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SERVICES
SSA001A
- TRANSFER O.W. APT/HTL OR V.V.
Transfer from international airport, Dois de Julho, 30 km
from Salvador.
SSA003B
- TRANSFERS APT/PRAIA DO FORTE RESORT/APT-HOTEL BUS
Praia do Forte is a small fishing village 50 miles north of Salvador
along the coast road called Coconut Highway so called
because of the many coconut groves along the route.
SSA003C
- TRANSFER APT/PRAIA DO FORTE OR V.V. - GUIDE/DRIVER
Praia do Forte is a small fishing village 50 miles north of Salvador
along the coast road called Coconut Highway so called
because of the many coconut groves along the route.
SSA003D
- TRANSFER APT/PRAIA DO FORTE OR V.V. - DRIVER ONLY
Praia do Forte is a small fishing village 50 miles north of Salvador
along the coast road called Coconut Highway so called
because of the many coconut groves along the route.
SSA003X
- TRANSFER HTL/PRAIA DO FORTE OR V.V. DRIVER ONLY
Praia do Forte is a small fishing village 50 miles north of Salvador
along the coast road called Coconut Highway so called
because of the many coconut groves along the route.
SSA003Y
- TRANSFER HTL/PRAIA DO FORTE OR V.V. GUIDE/DRIVER
Praia do Forte is a small fishing village 50 miles north of Salvador
along the coast road called Coconut Highway so called
because of the many coconut groves along the route.
SSA005A
- CITY TOUR - HISTORICAL OR PANORAMIC 4HRS.
HISTORICAL CITY TOUR (Upper city). We start in the modern suburbs
of Barra at the mouth of the Bay with it's famous lighthouse
and make our way, slowly by car or coach to the old
historical section of town, the "Pelourinho area", with
the largest and best
preserved complex of colonial architecture
in the America's. We stroll through the narrow, bustling
streets with buildings in pastel shades of an age gone
by, soaking-in, the sights and sounds of this vibrant city.
We visit the Church of "Sao Francisco", with it's gold-leafed
Baroque interior and the "Pelourinho" Square, the
heart of the old town. We return to our vehicle and then to
the hotel by an alternative route. This tour shows two distinct
aspects of Salvador, the new and the old, concentrating
on the early expansion of the city and is a very
good orientation for those wishing to further explore the
city.
PANORAMIC CITY TOUR (Lower city). The lower city tour takes us
to the quite waters of the "Itapagipe" Peninsula, where
the first holiday
residences were built. Now a peaceful family
district, life moves at slower pace than the busting upper
city. Fishermen fish from dug-out canoes, locals collect
shell fish at low tides, schooners are at anchor, all
protected by the famous "Bonfim" Church, one of the most
important churches of pilgrimage in Brazil, which has a deep syncretism
with the "Candomblé". We continue to the "Monserrat"
with it's panoramic view of the city and on to the
"Mercado Modelo", a thriving market for local artifacts.
It's time to bargain!
Please take notice that the "Bonfim" Church
is closed on Mondays. Dur: 4 hrs AM and PM departures.
SSA005B
- CITY TOUR-HISTORICAL OR PANORAMIC 3HRS.
Mandatory as 4 Hrs. tour, from Sofitel Salvador Hotel, Hotel Catussaba
and others in outskirts areas of Salvador.
HISTORICAL CITY TOUR
(Upper city). We start in the modern suburbs
of Barra at the mouth of the Bay with it's famous lighthouse
and make our way, slowly by car or coach to the old
historical section of town, the "Pelourinho area", with
the largest and best
preserved complex of colonial architecture
in the America's. We stroll through the narrow, bustling
streets with buildings in pastel shades of an age gone
by, soaking-in, the sights and sounds of this vibrant city.
We visit the Church of "Sao Francisco", with it's gold-leafed
Baroque interior and the "Pelourinho" Square, the
heart of the old town. We return to our vehicle and then to
the hotel by an alternative route. This tour shows two distinct
aspects of Salvador, the new and the old, concentrating
on the early expansion of the city and is a very
good orientation for those wishing to further explore the
city.
PANORAMIC CITY TOUR (Lower city). The lower city tour takes us
to the quite waters of the "Itapagipe" Peninsula, where
the first holiday
residences were built. Now a peaceful family
district, life moves at slower pace than the busting upper
city. Fishermen fish from dug-out canoes, locals collect
shell fish at low tides, schooners are at anchor, all
protected by the famous "Bonfim" Church, one of the most
important churches of pilgrimage in Brazil, which has a deep syncretism
with the "Candomblé". We continue to the "Monserrat"
with it's panoramic view of the city and on to the
"Mercado Modelo", a thriving market for local artifacts.
It's time to bargain!
Please take notice that the "Bonfim" Church
is closed on Mondays. Dur: 3 hrs AM and PM departures.
