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Itacare

Hidden in a special spot, between Salvador and llheus, in a corner of a land between the Atlantic Ocean and Rio de Contas, small Itacare is a different city in beauty, culture, geography and philosophy. An unusual city, marked by its dazzling sunset, the movement of the sailing crafts and the tradition of the capoeira. Its beaches are so special that they don't even appear on maps, replete with coconut palm trees and green waters. Deserted, with clear sand, they are an. invitation for a sunbath and a dive every minute. The city has such particular people and customs that the visitor can be surprised thinking that he is in another period or another country. The Mata Atlantica (Atlantic Forest) in Itacare has been reasonably preserved, producing a microclimate in the region, responsible for cool nights. And, in addition, trails, waterfalls and visits to the mangrove swamp full of guaiamus and blue and red crabs. Recently the earth road leading from Ilheus to Itacare was transformed into a park road, increasing still more the value of that paradise.. Thus, those 70 kilometres of snow-white sand, with secret and untouched beaches, rivers, coconut palm trees and forests may remain as it is, Because Itacare is not keen at all for the arrival of the progress.

How to get there:
- Via Ilhéus, along beautiful road (approximately 70 kms)
- Via Maraú Peninsula, two hour drive in 4-wheel drive vehicles and cross Rio das Contas by barge to hotel of choice.

Accomodation recommended:
Itacaré Eco Resort: situated on a private farm, nestled in a cove by the ocean with a virtually private beach, well-appointed rooms with balconies.

Itacaré 3 days/2 nights

Includes:
- Transfer Ilhéus / Itacaré / Ilhéus
- 02 nights accommodation in the Itacaré Eco Resort
- Including Breakfast & Dinner
- Including Regular Transfers - portuguese speaking driver only.
- guided use of Trails sourrounding the area of the lodging (english speaking if requested)
.- Sauna, fitness center, yoga, relaxation classes and handcraft classes

Extra costs and paid directly:
. Horsebackriding. Rafting
. Rappel
. Surf classes
. Capoeira classes
. Relaxing massage

HIGH SEASON: From Jan. 1-March 1 & July 14-30, 2007
Sgl USD 569,00 Extra night Sgl USD 284,00
Dbl USD 763,00 Extra night Dbl USD 382,00
Tpl USD 960,00 Extra night Tpl USD 480,00
LOW SEASON: From March 1-July 13 & Aug. 1-Dec. 15, 2007
Sgl USD 454,00 Extra night Sgl USD 227,00
Dbl USD 607,00 Extra night Dbl USD 304,00
Tpl USD 758,00 Extra night Tpl USD 379,00

Rates per package (2nts), per room, valid for 2007 (Pre-payment is required up on booking):

RATES ARE NOT VALID DURING SPECIAL HOLIDAYS as per below: Carnival (16 to 21 Feb, 07), Winner´s Parade (23 to 25 Feb, 2007), Easter (13 to 16 Apr, 07), Tiradentes (20 to 23 Apr, 07), Labour (28 Apr to 01 Mai, 07), Corpus Christi (15 to 18 Jun, 07), Independence day (07 to 10 Sep, 07), Children's day (12 to 15 Oct, 07), Finados (02 to 05 Nov,07), Christmas and New year's (22 Dec 06 to 03 Jan 07).

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MARAU
The most beautiful beaches of Bahia

Marau owes its charm to its exuberant nature and its nature and its real feeling of exclusiveness. Marau is possible one of the most virgin paradises of the coast of Bahia and certainly one of the most beautiful... Situated between Ilheus and Valença, between the Bay of Camamu and the Atlantic ocean, not far from Itacare, the Marau peninsula is a natural paradise, awaiting to be discovered by people bent on adventures of the nature. Its virgin beaches, surrounded by coconut palms, its coral pools, its waterfalls, tumbling into the sea, the fishermen’s village, and the warm sweet water lagoons, which border the peninsula in its north-south direction, convert this portion of Brazil into an extremely privileged place.

