Salvador, Bahia & Beach (Deluxe)

Welcome to Salvador, a coastal gem and the capital of Bahia state in northeastern Brazil. On arrival, you will be collected and transferred to your hotel (this included transfer may be shared with other passengers). The rest of your first day in Salvador is at leisure.

Tour Style: Included sightseeing in Salvador is on a shared basis, meaning you will be joined by other travellers for this tour.

After breakfast set out on full-day Salvador city tour. Discover Bahia’s most significant sights and immerse yourself in its vibrant culture and history. Begin at the iconic Lacerda Elevator, the world’s first urban lift, where you can enjoy panoramic views over the city. Then explore the lively Mercado Modelo, filled with local crafts and traditional flavours.

Next, visit the Church of Bonfim, an 18th-century pilgrimage site known for its ribbon-tying tradition, before heading to the historic Forte Mont Serrat, offering beautiful coastal views. You'll also see the Fonte Nova Arena and stop at the Tororó Dam to admire Tati Moreno’s striking Orixá sculptures, which blend tradition and modernity while celebrating Afro-Brazilian culture. The city tour includes lunch at a local restaurant in the heart of Salvador.

If you would like to extend your day, consider joining an optional percussion class, where a qualified teacher will show you how to play traditional Brazilian instruments such as the atabaque, agogo, and timbal.

Salvador - Praia do Forte. Tuck into breakfast at the hotel before check out and your included transfer to the coastal village of Praia do Forte (transfer may be shared with other travellers). Praia do Forte is known as one of the best beaches in Brazil, boasting crystal clear waters, white sand and an ecological reserve home to endangered breeding sea turtles, as well as other creatures.

Enjoy two full free days of sun, sea, sand and relaxation in Praia do Forte. If you've had your fix on sunbathing, consider heading out to explore the surrounding area. You could embark on a whale watching tour (seasonal, July - October), hike in the Reserva da Sapiranga or head to the Tamar Project, which rescues and rehabilitates sea turtles and other marine life.

Praia do Forte - Salvador. After breakfast and hotel check out, your tour comes to an end. There is an included transfer to the airport in Salvador.