SSA005Z
- TRANSFERS HTL/RESTAURANT/HTL INC. LUNCH OR DINNER
Pick up at the hotel and transfer to a local restaurant, where
you will enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner, including return
to the hotel.
SSA006A
- CITY TOUR - HISTORICAL OR PANORAMIC WITH LUNCH H/D
Visit to the historical center of Salvador with stops
at the main churches
and the colonial Pelourinho area with its magnificent
architecture and colors. From the Porto da Barra
(historical monument of the city foundation) the tour
continue to "Ladeira da Barra" where a spectacular
panoramic view of the
"All Saints Bay" can be enjoyed. Passing
through the "Dois de Julho" Square where every year the
military and student parades are held on independence day.
Then onto "Sete de Setembro" Avenue, passing the Sao Pedro
Fort and Palacio da Aclamação, ending in the Castro Alves
Square, "the heart or hot spot of Bahia Carnival". The
tour ends with a visit to Largo do Pelourinho and the N. Senhora do Rosario dos Pretos Church, which was built
by the slaves, for the slaves. Lunch is served in a local
restaurant - Menu without beverages.
SSA007A
- CITY TOUR - HISTORICAL & PANORAMIC WITH LUNCH F/D
Visit to the historical center of Salvador with stops
at the main churches
and the colonial Pelourinho area with its magnificent
architecture and colors. From the Porto da Barra
(historical monument of the city foundation) the tour
continue to "Ladeira da Barra" where a spectacular
panoramic view of the
"All Saints Bay" can be enjoyed. Passing
through the "Dois de Julho" Square where every year the
military and student parades are held on independence day.
Then onto "Sete de Setembro" Avenue, passing the Sao Pedro
Fort and Palacio da Aclamação, ending in the Castro Alves
Square, "the heart or hot spot of Bahia Carnival". The
tour ends with a visit to Largo do Pelourinho and the N. Senhora do Rosario dos Pretos Church, which was built
by the slaves, for the slaves. Lunch is served in a local
restaurant - Menu without beverages.
SSA007Z
- CITY TOUR - HISTORICAL OR PANORAMIC 4 HRS
Visit to the historical center of Salvador with stops
at the main churches
and the colonial Pelourinho area with its magnificent
architecture and colors. From the Porto da Barra
(historical monument of the city foundation) the tour
continue to "Ladeira da Barra" where a spectacular
panoramic view of the
"All Saints Bay" can be enjoyed. Passing
through the "Dois de Julho" Square where every year the
military and student parades are held on independence day.
Then onto "Sete de Setembro" Avenue, passing the Sao Pedro
Fort and Palacio da Aclamação, ending in the Castro Alves
Square, "the heart or hot spot of Bahia Carnival". The
tour ends with a visit to Largo do Pelourinho and the N. Senhora do Rosario dos Pretos Church, which was built
by the slaves, for the slaves.
SSA008A
- HISTORICAL CITY CACHOEIRA WITH LUNCH F/D
Pick up at hotel about 8.00 AM, leaving the city behind and drive
through the oldest farmland in Brazil. This is the land
of sugarcane and tobacco plantations, peaceful colonial towns
and busy country markets. We visit an experimental cacao
plantation. Nearby we stop at a small but self-sufficient farmstead with
it's own manioc flour mill, and have
a great insight into rural life in Brazil. We lunch in Cachoeira,
a charming colonial town in a beautiful setting on
the banks of the "Paraguassu" River and later take a walking
tour of the town with it's many wood sculptors, ateliers,
bustling market (Wed., Fri. and Sat.) and visit the
Sisterhood of "Boa Morte", a sorority which traces it's
origins back to the time of
slavery. A true journey back in time to
the Brazil of yesteryear. Duration: 08 hours.
SSA008Z
- FULL DAY CITYTOUR WITH LUNCH HIST.& PANORAMIC
Visit to the historical center of Salvador with stops
at the main churches
and the colonial Pelourinho area with its magnificent
architecture and colors. From the Porto da Barra
(historical monument of the city foundation) the tour
continue to "Ladeira da Barra" where a spectacular
panoramic view of the
"All Saints Bay" can be enjoyed. Passing
through the "Dois de Julho" Square where every year the
military and student parades are held on independence day.
Then onto "Sete de Setembro" Avenue, passing the Sao Pedro
Fort and Palacio da Aclamação, ending in the Castro Alves
Square, "the heart or hot spot of Bahia Carnival". The
tour ends with a visit to Largo do Pelourinho and the
N. Senhora do Rosario dos Pretos Church, which was built
by the slaves, for the slaves. Lunch is served in a local
restaurant - Menu without beverages.
