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Turtle watching and family treasure hunt

4.8/5
2 reviews

Get ready for a magical family adventure in Sal, where fun meets conservation! Enjoy a unique experience specially created for families who want to learn, explore, and connect with nature.

Your journey begins with a comfortable pickup from your hotel in Santa Maria, followed by a scenic drive to the protected nesting beaches of Costa Fragata Natural Reserve, home to the endangered Caretta (loggerhead turtles).

Upon arrival, you'll be welcomed at an eco-friendly glamping tent with a refreshing drink and a short introduction to the evening. The guides will share the legend of the magic turtle and brief you on the rules of the upcoming treasure hunt.

Equipped with clues and guided by expert turtle rangers, your family will follow a path of discovery through the dunes and beach—solving riddles, uncovering treasures, and learning about the life cycle, nesting behaviour, and conservation of sea turtles along the way.

The grand finale? Witnessing a mother turtle laying her eggs under the stars, just like a real turtle ranger. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe one of nature’s miracles up close, while inspiring the next generation of ocean guardians.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Sal
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Language:English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Guided tour
Hotel pick up
Transport included

Why you’ll love this…

  • You will learn about the Caretta turtles and their conservation
  • The tour gives you the unique chance to watch a real turtle nesting up close
  • This activity is perfect for families with children

Important to know

Accessibility:

  • This activity is no accessible for people with limited mobility. The tour requires a minimum level of walking effort, including short walks on sand and uneven terrain.

Remember to bring:

  • Dark clothes in order to minimise the impact and do not disturb the turtles on their natural habitat
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • A light jacket or hoodie (evenings near the coast can get breezy)

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Drinks
  • Guided walking tour
  • Transportation
  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off beyond specified area

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

Meeting point:

Pick-up service available from any hotel in Santa Maria. Please provide your pickup location at checkout.

Provider

CAPE VERDE NATURE EXPERIENCE


What people say about this experience

4.8/5

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    Emma

    Travelled with family


    10 August 2025
    4.6

    United States of America

    Jan our guide was amazing! She was very knowledgable and friendly would definitely recommend !

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    Anon

    Travelled with family


    7 August 2025
    5

    United States of America

    Even though we had to be patient and wait for a while. The experience of being able to see a Turtle lay her eggs, is something you would not see every day. A great experience.

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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +44 121 468 3145