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Suggested
Packages / Rio / Amazon
/ Pantanal / Iguassu
/ Salvador / Chapada
Diamantina / Ilha Grande / Buzios
Paraty / Natal / Brasilia
/ Bonito / Fernando de
Noronha / Florianopolis
/ Itacare / Chapada
dos Veadeiros / Praia
do Forte
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Grande do Sul / Ouro Preto/ Lencois
Marenhenses / Curitiba Area / Morro
de Sao Paulo / Group Suggestions
Coco & Dende Coast Nature Journey - 8nts –
9 days
(Ilhéus – Itacaré – Maraú – Camamu
– Boipeba - Morro de Sao Paulo)
Here we offer various ways to visit beautiful beach
paradises south of Salvador over a 9 day period. From deluxe
accommodations to simple pousadas, from private transfers to regular
group or bus transfers, the choice is yours.
English-speaking guides can be added at extra cost.
DIAMOND
DAY
1: Salvador – Ilheus – Itacaré
Presentation at the airport to embark in regular flight to the city
of Ilheus, in South of Bahia. Upon arrival, transfer to Itacaré,
passing by downtown Ilheus to see the Cocoa capital and the birthplace
of the wellknown writer Jorge Amado. Continuing, we take the ecological
road till Serra Grande beach. Our lodge will be at a local deluxe resort,
with bangalows near the beach. Dinner. Overnight. Ovn; dinner.
DAY 2: Itacaré
Day at leisure to explore this paradise surrounded by Atlantic Forest.
Options for Rafting, horseback riding, trekking, boat tour can be arranged
at the lodge. Bkf; ovn; dinner
DAY 3: Itacaré – Marau Peninsula
After
breakfast, our journey continue by car passing by the city Itacaré,
and reaching the local ferry boat. We cross the Contas river to the
Marau Penynsula. Then, off road transfer along the coastline, passing
by wild beaches and lagoons until your lodge (2 nights; bkf; ovn);
DAY 4: Marau Peninsula
Leisure day. Enjoy great unspoiled beaches and the natural pool at the
reefs of Taipus de Fora. As the tides move out, the inshore reef and
its natural hollows form small pools where water is trapped. In them
and along the exposed reef there are many sea creatures, hiding under
rocks or swimming in the pools. Good for snorkeling. Bkf; Ovn.
DAY 5: Marau Peninsula – Barra
Grande – Camamu - Boipeba
We
leave the lodge in the early morning – car transfer towards the
local pier in Barra Grande. Private speed boat for a 40min crossing
the Camamu bay (3rd largest in the country) enjoy a nice view. Arrive
at Camamu, one of Brazils oldest cities – 1565 - and was originally
a Tupiniquins Indian village. It became the second most important city
of Bahia and the countries main exporter for manioc flour at the time.
We now proceed by car to Cairu pier to embark on a private motor canoe
to cross the Inferno river and reach the Boipeba island - home to a
dense Atlantic forest, and with its salt marshes, sand dunes, extensive
mangroves, and paradisiacal coconut-palmed beaches and reefs - Here,
we have help with baggage on our walking transfer to local lodge. Bkf;
dinner; Ovn
DAY 6: Boipeba Island
Leisure day. Enjoy the beaches on this tropical site. We suggest a walk
to Moreré beach and lunch at Mar e Coco Restaurant (good food).
Bkf; dinner; Ovn
DAY
7: Boipeba Island – Morro de Sao Paulo
In the morning, private boat transfer to the lively and charming village
of Morro de Sao Paulo, in Tinharé island. A place with an intense
nightlife and paradisaical beaches. After staying in a very remote and
isolated island, it is time to see some crowd. Stay in a local resort
on a beach away from the village, in the middle of a coconut farm. Dinner.
Ovn; Bkf; dinner.
DAY 8: Morro de São Paulo
Leisure day to explore the Village, option for horseback ride or just
relax. Dinner at the hotel. Bkf; dinner; Ovn.
DAY 9: Morro de São Paulo - Salvador
Departure on local flight (time to be confirmed) to Salvador, arrival
and flight to your next destination. End of package.
Accommodations: Deluxe Pousadas
(Itacare Eco resort; Kiaroa Marau; Mangabeiras Boipeba; Vila dos Orixas
M.Sao Paulo).
Services: Private transfer with driver only from Salvador hotel
to airport; Private Transfer + guide from Ilheus airport to Itacare
hotel; Private transfer driver only from Itacare to Marau; Private transfer
from resort to Pier in Marau; Private boat transfer from pier to Camamu;
private driver only transfer Camau to Torrinhas; Private local boat
Torrinhas to Boipeba; Walking transfer + local guide from pier to pousada;
Private Boat from Boipeba to M.Sao Paulo; Walking transfer + local guide
from pousada to airport; flight ticket M.Sao Paulo to Salvador.
2011 Price per person in US$:
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2-3 people
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4-6 people
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7-9 people
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single supp.
