The 7 Best Buggy Tours in Sal

1.4h SSV Buggy Island Adventure – 1000cc or 500cc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews Our pick

Drive an automatic buggy across Sal’s desert tracks with a local guide, stopping at Murdeira, Palmeira, Regona’s natural pool, Terra Boa, Pedra de Lume, Shark Bay, and Serra Negra. Two people share each buggy, and guides such as Chips, Zé, Valdir, Freddy, and Joseph are known for safety, humor, and island insight.

“Fue muy divertido recorrer la isla entera y ver su increíble paisaje. 4 horas de aventura y recomendaría esta excursión sin duda.”

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2.2h SSV Buggy Desert Adventure – 1000cc or 500cc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 361 reviews

Drive a two-person automatic SSV buggy from Santa Maria across dunes, salt flats, and volcanic beaches. Guides such as Edy, Jota, and Jason have earned praise for their friendly, safety-focused approach. Bring your original driving license, wear closed shoes, and expect dust, ocean views, and a lively ride.

“Ne pensez pas vous amuser ou passer du bon temps, c’est une sortie militaire, notre guide nous a pris de haut en nous disant que c’était lui le chef celui qui n’est pas content c’est pareil🤣, le ton est donné, pas d’explication pendant l’excursion….quelque tour pour s’amuser Read more”

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3.2-Hour Buggy Desert Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 328 reviews · 2 hours · from $170

You’ll drive a 1000cc buggy from Santa Maria across salt flats, dunes, Kite Beach, Serra Negra, and desert tracks, with stops at Palha Verde Oasis and Ponta Preta. Guides including Patrick, Jota, Primo, and Ricardo lead small groups in several languages. Expect dust, strong views, safety briefings, and a lively two-hour ride.

“The drive itself was really good! We got to see so much of the island in just two hours. Spectacular views! 💪The guides were really good and the trip was very well planned allowing all participants to get used to the cars before advancing yo greater hills and tops. I HIGHLY recommend this! If I were to pinpoint one minor things on transport: The company should inform about exact pickup time: we were in the lobby 13:40 by accident and just happened to see the truck. We assumed that the pickup time was 14:00. This might have solved the other minor issue: the delay when starting. People could've gotten there…”

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4.Ilha do Sal: Buggy with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 197 reviews · from $61Best value

Drive a powerful buggy from Santa Maria across Sal’s rough trails with guides such as Thiago, Dominic, and Scooby Do. You’ll pass salt flats, Kite Beach, Serra Negra, and Shark Bay, where lemon sharks gather in shallow water. Expect dust, sun, bumps, and a proper off-road ride. Shark Bay admission costs extra.

“it was amazing!!!! the guides were very kind and professional. we had a really really great time!”

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5.4-Hour Buggy Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 4 hours · from $305

Drive a 1000cc side-by-side buggy across Sal with a local guide, stopping at Regona’s natural pool, Terra Boa’s desert mirage, Pedra de Lume, Shark Bay, Kite Beach, and Santa Maria’s salt flats. Giovanni is one guide named in guest feedback. Expect protective gear, water, hotel pickup in Santa Maria, and plenty of road time.

“Super activité en famille, équipe au top . je recommande ++++”

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6.2h SSV Buggy Night Experience 4WD

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews

Join No Limits Adventure for a two-hour night ride across Sal’s southern desert, valleys, dunes, and rocky tracks. You drive a light-equipped 1000cc buggy in a small convoy, guided by multilingual staff such as Valdir, José, Mathias, and Elminson. Hotel pickup, safety gear, water, and a non-alcoholic drink are included.

“This was an awesome trip! We had two tour guides which where super joyful, fun and all things considered perfect for the job!”

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7.4h Turtle Watching with SSV Buggy Night 4WD

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $185

You’ll drive a guided 4WD buggy from Santa Maria across Sal’s salt flats, dunes, valleys, and nature reserve, with stops at Kite Beach and Serra Negra for seasonal loggerhead turtle watching. Guide Valdir and mechanic Elzio have earned special praise. Hotel transport, fuel, safety gear, and water are included.

“La possibilità di poter visitare il deserto di notte con delle guide esperte e competenti e di guidare dei nuovi mezzi mai provati”

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