Discovering Bahia - Salvador, Chapada Diamantina and Morro de São Paulo

What's Included

• Accommodation

  9 nights in Standard Accommodation. Upgrading to SUPERIOR or DELUXE accommodation options are also available upon request.

• Airport Transfers at Destination

• English speaking guide on tours

• Private Tours

• Private Transfer

  Just the boat to/from Morro de São Paulo is shared.

• Entrance Fees

• 9 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches

What's Not Included

• Country Entry Visas

• Tipping and Gratuities

• Travel insurance

• International Travel

• Local Taxes

• Domestic flights

  Domestic flights aren't included, but we would be happy to take care of booking your domestic flights as well.
  
  

Optional Extras

• Bahia Negra

  The tour is perfect for those people who have an interest and desire to immerse themselves a little more in the culture and religion of African origin called Candomblé. We start the tour by visiting a percussion workshop, where we will meet the master of rhythms who will introduce us to the famous atabaques, rum, rumpi and lê that are musical instruments usually played in camdomblé ceremonies . We will experience and learn the beat of the drums and the African and Brazilian rhythms that enchants visitors from around the world in a truly immersive musical experience. Right after, we will meet the capoeira master, where we will exchange some information and learn a little more about this art that was brought by the slaves and that today represents so much the local culture worldwide. The next part will be to enjoy the dance to the sound of the berimbau . In this class, you will learn the swing and some of the main movements used in the most traditional cultural manifestation of Bahia, Capoeira. It will be a time of learning and a lot of relaxation. Then, we will use the public transport to go to the largest and most traditional fair in Salvador, the “Feira de São Joaquim”. An exotic and unique fair, a wonderful place to have a real interaction with the local people and taste the spices and secrets of the local culture and observe the immense variety of stalls aimed at African Cults. We will end our tour once again using public transport that will take us from the Fair to the Lacerda Elevator, where we will go up to the Historic Center.

• Salvador Panoramic tour

  You will be attracted by the extraordinary architectonical and historical herance of Salvador in this guided city tour half-day long. Salvador de Bahía, known as "city of joy" is considered as the cultural, religious and sport capital of Brasil. Your trip will start from the Dique Tororó, where you will have the possibility to examine the sculptures of Orixás created by the bahian artist Tati Moreno. Moreover, the famous stadium Fonte Nova is set in the same place. After that, you will go forward to the low city, with a stop at the famous church of Nosso Senhor do Bomfim of the 18th century. The monte Serrat Fort, one of the best examples of militar architecture in Brazil, offers a breath taking panoramic view of the city. A stop at the Model Market is planned, a craft market where you can search and buy souvenirs. Your trip ends with the visit to the Lacerda Elevator, built to connect the Financial Centre of Salvador with the port and the market.

Accommodation

Standard accommodations. Upgrading to SUPERIOR or DELUXE accommodation options are also available upon request.