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| High Season |
$3963
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$3563
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$3690
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$3437
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$3595
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$3077
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$2908
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| Low Season |
$3492
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$3325
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$3402
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$3205
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$3268
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$3077
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$2170
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High Season = Dec. 15, 2010 - Feb. 28, 2011 + July 2011
GOLD & SILVER
DAY 1: Salvador – Ilheus –
Itacaré
Either transfer from hotel to airport, or presentation at the airport
to embark in regular flight to the city of Ilheus, in South of Bahia.
Upon arrival, transfer to Itacaré, passing by downtown Ilheus
to see the Cocoa capital and the birthplace of the wellknown writer
Jorge Amado. Continuing, we take the ecological road till Serra Grande
beach. Lodging; Bkf; map;
DAY 2: Itacaré
Day at leisure to explore this paradise surrounded by Atlantic Forest.
Options for Rafting and trekking can be arranged at the lodge. Ovn;
map
DAY 3: Itacaré – Marau Peninsula
After breakfast, our journey continue by car passing by the city Itacaré,
and reaching the local ferry boat. We cross the Contas river to the
Marau Penynsula. Then, off road transfer along the coastline, passing
by wild beaches and lagoons until our next lodge (2nights; Bkf; map)
DAY 4: Marau Peninsula
Leisure day. Enjoy great unspoiled beaches and the natural pool of Taipus
de Fora. Bkf; Ovn; map
DAY 5: Marau Peninsula – Barra
Grande – Camamu - Boipeba
We leave the lodge in the early morning – car transfer towards
the local pier in Barra Grande. Speed boat for a 40min crossing the
Camamu bay (3rd largest in the country) enjoy a nice view. Arrive at
Camamu, one of Brazils oldest cities – 1565 - and was originally
a Tupiniquins Indian village. It became the second most important city
of Bahia and the countries main exporter for manioc flour at the time.
We now proceed by car to Cairu pier to embark on a motor canoe to cross
the Inferno river and reach the Boipeba island - home to a dense Atlantic
forest, and with its salt marshes, sand dunes, extensive mangroves,
and paradisiacal coconutpalmed beaches and reefs - Here, we have help
with baggage on our walking transfer to local lodge. Bkf; Ovn
DAY 6: Boipeba Island
Leisure day. Enjoy the beaches on this tropical site. We suggest a walk
to Moreré beach and lunch at Mar e Coco Restaurant (good food).
Bkf; Ovn
DAY 7: Boipeba Island – Morro de
Sao Paulo
In the morning, off road transfer to the lively and charming village
of Morro de Sao Paulo, in Tinharé island. A place with an intense
nightlife and paradisaical beaches. After staying in a very remote and
isolated island, it is time to see some crowd. Stay in a local lodge
on a beach away from the village, in the middle of a coconut farm. Dinner
free. Ovn; Bkf
DAY 8: Morro de São Paulo
Leisure day to explore the Village, option for horseback ride or just
relax. Dinner free. Bkf ;Ovn
DAY 9: Morro de São Paulo - Salvador
Departure either on local flight (time to be confirmed) or on regular
catamaran boat (leaving 11:00am) to Salvador, arrival and Transfer to
Hotel or Airport. End of package.
Gold Package:
Accommodations: Ecological pousadas (Aldeia da Mata Itacare;
Cassange; Mangabeiras Boipeba; Patachocas M.Sao Paulo).
Services: Private transfer with driver only from Salvador hotel
to airport; City tour Ilheus + Private Transfer & guide from Ilheus
to Itacare; Private transfer with driver only from Itacare to Marau;
Private transfer with driver only fromPier in Marau; Reg. boat transfer
from pier to Camamu; Private transfer with driver only from Camau to
Torrinhas; Private local boat from Torrinhas to Boipeba; Walking transfer
+ local guide from pier to pousada; Off road reg transfer from Boipeba
to M.Sao Paulo; Walking transfer assistance from pousada to airport
site; flight ticket M.Sao Paulo to Salvador.
2011 Price per person in US$:
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2-3 people
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4-6 people
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7-9 people
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single supp.
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| High Season |
$2267
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$2014
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$2186
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$1944
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$2164
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$1992
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$1241
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| Low Season |
$1864
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$1712
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$1850
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$1664
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$1776
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$1641
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$968
|
High Season = Dec. 15, 2010 - Feb. 28, 2011 + July 2011
Silver Package:
Accommodations: pousadas (Ecoporan Itacare; Taipu de Fora; Santa
Clara Boipeba; Vila Guaiamu M.Sao Paulo).
Services: Private transfer with driver only from Salvador hotel
to airport; City tour Ilheus + Private Transfer & guide from Ilheus
to Itacare; Private transfer with driver only from Itacare to Marau;
Private transfer with driver only from Pier in Marau; Reg. boat transfer
from pier to Camamu; Private transfer with driver only from Camau to
Torrinhas; Private local boat from Torrinhas to Boipeba; Walking transfer
+ local guide from pier to pousada; Off road reg transfer from Boipeba
to M.Sao Paulo; Walking transfer assistance from pousada to pier; Transfer
by Boat M.Sao Paulo to Salvador-airp.
2011 Price per person in US$:
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2-3 people
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4-6 people
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7-9 people
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single supp.
