Brazil Vacation Package - Salvador, Praia do Forte and Chapada Diamantina (9 Nights)

Travel to Bahia - Experience Brazil with this 9 Nights Personalized Vacation Package with Private Tours and Transfers

With this package you can discover three of Bahia's most sought after destinations - Salvador, known for its history, culture and beauty; Praia do Forte, a quaint fisherman village, known for its beaches, restaurants and artisan shops; and the vast national park of Chapada Diamantina, containing hundreds of waterfalls, large caves with impressive stalagmite and stalactite formations, rivers with natural swimming pools and an abundance of magnificent flora. The park offers superb trekking and walking through beautiful landscapes. The city of Salvador, the village of Praia do Forte and Chapada Diamantina are three destinations that will give you a glimpse of what the state of Bahia has to offer. Bahia is the main Tourism destination in Brazil and is known for its rich history, culture and unexplored nature. This package includes comfortable lodging in a pousadas and hotels, and cultural and nature tours with a private English speaking guide.

Manaus 1 night includes:

Accommodation: 1 night at the Tropical Manaus Hotel . Situated at the shore of the Rio Negro, this colonial style hotel offers all the comforts and amenities of a luxury hotel. The Tropical Manaus Hotel is situated at the shore of the Rio Negro, in the heart of the Amazon, only 10km from the Manaus International Airport and 12km from downtown Manaus. The city of Manaus is famous for its spectacular Opera House built at the end of the 19th century when the city was experiencing the peak of its rubber boom period. Manaus also has one of the largest and busiest dock areas in Brazil, as well as the port market , which is also a must see. Tours:City tour including the Manaus Theater / Opera House, dock area, municipal port market (a replica of the old Les Halles market in Paris).

Boat Cruise 3 nights includes:

Accommodation: 3 nights aboard the Alyson Amazon River Boat Tours: The Alyson Boat is equipped with 7 Cabins, all identical, with air conditioning, each with double and single bunk. Each individual cabin has private shower and toilet. Sailing upstream Amazon River and sail to the Anavilhanas archipelago 'Meeting of the Waters' - where the Amazon and Rio Negro Rivers meet Trip in motorized canoe to see a variety of wildlife and bird watching Visit to the boulevard of Ponta Negra and folkloric show Visit to small typical Amazon communities Famous black piranha Fishing and alligator apotting

Amazonat Lodge 4 nights includes:

Accommodation: 4 nights at the Amazonat Jungle Lodge . Constructed using only green certified construction material, this lodge offers a swimming pool, restaurant, lake, fitness facilities, library, handicraft store and has its own pure mineral water source. The Amazonat Lodge was built with great sensitivity to the landscape and concern for the preservation of the environment. Constructed from environmentally approved wood and using screens for windows, the Amazonat Jungle Lodge will enhance your contact with the surrounding nature. Offering walking trails, bird watching tours, boat tours, jungle night treks and survival tours this Lodge is a truly unique place, situated only one and a half hours drive from Manaus. For the adventures types the Amazonat Jungle Lodge has two rustic campsites deep in the jungle where you can experience the Amazon jungle at night under authentic conditions. Tours: Jungle night trek looking for giant spiders and fluorescent fungus Jungle treks to see flora and fauna with demonstrations of survivial techniques Visit to Itacoatiara, oldest town of the State of Amazonas Amazon River Trip to view the meeting of the Amazon River and the Rio Negro Visit to lumber yard known as MIL Madereiras s Full day river trip in Urubu River, visiting a local family

OBSERVATIONS

Transportation:

transfers and tours in private vehicles with English-speaking guide. Due to nature of some tours the vehicles might not be air-conditioned.

Adventure Rating:

easy to moderate. The Amazonat Jungle Lodge nor Uakari Lodge permit children under 10 yrs. Tropical weather and direct sunlight demands sun protection and plenty of fluids.

Group Size:

Minimum group size of 8 passengers based on double occupancy.

Tour staff and support:

English-speaking guides will help you better understand and enjoy your Amazon experience.

SPECIFICS

• All prices quoted in US dolars.
• One night (day 1) in Tropical Hotel superior room.
• Comfortable river boat with air-conditioned cabins.
• Accommodation in the Amazonat Jungle Lodge.
• All transfers from/to airport included.
• All transfers from/to lodge/boat/activities included.
• Welcome drink upon arrival included.
• Three bottles of mineral water 600ml included (water in lodge is of mineral water quality).
• Full board in all activities as described in package.
• The order of tours listed above may change due to weather conditions.
• Two experienced jungle guides, one being a PhD biologist.Motorized canoes 6 persons per canoe.
• Price is subject to availability.
• Prices will vary during Brazilian holiday seasons.
• NOT included are private beverages throughout the trip.
• NOT included are airport taxes in Miami and Manaus (approximately US$97).