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Excursions on the island of SAL

Explore the multifaceted beauty of Cape Verde, a vibrant archipelago where each island offers a unique atmosphere, a blend of sea, mountains, and culture. With Actour Cabo Verde, discover these exceptional landscapes through day trips, island tours, and a variety of tourist activities, all led by passionate local guides. From the verdant mountains of Santo Antão to the golden beaches of Sal and Boa Vista, from the musical streets of Mindelo (São Vicente) to the historic villages of Santiago, each excursion reveals an authentic facet of the country. Between scenic hikes, cultural visits, diving and snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, or even mountain biking, buggy tours, scooter rides, or quad biking, the possibilities for adventure are endless. Our guided tours take you through spectacular valleys, colorful markets, sugarcane plantations, and impressive volcanic landscapes. For those who prefer a more relaxed pace, we offer leisurely paddleboarding sessions on the lagoons, introductions to local cuisine, or car rentals to explore the islands at your own speed. Let yourself be swept away by morabeza, the Cape Verdean way of life: the smiles of its people, the music, the gastronomy, and the natural beauty of each island. Whether you're an adventure seeker, a nature lover, or a culture enthusiast, our excursions and tours in Cape Verde are designed to make every day an unforgettable experience. With Actour Cabo Verde, experience Cape Verde in a new way – amidst volcanoes, ocean, and traditions, where every moment becomes a discovery.

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Mountain bike hire in Cape Verde

Guided by experts, pedal the archipelago's finest routes, between mountains, cultivated valleys and ocean horizons, with recent bikes and helmets provided.

Duration: 4h
Prices: 50€

Start depending on booking

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Private Transfers and Taxis in Cape Verde – Simple and Secure

From airport to hotel, from port to trailhead: a tailor-made transport solution, fast and safe, available on all the islands, with your flight and ferry times tracked.

Duration: Variable (depending on route)
Prices: from 20€

Departure subject to reservation

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Buggy tour on Sal Island

2 or 4 hours of adrenaline between desert, salt pans and wild coastline: Sal island as you've never seen it, wind in your hair and total freedom.

➡️550cc - 2h: 120€/buggy
➡️550cc - 4h: 220€/buggy
➡️1000cc - 2h: 160€/buggy
➡️1000cc - 4h: 300€/buggy

Start according to reservation

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Bike hire in Cape Verde

Pedal close to the people and the nature, on routes matched to your level, with full equipment, helmets and sound advice from our guides. A gentle, responsible way to discover the islands, between coves, terraced fields and welcoming villages.

Duration: 4h
Prices: from 50€

Departure subject to reservation

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Scooter hire in Cape Verde

The smart way to explore the islands with agility: daily rental, helmets provided, route tips from our local teams and the vehicle delivered where you need it. Ideal for reaching beaches and villages the buses don't serve.

Duration: /day
Prices: from 50€ par jour

Departure subject to reservation

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Tour of the island of Sal

Float effortlessly in the Pedra de Lume salt pans, 26 times saltier than the ocean, wade among lemon sharks at low tide, gaze into Buracona's Blue Eye and let the Terra Boa mirage surprise you: Sal's essentials gathered in a single excursion, narrated by a guide from the island.

Duration: Variable
Prices (private):
➡️1 person: 160€
➡️2 people: 100€ p.p.
➡️3 people: 80€ p.p.
➡️4+ people: 60€ p.p.
Prices (group):
➡️Confirmed from 4 people: 55€ p.p.
Car + multilingual driver (FR, EN, ES, PT) included
Meals and site entrance fees not included

Departure from Santa Maria at 9:00 AM | Duration: variable

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Car hire in Cape Verde

Recent, well-maintained vehicles, simple key handover at the airport or your accommodation, and route advice from our local teams: the flexible way to unearth the archipelago's hidden treasures, from Santo Antão's cobbled roads to Boa Vista's sandy tracks.

Duration: Variable
Prices: from 80€

Departure subject to reservation

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Quad bike hire in Cape Verde

4 or 8 hours of intense riding between craters, beaches and desert tracks, with a full safety briefing, equipment provided and routes marked out by our teams. The archipelago's most spectacular scenery rolls by at the handlebars, no experience needed.

Duration: 4h - 150€
Duration: 8h - 200€

Departure subject to reservation

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Scuba diving in Sal, Cape Verde

The archipelago's flagship spot: superb visibility, varied sites and guaranteed thrills in a preserved aquatic paradise.

Duration: 5h
Prices: 105€

Starts upon reservation | Duration: 5h | Price: 105€ / pers.)

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Buggy hire in Cape Verde

2 or 4 hours of total freedom on the archipelago's most spectacular terrain, with briefing, equipment and recommended routes included. The buggy goes where cars stop: get ready for panoramas few travellers ever reach.

Duration: 2h from 150€
Duration: 4h from 220€

Departure subject to reservation

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Catamaran trip to Sal in Cape Verde

Head for the island's finest anchorages: lazing on the net, snorkelling in limpid waters, unforgettable views of the coast and a friendly mood on board, with adult and child rates.

Price:
➡️Half day: 100€ (child 55€)
➡️Full day: 160€ (child 110€)
Snorkelling, snacks and drinks included

Starts upon reservation | Duration: 5h | Price: 120€ / pers.)

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Snorkelling trip in Cape Verde

Mask, snorkel and a passionate guide: explore Cape Verde's exceptional marine biodiversity, between shoals of multicoloured fish, volcanic seabeds and unforgettable encounters with sea turtles. Equipment provided and sites chosen according to the day's conditions.

Duration: 1h
Prices: from 60€

Start depending on booking

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Journey to the Three Pearls of Cape Verde

Musical Mindelo, the trails of the green island and Sal's laid-back beaches: three pearls, one journey.

Duration: 13 days
Prices: 1500€

Departure from São Vicente | Duration: 13 days | Price: €1,500 / person.

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