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

DAY 1 - ILHÉUS / MARAÚ
Arrive at Ilhéus. Pick-up and transfer to Maraú. It's almost 140km on road until Camamú, the city where we'll pick-up a maritime transfer until the Jobel Port. It takes around 40 minutes. Then we'll take a vehicle 4WD until the Pousada. It's around 6km. Reception and accommodation. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 2 - MARAÚ - JEEP TOUR / BELA VISTA
JEEP TOUR - In the morning, we'll take a 4WD4 jeep and visit the peninsula, all the way to Ponta do Mutá. From there, we will take a short walk to the beach of Barra Grande, a picturesque village by the ocean. On the way back, we will take a dirt road and visit Taipus de Fora, with its wonderful natural pools - the perfect place to enjoy a dip in the crystal clear waters. We will then proceed on a trail that takes us through open fields and an African oil palm farm, up to the Morro do Farol (lighthouse hill). After a short hike up the hill, you will be able to sit back and enjoy the breathtaking view of the entire peninsula and the Camamú of Bay. After that, we will have the chance to visit the preserved patches of Restinga and Atlantic Forest. Right away we'll have the opportunity of take a bath on Lagoa Azul (Blue Lagoon) and knows the "Bromélias" Garden. The tour takes 4 hours
BELA VISTA - In the afternoon we'll go to the Bela Vista hill, it's one of the most amazing panoramic views of the Maraú Peninsula. Leaving from the beach of Cassange, we will walk up to the Cassange Lagoon, from where we will be able to see the Hill. We will cross the lagoon on canoes, a really spectacular experience. We will then hike up through patches of Atlantic Forest to reach the top of the Hill and enjoy the wonderful views of the ocean, the lagoon, and the peninsula, also enjoying beverages and appetizers at the cabana.

DAY 3 - MARAÚ - ISLANDS OF CAMAMÚ BAY
Leaving the port of Jobel by motor-boat, we cruise the Camamu bay. As soon as we leave the port, we already start to appreciate the beauty of the bay. From a distance we see the fisherman villages such as Sampinho and Taipus de Dentro, with their small hidden beaches and the island of Pedra Furada, a gorgeous island with a rock arch sculpted by nature and filled with palm trees and native vegetation. A wonderful sight to behold! When the tide is going down, sandbanks start to appear all the way around the island, making the place even more beautiful and creating amazing little "aquariums" and natural pools, where you can swim and observe marine life. After diving, there is nothing better than enjoying some refreshing beverages and some appetizers at the bars bordering the beach. The tour takes 4 hours.

DAY 4 - MARAÚ - NATURAL POOLS
We will take you to visit a very special place: Taipus de Fora. Nature decided to bless this beautiful beach with a natural pool, surrounded by reefs and filled with colorful coral and fish. It is the ideal place to discover the wonderful world that lies beneath the surface. During low tide, there are no waves and visibility is great. After your dive, you can enjoy a refreshing beverage and appetizers at the beach bar. The tour takes 2 hours. Transfer to Ilhéus to take a flight to your next destination

THE ITINERARY MAY CHANGE WITH THE CLIMATE CONDITIONS

PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY:US$480 each for 2, $430 each for 3-4.

INCLUDED:
Private transfers Itacaré / Maraú / Itacare
The mentioned tours
3 nights accommodations with breakfast
3 Dinners
English, Spanish, Italian, French or German guide during all tours

NOT INCLUDED:
Flights
Beverages and meals, which are not specified;
Phone calls and personal expenses;
Travel insurance
All other services stated as optional or not explicitly stated as included

6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS

DAY 1 - ILHÉUS / MARAÚ
Arrive at Ilhéus. Pick-up and transfer to Maraú. It's almost 140km on road until Camamú, the city where we'll pick-up a maritime transfer until the Jobel Port. It takes around 40 minutes. Then we'll take a vehicle 4WD4 until the Pousada. It's around 6km. Reception and accommodation. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 3 - MARAÚ - TREMEMBÉ WATERFALL
This tour will take us to see the natural beauty of the Camamú Bay. We'll leave from the Jobel Port and will have the opportunity of enjoying the beautiful colors of the mangroves, as the boat takes you up two rivers (Rio do Céu and Rio de Maraú), to the enchanting waterfall of Tremembé. This is the perfect place to bathe in refreshing waters. On this point the freshwater meets the seawater. After a short walk up the waterfall, you will have the chance to visit a rubber tree farm and an abandoned sawmill. After that, we return to the boat and ride to the picturesque town of Maraú. The tour takes 7 hours

