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13-Day Best of Bahia Tour

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Overview

Embark on a 13-day Bahia tour around one of the largest Western Brazilian states!

Home to a long history, Bahia was the colonisation centre of the country and the main reason for the fights between the European powers to control large parts of Brazil.

You'll begin this trip in the sublime, historic city of Salvador, often known as the 'soul of Brazil'. The city is the perfect mix of modern and authentic culture and over the course of your time here, you'll have plenty of chances to fall in love with this city through its food, rhythm, locals and architecture.

Moving on, you'll spend some time in Lencois, a region which grew during the diamond boom and gold rush in the 1800s. On the doorstep of the Chapada National Park, you'll spend your time here exploring the town and the beautiful mountains of the park.

Your final few days will be spent on the beautiful Morro de Sao Paulo archipelago where you can relax on the beautiful beaches, go snorkelling, hike to waterfalls and more! The perfect end to a perfect trip.
Outdoors & Nature
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Hiking & Trekking
Adventure

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Salvador

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Arrive in Salvador

Today your Bahia Tour begins! You'll be welcomed at the airport (time and flight number to be confirmed) and transferred to your hotel in Salvador. The rest of the day will then be free to relax or to explore the city - the choice is yours.

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    Accommodation

    Bahiacafé Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Salvador-Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport to Bahia Cafe

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    Destinations

    Salvador

Day 2

Salvador City Tour

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Salvador City Tour

This morning, you'll meet your local guide at your hotel before you embark on a full-day tour of the vibrant city of Salvador. You'll discover the area best representing the heart and soul of Salvador. With the influences of its African origins, the city has built a unique identity in Latino America, with a daily life animated by capoeira rhythms and the religious festivities of the candomblé. You'll visit many of the city's landmarks, markets and best spots.

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    Accommodation

    Bahiacafé Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Salvador City Tour

    Basilica do Senhor do Bonfim

    Historic Centre of Salvador

    Sao Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Salvador

Day 3

Cachoeira & Sao Felix Day Trip from Salvador

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Cachoeira & Sao Felix Day Trip from Salvador

Today with your guide, you'll go to Cachoeira, one of the colonial pearls of the North East, two hours away. Shortly after leaving, you will start to feel the typical atmosphere of the Recôncavo. On your way to Cachoeira, you will cross sugar cane, manioc and tobacco plantations.. You will stop in Santo Amaro, the birth town of the musician Caetano Veloso, discover the rich historical past of the town of Cachoeira and walk through the narrow streets of São Felix.

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    Accommodation

    Bahiacafé Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cachoeira

    Santo Amaro

    Sao Felix

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Salvador

    Cachoeira

    Santo Amaro

    São Félix

Day 4

Salvador to Lencois

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Salvador to Lencois

This morning, you'll be up early to head to the bus terminal to catch the bus to Lencois (6-7 hours away). Founded at the time of the diamond rush, Lencois is nowadays a charming colonial town with paved streets. You will be welcomed by your local English-speaking guide, who will show you to your hotel before taking you on a tour of the town. After exploring the town, you'll have the option to trek to the Serrano then to the Grizante River with its crystal waterfalls.

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    Accommodation

    Pousada Alto do Cajueiro3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Lencois

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bahiacafé Hotel to Terminal Rodoviário de Salvador

    Bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Salvador to Lençóis

    Walking from Lençóis to Pousada Alto do Cajueiro

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Salvador

    Andaraí

    Lençóis

Day 5

Explore the Great Chapada Diamantina

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Explore the Great Chapada Diamantina

This morning, you'll leave Lençóis for a full-day excursion around the great natural sites of the north of Chapada Diamantina. You will visit the cave of Torrinha - one of the most beautiful in Brazil, and the Poço do Diabo (Well of the Devil), where you'll have the option to do a flying fox cable of 60 metres. On the way back, you'll stop at Morro do Pai Inacio; the 30-minute climb delivers one of the best views over the surrounding mountain ranges. You'll then return to Lencois.

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    Accommodation

    Pousada Alto do Cajueiro3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    North of Chapada Diamantina Day Trip from Lencois

    Cave of Torrinha

    Poço do Diabo

    Morro do Pai Inácio

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Andaraí

    State of Bahia

Day 6

Fumaca Waterfall

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Fumaca Waterfall

Today, you'll set out to conquer one of the highest waterfalls in Brazil, Cachoeira da Fumaça. You'll leave early in the morning from Lencois and travel 70 kilometres with your guide to the starting point of your five-hour trek to the waterfall. After the initial steep part of the climb, you'll reach the plateau where you'll walk on flat ground until you reach the top of the mighty 366-metre waterfall. On the way back towards Lençóis, you will stop at the waterfall of Riachinho for a swim.

