Description
Buggy Desert Adventure
The tour starts with the pick up at your hotel after which you will be taken to our main office where you will need to show your driving licence and get your gear for the adventure.
Departs: 14:00 and 16:30
Price: £110 per buggy (max 2 occupants). Ride with guide (solo/no-drive) £55.
The 2h tour will make you discover:
- The salt flats of Santa Maria surrounded by beautiful sand dunes
- Kite beach, the favorite beach of the kite-surfers
- Serra Negra, the natural reserve of Sal
- Stop at Serra Negra viewpoint, from where you have an amazing panorama of all the south part of the island and if the weather permits you can also see Boavista island
- Crossing the desert
- Stop at the Palha Verde oasis
- Stop at Ponta Preta, the most beautiful beach of the island
Buggy Island Adventure
On this 4-hour coast-to-coast off-road guided island tour you have the possibility to discover all the highlights of the island.
Departs: 9:00am
Price: £205 per buggy (max 2 occupants). Ride with guide (solo/no-drive) £102.50.
The tour starts on the West Coast, discovering the:
- Murdeira bay with the Lion Mountain
- The Fontona oasis
- Palmeira, the main port of the island
- Arriving to the north western side to the amazing natural swimming pools of Burracona where you can admire the Blue eye
- Terra Boa, where you can see the mirage
- Pedra de Lume with the old crater of the volcano where you can find the second most salty water of the World. Panorama point stop at the top.
- Shark bay, to see the lemon sharks in their natural environment
- Crossing through Serra Negra, the natural reserve of the island
- Kite beach, a beautiful white sandy beach full of colourful kite surfs
- Salt flats of Santa Maria surrounded by a lot of beautiful sand dunes
Highlights
- Get off the beaten track in a 4x4
Included
- Professional local guide
- Transfers; Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Taxes, Fuel, Service Fees
- 1 bottle of water
- Helmet, glasses and overall
Excluded
- Extra drinks
- Shemagh available to purchase
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Eventual Entrance fees
Additional info
- Minimum age for driving is 18 years
- Not recommended for children aged 6 or under
- Not recommended for pregnant women
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Valid driving license required
- Without a valid and original driving license, the driver will not be able to participate in the tour and no refund will be given.
NOTICE: Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is cancelled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Q: How long is the Buggy tour, and what are the departure times?
- A: There are two tours, the Buggy Desert Adventure is a 2-hour tour with departure times at 14:00 or 16:30. the Buggy Island Adventure is a 4-hour tour that departs at 9:00.
- Q: What are the highlights of the Buggy Desert Adventure?
- A: Highlights include exploring the salt flats of Santa Maria, visiting Kite Beach, experiencing Serra Negra, and enjoying panoramic views from the Serra Negra viewpoint.
- Q: What does the Buggy Island Adventure offer, and how long is the tour?
- A: The Buggy Island Adventure is a 4-hour coast-to-coast off-road tour, showcasing highlights such as Murdeira Bay, the Fontona oasis, and the natural swimming pools of Burracona.
- Q: What's included in the Buggy tours?
- A: Both tours include a professional local guide, hotel transfers, taxes, fuel, service fees, one bottle of water, and safety gear (helmet, glasses, and overall).
- Q: Are there any age restrictions for driving the buggy?
- A: The minimum age for driving is 18 years. The tours are not recommended for children aged 6 or under.
- Q: Is a valid driving license required for participation?
- A: Yes, a valid and original driving license is required for participation. Without it, participants will not be able to join the tour, and no refund will be given. Unfortunately, photo copies or digital versions are not accepted.
- Q: Can pregnant women participate in the buggy tours?
- A: The buggy tours are not recommended for pregnant women due to the nature of the off-road adventure.
- Q: What is the policy regarding intoxicated passengers?
- A: Due to safety concerns, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers showing signs of intoxication. In such cases, refunds will not be provided.
- Q: Are there any additional expenses during the tours?
- A: Extra drinks, face scarves, souvenir photos, and potential entrance fees are not included and may incur additional costs.
- Q: Can non-drivers participate in the buggy tours?
- A: Yes, non-drivers can participate as passengers. The tours are guided, providing everyone with the opportunity to enjoy the adventure.
- Q: What type of clothes should I wear?
- A: Please ensure you are dressed comfortably although you will be provided overalls to wear over your clothes. The most important thing is to wear flat closed-toed shoes suitable for driving (i.e. like trainers) or you will not be allowed to as flip flops or heels.