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BOAT TOUR AND SNORKELING AT THE SEA PARK OF RECIFE DE FORA

The tour to Recife de Fora is for those who want to get a closer look at the reefs emvironment, there you can go snorkeling in the natural pools (1,5 m. deep.) and see a graet variety of colored fish, starfish, sea urchins, sponges, reefs, etc...

Its the third largest maritime platform in biodiversity in Brazil.
This tour depends on the tide.

APPROXIMATIVE DURATION: 5H.

SCUBA DIVING ECOLOGICAL TOUR

Scuba diving tour either for licensed divers or for those who have never dived before. Those already licensed will have great thrills at the reefs and the shipwreck.

For beginners an instructor will give a theoretic class on the boat and then you´ll dive in shifts with the instructor.
The tour includes all the gear necessary for diving ( duck feet, diving mask,etc.), mineral water and crackers.

The instructor will tell you about the ecosystem of the diving spot.

APPROXIMATIVE DURATION: 6H.

RIVER TRIP IN COROA ALTA

In this trip we drive along the Porto Seguro´s coast road, taking in all of Porto Seguro´s beaches, until we get to Sta Cruz de Cabrália, we we embark on a schooner equipped with a cover and background music. The passengers will be accompanied on the trip by our well informed guides.

The start of the river trip is approximately 45 minutes up the João de Tiba river to Coroa Alta (this a coral residue formation out at sea), it is situated 25 minutes from Santo Andre. At the reef you can swim, take small dives and see the whole of the north coast. After 45 minutes we return up the João de Tiba river, following the largest area of mangrove swamps in Brazil, until we disembark in Santo Andre for lunch (not included, with live music and local food).

Afterwards, the boat navigates up the João de Tiba river, to look at the Mangrove Swamps and the Atlantic forest, until it arrives at PIACAVA farm, and a stop at Sol Island where the visitors will have direct contact with the ecosystem and take mud baths amongst other things.

Afterwards the boat returns to Santa Cruz de Cabrália, and on to the hotels in an air conditioned van or bus.

DEPARTURE FROM HOTEL APPROXIMATELY 09:00H
EMBARK SANTA CRUZ DE CABRÁLIA: 10:00H - RETURN 17:00H.

TRANCOSO BEACHS with visit to its Historic Villa

Tour to the most beautiful and bucolic beaches in South Arraial, we´ll stop at the beaches of Taípe and Rio da Barra, later we´ll go on to Trancoso where we´ll stop at Coqueiros Beach, lunch (optional), from there youcan walk to nativos, nudismo and itaquena´s beaches with our guide or if you wish, you can stay put, swimming and sun-bathing.
We also include a Tour of Trancoso Historical sqare at the end of the day, from there you can enjoy abeautiful view.

APROXIMATIVE DURATION: 7 H.
AT LAST: 7 PEOPLE.

WORKING FARM "3 IRMÃOS"

This family business, located 18km (50 minutes) from Porto Seguro and 15km (35minutes) from Arraial d´Ajuda, is situated between the two villages of Arraial d´Ajuda and Vale Verde. The farm offers a family atmosphere where visitors are welcomed with a typical breakfast. Later we will tour the farm to see a variety of plantations and the cycle carried out to commercialize each cultivation. It is important to note that the processes used to reap and prepare the crops are the same as they have been using since the beginning of the last century.

Interesting walks through the farm´s woods are taken, where we will find virgin forest, due to the owners desire to preserve the area.

During the afternoon, we will go to the reservoir that provides water for different small businesses where we will see diverse types of fish, such as tilape, traíra, piaba, corró , etc. Whilst there visitors may use the kayaks.

On this trip we will visit plantations of pepper, with 3500 bushes, 25 thousand coffee bushes, 30 thousand papaya bushes, 1000 bushes of chile pepper such as malagueta, Jamaica, pumarim and others.

