• Santa Maria - Don’t miss this incredible experience. Watching sea turtles is a unique experience for nature and wildlife lovers while visiting Cape Verde. Join a unique experience with the best atmosphere and respecting the guidelines of the Biodiversity Project biologists.

Transfer from your hotel at 8:30 pm and arrive at one of the island’s beautiful beaches in less than thirty minutes. Be welcomed by your professional guides with extensive experience, and volunteers in the turtle protection and preservation project, who will ensure an ecological and environmentally conscious experience for turtles and visitors.
Cape Verde is home to populations of 3 species of turtles. The Caretta caretta turtle (common turtle) is the most common species in Cape Verde. Cape Verde’s sandy beaches are one of the most important nesting sites for loggerhead turtles.

Enjoy the knowledge of an expert guide and an ecological tour that respects turtles and their habitat. By choosing Sal Experience, a local sustainable company, you will support our beach cleaning program and sea turtle preservation and protection efforts.

• Private transportation
• Specialized nature guide
• Liability insurance
• Infrared lighting
• Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off service included

Join an exclusive experience for small groups to live a unique moment with the best atmosphere and respecting the guidelines of the Biodiversity Project biologists. Professional guides with knowledge and extensive experience, and volunteers in the turtle protection and preservation project. Enjoy the knowledge of a guide specialized in nature tours who will tell you everything about their evolution, characteristics, the historical relationship with turtles and interesting facts about turtles.

The guides will ensure an ecological and environmentally conscious experience for the turtles and visitors. Sea turtle watching is a unique experience for all nature and wildlife lovers while visiting Cape Verde. By choosing Sal Experience, a local sustainable company, you will support our beach cleaning program and sea turtle preservation and protection efforts.

• Wear dark colored clothes and comfortable walking shoes.
• Expert guides who will offer you a unique and environmentally conscious experience for turtles and visitors alike.
• The observation of nesting depends on environmental factors and is not guaranteed. However, in the last 5 years, the success rate has been 100%.
• It is necessary to be physically fit to walk.
• We provide lights that allow you to take photos and make videos. Photos/videos with flash and white lights are not allowed.
• People under the effect of alcohol cannot participate in order not to disturb the natural habitat of sea turtles.
• To ensure a safe and respectful experience for both you and the turtles, remember to wear dark clothes and comfortable, closed shoes when observing them, especially at night. Why dark clothes? Light or bright colors can scare and disorient turtles, especially puppies. When wearing black, dark brown, dark green, dark blue, dark gray or other dark shades, it helps us minimize disturbances and mix with the environment.
• Thank you for choosing our turtle observation experience! To ensure the safety and well-being of the turtles, in accordance with the new guidelines of the Ministry of the Environment, the activity time is variable and can occur between 19:30 and 22:30 depending on the conditions of the day and the regulations. Transport time will be confirmed on the morning of the event day.
• Turtle experience is not recommended for people with reduced mobility and children under 3 years of age.
• Not recommended for people with nictophobia

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.