DAY 4 - MARAÚ - ISLANDS OF CAMAMÚ BAY
Leaving the port of Jobel by motor-boat, we cruise the Camamu bay. As soon as we leave the port, we already start to appreciate the beauty of the bay. From a distance we see the fisherman villages such as Sampinho and Taipus de Dentro, with their small hidden beaches and the island of Pedra Furada, a gorgeous island with a rock arch sculpted by nature and filled with palm trees and native vegetation. A wonderful sight to behold! When the tide is going down, sandbanks start to appear all the way around the island, making the place even more beautiful and creating amazing little "aquariums" and natural pools, where you can swim and observe marine life. After diving, there is nothing better than enjoying some refreshing beverages and some appetizers at the bars bordering the beach. The tour takes 4 hours.

DAY 5 - MARAÚ - TOUR TO "MATA FOME", "TAMQUE", "TOCTOC" AND GRAVATÁ
Leaving the port of Jobel by motor-boat follow the "Céu" river until the "Mata fome", where beginning our walk through the forest. It takes around 1 hour. We'll pass through a fisherman village called "Tanque", a Island called "Toc Toc", where we can see how it's made the oil palm, used on the regional culinary. Then we'll cross the river until the Gravatá beach, where it's possible take a refreshing bath. The tour takes 3h30m

DAY 6 - MARAÚ / ILHÉUS
Free morning and transfer to Ilhéus to take a flight to your next destination

THE ITINERARY MAY CHANGE WITH THE CLIMATE CONDITIONS

PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: US$715 each for 2, $610 each for 3-4

INCLUDED:
Private transfers Ilhéus / Maraú / Ilhéus
The mentioned tours
5 nights accommodations with breakfast and dinner
English, Spanish, Italian, French or German guide during all tours

NOT INCLUDED:
Flights
Beverages and meals, which are not specified;
Phone calls and personal expenses;
Travel insurance
All other services stated as optional or not explicitly stated as included

THE PRICES ARE IN US DOLLARS AND VALID UNTIL JUNE 2005 - EXCEPT NATIONAL HOLIDAYS* AND FROM 01 JULY TO 31 JULY 2004
*INDEPENDENCE DAY (07 SEP), NOSSA SENHORA APARECIDA (12 OCT), FINADOS (02 NOV), REPUBLIC DAY (15 NOV), CHRISTMAS (25 DEC), NEWS YEAR EVE (01 JAN), CARNIVAL (08 FEV), EASTER (25 MAR), TIRADENTES (21 APR), CORPUS CHRIST (26 MAY)

ACCOMMODATION:
MARAÚ - POUSADA LAGOA DO CASSANGE http://www.maris.com.br/pousadadocassange/
Right in the middle of the Maraú Peninsula, between the ocean and the lagoon, Pousada Lagoa do Cassange is an magnificent ecological sanctuary, located in a bay covered with native coconut trees and punctuated by pristine beaches, the perfect place to relax. There are individuals and comfortable bungalows, with the special touch of our personalized service. Relax on a hammock, feel the sea breeze, and enjoy the magnificent view of the ocean. There is a regional restaurant.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?
Tennis or hiking shoes;
Sandals to use after the trails;
Sunset protector and cap;
Bag to take during the tours with your camera, mountain lunch, water, and something you'll need during the tours;
Bath suit;
Sweater (in case of cold nights);
Light clothes;
Water bottles;
Rain coat;
Plastic bags;
Repellent;
Sunglasses;
Personal medicine;

When youl prepare your luggage just take what is necessary.