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The Diamante Tour. Bahia Heartland
This easy-paced journey focusses on Bahia state for a glimpse of life in Brazil's Nordeste region. From historic Salvador, the former capital with the finest colonial architecture in the Americas, we head to the ghost towns of the interior, tracing the country's history from European arrival through agricultural boom, gold rush and slavery to independence.Our route takes us from the exuberant tropical vegetation of the coast through a dusty ranching area and the mesetas and well-watered canyons of Chapada Diamantina, to end on idyllic beaches of white sand
12 night itinerary:
- Salvador - 2 nights
- Lençois - 4 nights
- Salvador - 2 nights
- Morro Sao Paulo - 4 nights
Days 1-3
Depart for Salvador da Bahía arriving the following morning. Full
day tour of this fascinating city with the church of Sao Francisco,
colonial architecture and fascinating blend of African European
influences. (B)
Days 4-7
Drive inland through a cattle-rearing plane to Lençóis for four
nights. From here we explore the Chapada Diamantina, a remote area
of exceptional natural beauty - with tabletop mountains, canyons,
waterfalls and vast limestone caves. Our three day walks, led by an
expert local guide, include a hike along a dry river bed to a
delightful waterfall and a lagoon surrounded by a sheer rock face
where we can swim, and a walk to the summit of flat topped Pai
Inacio for magnificent views of the countryside, where unique
plants and wild orchids grow. The third trip takes us into a cave
almost a mile long, with an underground lagoon. (B)
Days 8-9
Return to Salvador for two nights, with one day at leisure to
explore, enjoy the music or visit art galleries. (B)
Days 10-14
South of Salvador at Valença we board a schooner to sail to the
remote tropical island of Morro de São Paulo (see below) for four
nights. Return to Salvador for our overnight flight, arriving home
on Day 15. (B)
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Tourist Class |
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No of travellers |
1 Single Traveller |
2 Sharing Double |
Single Supplement |
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Seasons - |
£4271 |
£2670 |
£1462 |
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Seasons - |
£4378 |
£2776 |
£1462 |
Prices per person including all flight on TAP Air
Portugal and taxes payable in the UK
Flight departures from London. For most UK regional airports add £80. Upgrade to TAP Business Class from £892
The Diamante tour departs every day - 15 days including 12 nights' accommodation and breakfast (B), all flights (2 overnight), transfers, English-speaking guides, excursions, transport and meals as shown.
