9 Day itinerary in Brazil, South America
This 9 days program will give you a glimpse at some of the natural beauties and historic attractions of Bahía. This journey starts in Salvador, the capital of the state of Bahía and the epicenter of many artistic and socio-cultural manifestations and movements. The city tours will allow you to enj... Read More
By Mario and Chiara
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Lapa Doce Cave, known as one of the most beautiful caves in limestone formation
Visit the impressive Cachoiera da Fumaça
Explore the wonders of Chapada Diamantina National Park
Praia do Forte Beach & Tamar Sea Turtles Project
Lapa Doce Cave, known as one of the most beautiful caves in limestone formation
Visit the impressive Cachoiera da Fumaça
Explore the wonders of Chapada Diamantina National Park
Praia do Forte Beach & Tamar Sea Turtles Project
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Arrival in Salvador
Arrival in Salvador, transfer from airport to hotel, and free time to get installed.
Salvador City Tour
This full day City Tour invites us to get to know Salvador de Bahía by discovering its history, culture, gastronomy, beaches, landscapes and architecture. From its days as the countries first capital with its important African influence, up until modern times where Salvador tries to present itself as a destination of beaches and resorts. Our guide will pick you up at your hotel and accompany you to Salvador's main attractions ; Ribeira, Igreja do Bonfim, Forte de Monte Serrat, Irmã Dulce church and museum, Dique do Tororó, Fonte Nova. Lunch will be in the historical center, Pelourinho which you will then explore: Igreja de Saõ Francisco, Mercado Modelo, Elevador Lacerda, etc. Before continuing on to the seaside neighbourhood of Barra and its lighthouse. Tour ends after visiting Iemanjá´s house in Rio Vermelho. Our guide will then accompany you back to your hotel.
Guide: Included for the day
Transfer to Lençóis
Free time before hotel check-out. 13:00 hrs. Regular bus to Lençóis (6 hours 30 min)* Arrival in Lençóis and hotel check-in *Time subject to change
Caves and Pai Inacio Hill
This day will be dedicated to the most popular Chapada Diamantina tour, attracting tourists from all over the world. Leaving the city of Lençóis at 8:00, towards Lapa Doce Cave, known as one of the most beautiful caves in limestone formation, we will explore it, going 850 meters inside the cave. From here, we will go to Fazenda Pratinha where there is a river of crystalline waters in which we can float and swim, go down a zip line and take photos. We will also visit the Blue Cave and Pratinha Cave. A self-service lunch is served. To end our day we will drive to the base of Morro do Pai Inácio by car, then, weather allowing, we walk to the top to contemplate the most beautiful sunset of Chapada Diamantina.
Guide: Included for the day
Fumaça and Riachinho Waterfalls
Transportation by vehicle up to trailhead then we will start walking uphill for almost an hour and then continue on a plateau that leads to the impressive Cachoiera da Fumaça (Falls of Smoke) with its 385m of free fall, “the second-largest waterfall in Brazil”. During the walk, we will have privileged views of the Capão Valley and Morrão. Above we will feel the great energy of nature, we will snack on the spot. After the snack we will return by the same way to the car, we will drive for 5 minutes and walk another 10 minutes to the Riachinho Waterfall for a relaxing bath. At the end of the day, we will return by car to Lençóis.
Guide: Included for the day
Visit to Blue and Enchanted Wells
From Lençóis we head south to Chapada Diamantina National Park. We will visit " Poço Encantado" (Enchanted Well), an easily accesible cave with a 61 meter deep well of crystal clear waters. By car we will follow the ground road to Rio Paraguaçu one of the largest rivers in Bahia, up to the base of Poço Azul. The Blue Well is a flooded cave where, at certain times of the year, rays of sunshine come through, transforming the well into a true spectacle of nature with various shades of blue where we will float with vest and snorkel.
Guide: Included for the day
Transfer to Salvador
8:30 - Regular bus service to Salvador (7 hours 30 min) Transfer from the bus station to hotel in Salvador
Praia do Forte Beach & Tamar Sea Turtles Project
City Tour along the northern shore of Salvador: Jaguaribe, Piata, and Itapuã beaches and along the "Coco" route up to Praia do Forte. Besides the natural beauty of its beaches, Praia do Forte hosts the Tamar sea turtles conservation project visitors center. You will be free to shop around on the beach or visit Tamar. Depending on the tide, we will take the time to relax on Praia do Forte beach or in Guarajuba, the latter awaits us with a delicious lunch of typical Bahian food. Our tour ends at your hotel door.
Guide: Included for the day
Flight out
This is the last day of our tour and includes a transfer from your hotel to Salvador Airport on time for your flight out.
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$662.00 USD