time for a lunch break (not included) before returning along authentic trails that reveal the island's wildest and most authentic side.

While the short tour offers a fast-paced, vibrant adventure perfect for those seeking an adrenaline rush and a taste of the highlights, the full tour transforms the experience into an in-depth exploration of the island, combining nature, culture, and unique landscapes that make this quad bike tour 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