Itinerary
- Day 1
Salvador
You'll arrive in Salvador and your English-speaking guide picks you up for a private transfer to your hotel in the old town. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to walk through the UNESCO World Heritage Site at your own pace. The colonial architecture and colors here really capture the character of Bahia, so you can wander the streets and soak it all in without any set schedule.
- Start point
- Salvador, Bahia, Brazil (Salvador Airport)
Optional Activities
- Individually guided history and culture tour of Salvador
- Visit to a capoeira school
Landmarks/POIs Salvador Old Town (Historic Center) 
- Day 2
Salvador to Lencois
Head to the bus station early for a 6-hour public bus ride to Lencois. Your local guide meets you when you arrive and takes you to your accommodation. Later in the afternoon, you'll hike along the Rio Serrano for about 2 hours, checking out natural pools and small waterfalls. By evening, you'll have time to walk around the colonial town and get a feel for the place before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Rio Serrano Walking Tour (private, approximately 2 hours, 2.8 miles/4.5 km with 360 feet/110 m altitude difference)
Landmarks/POIs Rio Serrano Lencois Colonial Center - Day 3
Lencois
This day focuses on the caves of Chapada Diamantina. You'll visit Lapa Doce first, then move on to Pratinha and Azul caves where you can swim in the clear underground pools. After lunch, you'll hike up Morro do Pai Inacio, one of the region's famous table mountains, for views across the landscape. The ascent takes effort but you'll see why it's so popular once you reach the top.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Day Trip Caves and Morro do Pai Inacio (private, approximately 7 hours) - includes visits to Lapa Doce, Pratinha and Azul caves with swimming opportunity, and approximately 30-minute hike up Morro do Pai Inacio with 260 feet/80 m altitude ascent
Landmarks/POIs Lapa Doce Cave Pratinha Cave Azul Cave Morro do Pai Inacio Chapada Diamantina Region - Day 4
Lencois
You're hiking to Fumaca waterfall today, one of Brazil's highest at about 1,150 feet/350 m. The full hike covers roughly 7.5 miles/12 km with your guide, and there's minimal shade along the way so bring sun protection and plenty of water. The trail is demanding but reaching the cascade makes it worthwhile. You'll cool off with a swim at Riachinho on the way back to Lencois.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hiking Trip to Fumaca Waterfall (private, approximately 7 hours) - approximately 7.5 miles/12 km hike with 1,150 feet/350 m altitude difference, including swimming stop at Riachinho
Landmarks/POIs Fumaca Waterfall Riachinho 
- Day 5
Lencois to Praia do Forte
After breakfast, you'll head to the bus station for the 6-hour public bus journey back to Salvador. Your guide meets you there and then drives you to Praia do Forte, a quiet coastal town where your beachfront hotel is located. You'll have the rest of the day to settle in, and you can either relax or take a short walk along the beach if you feel like it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Praia do Forte Beach 
- Day 6
Praia do Forte
Today is free to do what you want in Praia do Forte. You could spend the day on the beach relaxing under the palms, or walk through town and check out the local shops and restaurants serving Afro-Brazilian food. The town has a real laid-back beach culture with samba sounds around, so it's a nice chance to experience authentic Bahian life without rushing anywhere.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore shops and restaurants in Praia do Forte town
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks/POIs Praia do Forte Beach - Day 7
Praia do Forte to Salvador
Spend your final morning on the beach relaxing before your afternoon or evening flight. Your guide will pick you up based on your flight time and drive you to Salvador Airport. It's a calm way to end the trip, though pack your belongings and keep an eye on the time so you don't miss your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation and exploration before departure
