From Salvador: Morro de São Paulo 5-Day Island Getaway
ID: GYG1536164-2340471
Category:
Country: Brazil
Duration:
5 days
Description
Escape from Salvador to the island of Tinharé and the car-free village of Morro de São Paulo. Enjoy 4 nights in a superior pousada, natural pools, white beaches and lively evenings.
Day 1: Salvador to Morro de São Paulo
Morning pickup from your hotel in Salvador and transfer to the port. Cross the bay by boat to Itaparica island, continue by minibus to Valença and take a short speedboat ride to Morro de São Paulo. The village is car-free, so you walk from the pier to Villa dos Corais pousada (porters are available locally for a small fee).
Days 2 to 4: Morro de São Paulo at leisure
Three free days on the island of Tinharé. Relax on the First, Second, Third and Fourth beaches, swim in the natural pools at low tide, walk to the old lighthouse and the 17th-century fort for the sunset, and enjoy the restaurants and nightlife of the village. Optional boat trips around the island (not included) can be booked locally.
Day 5: Morro de São Paulo to Salvador
After breakfast, return to Salvador by speedboat, minibus and ferry, with drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
Highlights
- Stay 4 nights in a superior pousada near the beaches of Morro
- Swim in the warm natural pools of Morro's numbered beaches
- Enjoy a car-free island village with a laid-back atmosphere
- Watch the sunset from the old lighthouse and the fort
- Round-trip boat and road transfer from Salvador included
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Local guides may not speak English fluently but are very communicative
Heavy luggage can be carried by locals for a small fee
Check-in at the port is required 30 minutMorro de Sao Paulo is car-free: you walk from the pier to the pousada, porters are available for a small fee
The transfer from Salvador takes about 3.5 hours with boat and road sections
The island may charge a visitor fee on arrival
Light luggage is recommendedes before boarding
INCLUDED
- 4 nights at Villa dos Corais pousada in Morro de Sao Paulo with breakfast
- Round-trip transfer Salvador - Morro de Sao Paulo by boat, minibus and speedboat
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Salvador
NOT INCLUDED
- Flights
- Lunches, dinners and drinks
- Optional boat trips around the island
- Luggage porters in Morro
- Travel and trip cancellation insurance
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
