Turtle Walks

Cape Verde is the third biggest nesting point for the Caretta Caretta, loggerhead turtles. This night tour will take you to one of the protected nesting beaches of Sal island where you can experience the emotion of seeing a loggerhead turtle laying her eggs. You will be picked up at the reception of your hotel and taken to one of the nesting beaches on Sal island. The transfer lasts approximately 20 minutes and in this time an experienced guide will explain you everything you need to know about the life and habits of the turtles as well the rules that you need to respect. Once arrived to the beach one of the guides will stay with you seated on the sand while the other guide will start searching for the turtle. When the guide finds a turtle, you will be informed by VHF radio and start walking on the beach to arrive to the turtle. It is recommended to bring a beach towel to be more comfortable while waiting on the beach. Dark colored clothes and closed shoes are recommended. It is forbidden to take photos with flash and use white or bright lights on the protected beaches.

Please note that even if we have a very high success rate, being nature, we cannot guarantee to see a turtle. In case this happens, you will be given the chance to come another day FOR FREE!

With this excursion, we support the conservation of the sea turtles of Sal Island by donating part of the profits to the local non-profit @ProjectBiodiversityCV. Their guards and volunteers have been protecting the turtles for the last four nesting seasons! If you would like to help even more, you can also adopt a baby turtle in our offices, and take home a nice official certificate of adoption (all money goes to the protection of sea turtles).

Highlights

• Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
• See native wildlife in their natural environment
• Close encounter with wildlife
• Family friendly
• Informative, friendly and professional guide
• All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included

Inclusions

• All taxes, fees and handling charges
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Live commentary on board
• Professional guide

Exclusions

• DVD (available to purchase)

Additional info

• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
• Dress code: Dark colored clothes and closed shoes.
• Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
• A moderate amount of walking is involved.
• The duration of transfers are approximate.
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full
  refund.
• Security Certificate by SGS

IMPORTANT:
Dark coloured clothes and trainers needed. It’s forbidden to take photos with flash.

LANGUAGES AVAILABLE:  

English, Hungarian, Romanian, Italian, Dutch, Czech, Slovak, Polish, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German.