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Maraú Penninsula - Tour to "Mata Fome", Tanque, Ilha dos Tubaräes and Bela Vista Hill - 5 hours
Leaving Jobel’s port by motor-boat we’ll follow the “Céu” river to the “Mata fome”, where our walk begins through the forest. It takes about 1 hour – 4,5km towards the fishermen village called “Tanque”, during the tour we can see how to make the cassava flour at “flour house”. Keep walking to the top and we have a fantastic view from Baía de Camamu. Back to the trail and the abundance of the region... cocoa, banana, jackfruit, sugar, clove, bromeliads and other plants typical of the region. More than a few feet away another flour house. Arrive in the village “Tanque”. From the harbor at Maraú river, the next stop is Ilha dos Tubarões (Shark Island), where we can see how the palm oil is made which is used for regional culinary. We take a canoe through the mangroves and a 15 minutes walking to the top of Bela Vista Hill. By a very short trail we walk down the hill to cross the lagoon by kayaking. This tour takes about 5 hours.
Price per person for a minimum of 2 guests traveling together.
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Salvador - Walking tour Pelourinho, Elevador Lacerda and Modelo market - 3 hours
The city tour leaves the hotel bound for one of the main sights of the city, Pelourinho. Situated in the historical center Pelourinho is an important colonial place member of UNESCO and symbol of the black movement in Bahia. The Pelourinho is home to important churches, museums, Brazilian artists' studios, galleries, shops and restaurants. The focus is particularly on the Largo do Pelourinho, Santo Antonio Além do Carmo, Elevador Lacerda and Mercado Modelo. Pelourinho's main tourist places: Jorge Amado's House, Olodum's House, São Francisco and Cathedral Church, Cravinho Bar. Stop to shop and visit the Pierre Verger gallery, Goya Lopes (Bahia textile designer who seeks inspiration in the theme african-Brazilian musicality in Bahia). The next stop is Elevador Lacerda. Building dated 1873 and in the present connects to the "two cities", the upper town to downtown and is an important way of transportation for tourists and residents. Getting to this point the tourist can observe a panoramic view of the All Saints Bay and Mercado Modelo. Next stop is at Mercado Modelo, the most important Regional Market Place.
Included: English-speaking host.
Price for a minimum of 4 guests travelling together.
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Salvador - Half Day Cultural tour - 4 hours
The city tour leaves the hotel bound for one of the main sights of the city, Pelourinho. Situated in the historical center Pelourinho is an important colonial place member of UNESCO and symbol of the black movement in Bahia. The Pelourinho is home to important churches, museums, Brazilian artists' studios, galleries, shops and restaurants. The focus is particularly on the Largo do Pelourinho, Santo Antonio Além do Carmo, Elevador Lacerda and Mercado Modelo. Pelourinho's main tourist places: Jorge Amado's House, Olodum's House, São Francisco and Cathedral Church, Cravinho Bar. Stop to shop and visit the Pierre Verger gallery, Goya Lopes (Bahia textile designer who seeks inspiration in the theme african-Brazilian musicality in Bahia). The next stop is Elevador Lacerda. Building dated 1873 and in the present connects to the "two cities", the upper town to downtown and is an important way of transportation for tourists and residents. Getting to this point the tourist can observe a panoramic view of the All Saints Bay and Mercado Modelo. Next stop is at Mercado Modelo, the most important Regional Market Place.
Included: Transportation in a nice vehicle with air-conditioning, a certified driver and guide speaking english;
Price for a minimum of 4 guests travelling together.
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Salvador - Full Day tour with lunch - 8 hours
The city tour leaves the hotel bound for one of the main sights of the city, Pelourinho. Situated in the historical center Pelourinho is an important colonial place member of UNESCO's historical heritage and symbol of the black movement in Bahia. The Pelourinho is home to important churches, museums, Brazilian artists' studios, galleries, shops and restaurants. The focus is particularly on the Largo do Pelourinho, Santo Antonio Além do Carmo, Elevador Lacerda and Mercado Modelo. Pelourinho's main tourist places: Jorge Amado's House, Olodum's House, São Francisco and Cathedral Church, Cravinho Bar. Stop to shop and visit the Pierre Verger gallery, Goya Lopes (Bahia textile designer who seeks inspiration in the theme African-Brazilian musicality in Bahia). Stop for lunch (see options). After lunch the next stop is at Elevador Lacerda, building dated 1873 and in the present connects the "two cities", the upper town to downtown and is an important way of transportation for tourists and residents. Getting to this point the tourist can observe a panoramic view of the All Saints Bay and Mercado Modelo. Next stop is at Mercado Modelo, the most important regional market place. We continue the tour with a visit to São Joaquim Fair, supply center of the city with many typical foods, African religious things and crafts from Bahia. In this place the tourist can see the folk way and happy people of Bahia. Next stop is Senhor do Bonfim Church. The church has great representation of religious culture in Bahia. In the same place you can be seen the Candomblé and Catholicism. The Last stop is at Ribeira's district to taste the ice cream of Ribeira ice cream shop, traditional in the city since 1931 with its coconut ice cream even referenced by the New York Times.
