History, unspoiled nature & beach
This unique trip combines vibrant Salvador de Bahía, the unspoiled nature reserve Chapada Diamantina and idyllic Fernando de Noronha. The perfect combination. Salvador de Bahia is an Afro-Brazilian jewel: the charming city has a beautiful colonial center and breathes music. Colorful festivals with impressive drum bands take place almost daily. Chapada Diamantina is one of the most beautiful national parks of Brazil: high mountains, rugged rock formations, deep valleys and meandering rivers make this eco-destination a unique location. Finally, you will visit the pure paradise of Fernando de Noronha. Virgin beaches full of swaying palm trees, crystal clear sea and the beautiful underwater world are perfect for diving and snorkeling. Sharks, turtles, hundreds of dolphins pass you by. Where the world can't find you...
Tips & Tops Round Trip Salvador & Fernando de Noronha:
- Salvador de Bahia is known for its gastronomy and capoeira, originally an African martial art imported by slaves, because it was forbidden for slaves to practice a martial art it was disguised as a dance
- Discover Salvador de Bahia with a guided walking tour of the old upper town, the colorful Pelourinho
- Prepare Salvador's most famous dish, Moqueca, a traditional fish dish in a unique cooking workshop
- Immerse yourself in the local Afro culture; meet a Babalorixá, the religious leader of the Candomblé, or watch and practice the legendary spectacle of the martial art capoeira
- There are wonderful (possibly multi-day) treks to be made in Chapada Diamantina Natural Park which is characterized by caves, table mountains and waterfalls
- The idyllic archipelago of Fernando de Noronha consisting of 21 paradise islands is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- The charming colonial town of Olinda near Recife is the perfect end to this special trip
