Bahia
During this fascinating voyage you will visit places where religious, cultural and folkloric celebrations are held by a diversity of ethnical groups that form the continental sized country. We have selected only a small number of special events that take time only one a year and are of great importance to the local population. Some of the places we visit are UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. Additionally you will hike through breathtaking tropical landscapes, national parks, see rainforest and pristine beaches, high sierras with plateaus and table mountains, caverns and waterfalls, big modern cities and charming towns of colonial times. As with all the other tours that we operate: the contrasts are the highlights. Enjoy them!
Bahia – The Heart of Afro-Brazilian Culture with the Chapada Diamantina
Cachoeira
Not far from Santo Amaro the historic town of Cachoeira invites for a visit. During the sugar cane boom in the 16th century, Cachoeira became the economic capital of the country. Charming colonial edifications and Brazil's biggest cigar manufacturer will be visited in Cachoeira.
The Largo do Pelourinho square in Salvador's old town
Arempebe beach
From Salvador a short we fly gets us to landlocked Lençois at Chapada Diamantina highlands. The region played an important role during the Gold and Diamond rush in the 18th century. Lençois maintained its charming colonial character displaying cobble stone streets, small houses, churches and public buildings dating back to more glorious times. Today, the region offers eco tourists a wide array of tours and adventures on the magnificent table land of the National Park Chapada Diamantina. We will walk this paradise to discover its grottos, bizarre rock formations, waterfalls, and springs with crystal clear water for the thirsty. But there are also endemic orchids and bromeliads to find and the fauna is habitat to a great number of birds.
Planalto & Iguaçu Falls
Brazil's Capital and Goías Highlands
Congresso Nacional in Brasília
From Brasília we head for Goías, another colonial gem founded in 1717 by the bandeirantes, the intrepid explorers of the Portuguese emperors. Because of its beautifully restored center, the town, not to be mistaken for Goiás, the name of the state that host this city, was declared World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2001. Here again we will walk narrow cobble stoned alleys and streets, taking in the romantic colonial atmosphere, when visiting some of the buildings, dine in originally delicately restored restaurants or just have a caipirinha while sitting on a terrace at some bar, watching the time go by. There is definitely no stress in these little colonial towns...
Cavalhadas in Pirenópolis
In between the many activities we will visit the States Park of the Serra dos Pireneus whose exuberant nature features some 130 waterfalls, subterranean rivers and rich flora and fauna of the Brazilian Planalto Central (Central High Plains).
The Iguaçu Waterfalls
The Iguaçu Waterfalls
Rio & Paraty
Rio de Janeiro
Sugar Loaf seen from Corcovado
Paraty
The colonial harbor of Paraty
You are now to board our schooner for a boat ride between islands and beaches of Paraty. The boat will stop at one of the beautiful beaches where you may enjoy a swim in the crystal clear waters or stroll about the island and marvel of all the lush tropical vegetation around you.
The cazique (chieftain) and his wife
From here it will take a short drive through the Atlantic coastal mountains to get to the dream beach of Trindade. Sitting under a shadowy wild almond tree, right there at the beach and with a special batida poured by Carlos, right on your lips, you may wonder about all the hassle back home or elsewhere in the world. Heading back to Paraty in the afternoon not before paying a visit to one of the notorious sugar cane mills that produce fine cachaça, the Brazilian national drink! Our guide will take care however that the visit would not take too long, since a walk about the little town of Paraty is still on the list today. There you will marvel again at colonial mansions and churches that date back to the early 18th century and at elaborated architectural style of that time, contrasting sharply with modern edifications, fortunately not dominating in Paraty.
Guest Comments
Guest Comments
Judith and Bernhard Reischl, Johanna and Lorenz Kröll, Dionysl Schoner and Alfons Wörndl
...a week ago we (6 from Upper Bavaria) arrived back home where it is cold and rainy. Strange enough our mind is not at all focused on Christmas, at least not with me and my wife.
Why? Because we stayed the last 2 weeks of November in Brazil and had such a good time there that it is difficult even to write about without sounding exaggerated. Friends to whom we are talking enthusiastically about our trip may think we are wanting to show-off.
Anyway, for us 6 and I believe for all the other participants, too, it has been our most wonderful holiday ever and a great experience too.
The diversity of the itinerary and particularly Peter Rohmer, an outstanding professional when it comes to tour guiding, with an enormous knowledge and experience of the country and its people, contributed significantly to the 100 % success of this tour. Please carry on this way...
We do not know of any travel brochure that offers the intensity and sustainability with which we were introduced to culture, nature and people.
Prices & Details
Prices and Travel Details
Travel Time | 24 days / 23 nights |
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Group Size | minimum 4, maximum 8 participants |
Travel Dates | May/June |
Detailed Itinerary | Since there are always changes in the dates of the festivities we can only inform the exact itinerary later in the year. |
Prices | Please also contact us for prices and further details! |