How much does a Blue Eye (Buracona) trip from Sal cost?
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The short answer: compare the selected tour price with its entrance fees, optional meals and the quote for your whole party. The Sal Island: All-Inclusive Shark Bay, Salt Lake & Blue Eye starts at €45 for a 4-hour tour and has 3,124 reviews; confirm the quote for your selected participants. The full-day excursion starts at €28; the private all-inclusive tour starts at €250, with the final quote depending on your selected party and booking option.
All five tours here combine Blue Eye (Buracona) with the salt lake and Shark Bay, so what you are really pricing is an excursion, not a ticket. The listings differ in duration, booking format and treatment of extra costs.
| Tour | Duration | From price | Rating | What the listing mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full day excursion: Salinas, Shark Bay, Blue Eye | 4–6 hours | €28; check selected participants | 4.0 from 21 reviews | salt lake and Shark Bay marked extra fee; Buracona marked optional and extra fee |
| Blue Eye, Salt Lake, Lemon Sharks, Palmeira | listed as 6 hours; description says 9 am–5 pm | €32.30; check selected participants | 4.1 from 459 reviews | salt lake, Buracona, sharks and Palmeira; additional fees payable in cash |
| Salinas, Buracona and Lemon Shark | 7 hours 30 minutes | €35; check selected participants | 4.5 from 38 reviews | local guides, the three main sights, Santa Maria, Murdeira, Espargos, Terra Boa and Palmeira |
| All-Inclusive Shark Bay, Salt Lake & Blue Eye | 4 hours | €45; check selected participants | 4.7 from 3,124 reviews | advertised as all-inclusive; salt lake, Buracona, Mirage and sharks; water-shoe rental €2 |
| Private All-Inclusive Blue Eye, Salt Lake & Shark Bay | 4 hours | €250; confirm the quote for your private party | 4.9 from 44 reviews | dedicated guide, entrance fees included; water-shoe rental €2 |
These are “from” prices; enter your date, participants and selected option on each booking page, then compare totals on the same basis.
The longer island excursions
Compare the full-day excursion at €28, the Palmeira tour at €32.30 and the 7.5-hour Salinas and Buracona tour at €35. The full-day excursion lists 4–6 hours; the Palmeira tour lists 6 hours but describes pickup at 9 am and return at 5 pm, so confirm its actual schedule. The Salinas and Buracona tour lists 7.5 hours, with a description allowing 7–8 hours and a restaurant stop.
The important distinction is how each booking treats entrances and meals. The full-day excursion marks Shark Bay and the salt lake as extra-fee stops, and Buracona as optional with an extra fee, although its description presents Buracona as part of the route; confirm the selected option and charges. The Palmeira tour lists extra fees of €6 per person for Pedra de Lume, €5 per person for Buracona and €3 per person for the Shark Bay guide, sandals and bait, and instructs guests to bring cash. Lunch there is on your own. The 7.5-hour tour also names Santa Maria, Murdeira, Espargos, Terra Boa and Palmeira; check whether its entrance tickets and restaurant meal are included. Compare the final quote, admission costs and any meal charges before deciding which excursion fits your budget. Check suitability as carefully as cost. The full-day excursion excludes children under 2, people with mobility impairments, heart or respiratory problems, wheelchair users and visually impaired people. The Palmeira tour excludes children under 6 and also lists mobility impairments, heart or respiratory problems, animal allergies, visual impairment, pre-existing medical conditions, recent surgery and wheelchair use. The 7.5-hour Salinas and Buracona tour excludes wheelchair users.
Check availability and prices for the 7.5-hour Salinas and Buracona tour
The all-inclusive half day
The four-hour all-inclusive tour starts at €45 and combines Pedra de Lume, Buracona, Terra Boa and Shark Bay. The page advertises an all-inclusive excursion and lists salt-lake and Blue Eye entrance fees. Check their coverage for your selected booking; bring your own water shoes for Shark Bay or rent them on site for €2. Pickup for the all-inclusive half day covers Santa Maria, Murdeira and Espargos. It excludes people with mobility impairments and wheelchair users; its notes suggest a private tour for a slower pace, so clarify any adaptation before booking. Blue Eye visibility depends on weather, sea and sunlight, and swimming at Buracona depends on sea conditions and the safety assessment. Its 3,124 reviews provide a substantial body of feedback to consider alongside the itinerary.
For two travellers, enter both participants on each booking page and compare the final quotes with any extras.
Check availability and prices for the all-inclusive half day
What the private tour offers
The private all-inclusive tour starts at €250 for a four-hour experience; enter your full party to confirm the applicable price. Its description explicitly includes entrance fees, and its inclusions name Blue Eye and Pedra de Lume; bring your own water shoes or allow €2 for rental. The reason to choose it is a dedicated guide and flexibility over the pace and time spent at stops within the four-hour itinerary. The private tour lists pickup on Sal; confirm your exact accommodation. It is not wheelchair accessible, and baby seats are available free on request. Swimming at Buracona remains subject to sea conditions. For a solo traveller, weigh that privacy and flexibility against the full booking quote.
See prices and dates for the private all-inclusive tour
Our recommendation
Choose the €45 all-inclusive half day if you want the four-hour circuit and meet its mobility requirements. Confirm the entrance-fee coverage of your selected booking and allow €2 for water-shoe rental if you need it. Choose a longer excursion for its actual itinerary and confirmed duration, allowing for extra fees; choose the private tour for a dedicated guide and a more flexible pace.
