Pedra de Lume Salt Lake Private Tour - Sal Island
Discover the salt lake inside Pedra de Lume’s volcanic crater on a private excursion with your own local guide. Learn about Sal Island’s salt heritage, enjoy the remarkable sensation of floating and relax with hotel pick-up and drop-off included.
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- Duration2–3 hours
- TypePrivate
- Languages
- Hotel pick-upIncluded
- Departure times15:00 · 15:30 Every day
- Group sizeUp to 16 people
Highlights
- Private excursion with just your group
- Visit the salt lake inside an extinct volcanic crater
- Float effortlessly in the highly salty water
- Discover the history of salt production on Sal Island
- Admire the contrasting colours of the salt ponds and volcanic landscape
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
- Approximately 2 hours, including transfers
About this experience
Discover Pedra de Lume on a Private Excursion
Step inside an extraordinary volcanic landscape on a private visit to Pedra de Lume Salt Lake. Hidden within an extinct volcanic crater, the salt ponds offer a fascinating glimpse into the history behind Sal Island’s name.
With your own local guide and private transport, enjoy a focused outing dedicated to this special place. It is an ideal choice for travellers who want to experience the salt lake without joining a longer island tour.
Explore Sal Island’s Salt Heritage
As you approach Pedra de Lume, discover the connection between salt production and the island’s development. Your guide will share stories about the salt works and explain how this landscape became an important part of local life.
Inside the crater, take in the contrast between the volcanic slopes, white salt deposits and colourful evaporation ponds. Enjoy time to appreciate the scenery and capture photographs of this distinctive setting.
Experience the Sensation of Floating
If you wish, enter the salt lake and discover its remarkable buoyancy. The high concentration of salt allows you to float effortlessly, creating a memorable experience surrounded by the crater’s volcanic landscape.
There is no need to swim to enjoy this sensation. Follow the instructions given on site, enter gently and relax as the water supports you.
Guests who prefer not to enter the lake can enjoy the views and learn more about the surroundings with their guide.
A Relaxed Outing with Your Own Local Guide
Your Logan Tours guide will accompany you from hotel pick-up to your return, sharing local knowledge along the way.
Allow approximately 2 hours for the complete excursion, including transfers and your visit to the salt lake. After your experience, return to your accommodation with plenty of time to enjoy the rest of your day.
- Private excursion for your group only
- A visit dedicated to Pedra de Lume Salt Lake
- Opportunity to float inside an extinct volcanic crater
- Insight into Sal Island’s salt-producing heritage
- Approximately 2 hours, including hotel transfers
What’s included
Included
- Private transport for your group
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Local Logan Tours guide
- Visit to Pedra de Lume Salt Lake
Not included
- Pedra de Lume Salt Lake entrance fee (€6 per person)
- Shower facilities at the salt lake, if charged separately
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Entrance fees on site
Paid locally in cash, not included in the price.
- Pedra Lume Salt Lake€6 per person
Itinerary
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Pick-Up at Your Accommodation
Meet your local guide at the agreed meeting point and travel by private vehicle to Pedra de Lume. Along the way, discover more about Sal Island and its salt-producing heritage.
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Salt Lake - Pedra de Lume
Enter the extinct volcanic crater and discover its historic salt ponds. Learn about the importance of salt production, admire the landscape and enjoy time to float in the highly salty water. Guests who prefer not to enter the lake can enjoy the views and explore the surroundings with their guide.
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Drop-Off at Your Accommodation
After your visit to Pedra de Lume Salt Lake, enjoy the return journey by private vehicle to your hotel or accommodation.
What to bring
Swimwear
Towel
Comfortable footwear for walking on uneven ground
Sunscreen
Hat
Drinking water
Waterproof protection for your phone or camera
Cash for the entrance fee and personal expenses
Good to know
Private tour for 1-8 guests.
Duration is approximately 2 hours, including pick-up, transfers, the salt lake visit and drop-off.
The duration refers to the complete excursion, not two hours in the water.
The Pedra de Lume Salt Lake entrance fee is €6 per person and is paid separately on site in cash.
Shower facilities may carry an additional charge.
Entering the salt lake is optional.
The water has a very high salt concentration. Avoid contact with your eyes and mouth, do not dive or splash, and follow the instructions given on site.
Salt water may sting freshly shaved skin or small cuts.
Children must remain under the supervision of an accompanying adult.
Access involves walking on uneven ground. Please inform us before booking if anyone has reduced mobility so we can discuss access and suitability.
Babies must be included in the booking details so suitable transport can be arranged.
Pick-up & meeting point
- Hotel pick-up included
We pick you up at your hotel or accommodation in Santa Maria, Espargos or anywhere on Sal.
- Pick-up time by email
The day before the tour we send you the exact pick-up time.
- Reachable on the day
Running late or have a question? Message us on WhatsApp.
Cancellation & payment
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour. Later cancellations or no-shows are charged 20% of the total price.
- Pay securely online by card (SISP/Vinti4) or PayPal, in euros or Cape Verdean escudos.
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