SSA009A
- BAHIA BY NIGHT - ONLY TRANSFER AND SHOW
The show takes place in the18th century colonial complex, "Solar
do Unhão", which had it's own church, manor house and slaves
quarters. The show is performed in the old stockrooms and
is a showcase of the different African traditions still so
much alive in Bahia. We will see the sacred dances of the "Candomblé";
the "Maculelê, a stick and sword dance from the cane
fields; the dance of the "Caboclo", an Amerindian hunting
dance; "Capoeira", a martial art/dance of Angolan
origin and the "Samba
de Roda", a spinning, swirling version of
this exuberant national dance. Show time: 21.00 Duration of
show: 1,15 hour approx. Dinner is not included!
SSA010A
- BAHIA BY NIGHT - WITH DINNER AND SHOW
Departure from hotel approx. 7.30 pm. and transfer to the coast.
The show takes place in the18th century colonial complex
"Solar do Unhão", which had it's own church,
manor house
and slaves quarters. The show is performed in the old stockrooms
and is a showcase of the different
African traditions
still so much alive in Bahia. The art of the sacred
dances of the "Candomblé"; the "Maculelê",
a stick and
sword dance from the cane fields; the
dance of the "Caboclo",
an Amerindian hunting dance;
"Capoeira", a martial
art/dance of Angolan origin and the
"Samba de Roda",
a spinning, swirling version of this
exuberant national
dance will be shown. Dinner is a buffet with a wide selection
of local and international dishes. Show time: 9.00 pm.
Duration of show: 1 1/4 hour approx.
SSA011A
- SCHOONER CRUISE WITH LUNCH F/D
Departure
from the port by schooner into the beautiful and transparent
sea of the All Saints Bay. Passing the
Sao Marcelo
fort on the right while enjoying the panoramic view of
the old part of Salvador with the city port, Itapagipe
district
clearly distinguished by the Bonfim Church. The
schooner
will make a stop at the Frade Island, the
main point
of the tour. Time for sun tanning and beach
games. Lunch
is served at the Itaparica Island. Visits are made to the
Sao Lourenço Fortress and Fonte da Bica. Late afternoon return
to Salvador.
SSA012A
- PRAIA DO FORTE WITH LUNCH F/D
Praia
do Forte is a quite fishing village 80 km north
of Salvador
and home to some of the best beaches in Bahia. The road
to Praia do (Coconut Highway) takes us to the
small village
and deserted beaches of the North Coast. We visit the
"Sapiranga" reserve with it's "Restinga"
vegetation, a delicate
ecosystem which survives on a sandy soil. We visit the
ruins of the imposing castle, dated of1556, which gives the
areas it's name. From here we have a panoramic view of the
northern coastline. We visit the headquarters of
the TAMAR
Project, the Brazilian sea turtle preservation project.
Then it's time for lunch and laze in the sun (or shade!)
and swim in the warm waters of these
pristine beaches.
Duration: 09 hours approx.
SSA012B
- PRAIA DO FORTE - ECOLOGICAL TOUR - 2 DAYS /1 NIGHT
DAY
01 Depart
Salvador in air conditioned vehicle taking
the "Estrada
de Coco (Coconut Highway), the main exit from the city
to the wonderful beaches of the northern
coastline. This
area is renowned for its "Restinga" vegetation. We will
make
a stop to investigate this vegetation, mainly shrubs growing
on sandy soil with many varieties of bromeliads and orchids.
We will also have the possibility to look some of the
many mangroves to be seen along the route. Check in at
Pousada
Sobrado da Vila, a comfortable inn, well located in the
charming fishing village of Praia do Forte. After lunch we
will visit the headquarters of the TAMAR Project,
the Brazilian
turtle preservation program, one of the
most successful
environmental program in the country. We will watch
a video explaining the aims and triumphs
of the project
and later visit the Visitor's Center for a closer view
of the Project's work. Depending on tides (low tides is best)
we can investigate the pools near the Visitor's Center for
marine life. Overnight in Pousada Sobrado da Vila.
DAY
02 After
breakfast departure for a 3 hours-jeep-tour to
the surrounding area, visiting the ruins of the
16 century Fort that
gives town its name. We also visit a manioc flour mill, the
"Sapiranga" Reserve and the rapids of
the "Pojuca" River.
Return to the Pousada. Mid afternoon, departure to Salvador
(hotel or airport). Duration: 2 days/1 night.
SSA013A
- PELOURINHO BY NIGHT TOUR W/DINNER.
The
mammoth restoration of the historical
"Pelourinho" district
has resulted in a new lease of night life to this, the
largest complex of colonial architecture
in the America's.
We have dinner in one of the many first class restaurants
in the area. After dinner, we stroll the busy
streets where many of the bars offer
live music. Busiest
on Tuesdays and Weekends. Departure:17:00
hrs. Duration: 3 1/2 hrs.
