Tour North Brazil: See & Experience Almost It All In 11 Days, 1St

Transport

We take care of almost all of your land and water transportation needs once you are on the tour.

Guide

Our tour guides/drivers are licensed, speak English and know how to bring excitement to your day. What we deliver is the complete opposite of the cookie-cutting tours the big corporations offer, leaving you in complete boredom. Although our tour guides/drivers are attentive, accommodating and engaged, they also know when to give you your private space and free time. It’s a perfect balance. *Female guides are available upon request. Note that days 8 through the end of the tour are typically shared with other travelers. Days 1 through 7 are exclusive to you and whomever else you may book on behalf of. NULLtheless, we can make the trip almost completely private, per your request, at an additional cost.

Meals

If you decide to add lodging in the Amazon rainforest, then meals are included there. Otherwise, there is a lunch included on a delta cruise, specifically on Day 8. We do our best to ensure you are being offered healthy and tasty local cuisine.

Others

Breakfasts x 2 Mornings Lunches x 3 Days *if adding a 2-night visit to the Amazon and if not, then just 1 lunch Dinners x 2 Nights *if adding a 2-night visit to the Amazon Air-Conditioned Vehicle Almost All Entry Fees Private Transportation English-Speaking Tour Guides

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Flights

Although airfare is not included in the price, we will find you the exact flights you need. Just ask. Below are the domestic flights needed for this tour: Day 1: São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro to Salvador Day 3: Salvador to Recife Day 5: Recife to Fortaleza (or Jericoacoara if available) Day 11: Sao Luis to Manaus Day 13: Manaus to São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro

Others

Any airfare, alcohol, travel insurance, any government-imposed visa fees and anything not mentioned in the itinerary. Note that the quad ride in Lençóis Maranhenses National Park is not included in the price, as the quad owners do not allow tour operators to pay on riders’ behalf. They accept only cash, upon arrival.

Insurance

All participants are required to book travel insurance within 72 hours of booking this tour. At a minimum, such insurance must cover cancellations, medical expenses, evacuations, flight loss or delays and 24/7 assistance.

Accommodation

Below are the names of the hotels where we commonly have our customers stay. Note this is subject to availability. Nights 1-2: Salvador, Preferred Accommodation: Hotel Fasano Salvador or Zank by Toque Nights 3-4: Porto de Galinhas, Preferred Accommodation: Marupiara Resort or Village Porto de Galinhas or Armação Nights 5-6: Jericoacoara, Preferred Accommodation: Villa Metisse or Rox by Essenza Hotel Night 7: Parnaíba, Preferred Accommodation: Rio Poty Hotel Praia or Aimberê Eco Resort Hotel or Coconut Beach Inn Nights 8-9: Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Preferred Accommodation: Porto Preguiças Resort Night 10: Sao Luis, Preferred Accommodation: Blue Tree Nights 11-12: Mutuaca River, Preferred Accommodation: Amazon Green Tours Jungle Lodge *Note you can upgrade from Amazon Green Tours Jungle Lodge to Mirante do Gaviao Lodge in Novo Airão. *This is an optional add-on to our otherwise 11-day tour. This tour includes lodging for 1 night, specifically in Sao Luis. However, upon request, we can book accommodation for you for all nights at establishments which meet your needs. For years, we automatically included 5-star hotels in our travel packages. In the interest of our customers, we ultimately decided to reduce the price of our tours and encourage specifically those with higher expectations to simply request room upgrades. Why? Some of our customers want simple and clean but ultimately cheap rooms. Some of our customers want 4-star hotels and are willing to pay more. Others want nothing short of 5-star extravagance. There isn’t a way to uphold ONE standard for hotels in our travel packages considering everyone has a different budget. What we CAN uphold are the standard and quality of our tours, all of which offer nothing short of a first-class experience. Again, upon request, we can book lodging for all nights on this tour. Let us know and we will provide you with pricing options.

