4-Days Experience at Salvador de Bahia, Savour the cultural fusion - Brasil
4-Days Experience at Salvador de Bahia, Savour the cultural fusion - Brasil
$894
4-Days Experience at Salvador de Bahia, Savour the cultural fusion - Brasil
4 Days Starting and ending in Salvador, Brazil
Visiting: Salvador
Tour operator:
Tour code:
442945
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
1-98
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 4-day cultural journey through Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, where the vibrant fusion of music, dance, and art awaits. Stay at the conveniently located Bahiacafé Hotel, nestled next to the historic Pelourinho district, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the bustling São Joaquim market, a colorful maze of stalls offering everything from fresh produce to religious herbs. Experience the rich Afro-Brazilian culture with an authentic dance performance at the Miguel Santana Theatre, showcasing traditional dances like capoeira and samba de roda. Discover the diverse realities of urban life in Salvador by visiting local communities and engaging with community leaders. With private transfers and a bilingual guide, this tour ensures a seamless and enriching experience, allowing you to immerse yourself in the enchanting spirit of Bahia. Enjoy daily breakfasts and the freedom to explore optional activities, making this a truly unforgettable cultural adventure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Salvador
Location: Salvador
Accommodation Name: Bahiacafé Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Salvador de Bahia
Arrival at Salvador Airport. Salvador de Bahia is the cradle of the Afro-Brazilian culture and offers the visitor many popular delights with its cuisine, music, enchantment and cheerfulness. From the airport, transfer to our accommodation place situated next to the city center which is known as the Pelourinho. Here we will find the most important architectural collection of Hispanic-America and it is also the meeting point for all the locals.
Overnight at Bahiacafé Hotel | Standard Room.
Check-in to the hotel is normally after 2:00 PM.
Day 2 : Salvador
Location: Salvador
Accommodation Name: Bahiacafé Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Salvador de Bahia
During the morning, we will get to know the Vida Baiana, the life of the inhabitants of Salvador. We leave the pousada by car to the São Joaquim market, on the shores of Baía de Todos los Santos. It's a maze full of stalls selling everything from fruits, vegetables, spices, medicinal and religious herbs to pieces and parts for appliances. We continue towards the city's financial center and walk to the Praça Municipal , which has a great view of the bay, and then walk along the narrow and busy streets with buildings in colors from the colonial era. We pass by the culinary museum, the house of Jorge Amado and some music stores.
In the afternoon, we will have free time to take part in optional activities, like a visit to the Pelourinho from either an African or historical viewpoint.
Breakfast is normally served from 6-7 to 9-10 and changes from hotel to hotel
Overnight at Bahiacafé Hotel | Standard Room.
Day 3 : Salvador
Location: Salvador
Accommodation Name: Bahiacafé Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Salvador de Bahia
In the morning we will see how, like most Brazilian cities, Salvador has grown immensely, however, not always in a controlled manner. We’ll go to the part of the city which is not always seen by most visitors, to witness the different realities of urban life for the fortunate and less fortunate. We'll go to a local community in the heart of some of the most exclusive residential areas to meet community leaders and receive a detailed explanation from the work being done. Projects focus on creating opportunities for the development of young adults and children.
At night, we leave bound for Miguel Santana Theatre to watch the presentation of the Companhia de Balé Folclórico da Bahia. The company performs in the intimacy of Miguel Santana Theatre in the Pelourinho in a seamless presentation of the multiple African traditions that shape Bahian culture. We will see the sacred dances of Candomblé; “puxada de rede”, a song by fishermen in honor of Yemanja, the goddess of the sea; maculelê, a stick and sword dance acrobatics with its origins in the cane fields; capoeira, a martial art/dance of Angolan origin and the samba de roda, a version of this exuberant national dance. At the end of the show it is great to take advantage of having an experienced local with us and we ask him/her to recommend a nice restaurant for dinner.
Breakfast is normally served from 6-7 to 9-10 and changes from hotel to hotel
Overnight at Bahiacafé Hotel | Standard Room.
Day 4 : Salvador
Location: Salvador
Meals Included: Breakfast
Salvador de Bahia - Airport, Departure
Transfer to the airport of Salvador for departure to your next destination.
Attention: Check-out of the hotel is normally at 12:00 PM. Late check-out may be granted subject to availability (not confirmed).
Breakfast is normally served from 6-7 to 9-10 and changes from hotel to hotel
What's Included
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Breakfast
Daily breakfast is included during your stay.
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Accommodation
3-Nights at Bahiacafé Hotel in a Standard Room.
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Bilingual Guide
A bilingual guide will accompany you on all tours.
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Private Transfers
Private transfers with a local bilingual guide are included.
What's Not Included
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Airfare and Taxes
International and domestic airfare and airport taxes are not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities are optional and not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
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Optional Excursions
Optional excursions are not included.
Know Before You Go
- Public Transportation Nearby
- Infant Seats Available
- Passport Required
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
Mode of Transport
Private transfers with a local bilingual guide are provided for all tours, ensuring a smooth and informative travel experience throughout Salvador de Bahia.
Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay at the Bahiacafé Hotel in Salvador de Bahia, featuring standard rooms and a convenient location next to the city center, Pelourinho.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes a 3-night stay at the Bahiacafé Hotel in Salvador de Bahia, featuring standard rooms and a convenient location next to the city center, Pelourinho.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Daily breakfast is included during your stay at the Bahiacafé Hotel.
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
Private transfers with a local bilingual guide are provided for all tours, ensuring a smooth and informative travel experience throughout Salvador de Bahia.
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Will there be a guide during the tours?
Yes, a bilingual guide will accompany you on all tours.
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What cultural experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes an authentic dance performance at the legendary Miguel Santana Theatre, where you can witness the sacred dances of Candomblé, puxada de rede, maculelê, capoeira, and samba de roda.
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Is there an opportunity to interact with local communities during the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a visit to a local community in Salvador to meet community leaders and learn about projects focused on creating opportunities for young adults and children.
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What is the check-in and check-out time at the hotel?
Check-in to the hotel is normally after 2:00 PM, and check-out is normally at 12:00 PM. Late check-out may be granted subject to availability.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The tours are in small groups with the same interests. But it also depends on the operators at the destination.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 15 years we have been taking travelers to visit South America, we have always been committed to being there for our travellers.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, We do not operate this option.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, the accommodation will include meet local health and safety regulations.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
No, You don't contributing to any charity by booking the tour.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Services and hotels can be changed up to 15 days before your trip., except for services and hotels with prepaid. Changes in flights are subject to a penalty fee.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Before your trip, you will receive the voucher with the booked services.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It all depends de the tour and the operator. Usually, you can not join the tour once it has departed.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Biosecurity protocols all along the journey according to the local Sanitary Authorities The majority of tours require travelers to be fully vaccinated and the full/final COVID-19 vaccination must be at least 14 days before the first day of the tour. There are some tours and departures that are only ‘Travel-Ready’ which means all travelers must be fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test
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Low Deposit
Signature DMC requires a minimum deposit of 15% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 50 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of signature dmc charges.
Up to 50 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 49 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.