There are 30 thousand fruit trees, such as Jaca, banana, abacaxi, maracujá araça-boi, graviola, acerola, eugenia, carambola, pitanga, cacau, goiaba, cajarandá.
Walk in the woods, farm lunch and delicious local food without toxins are included in the cost of the trip.

All the trips are accompanied by the family who take care of the business providing an sympathetic and knowledgable insight into the farm.

APPROXIMATE DURATION: 8H.

MÃE TERESA FARM

On this trip we go 22 km along the north coast of Porto Seguro, passing all the beaches of Porto Seguro until we arrive in Sta Cruz de Cabrália, where we embark on a schooner which transports us to the farm.

We navigate the river for approximately 30 minutes until the pier of the farm, where we will be met the owners. On this trip different bird species can be spotted in the ecosystem of the River João de Tiba.
The farm provides for its visitors, horses, kayaks, mineral water lake, TIROLESA (with an iron cable that allows you to jump from a height of 4 meters into the middle of the lake), volley ball court and hammocks, all this accompanied by classical music.

Lunch is a true Uruguayan barbecue (self service system). After lunch we gould take a walk in the Atlantic forest, guided by a local.

There you can see different types of trees and disused traps that the natives used for hunting animals.
At the end of our trip we go down the river to Santa Cruz de Cabrália and from there we return to the hotels.

APPROXIMATE DURATION: 9H

BOAT TRIP TO CURUÍPE AND ESPELHO BEACHES

A unique tour. 

We´ll board a schooner at the beautiful Pitinga and go South. 
You´ll be able to see the beaches of Taípe, Rio da Barra, nativos, Coqueiros, nudismo, Itaquena, Rio das Frades, Jucuma, Setiquera and stay until 2:30 pm.

There you´ll be able to walk around the beaches getting to know several interesting places or relax sun-bathing and swimming, lunch is opcional.
By previous agreement it´s possibleto make a barbecue on the boat. On the way back we´ll watch the sunset and the moon rise with a nice musical background.
This will be an unforgettable tour.

APPROXIMATIVE DURATION: 12H.

PLAYAS DE CURUÍPE, ESPELHO - Aventura -

Situado a 60 km de Porto Seguro y a 55 km de Arraial.

Las playas de Curuipe y Espelho son consideradas por la famosa guía brasileña de turismo "4 Rodas" de 2004, como las segundas más bellas playas del Brasil.

A bordo de la Land Rover Defender 110, nos proponemos conocer los placeres de un **Tour off Road**, que nos permitirá descubrir una parte de la floresta tropical atlántica brasileña, atravesar una de las grandes reservas de búfalos, pasando por un valle con reminiscencias africanas, dividido por una rivera (Río dos Frades), que abrigan durante cierta época numerosos pájaros migratorios.

Nuestra aventura nos conducirá hasta las playas encantadoras de Curipe y Espelho, rodeadas por imponentes coqueiros y vegetación con acantilados blancos con laterales rojos ocre.

Serán realizadas caminatas con nuestros guías, donde se podrán apreciar, de septiembre a diciembre, las tortugas marinas en su reproducción. También se podrá participar de la degustación de famosos cócteles elaborados a partir de la cachaça de la región. Nuestro paseo nos conducirá en seguida por nuevos caminos hasta una playa desierta (playa de Itaquena), que nos dará esa sensación de estar solos en el mundo.

Al llegar la noche, haremos una parada cerca de un pequeño aparatado donde los motores y faroles estarán apagados y así escucharemos los sorprendentes sonidos de la naturaleza.

DURACIÓN APROXIMADA 8H.

PORTO SEGURO CITY-TOUR + HISTORICAL

We´ll tour Porto Seguro´s town, there we´ll visit the oldest church in Brazil (Nossa Senhora da Misericórdia), the black´s church (Nossa Senhora do Rosario), the mother´s church, the council house and the jail the Possession landmark and other places of cultural interest.