Included: Private transportation in a nice vehicle with air-conditioning, certified driver, English-speaking host and lunch;
Price for a minimum of 4 guests travelling together.
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Salvador - Full Day Tour with lunch and cooking class at Uau restaurant - 8 hours
Leave the hotel for the suburbs of the Lower City. The first visit is to the Igreja de Nosso Senhor do Bonfim (Church of Our Lord of Bonfim). Inaugurated in 1754, this church is one of the most popular in Brazil, and certainly the most representative of blended religion constructed in the country. Dedicated to Jesus Christ, the Igreja do Bonfim is also the location
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Salvador - Full Day Tour with lunch and cooking class at Para¡so Tropical restaurant - 8 hours
Leave the hotel in the direction of Sea Side. With approximate Salvador is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Baía de todos os Santos (All Saints Bay). With its coconut trees and bar beach huts where you can taste typical foods and refreshing drinks, these beaches of fine white sand are a great invitation to relax. Stop in Itapuã beach in Acarajé de Cira and Itapuã Market. Afterwards, transfer to Paraíso Tropical restaurant for a cooking class. At the end of the class, lunch will be served prepared by the group. Return to the Hotel.
Included: Transportation in a nice vehicle with air-conditioning, a certified driver and guide speaking english, cooking class and lunch;
Price for a minimum of 4 guests travelling together.
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Salvador - Panoramic Beach tour - 4 hours
The city tour leaves the hotel making a panoramic tour on the avenue in front of the principal beach in Salvador. Starting in Porto and Farol da Barra, principal entrance in All Saints Bay. Stop to visit the nautical museum in Farol da Barra. Panoramic transfer until Abaeté Lagoon and stop in Pedra do Sal beach. It is possible swimming. The last stop is Largo de Cira, popular place in Salvador because have the most famous Acarajé, regional and typical food.
Main tourist places: Porto da Barra, Farol da Barra, Rio Vermelho, Abaeté Lagoon, Largo de Cira and Pedra do Sal Beach
Included: Transportation in a nice vehicle with air-conditioning, a certified driver and guide speaking english;
Price for a minimum of 4 guests travelling together.
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Salvador - Salvador by night with show at "O Coliseu" - 4 hours
Leave the hotel and go for a folk show with dinner. The show begins with the presentation of the "Orixás", the main divinities of "candomblé". Through the dances and enchantments you'll get to know the gods "yorubás" and its colorful suits. The spectacle continues with ballads of fishing men and the "maculelê", a fighting dance from Africa. Most part of the show is designated to the demonstration of the Capoeira, a fight introduced in Brazil for the African slaves as a defense way. The capoeira is rythmed by the "berimbau", a one rope instrument that has an incomparable sound. Return to the hotel.
Opening hours: from Monday to Saturday between 19:00 and 21:30.
Included: Ticket for the show, dinner (buffet), transportation in a nice vehicle with air-conditioning, a certified driver and guide speaking english;
Price for a minimum of 4 guests travelling together.
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Salvador - Salvador by night with show at "Miguel Santana Theater" - 4 hours
Situated in the historical center, Pelourinho is an important colonial place member of UNESCO and symbol of the black movement in Bahia. It´s Pelourinho is home to important churches, museums, Brazilian artists' studios, galleries, shops and restaurants. Folklore Dance Performance - Miguel Santana Theatre: The folkloric and popular culture of Brazil were formed by the combination of three different influences: European, by the Portuguese colonization; African, by the slaves; and Indian, the natives from Brazil. Balé Folclórico da Bahia shows, in the pure state, some of the most important expressions of the Bahian folklore, and some dances of the Candomblé, African religion in which music and dance are on of the main factors. Program Balé Folclórico da Bahia: African Gods - Ogum, Oxum, Omolú, Iansã, Oxossi, Fire´s Dance, Fishermen's Dance, maculelê, Capoeira, Samba de Roda. Return to the hotel.
Included: Ticket for the show, transportation in a nice vehicle with air-conditioning, a certified driver and guide speaking english;
Price for a minimum of 4 guests travelling together.
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Salvador - Salvador by night with show at "Miguel Santana" and dinner at Mata Mouro restaurant - 4 hours
Situated in the historical center, Pelourinho is an important colonial place member of UNESCO and symbol of the black movement in Bahia. It´s home to important churches, museums, Brazilian artists' studios, galleries, shops and restaurants. Folklore Dance Performance - Miguel Santana Theatre: The folkloric and popular culture of Brazil were formed by the combination of three different influences: European, by the Portuguese colonization; African, by the slaves; and Indian, the natives from Brazil. Balé Folclórico da Bahia shows, in the pure state, some of the most important expressions of the Bahian folklore, and some dances of the Candomblé, African religion in which music and dance are on of the main factors. Program Balé Folclórico da Bahia: African Gods - Ogum, Oxum, Omolú, Iansã, Oxossi, Fire´s Dance, Fishermen's Dance, maculelê, Capoeira, Samba de Roda. Return to the hotel.
