On this 11 day program you will visit a mix of nature and culture that will give you a great taste of Brazil. With focus on biodiversity, you will visit amazing ecosystems such Chapada Diamantina and Bahia. Of course you will also be able to learn about the Brazilian culture and history with several private guides who will show the best of their area and will make you feel like travelling along with a friend. And, of course you will experience the interesting colonial and rich cultural neighborhoods of Salvador
Your accommodation is in the center of this vibrant colonial city near the neighborhood of Pelourinho. You will receive Welcome information and restaurant tips for you first Brazilian dinner. Bahia is famous for having one of the best Brazilian cuisines. One famous dish to try is Bobó de Camargo, this is a shrimp chowder that is similar to moqueca and the west African dish ipetê.
At 11:00 our local guide will pick you up at your hotel to show you the best o Salvador de Bahía with an afro color. You will visit Pelourinho historical down town, San Francisco church, Bom Fim Church, Barra neighborhood and the Iemanja house among others. During the day you could enjoy lunch in a beautiful restaurant a long Salvador’s coast line.
At morning (11:00am) our professional driver picks you up from your hotel to take you to the Airport in Salvador. (private service)
Upon arrival in Lençóis (Chapada Diamantina), assistance at the airport and transfer to your hotel. (private service).
Free afternoon to wonder around this cute and beautiful town and visit some of the artisan shops.
Departure from the city of Lençóis at 8:00 am towards Gruta Lapa Doce, known as one of the most beautiful caves in limestone formation, it has already been the scene of recordings of soap operas and music clips. You will enjoy all this beauty.
After visiting Lapa Doce, you’ll return to the car, continue another 10 km on a dirt road to Fazenda Pratinha where there is a river with crystal clear water and Gruta Azul. At Fazenda Pratinha has some optional adventures such as floating inside the cave, zip line and kayaking.
At around 15:40 we will leave Pratinha to visit one of the postcards of Chapada Diamantina, O Morro do Pai Inácio, we will see one of the most beautiful views of the destination and if the weather is good, we will watch an unforgettable sunset. We will return to Lençóis.
We’ll leave Lençóis at 8:30 am towards the Mosquito Waterfall, whose name refers to the small Diamonds already found in the region, it’s great for swimming and we’ll get there in a short walk.
After taking an invigorating bath in the waterfall, a regional lunch will be served at the Serra da Cravada restaurant, from there we will go to the Mucugezinho River, a river that contains the color of coca cola, the guide will tell you the reason for the color.
We will continue on foot for another 20 minutes and arrive at Poço do Diabo, take another bath in the waterfall, after enjoying the fun we will return to Lençóis. (private service)
At morning (09:00 am) our professional driver picks you up from your hotel to take you to Itacaré. The transfer late 8hrs approx. with some stops to have lunch (not included) and to stretch your legs. (private service).
Pick up at 09:00h in your hotel to start a 4 Beach hike an Tijuaipe waterfall. (private services)
In this tour you got to know the beaches of Engenhoca, Hawaiizinho, Gamboinha and Itacarezinho. It also includes a visit to the Tijuípe Waterfall at the end.
After 15 minutes with the vehicle, a soft walk begins through the Atlantic Forest on a trail of approximately 15 minutes to the Engenhoca, a beautiful beach frequented by surfers. Returning a part of the trail and then following the coast about 15 minutes, you arrive at Hawaiizinho Beach, a small cove that offers beach stalls. From there it follows the coast, passing through the deserted Praia da Gamboinha, an isolated place with amazing looks. Then climb a trail on the slope with beautiful visuals to the beautiful and extensive beach of Itacarezinho. The beach offers a great restaurant.
In all beaches, the permanence is at the discretion of the visitor. In the end, a climb through the road to Ba001 and drives by car to the Tijuipe waterfall. Nothing better than finishing the day with a delicious bath in the warm waters of the natural pool of the waterfall. This place also offers a restaurant. Drop off at hotel.