Then we´ll go to Coroa Vermelha where the mass in Brazil took place,nowadays it´s a Pataxo´s village. We´ll stop at one of the beaches in Porto Seguro for swimming, sun-bathing and lunch (optional), at the beach there will be a Baiana music concert.

APPXOMATIVE DURATION: 07 H 
( Arraial ) At least 7 peoples.

PITINGA BEACH AND ARRAIAL'S HISTORICAL CENTRE

Considered one of the most beautiful beaches on Discovery Coast, offering exuberant scenery where huge formations of multicoloured cliffs begin.

Situated 3km from the center of the historical village, it gives us a wonderful feeling of intimate contact with beauty and unexplored areas. Pitinga river flows into the sea where the visitors can swim alternately in sea and fresh water. Further south there is a sparsely populated area where naturism is practiced.

Arraial d´Ajuda is one of the most charming destinations in the Porto Seguro region. After the ferry crossing the Buranhem river beautiful scenery such as mangrove swamps, coral reefs and the meeting between the river and the sea can be sighted during the trip.

Rich in natural beauty, Arraial has 20km of beach with warm seas and transparent water, woven by rivers in the presence of coconut trees and cliffs. Calm waters and deserted beaches are part of the local scene. The food ranges from Bahian food to international cuisine. Discovered by hippies in the 70´s, Arraial attracts brazilian tourists and foreigners, without losing the magic the enchants everybody who passes through looking to find nature without giving up comfort.

APPROXIMATE DURATION: 8H.

WATER PARK ARRAIAL D' AJUDA

Fun and entertainment in the largest Water Park in Latin America, at the edge of the sea. The park has incomparable dimensions such as exist in the largest cities of the world, with a capacity to receive 5000 people daily, it provides giant toboggans, swimming pools with giant artificial computerized waves, rivers with bouys, playground and a complete infrastructure to attend to the tourist, etc. Divers shows and attractions pfor all ages makes this the most fun day out.

OPENS 10:00H - CLOSES 17:00H. 
APPROXIMATE DURATION: 7H.

PATAXO´S VILLAGE TOUR.

Ecological tour to a real Pataxo´s village, the reminder of the local natives will show us their culture and way of life.

In the village we´ll go hiking and get to know all kinds of trees and medicinal herbs as well as the traps they used for hunting.
Later on they´ll teach us how to use a bow and arrows and will invite us to to watch their traditional father sun and mother Earth dance. Finally they´ll invite us to try roasted fish in the patiova leaf and manioc wine ( Cauim. ). We´ll be able to buy typical native crafts made by them.

On the way back, we´ll stop at a beach in Porto Seguro for swimming and lunch (opcional).

OUT: 09:00H - BACK: 16:00H.
APPROXIMATIVE DURATION: 7H.

RIO DA BARRA BEACH TRANCOSO – ARRAIAL D’AJUDA

A journey to enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches in Troncoso, named after the river that flows into its beaches, Da Barra River. The characteristics of the area are the forest with red banks, right next to a small river and coqueiro shade.

This beach, with difficult access, offers an excellent beach support related to pleasure.

An ideal place for those who want to enjoy a different sophisticated beach; in certain times during the year it is possible to see turtles in the area.
As for gastronomy, the highlights are different salads, sea food, fish or meat, and a variety of desserts.

The beach is a private place for those who are looking for an intimate contact with nature. Simply dazzling. It is located between Arraial y Troncoso passing by the old dirt road, approximately 17km.

APPROXiMATE DURATION: 7H.

VIRGEM RIVER - North Coast

We depart from Santa Cruz de Cabralia, 22 km away from Porto Seguro, on a typical fishing boat and we sail through one of the branches of Joao de Tiba River.

The tranquil waters run through the "manguizal" (typical and abundant forestation from the rivers and marshes of the area), and they are the ideal place to practice adventure sports and photographic safari. Here you will see an enormous amount of migratory and native birds.