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dbl
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tpl
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| High Season |
$1604
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$1283
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$1520
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$1271
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$1492
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$1255
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$889
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| Low Season |
$1300
|
$1257
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$1225
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$1209
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$1196
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$1193
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$817
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High Season = Dec. 15, 2010 - Feb. 28, 2011 + July 2011
FREEDOM
DAY 1: Salvador – Ilheus –
Itacaré
Transfer either from hotel or airport to bus station in Salvador. 7
hours trip to Ilheus. Upon arrival, meet assistance at the local bus
station and depart to Itacaré, passing by downtown Ilheus to
see the cocoa capital and the birthplace of the well known writer Jorge
Amado. Continuing, we go back to the local bus station to embark on
the next bus to Itacare city. (every hour bus) and it lasts 1:30min
through the ecological road. Upon arrival in Itacare, meet assistance
to a local pousada. Overnight.
DAY 2: Itacaré
Day at leisure to explore this paradise surrounded by Atlantic Forest.
Ovn
DAY 3: Itacaré – Marau Peninsula
After breakfast, our journey continue by car passing by the city Itacaré,
and reaching the local ferry boat. We cross the Contas river to the
Marau Penynsula. Then, off road transfer along the coastline, passing
by wild beaches and lagoons until the local pousada in the village of
Barra Grande, where we’ll lodge for 2 nights.
DAY 4: Barra Grande in Marau Peninsula
Leisure day. Walking around and maybe taking some optional tours. Ovn.
DAY 5: Marau Peninsula – Barra
Grande – Camamu - Boipeba
We leave the local pousada in the early morning – car transfer
towards the local pier in Barra Grande. Regular speed boat for a 40min
crossing the Camamu bay (3rd largest in the country) enjoy a nice view.
Arrive at Camamu, one of Brazils oldest cities – from 1565 - and
was originally a Tupiniquins Indian village. It became the second most
important city of Bahia and the countries main exporter for manioc flour
at the time. We now proceed by car to Cairu pier to embark on a regular
boat transportation (11am;2pm) to cross the Inferno river and reach
the Boipeba island - home to a dense Atlantic forest, and with its salt
marshes, sand dunes, extensive mangroves, and paradisiacal coconut-palmed
beaches and reefs - Here, we have help with baggage on our walking transfer
to localpousada. Ovn.
DAY 6: Boipeba Island
Leisure day. Enjoy the beaches on this tropical site. We suggest a walk
to Moreré beach and lunch at Mar e Coco Restaurant (good food).
Ovn.
DAY 7: Boipeba Island – Morro de
Sao Paulo
In the afternoon, you will take a tour boat to transfer to the lively
and charming village of Morro de Sao Paulo, in Tinharé island.
A place with an intense nightlife and paradisaical beaches. After staying
in a very remote and isolated island, it is time to see some crowd.
Stay in a local lodge on a beach away from the village, in the middle
of a coconut farm. Dinner free. Ovn; Bkf.
DAY 8: Morro de São Paulo
Leisure day to explore the Village, option for horseback riding or just
relax. Dinner free. Bkf ;Ovn
DAY 9: Morro de São Paulo - Salvador
Departure on regular catamaran boat (leaving 11:00am) to Salvador, arrival
and transfer to Hotel or Airport. End of package.
Freedom Package I (Comfortable pousadas)
/ Freedom Package II (Budget Pousadas)
Accommodations pkg I: Aldeia da Mata Pousada; Taipu de Fora Pousada;
Sta. Clara Pousada Boipeba; Vila Guaiamu Pousada MSP.
Accommodations pkg II: Solarium Pousada Itacare; Ponta do Muta
pousada Marau; Sta.Clara pousada Boipeba; Puerto Beach pousada MSP.
Services: Private transfer with driver only from Salvador to
bus station; Bus ticket Salvador to Ilheus; City tour Ilheus; Bus ticket
Ilheus to Itacare; Reg. transfer Itacare to Marau; Reg. transfer Marau
to Pier; Reg. boat transfer pier to Camamu; Private transfer with driver
only from Camau to Torrinhas; Reg local boat Torrinhas to Boipeba (11h/2pm);
Walking transfer + local guide from pier to pousada; Reg boat transfer
from Boipeba to M.Sao Paulo (2pm); Walking transfer from boat to pousada
M.Sao Paulo; Walking transfer + Boat transfer from M.Sao Paulo to Salvador-airp.
2011 Price per person in US$:
| Freedom I |
2-3 people
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4-6 people
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7-9 people
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single supp.
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| High Season |
$1916
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$1613
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$1847
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$1543
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$1812
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$1509
|
$860
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| Low Season |
$1539
|
$1390
|
$1469
|
$1354
|
$1408
|
$1295
|
$790
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| Freedom II |
2-3 people
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4-6 people
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7-9 people
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single supp.
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dbl
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tpl
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dbl
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tpl
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dbl
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| High Season |
$1497
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$1125
|
$1412
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$1096
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$1328
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$1042
|
$507
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| Low Season |
$1081
|
$922
|
$991
|
$898
|
$930
|
$848
|
$493
|
High Season = Dec. 15, 2010 - Feb. 28, 2011 + July 2011