Estimated return: 16:00h
At morning (09:00 hr) our driver will be waiting you to transfer you from Itacaré to Valenca city with some stops to see the beautiful coast of Bahia. Transfer late 3 hours and we will stop in Valenca to have lunch (included) before take a speed boat to the Tinharé Island, one of the most beautiful places of the Bahia coast. (private service)
Once in Morro de SP you’ll find our local guide and carriers with wheelbarrows who will take your luggage to the point where the transport to your hotel departs.
Get to know one of the most beautiful and exclusive Tinharé Island beaches: Garapuá. This village inhabited mostly by fishermen known for its beautiful and extensive beaches along with its natural swimming pools full of colorful fish. Our guide will wait you at your hotel to start walking to Encanto Beach, and after watching the beautiful scenery of sea and tranquility, we’ll start walking into the forest. We go through a narrow path leaving behind the sea to get to know the Atlantic Forest vegetation in a 90-120 minute walk, at a relaxed pace. We will have time to rest and eat a snack.
Upon reaching Garapuá we have the possibility to eat local products such as lembreta (clam), famous for being Bahia’s best. We will also have time for lunch by the sea and visit the mangrove in a Kayaking experience. If the time allows we can take a boat to the natural pools.
The return to your hotel will be in hilux 4×4 transport from Garapuá.
Free Day to relax on the beach
This day you need to take the transport that depart from the hotel at 9h. Our local guide will be waiting you at the “Receptivo”, where the transportation of the hotel will leave you. Then you will go to the Morro pier at 11:00h to take the catamaran that depart at 11:30h. In case of bad weather or mechanical problems on the vessel, the trip can be made VIA LAND, with an approximate duration of 04:20 (four hours and twenty minutes)
At your arrival to Salvador our local guide will be waiting you out of the maritime terminal to transfer you to Salvador Airport for your international flight connection.
NMC2023-04-15A Special Travel Agent During our family's trip to Chile and Argentina from December 2022 to January 2023, Mario Mellado from Nave Tours provided exceptional service. Mario promptly responded to our requests and worked with us to create a customized itinerary that included excellent guides and hotel accommodations. Even when we faced an unexpected airline disruption that required several changes to our plans, Mario quickly responded and efficiently reworked our itinerary. He also ensured that we received eligible refunds for prepaid hotel costs. Mario went above and beyond to make our trip enjoyable, demonstrating a high level of care for our family's needs. Overall, we highly recommend Mario and Nave Tours for their excellent service.Travelwag2023-03-26I highly recommend NAVE TOURS. I was struggling to book travel to Chile when I came across Chiara on a web search. I was reluctant to book with a company unknown to me, but after meeting face to face via WhatsApp with Chiara, my husband and I felt comfortable booking with her. She made excellent recommendations and saved us from spending time in undesirable locations. Chiara was exceptionally responsive and got back to me in a very timely manner as we worked to put an itinerary together. The 3 weeks went without a hitch. Incredibly all the tour guides and transfers arrived exactly as planned. The tours were all with English speaking guides and excellent. I can’t recommend this company enough. In regards to the payment, Nave suggested using WISE money transfer. This was a leap of faith for me as I was not familiar with this platform. The fees are exceptionally low for transfers. I took the plunge and hoped for the best and again, this payment method worked well. If we travel in South America again I will be booking with Nave Tours.AHMED2023-01-02Tailored trips by Mario(Nave Tours) Mario arranged everything in my trip from A to Z tailored on my requirements, and given attention to details based on previous trips which he arranged(like in what are my accommodation preferences, duration of stays, private transportation , etc.). In addition, the people who pick me up from airport are always English speakers, friendly and besides they are locals. So they explain detailed history of the places visiting and also offering any sort of support needed. I only rely on Mario for my Central/South American countries, highly recommended!!Erin P2022-12-12Definitely worth hiking Aguas de Ramon in Santiago We used nave tours to hike Aguas de Ramon outside of Santiago! He booked a guide for us that arranged communication, pick up, drop off, park fees, and info. Our guide was wonderful and very accommodating. He carried our extra water and let one of us use his hiking stick. It would have been a much less enjoyable hike without his presence!Marian S2020-03-06Made to feel special I travelled solo to Chile in February 2020. I booked an Antarctic Cruise leaving from Punta Arenas and wanted activities on either side of the cruise dates that would give me a fair view of what Chile is like. After months of exploring ideas, available