SSA014A
- OLODUM REHEARSAL TOUR
Every
Tuesday evening, the "Pelourinho" area resounds to the sound
of the "repique" and "surdo"
drums of the many drumming
troupes of Salvador. No group is more famous than the
"Olodum", a powerhouse percussion ensemble which has
traveled
extensively abroad. We attend the rehearsal where the
dances and songs for the coming Carnival are rehearsed to
the infectious "Samba-Reggae" rhythm. Later, we
stroll through
the streets to see other activities taking place. This
is a taste of Carnival in Salvador, largest
participatory
Carnival in the world. The time is right for dancing
in the streets! Entrance fee to Olodum rehearsal included.
Rehearsal begins at 19:00 Hrs. Duration:
3 1/2 hrs.
SSA015A
- OLODUM REHEARSAL W/ DINNER
Every
Tuesday evening, the "Pelourinho" area resounds to the sound
of the "repique" and "surdo"
drums of the many drumming
troupes of Salvador. No group is more famous than the
"Olodum", a powerhouse percussion ensemble
which has traveled
extensively abroad. We attend the rehearsal where the
dances and songs for the coming Carnival are rehearsed to
the infectious "Samba-Reggae" rhythm. Later, we
stroll through
the streets to see other activities taking place. This
is a taste of Carnival in
Salvador, largest participatory
Carnival in the world. The time is right for dancing
in the streets! Lunch and entrance fee to "Olodum" rehearsal
included.
Rehearsal begins at 19:00 Hrs. Duration:
5 hrs.
SSA016A
- MYSTERIES OF CANDOMBLÉ TOUR
A
short informal lecture on the "Candomblé" at
the Afro Brazilian
Museum will be followed by a visit to one of the most
traditional "Terreiros" (place of worship) in Salvador.
Later
we will visit a "Mae de Santo" for
the "Jogo de Buzios",
the ancient divination art involving the throwing and
interpretation of the cowry shell. Price includes "Jogo
de
Buzios" fee.
Remarks: For
logistical reasons these tours are for a max. of
06 passengers.
In the case of larger groups we can arrange for the
"Mãe de Santo" to attend clients at the hotel
thereby avoiding
unnecessary delays. Duration: 03 hours. AM
and PM departures.
SSA017A
- MUSEUM TOUR
A
tour of the most interesting museums of the city,
each concentrating
on very different aspects of Bahia history. The
"Costa Pinto Museum" has a fine collection of
colonial furniture
made from "Jacaranda", a valuable collection
of antique
jewelry, including the "Balanganda's, clusters of gold
and silver amulets given to female slaves, an extensive collection
of porcelain from the Far East. Originally
a private
and very eclectic collection, it was donated to the city
and is a great insight into the former
wealth and opulence
of Salvador. Next visit is the "Afro
Brazilian Museum"
in the historical section of the city. Here we find a
display of the history of the "Capoeira", an exhibition of
the
sacred costumes of the "Orixa's" and series of
wooden sculpted
panels of the "Orixa's" by Salvador's premier
artist,
"Caribe". Finally we visit the "Sacred Art
Museum" nearby.
Considered the finest museum of it's kind in Brazil, it
has a vast collection from the 17th and 18th centuries.
The
museum is beautifully situated in the Convent of Santa
Teresa,
overlooking the All Saints Bay. Entrance fee to the
museums included. Duration: 03 hours. PM departures only.
SSA018A
- AFRICAN ORIENTED CITY TOUR H/D
In
this excursion, we will trace the African
roots of Salvador
on a city tour which combines the newer, modern
section
and the older Historical Center of this city, the "Pelourinho"
area, so called after the pillory which stood in
the main square, in front of the central slave market. This area
is now a symbol of the Afro Movement in Bahia and the home
of many places of interest to those wishing to trace this
underlying African influence. We visit the
"Afro-Brazilian
Museum" which traces the West African origins of the
city and see the superb wooden sculpted panels of the "Orixa's"
by Salvador most celebrated artist, "Caribe". We also
visit the "Sociedade Protectora dos Desvalidos"
(the Protective Society for the Destitute), founded in 1832, 56
years
before the eventual abolition of slavery. Originally a fraternity
of ex-slaves who helped others to freedom, the Society
still works in the community to this day. We visit the
"Church of Our Lady of the Rosary", the
famous Black church,
built with meager resources over a period of almost 100
years. The "Casa do Benin" (Benin House) nearby further
investigates
this permeating African influence. We look in on
artists and sculptors at work and let the senses do the
rest
as we soak up the feel of this vibrant
city. The buildings
may be European, but the rest is African. Please take
notice that the Afro-Brazilian Museum and
"Casa do Benin"
are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Duration:
04 hours.
SSA020C
- TRANSFER MORRO DE SAO PAULO W/GUIDE & DRIVER O.W
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