13-Day Best of Bahia Tour

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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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.

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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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.

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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!

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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!