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6 Day itinerary in Brazil, South America

Tinharé & Boipeba Islands Trek

Discover the magical landscapes and nature of Tinharé Archipelago. What better way to discover and explore a new place than to walk calmly in it. In this 6 days adventure program we invite you to discover the coastal landscapes of the Tinharé Archipelago, one of the most important archipelagos of B... Read More

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By Mario and Chiara

Overview

Physical Difficulty

Average
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Salvador

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Hiking

Rafting

Snorkeling/Diving

Outdoors & Nature

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Take a Catamaran and see the beautiful landscapes that make up Bahía de Todos los Santos

2

Hike from Morro de Sao Paulo to Gamboa which offers a mix of hills, beaches, cascades

3

Full-Day Hike to Encanto Beach and Garapua

4

Snorkel and at high tide we will enter the mangroves by kayak or stand up paddle

Itinerary

No Accommodation included expand_more

Day 1

place Transportation to Morro de São Paulo and relax

Our program begins in Salvador de Bahía where our driver will pick you up at the airport or in your hotel. Then we will go to the maritime terminal to reach Morro de Sao Paulo by Catamaran. Beautiful landscapes make up Bahía de Todos los Santos which we will see around us from the sea. When we get to Morro de Sao Paulo our Tour Leader and a typical local "taxi" (wheelbarrows) will be waiting to take your luggage to your hotel. Here we will be able to feel Morro's distinctive island and Bahian atmosphere. After checking in at the hotel you can go have lunch at a local restaurant and discover the town or enjoy the cuisine of your hotel and just relax in the Atlantic shore. Ask at hotel for additional services such as massages. Free afternoon. We recommend you visit the fort and go see the sunset at the Mirador do Farol or in the "La Toca" Pub.

Day 2

place Full Day Gamboa. Optional: Rowing Canoe Ride, Mangroove hike or horse riding

You will wake up on your second day to the sounds of the island, including ocean waves, boats, and birds. Throughout your second day you will enjoy the west side of the island, which is full of nature and native culture. The hike from Morro de Sao Paulo to Gamboa offers a mix of hills, beaches, cascades, beautiful sights as well as clay and sea bathing. Take this opportunity to discover Gamboa, a calm and lovely fishing town with charming people and beautiful beaches. Your guide will pick you up at 9:00 a.m., where our guide will be waiting for the group. We will take the path that goes by Fuente Grande and continue through different neighborhoods of Morro, until we get to the path that leads to the "Fonte do Céu" cascade. Before leaving Morro's last houses we will be able to appreciate beautiful views of the continent on the other side, and contemplate the calm waters of this side of the island. Once out of Morro, we will reach part of the APP (Permanent Protection Area of the Tinharé and Boipeba islands) which houses native species. We will go on up to the Fonte do Céu to take a revitalizing fresh water splash and spend some time listening to the sound of the water and observing the many birds and other species that frequent the place. You can even quench your thirst by drinking from the “Spring in the Sky”. After getting our strength back, we'll continue along the road to Gamboa and go down to the beach between the beaches of “Praia Linda” and “Praia d´Argila”. Here, we will be welcomed at a typical beach shack, for a delicious welcome drink or refreshing coconut water to take in the beauty before continuing north along the beach to the close-by clay wall. This clay is well known for its beneficial properties for the skin. Here we'll have a clay bath and wash off in the calm and warm waters of Gamboa. At this time, it will be around 12:00 p.m., and you will probably be getting quite hungry. Until 5:00 p.m. you will have free time to get to know Gambo

Guide: Included for the day

Day 3

place Full-Day Hike to Encanto Beach and Garapua

On the morning of day 3 we will meet at the second beach where you will leave your luggage. The tour schedule depends on the tide and will be informed by our guides the day before. We will then start walking southeast of the island, passing through the third and fourth beach walking on the sand, surrounded by amendoeiras (almond trees) and Siqueiros (coconut trees) by the sea. After approx. an hour's walk we will reach the fifth beach or Praia do Encanto reputed for having sea and river landscapes with little human impact. The first part of our journey ends here, at the Encanto Beach. After resting a bit, we will enter the Atlantic Forest and find centenary trees. Another 90 min. walk along the path then leads us to Garapuá where we can enjoy the natural sea water pools and eat typical local dishes (Garapuá is famous for its clams). After a break, you will have free time to enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches in Tinharé. The trip then continues in a 4x4 vehicle that will wait for us with your luggage to take us to the Pontal beach just 30 minutes away. This beach is the southernmost point of the Island of Tinharé and connects directly with the Boca da Barra beach in Boipeba, which we will reach after 5 minutes in a small local boat. Once in Boipeba you can check in at your accommodation, go out to dinner and enjoy the night.

