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Atlantic Forest & Marau - 5 Days

To the south of Salvador, located beyond Itaparica island on the other side of All Saints’ Bay, is the coastal region known as the Dendê Coast (Costa do Dende), named after the African oil-palm tree that is prevalent there. From its fruit is extracted an oil, much used in local cooking, as well as for manufacturing steel. Besides oil-palm cultivation, the region also grows black pepper, cloves and piaçava (palm). In our cultural learning, we’re going to visit the island of Cairu, the 3rd major island of Una River archipelago, with the islands of Tinharé and Boipeba. The little town of Cairu does not possess good bathing beaches but is an important historic town where the past is still deeply felt particularly during religious ceremonies. The coconut and piaçava provide basic elements to the artesian. Fishing and boat construction support the local economy.
The Maraú Peninsula has beautiful untouched beaches, tropical forest, rivers, waterfalls and preserved nature. There’s a handful of small fishing villages mostly not on any maps. Barra Grande is the main village of the Peninsula and the starting point to discover this paradise. Next to the Peninsula, is the Camamu bay, with its many islands, being the third major bay in Brazil. The town, with the same name, offers a great view of the Marau’s estuary. It was an important city in the 18th century, and the Portuguese influence is seen in the local architecture.

Day 1 – Salvador/Nilo Peçanha – Rafting
Departure from Salvador for 3h transfer. First, we’ll take the ferry boat crossing the All Saint’s bay, and then the road towards Nilo Peçanha town. Upon arrival, meet our local assistance and guide for our rafting experience. The Almas River has great rapids from level 2 to 3, and marvelous nature scene. It’s 6km of descent between safe water and rapids class II and III/IV for good paddlers. Those afraid of facing the bigger rapids can walk on a riverside trail. After, we’ll go to our local pousada. Lunch, and accommodation at the Farol do Nilo pousada.

Day 2 – Old convent, native village, canoe tour in the mangrove
We leave the little town to the Cairu island. Strolling on the calm streets, we visit the Santo Antonio convent from XVII century, from a high point, with a beautiful view of the archipelago. Then, we leave Cairu and go visit the little village of Itiuca, where there is a small community of African descents. We’ll have lunch with a local family. In the afternoon, a canoe ride will take us to the mangroves to see this ecosystem. Return to the pousada. Relax. B/L

Day 3 – Pancada Grande waterfall, Camamu town, Marau Peninsula
After breakfast, departure from Nilo Peçanha town towards the Pancada Grande waterfall with its 61m height. Stop on the way for the Santo André summit. Time to swim. Afterwards, we proceed to the historical town of Camamu, where we’ll have time for lunch. Meet our regular boat, and transfer to the Barra Grande village at Marau peninsula. Meet car assistance, and private transfer to Cassange pousada, at Cassange beach. B/D

Day 4 – Lagoa do Cassange Eco lodge
Free day to enjoy beach and nature. B/D

Day 5 – Lagoa do Cassange Eco lodge / Salvador
Optional visit to the natural pools in the morning. Transfer to Barra Grande pier. And regular boat to Camamu. Upon arrival, regular bus to Salvador. B.

TRANSPORTATION: Regular Bus: From Salvador/Camamu; It takes 5 hours from Salvador to Camamu, with stops on the way, and vice-versa.
Private Car: vehicle with AC, drinking water, and English speaking guide/driver. The trip takes 3 hours from Salvador to Nilo Peçanha. (upon request)

ACCOMMODATION USED IN THE PACKAGES: Simple local Accommodation in Nilo Peçanha town: Farol do Nilo Pousada. Location: in town.
Eco-Comfortable (Cassange); Bar and restaurant; Rooms with a/c, phone, mini-bar, bathroom, safety box; Sustainable resources (solar power). Location: Beach front.

Services included:
Day 1: Driver guide transfer hotel/bus station; Regular bus Salvador/Nilo Peçanha; Rafting in the Almas river; overnight.
Day 2: bkf; mangrove tour, local native village and community; lunch with local family;
Day 3: pvt transfer To Pancada Grande waterfall; city tour in Camamu historical city. Regular boat transfer to Marau peninsula. Check in Lagoa do Cassange pousada; sunset at the cassange lagoon. dinner; Overnight.
Day 4: free day to enjoy nature and beach. Optional tour to natural pools.
Day 5: free morning. Transfer to Barra Grande pier: reg. Boat transfer to Camamu: Reg. Bus Camamu/Salvador; Drv guide bus station/htl.
Private transfers under request. bilingual Guide during tours.

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2012 Price per person in US$: except for national holidays

	2-3 people
	dbl	tpl
High Season	$1406	$1155
Low Season	$1355	$1110

 

 

 

High Season = Jan 1 - Feb. 28 + July 2012
Low season = March 1 - Dec. 15 2012 (except for July