tours and costs I despaired at finding anything suitable that did not involve paying a single supplement for accommodation or space on a tour. I Googled for travel agents with specialised knowledge of Chile and asked for help in securing single-priced accommodation in specific places. Only one agent responded - Nave Tours. Within no time Mario and I agreed on places and activities. He gave valuable input on my ideas and was accommodating in my wish to experience the Mapuche culture. His arrangements here exceeded my expectations.Two weeks before I was due to leave for Chile my Antarctic cruise was cancelled, leaving a gaping hole in my itinerary. Within three days of asking Mario to help fill the gap and expand the range of places to see, it was all finalised and paid for. He extended my scope to include the desert area around La Serena because he knew I'd be interested in indigenous culture. This was a superb idea.The logistics of travel went off without a hitch. Where travel time was long he ensured that my driver was English speaking so I could have conversations about Chile, its culture, history and current tensions. Every plane was met. Each hotel booked without complications on arrival or departure.Mario's email responses to my queries from the far side of the Atlantic at all hours made me feel he didn't sleep much and that I was the only client who mattered. I felt super safe in his hands. I could relax and enjoy my holiday.Esther C2020-01-27trip of a lifetime i was googling for agents who could plan a trip to patagonia that would cover 1) all the places i wanted and 2) for the dates that i could travel. loads of agencies out there but nothing that fit my bill or wallet. stumbled across Nanook, which is essentially a matchmaker between you and one of their agents local to the place you want to go, and that’s how i met Mario of Navetours. Mario’s emails may come across curt at first, but i realised that’s just how he phrases things. almost every email i sent was promptly replied to, and with the information i needed. as a solo female, i had loads of questions and concerns about my safety, but Mario was able to put me at ease. when the protests in santiago broke out, he also kept me updated and even offered to change hotels for me to a suburb that was safer and further away from the protests. the tours that he arranged for me were great. i enjoyed myself immensely travelling to south patagonia, tierra del fuego and atacama. the pace was just nice and the people i’ve met were great and friendly too! whatever activities and hikes i wanted to do, mario was able to recommend the right ones. if there’s one that was slightly economically unsound, Mario also made sure that i know before i make any commitment.we kept in constant contact throughout my trip using WhatsApp, which was great for when there’s any issue. the only qualm i had was with the Keoken Hostel; the staff was aloof and even grumpy when they realised i was right and had a reservation with them - when it was actually their staff who forgot to key it in after receiving payment months ago. i’m sure there’re way better accommodations in Punta Arenas. in any case, i would highly recommend Mario and Navetours if you’re heading to Patagonia!Monika M2019-10-07Great service and professional partner. Great service for our travel agency's client from Poland. Nave Tours organized a tailor made trip lasting over 3 weeks including Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil. The cooperation was fantastic and very professional on each step - from planning till the end of guest's trip. Great people, very helpful and perfect organization. An unforgettable experience for our client. We are looking forward to working with you again.Ida Elise T2019-07-30Peru and Bolivia Very good service and help to create the perfect in Peru and Boliva. Included all the highlights we wanted to see and made a program that was easy to understand and where all the details were included.joeymantua2019-06-05Amazing tour guide and enriching cultural experience I went on a study abroad trip with my school visiting Santiago (Chile), Valparaiso (Chile), and Buenos Aires (Argentina). My group's tour guide Mario was personable, informative and great at planning activities. Not only did he take us to great restaurants and tourist attractions but he also provided us with recommendations for when we had nothing planned. Mario's dedication to our group was incredible and he definitely left a positive mark on me and my whole group.Christina2019-06-04An unforgettable experience. For two weeks, I as well as 19 of my peers went on a study abroad trip to Santiago, Chile and Buenos Aires, Argentina with Mario as our tour guide. This was my first time ever traveling out of the United States and everything was EXCELLENT. Mario truly made it an unforgettable experience. He was always patient with our group, made sure everything was scheduled accordingly, and was able to bounce back and work quickly to resolve any bumps that came along. His outgoing and caring personality made the trip even more enjoyable, and I was genuinely sad to see him go when our trip was over.
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