Guide: Included for the day

Day 4

place Sustainable activities at sea

On day 4, the program is designed for you to enjoy the treasures of the sea and the multiple activities it offers. The program includes 2 sustainable activities, focused on the exploration of eco-systems. At low tide, we will snorkel and at high tide we will enter the mangroves by kayak or stand up paddle to learn about its mysteries. These activities are guided by oceanographer Marta Smith and / or her expert guide Elton (known as Pim). Snorkeling: Suitable for all ages (min. 4 years old), even for people who don't know how to swim. The meeting point is in the Ecomar store (Shopping Vila da Barra). Before leaving we will see a 5-minute video about conscious behavior on the reefs. Then we will walk for 30 minutes to Tissimirim beach where we will carry out the activity. Here we will be encouraged to observe the fauna and flora, and with the help of visual material we will be able to identify endemic species. Kayak or Stand up paddle in the mangrove: For those who enjoy ecological adventure and some physical exercise, this is the ideal formula. We enter the mangrove to closely experience each local ecosystem. The departure occurs in front of Shopping Vila da Barra, and the tour lasts for two hours, always at high tide. The tour is not exhausting, since it takes advantage of the full tide and everyone goes in their personal kayak or stand up. Bring water, insect repellent, and sunscreen. Between activities you can have lunch and at the end of the afternoon we can meet the Quebra Cú viewpoint for stunning views of the islands of Boipeba and Tinharé at sunset.

Guide: Included for the day

Day 5

place Full Day Walk to Ponta dos Castelhanos and Catú Mangrove

Today's itinerary offers us one of the most beautiful, pure and biodiverse landscapes of the Salvador region. We will leave Velha Boipeba and head to the heart of the island. We will visit Serrão Grande and Pequenho, 2 forests/swamps full of giant bromeliads, orchids and many other species. We will then continue to the beach of Moreré, with its fishing cove, and then to Bainema, an extensive beach with heavenly landscapes, where there are few human settlements. At the end of Bainema beach is the entrance to Mangue de Catú, one of the most important mangroves in all of Brazil due to its high biodiversity. In this experience, our native guide will teach us how to feed ourselves with some endemic species. The activity ends at the Catú River, where a boat will await to sail quietly along the Catú River, until we reach the beach of Ponta dos Castelhanos, where the natives of Cova da Onça will delight you with a delicious lunch and refreshing drinks. After resting here, we will take the boat back down the Catú River, and return along a path that goes through the Atlantic forest with its giant trees. Our guide will teach you about the native species before returning to Bainema and then to Moreré. From Moreré, we can take a tractor back to Boipeba (not included: 10-15 R $) or continue walking along the beach, according to the will of the group and the guide.

Guide: Included for the day

Day 6

place Transport to Salvador de Bahia

As every beginning has an end, after a delicious breakfast you will then proceed to get back to Salvador de Bahia. From Boipeba, you will take the semi-terrestrial service back to Salvador de Bahia. Depending on your flight schedule (if you have one) we will take a speedboat that will take us to the mainland. Here a vehicle will wait for us to travel more than 1.5 hours to reach the island of Itaparica. From here we will take a boat, crossing the Bay of All Saints to reach Salvador, where another van will wait for us to take you to your hotel or to the airport.

What’s Included

Transport expand_less

  • Salvador Airport transfers
  • Reach Morro de Sao Paulo by Catamaran
  • Transfer to Gamboa
  • Transfer to Praia do Encanto
  • Transfer to Moreré
  • Transfer to islands of Boipeba

Activities expand_less

  • Enjoy a hike of Morro de Sao Paulo
  • See the sunset at the Mirador do Farol
  • Full Day Gamboa excursion
  • Visit the Beaches of Gamboa
  • Full-Day Hike to Encanto Beach and Garapua
  • Snorkel and at high tide we will enter the mangroves by kayak or stand up paddle
  • Full Day Walk to Ponta dos Castelhanos and Catú Mangrove

Not Included expand_less

  • International or domestic flights
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Optional activities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips for Guides and Drivers

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