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    Accommodation

    Pousada Alto do Cajueiro3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trek to Fumaca Waterfall

    Cachoeira da Fumaça

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Andaraí

    State of Bahia

Day 7

Poco Azul & Mosquito Waterfall

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Poco Azul & Mosquito Waterfall

This morning, you'll set off for a day of chasing waterfalls. After driving through the mountains, you'll reach the Poço Azul (literally translating to blue well), famous for the blue colour of its water and the ray of sunshine that reflects in it. In the afternoon after swimming in Poco Azul, you will go to the Mosquito waterfall. There is a two-kilometre trail that leads you to the waterfall. The rocks of the waterfall make for natural swimming pools, surrounded by cliffs and forest.

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    Accommodation

    Pousada Alto do Cajueiro3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Day Trip to Poco Azul & Mosquito Waterfall

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Andaraí

    State of Bahia

Day 8

Back to Salvador

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Back to Salvador

Today at midday, you'll hop on a transfer to the bus terminal in Lencois where you will board on the return bus to Salvador de Bahia. The journey will take around seven to eight hours and you'll arrive in the city in the evening. Upon arrival, you'll be met by your driver and transferred to your hotel where you'll spend the night recovering from your long journey before more adventures in the morning.

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    Accommodation

    Bahiacafé Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Lençóis to Terminal Rodoviário de Lençóis

    Bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Lençóis to Rodoviária de Salvador

    Private Driver from Rodoviária de Salvador to Bahiacafé Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Andaraí

    Salvador

Day 9

Sail to Morro de Sao Paulo

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Sail to Morro de Sao Paulo

This morning, you'll transfer to the pier and set sail from Salvador (crossing in a catamaran without a guide). The Bay of Todos os Santos and the high areas of Salvador will soon disappear from view. After a two-hour cruise, you will enter the narrow sand streets of Morro de São Paulo, with houses hanging from a tiny rock, animated day and night. You will be welcomed at the port by your local receptive who will take care of your luggage and will lead you on foot to your hotel transport.

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    Accommodation

    Anima Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bahiacafé Hotel to Porto Salvador

    Ferry from Salvador to Morro de São Paulo

    Private Driver from Morro de São Paulo to Anima Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Salvador

    Cairu

Day 10

Free Day in Morro de Sao Paulo

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Free Day in Morro de Sao Paulo

Today, you have the day free to discover the village of Morro de São Paulo and the beautiful surrounding beaches. The real heart of Morro de São Paulo are the beaches: they have been named according to the order in which they follow each other from the village, from the nearest beach (one) to the fourth beach, the farthest. On the island, there are plenty of natural treasures to discover, there is also the possibility of boat tours and snorkelling which can be arranged if you'd prefer.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Anima Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Day in Morro de São PauloOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Cairu

    Morro de São Paulo

Day 11

Another Free Day in Morro de Sao Paulo

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Another Free Day in Morro de Sao Paulo

Today, you have another free day to discover the village of Morro de São Paulo and its surrounding beaches, each one more peaceful than the last. The beaches are within walking distance, but it is advised that you pay attention to the tides. The further you walk away from the village, the more the beaches are calm and deserted. Around the island, you'll also find there's plenty of snorkelling tours, boat tours, ziplining tours and more on offer!

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Anima Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Morro de São PauloOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Cairu

    Morro de São Paulo

Day 12

Relax on Your Final Full Day

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Relax on Your Final Full Day

The time has almost come to return back to normal life! Today is your last full day of your Bahia Tour on this wonderful archipelago so make the most of it. You could spend the day visiting the beaches that you have not already been able to yet, or perhaps being a little adventurous and going out on a snorkelling tour or a boat tour. There is so much to do in Morro de Sao Paulo so you'll be spoilt for choice!

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    Accommodation

    Anima Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Day in Morro de São PauloOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Cairu

    Morro de São Paulo

Day 13

Departure Day

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Departure Day

Today your trip comes to an end. When you are ready, you'll be transferred to the town's port in Morro de Sao Paulo. You'll then catch your ferry back to Salvador where your driver will meet you and take you to the airport for your departing flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Anima Hotel to Morro de São Paulo

    Ferry from Morro de São Paulo to Salvador

    Private Driver from Salvador to Salvador-Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Cairu

Included in Price

  • 12 nights accommodation
  • 13 activities
  • 12 breakfasts and 3 lunches
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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