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Salvador-Bahia

Salvador-Bahia





BAHIA BY NIGHT

A night of magic, mystery, and fun await you! We will begin with an authentic folkloric show where the manifestation of our Afro-Brazilian culture will be shown. Candomblé, Maculelê, Puxada de Rede, Dança do Caboclo, Samba de Roda and a wonderful show of capoeira (traditional slave fighting) are included in the show. Transports, a bilingual guide and traditional or international dinner are also included.


TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Traditional or International Dinner
  • Folkloric Show
  • Transports
  • Bilingual Guide

    • Duration: 5 HOURS

    CACHOEIRA

    During the Brazilian Empire, Cachoeira was Bahia’s wealthiest and most populated town. To this day, its original character still remains in its houses, churches and historical buildings. Protected by the National Institute for Historical and Artistic Heritage since 1971, Cachoeira, after Salvador, is the city that has the most important Baroque architectural heritage in Bahia.

    While there, we will visit Igreja Matriz and Ordem Terceira do Carmo. Crossing a colonial bridge (Ponte Dom Pedro II) over the River Paraguaçu we will travel from Cahoeira to São Félix In São Félix well visit a traditional cigar factory that was founded in 1873.


    TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Igreja Matriz
  • Ordem Terceira de Carmo
  • Cross the Ponte Dom Pedro II Bridge
  • São Félix
  • Visit a Traditional Cigar Factory

    • Duration: 8 HOURS

    HISTORICAL CITY TOUR

    The streets of Central Salvador take tourists back to the beginnings of Brazil. Our tour begins at the Barra Lighthouse. We will then pass the Teatro Castro Alves, Forte de São Pedro and Praça Castro Alves on route to the Historical Center (Pelourinho).

    More than a thousand homes, churches and monuments built since the 16th century help make up the greatest collection of Baroque architectural heritage in Latin America.


    TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Barra Lighthouse
  • Teatro Castro Alves
  • Forte de Sao Pedro
  • Praca Castro Alves
  • Historical Center

    • Duration: 4 HOURS

    MANGUE SECO

    Mangue Seco is 220 km from Salvador in the extreme north of Bahia. It is the edge of a peninsula between the sea and a river among mangroves (hence its name Mangue Seco).There are no roads to the place. Coming from Salvador we will cross Real River – which separates both states – in a traditionally covered canoes.

    On the other side of the river we will take a 40 minute ride (in a buggy car) around the sand dunes. There will be stops for photographs and the ride will finish at the beach, 1 km far from the village. We will stay at one of the beach restaurants where food, drinks (not included), shower and hammocks (for a nap) await us.

    This is the best beach of Bahia! At 3 pm we will leave the beach and head to the village to visit Tieta´s House (famous character of a Jorge Amado´s novel). There we will enjoy ice-cream. There is also an optional tour returning to Salvador at 4 pm.

    TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Beach
  • Nature
  • Adventure

    • Duration: 10 HOURS

    MORRO DE SAO PAULO

    On the island of Tinharé, in the Bay of Camamu, is Morro de São Paulo. This is an enchanting location with fine beaches, crystal-clear waters and tide pools. A ferryboat from São Joaquim, a short bus trip to Valença and a quick speedboat journey will lead us to this paradise that attracts thousands of people from all over the world. We’ll visit splendid beaches that are ideal for bathing and have excellent facilities. These beaches also have diving and trails.

    TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
  • A Ferryboat Ride
  • Diving
  • Trails

    • PANORAMIC TOUR

    Our tour begins at the Dique do Tororó, with its images of Afro-Brazilian orixás and the Fonte Nova football stadium (soccer). We the proceed to the Lower City, with a stop at the famous church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim. At Forte de Mont Serrat, you will see a breathtaking panoramic view of the city. Our tour ends with a visit to the Lacerda Elevator and the Mercado Modelo craft market.

    TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Dique de Toroco
    Fonte Nova Football Stadium (Soccer)
  • Nosso Senhor de Bonfim
  • Panoramic Views at Forte de Mont Serrat
  • Lacerda Elevator
  • Mercado Modelo Craft Market

    • Duration: 4 HOURS

    PRAIA DO FORTE

    70 km from Salvador, Praia do Forte has been nicknamed the "Brazilian Polynesia." Its 12 km of beaches provide for a whole range of leisure pursuits.

    During this tour, you will visit the sea-turtle conservation project (Projeto Tamar) and a fishing village. Then sea bathing at Praia de Guarajuba, (famous for its warm waters and tide pools) will follow.

    Note: Tour will depart within 1 hour of check-in time.

    TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Lunch Included
  • See Sea Turtules
  • Enjoy Sea Bathing

    • Duration: 8 HOURS

    SCHOONER TOUR TO ILHA DOS FRADES & ITAPARICA

    Take it all in on this schooner trip with a specialist guide, a sound system and bar service to the islands of Baía de Todos os Santos (“All Saints’ Bay”). Our first stop is for a refreshing bath in the warm waters around the Ilha dos Frades.

    Then a visit to the most famous of the bay´s islands: Itaparica, whose beaches feature calm tide pools, the chance to go diving, trails, horse riding and other fun activities. This tour will allow you to have an outstanding view of the Upper and Lower Cities as well as the other islands in the bay.

    Note: Tour will depart within 1 hour of check-in time.

    TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Lunch Included
  • Specialist Guide
  • Sound System
  • Visit Itaparica

    • Duration: 8 HOURS

    TOUR OF THE BEACHES

    Salvador has 50 km of beaches, from Porto da Barra to Ipitanga, Aleluia to Praia do Flamengo. Our tour starts at the Barra Lighthouse (as picture perfect as a postcard) beside the calm waters of Porto da Barra. Next we will tour the waterfront, including the beaches of Ondina, Rio Vermelho, Amaralina, Pituba, Jardim dos Namorados, Armação, Boca do Rio and Itapuã before arriving at Lagoa do Abaeté. After visiting the lake, enjoy sea bathing at Praia de Piatã.

    Note: Tour will depart within 1 hour of check-in time.

    TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Sea Bathing at Praia de Piata
  • Ondina
  • Amaralina
  • Boca do Rio

    • Duration: 8 HOURS

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