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Sal Island Sea Turtle Watching Eco-Tour with Native Guide
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Cabo Verde
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Wear dark-coloured clothing and comfortable closed-toe shoes. Dark colours help minimise disturbance to nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings during this nighttime experience.
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The nesting activity of wild sea turtles depends on natural environmental conditions and cannot be guaranteed. However, our success rate has been 100% over the past five nesting seasons.
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To protect the turtles, flash photography, white lights and mobile phone torches are strictly prohibited. Your guide will use infrared lighting, allowing you to observe the turtles safely and take photos or videos without disturbing them.
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Travelers under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to participate.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Join a responsible Sea Turtle Watching Eco-Tour led by a native certified guide and experience one of Cape Verde's most remarkable wildlife encounters.
Travel in a small group and observe wild loggerhead sea turtles in their natural nesting habitat while following strict conservation guidelines designed to protect these endangered animals. Throughout the experience, your guide will share fascinating insights into their life cycle, nesting behaviour, conservation and the important role Cape Verde plays as one of the world's largest nesting sites for loggerhead turtles.
By choosing Sal Experiences, you support a sustainable local company committed to sea turtle conservation, beach clean-up i...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off available from Santa Maria, Murdeira and Espargos
Native certified nature guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Small-group eco-tour
Passenger liability insurance
Responsible wildlife observation using infrared lighting
Conservation and preservation rate of sea turtles, €20 adults, €10 children
Sal Island Sea Turtle Watching Eco-Tour with Native Guide
(146) Reviews
Cabo Verde
About
Join a responsible Sea Turtle Watching Eco-Tour led by a native certified guide and experience one of Cape Verde's most remarkable wildlife encounters.
Travel in a small group and observe wild loggerhead sea turtles in their natural nesting habitat while following strict conservation guidelines designed to protect these endangered animals. Throughout the experience, your guide will share fascinating insights into their life cycle, nesting behaviour, conservation and the important role Cape Verde plays as one of the world's largest nesting sites for loggerhead turtles.
By choosing Sal Experiences, you support a sustainable local company committed to sea turtle conservation, beach clean-up i...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off available from Santa Maria, Murdeira and Espargos
Native certified nature guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Small-group eco-tour
Passenger liability insurance
Responsible wildlife observation using infrared lighting
Conservation and preservation rate of sea turtles, €20 adults, €10 children
Itinerary
Witness one of nature's most extraordinary moments on this responsible Sea Turtle Watching Eco-Tour with a native certified guide.
After pickup from your hotel or accommodation, travel to one of Sal Island's protected nesting beaches. Accompanied by your native certified guide and following strict conservation guidelines, you'll observe wild loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) in their natural habitat while respecting their behaviour and environment.
During the nesting season, you may have the privilege of witnessing different stages of the nesting process, from turtles emerging from the ocean and preparing their nests to laying their eggs or returning peacefully to the sea. Every enc...