Included: Dinner in a special restaurant in Pelourinho with couvert + entrance + dinner + dessert, ticket for the show, transportation in a nice vehicle with air-conditioning, a certified driver and guide speaking english;
Price for a minimum of 4 guests travelling together.
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Salvador - Full Day tour Praia do Forte - 8 hours
Leave the hotel to the Praia do Forte in the Northern Cost of Bahia. This region is considered the principal area of natural reserves, lakes and beaches with coconut trees in the country. Visit the ruins of Garcia D'Ávila Castle, a fort built on elevated ground that in the past was the seat of one of the major private property owners in Brazil. After this, continue on to the fishermen's village of Praia do Forte. Visit the Tamar Project, preservation centre of marine turtles and swim and walk on the beach. Suggest to lunch in a fish and seafood restaurant. It´s possible to make a canoe trip across the Pojuca river, contact with the aquatic environment, birds and tropical vegetation. Return to the hotel.
Included: transportation in a nice vehicle with air-conditioning and a certified driver and guide speaking english;
Price for a minimum of 4 guests travelling together.
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Salvador - Full Day tour Cachoeira - 8 hours
Breakfast and leave the hotel to the town of Cachoeira, 120 km from Salvador. Situated on the banks of the River Paraguaçu in Recôncavo place around the All Saints Bay. On this tour the tourist is introducing to the historical city, knows about the participation in the independence of Brazil, visit baroque mansions and see the rich culture and architectural heritage. The city had a significant presence of Africans and african descent in interaction with Europeans of various nationalities during the period of slavery, is one of the factors that led to the richness and diversity of popular culture in Cachoeira. This interaction is present in religious syncretism with a strong presence of african-Brazilian culture and the manifestations of Catholicism. This tour includes also visits to the local street fair in the city of Santo Amaro, Land of Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethania and the facilities and cigar factory Suerdieck Dannemann and in the nearby town of St. Felix. Tourists can also have lunch in one of the beautiful farms in the region, which provides this service. Return to the hotel.
Included: transportation in a nice vehicle with air-conditioning and a certified driver and guide speaking english;
Price for a minimum of 4 guests travelling together.
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Maraú Penninsula - Natural Pool and Bromeliads Forest - 4 hours
Depart in 4x4 towards Morro do Farol (Lighthouse Hill) the highest point of the Peninsula of Maraú, from where can be seen all the extension of beaches from Ponta do Mutá until Itacaré. The first stop is at Jardim das Bromélias (Bromeliads Forest), a peace of rainforest, The bromeliads can reach two meters in height. In the folow step we reach the base of Lighthouse Hill (or Taipu de Fora Hill). Walking to the top to enjoy a wonderful view. Afterwards departure by car to Taipu de Fora beach, a huge natural pools that are formed at low tide between the coral reefs. With crystal clear waters and rich submarine fauna, it is an excellent place for for snorkeling and underwater observation. This tour takes about 4 hours. Overnight.
Price for a minimum of 2 guests traveling together.
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Maraú Penninsula - Barra Grande and Ponta do Mut - 5 hours
In the afternoon we leave towards the north of Península de Maraú (15km), at Praia dos Coqueiros. From this point a short walk by the beach takes you to Ponta do Mutá, which is the northest point of the Peninsula, facing the ocean. There are beautiful rocks that arise above-water. A lighthouse marks the entrance of the bay where a Portuguese fort existed in the past. After 40 minutes we arrive at Barra Grande píer with clear sand and calm water. The village with has a very calm, relaxed atmosphere, of tranquility and a beautiful natural setting that makes any visitor enthralled. A tour of the village, crossing sand floor flower gardens and fruit trees. A Fantastic sunset at Baía de Camamu. This tour takes about 5 hours.
Price per person for a minimum of 2 guests traveling together.
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Maraú Penninsula - Islands of Camam£ Bay - 4 hours
Leaving Jobel’s port by motor-boat, we cruise the Camamu bay. As soon as we leave the port, we can already start to appreciate the beauty of the bay. From a distance we see the fishermen villages such as Sampinho and Taipus de Dentro, with their small hidden beaches and the island of Pedra Furada, a gorgeous island with a rock arch sculpted by nature and filled with palm trees and native vegetation. A wonderful sight to behold! When the tide is going down, sandbanks start to appear all the way around the island, making the place even more beautiful and creating amazing little "aquariums" and natural pools, where we can swim and observe the marine life. After diving, there is nothing better than enjoying some refreshing beverages and some appetizers at the bars bordering the beach. The tour takes 4 hours.
Price for a minimum of 2 guests traveling together.
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