In this journey the boat goes up through Joao de Tiba River (01 hour 40 min) passing by places where the "caboclos" (a mixture of aborigines and black people), who work in the production of "piacava" (used in the roofs of aborigines' houses), live; after that we reach a branch of the river used centuries ago by the Pataxós aborigines as an old passage to arrive safe and sound to their hiding places.

Once in the affluent, named the Mutum River, it is possible to see the "farinheiras", working flour houses in a still, where handmade "cachaca" is manufactured. In the "manguizal" we are able to see the habitat where the crabs, aratus, and blue heron live.

Activities included in this journey are bathing in the river and a picnic (included in the fare), which along with the comradeship and new friends, constitute basics to overcome the different obstacles that rivers and native forestation pose.

Finally, on Mutum River, we moor the boat on the "fazenda" banks of a Caboclan family and we will get to know their lifestyle. The return journey is by land, according to the amount of passengers (minimum 6 passengers).

APPROXIMATE DURATION: 8H.

TRANCOSO BY NIGHT

Located at 27 km to the south of Porto Seguro, the Troncoso district was born in 1586, and in 1759 was upgraded to Villa, and it gave origin to an old Jesuit village that is called São Joao Batista dos Indios.

On the "Cuadrado" (square in movement), typical Jesuit settlement, is located the Church and the quaint colourful houses, which have been transformed into shops, pubs, restaurants, and lodges; this area is known for its quality handicrafts and artists. Centenary trees, such as the jaqueiras, mangueiras, amendoeiras, and jacarandas, frame the special atmosphere of the cuadrado, which summarizes to a certain extent Troncoso's everyday life. This small Villa, and the historical cuadrado, in particular towards the end of the afternoon, takes the visitor back in time to the life in the old days. This is a different and special trip.

This is the ideal place to do some shopping and to have dinner (not included) in a relaxed place, in the light of the candles.

DURATION: 5H.

NIGHT VISIT TO ARRAIAL D'AJUDA

Nuestra Señora D'Ajuda Church.
The church was built in 1549 by the Jesuits, and rebuilt in 1772; it is located 5 km away from downtown Puerto Seguro, in an area detached from the coast.

On the front, the central medallion invokes Nuestra Señora D'Ajuda, saint venerated in procession since mid 17th century, when a miraculous font was discovered.
Around this small church, the pious followers settled down, and this gave rise to conform the villa that we know nowadays as "Arraial".

The Arraial night is a parade of lights, colours and nice people walking around Broadway, Estrada de Mucugê, the mall, galleries, Beco d'as Cores and the traditional Girasol Music Bar; the restaurants, bars and pizzerias are the main attractions, where you always find live music.

This villa has the biggest concentration of residents and foreigners, where the cultural differences provide a wade range of different types of food and music; you will find parties with different rhythms, just 5 km away from Porto Seguro.  

The nights are full of colour and cosy illumination, where you will be able to enjoy the most cosmopolitan and fun villa of the region.

APPROXIMATE DURATION 5H.

JOURNEY TO THE TYPICAL BAHIA FAIR

"Reality Tourism" arose from the necessity to widen the knowledge of the place to be visited, mainly on its cultural and human aspects.

5 km away from downtown Porto Seguro, it is located the Bahiano neighbourhood, where a big fair of regional products takes place on Sundays (small farmers trade their products there). The fair, which shows perfectly the culture of Bahia, presents its exotic aspect in every detail.

During the tour, you will taste different fruits, flavourings, flavours, and will learn about herbal medicine; you will visit the houses of locals as well, in order to have direct contact with the reality of the neighbourhood.

Although it has only been there for a few years, the fair is considered one of the biggest in the interior of the bay.
Our privileged relationship with the people responsible for the neighbourhood allows us to have access to certain places with total security; the tour is done with guides duly accredited and specialized.

We donate 20 percent of the money collected on this trip to the local community, and the visitors buy baskets with basic products, which are given later to the most disadvantaged inhabitants.

A local representative chooses which family is going to receive these baskets.
After the fair, we visit a beach in Porto Seguro, where we have lunch (optional).

