Santa Maria: Desert Adventure on a 500cc or 1000cc Buggy

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Santa Maria: Desert Adventure on a 500cc or 1000cc Buggy
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Top rated
4.855372 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.855372 out of 5 stars
242 reviews

Embark on an off-road adventure and discover the hidden beauties of the south. Cruise along the most beautiful beaches, through the deserts, and past the natural reserve of Sal onboard a 500cc buggy.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Pickup included
Your accommodation in Santa Maria
Small group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

L
Lucia – United Kingdom

Was amazing. Highly recommended doing it you not regret it.

S
Sabine – Austria

We had such a great time! Our guide Jota was so professional and nice and made sure that everyone was save and had a lot of fun. Definitely a recommendation!

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Highlights

  • Go off the beaten track in a 4x4
  • See the hidden treasures of Sal from a unique perspective
  • Discover the most beautiful beaches on the island

Full description

Begin the tour with pickup from your hotel in Santa Maria. Transfer to the local partner's main office where you will be required to show your driver's license. Get kitted out and board your 4x4 to begin your adventure. 

On the two-hour tour, discover the salt flats of Santa Maria, surrounded by beautiful sand dunes. Zip past Kite Beach, the favorite beach of kite surfers, before cruising along to Serra Negra, Sal's natural reserve. Stop at the viewpoint here, where you'll be rewarded with an amazing panorama of the entire south part of the island and out to Boavista Island (weather permitting)

Buzz across the desert and then stop at the Palha Verde Oasis. Finally, end the tour with a stop at Ponta Preta, the most beautiful beach on the island. Return to the main office and then to your hotel in Santa Maria.

Includes

  • Professional local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Taxes, fuel, service fees
  • One bottle of water
  • Helmet, glasses, and overalls
  • Extra drinks
  • Shemagh (available for purchase)
  • Transfer from Murdeira

Not suitable for

  • Children under 6 years
  • Pregnant women
  • Drivers under 18 years

Important information

What to bring

  • Driver's license
  • Helmet

Not allowed

  • Sandals or flip flops

Know before you go

  • Minimum age for driving is 18 years
  • This activity is not recommended for children 6 or under or people who are pregnant
  • For safety reasons, there is a weight limit of 120 kg (265 lbs) per seat.
  •  The tour may be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  •  A valid diver's license is required; if a driver arrives without a valid and original driver's license, they will not be able to participate in the activity and will not be issued a refund

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 242 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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L
Lucia – United KingdomApril 18, 2025 – Verified booking
Was amazing. Highly recommended doing it you not regret it.
S
Sabine – AustriaApril 17, 2025 – Verified booking
We had such a great time! Our guide Jota was so professional and nice and made sure that everyone was save and had a lot of fun. Definitely a recommendation!
M
Marco Filipe Nunes – PortugalJanuary 26, 2025 – Verified booking
The activity was very funny, well organized with lot of fun and well designed circuits. Emerson was a great guide.

Product ID: 349511

Activity provider:No-Limits Adventure

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