APROXIMATE DURATION: 5H.

JUBARTE WHALE WATCHING ON GUARATIBA AND TIMBEBAS REEFS (DEPARTURE FROM PRADO) From July 15th to November 1st.

Departure from Prado at 04:30 am, in a van, mini charter, or charter. All the vehicles have air conditioning. Duration of the trip: from 03:00 to 03:30 h.

The departure time will be determined by the tide. During the trip the passengers will be offered a sweet and a savoury snack, soft drinks, and mineral water.

Once we are near Prado, you will be served lunch, fruits, and juice.

Afterwards, we will embark, and we will take the necessary equipment according to the amount of visitors: 60 feet "escuna", 25 feet fast boats, according to the demands of the officials at the ports.

Down the river, the passengers will enjoy the view of the white and red "manguezais" from the river coast and will receive information from a biologist of the Whales Institute. In all the trips there is a technician from the Institute present.

The trip takes between 1 hour and 1:30 hours to reach the point where we are able to see the whales. On the way, we will pass by Guaratiba Reefs, shelter of a great number of sea turtles. 

We will spend approximately one hour watching the whales.

Our journey continues to Las Timbebas, an ideal place to do snorkelling, and to contemplate the beauty of the reef formations, one of the most beautiful reefs within Brazil.

In our way back to Prado, we will watch the whales again for an hour. Fruits and mineral water will be served during the journey. Lunch is optional before coming back to Arraial D'Ajuda or Porto Seguro.

This trip offers the option of sleeping in Prado, as well; the difference with the previous trip is that we will depart at 04:00 pm from Porto Seguro or Arraial D'Ajuda, and will arrive to Prado at 08:00 pm; dinner is not included.

The next day, the departure hour to watch the whales is 08:30 am.

APPROXIMATE DURATION -

(Leaving at dawn, 16 h/Spending the night in Prado, 26 h, approximately).

ABROLHOS ARCHIPELAGO

We depart from Porto Seguro, and we have to travel 380 km, until Carabelas city, where we leave to Abrolhos National Park, located at 70 km of the south bay coast.

Only boats authorized by IBAMA are allowed to enter the archipelago.

On "escuna", catamaran or big boats, it is a 4 hours trip, with the option of spending the night in the boat.

On a fast boat, the trip takes 2:30 hours. Departure is at 07:00 am, and arrival at 05:00 pm.

It is possible to take a scuba-diving course with a baptism. The visibility within the water can reach 20 meters.

In the middle of the crown formed by the islands, the maximum depth is 4 meters, which allows you to see great variety of fish, turtles, sea star, and reefs from the surface.

As Abrolhos is a natural protected area, it offers one of the richest biodiversities in Brazil.

From July until November, specific trips are made to watch the Jubarté whales and its offspring.

APPROXIMATE DURATION: 17H

ADVENTURE TRIP TO CARAÍVA

It is located to the south of Porto Seguro, 70 km away.

On this trip we will visit the most rustic villa of the region. After a two hours journey along the Atlantic "mata", we reach a villa that is lost in time: it does not have electricity, telephones, or motor vehicles; that is way it is an authentic adventurers' shelter.

We will need to go through the Caraíva River on wooden canoes, just like the indigenous people did centuries ago. On the other side of the river, we will get on a boat that will take us to a photographic safari through the river. After one hour trip, we reach the "fazenada", where the horses are waiting so we can contemplate beautiful nature.

During the horse trek along the surroundings of Pascal Mount, we will stop on a Pataxó village; here we will see its lifestyle, craftsmanship, and culture. Then we continue the horse trek through the Caraíva beaches, until we reach the villa; here we will enjoy an afternoon on the beach, with the sea, the sun, and an optional lunch.

Along the trip another options are offered: horse treks/a trip up to the Caraíva River or you can simply enjoy the beaches.

RETURN: 07:00 pm

APPROXIMATE DURATION: 10H.