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Day 1 Day 1: Brazilian Heritage At Its Richest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Brazilian Heritage At Its Richest

Our tour starts in Salvador. Although many head to Bahia for its tropical coastline and tasty caipirinha drinks, the state’s most popular destination is undoubtedly its capital. Salvador is home to Afro-Brazilian heritage at its richest: deep-fried seafood, festive drum-pounding sounds, mystical religious ceremonies, dance and an artistic form of martial arts called capoeira.
Day 2 Day 2: The North’S Hangout Hotspot
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: The North’S Hangout Hotspot

Today we make a daytrip by boat from Salvador to Morro de São Paulo. We explore this vibrant island by foot, visiting the fort, lighthouse, shops and beaches. Free of cars, Morro de São Paulo is North Brazil’s hangout hotspot. It has a vibe to it which puts everyone there in a good mood.
Day 3 Day 3: Charming & Colorful Portuguese Architecture, Inviting Music & Authentic Cuisine
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Charming & Colorful Portuguese Architecture, Inviting Music & Authentic Cuisine

Before relocating by flight and then by land to the resort town of Porto de Galinhas, we explore Salvador some more. This historic city is renowned for its crumbling yet nevertheless impressive Portuguese architecture. Salvador serves as Brazil’s second most visited urban destination after Rio de Janeiro. Today we are provided with a guided tour, exploring the sites and landmarks in depth. UNESCO declared the old town a World Heritage Site in 1985. Salvador is one of the oldest colonial cities in the Americas. There is much to see and enjoy: music blasting on the streets, authentic cuisine, charming squares, colorful buildings and more.
Day 4 Day 4: A Multicolored Sandbar, A Church Planted Right On The Beach, Snorkeling & Splitting The Ocean In 2
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: A Multicolored Sandbar, A Church Planted Right On The Beach, Snorkeling & Splitting The Ocean In 2

As a daytrip from Porto de Galinhas, we head south along the coast. The first stop is a beach called Pontal de Maracaipe. There we see a multicolored sandbar. Next is the beach of Praia dos Carneiros. Its landmark is a historic church located in the middle of a long and sandy beach. Next is the beach of Praia Barra Grande. There we walk along sand which splits the ocean in two. Lastly, we visit a beach called Pontal do Maragogi. There we take a boat ride out to the sea so we can see the natural pools. Snorkeling gear is provided.

Note that some of today’s attractions and activities may need to be removed from the tour should the sea tides not be low enough.
Day 5 Day 5: Buggy Riding On The Sand, Sailing To Natural Pools & A Colonial City’S Ambiance
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Buggy Riding On The Sand, Sailing To Natural Pools & A Colonial City’S Ambiance

Before relocating by flight and then by land to the fishing village of Jericoacoara, we do a couple of fun activities in Porto de Galinhas. We take a sailboat (a.k.a. jangada) to a nearby natural pool as well as go buggy-riding on the beach. Porto de Galinhas has been voted ‘Best Brazilian Beach’ for the eighth time in a row by the readers of Voyage & Tourism magazine.

Before heading to the airport in Recife, we also visit the colonial city of Olinda. Characterized by bright white churches, pastel-colored buildings, historic fountains and cobblestone streets and squares, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is spread across several small hills overlooking Recife. Incidentally, Olinda is one of Brazil’s three best locations to celebrate the world-renowned Carnival, along with Salvador and Rio de Janeiro.

On a side note, would you like to extend this 13-day tour by 3 days so you can visit the island of Fernando de Noronha? There is a direct flight there from Recife. The reason why Fernando de Noronha is not automatically included is because it is more of a ‘special interest’ kind of destination. Even though there is a handful of attractions which make this island nice, ultimately it is best suited for families looking for relaxation and otherwise for those who like surfing.
Day 6 Day 6: Lagoons, Beach Clubs, A Romantic Sunset & Nightlife
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Lagoons, Beach Clubs, A Romantic Sunset & Nightlife

As an excursion from Jericoacoara by buggy, today we do the so-called ‘east route’ in this specific order: Prea Beach, Lagun Beach Club, Lagoa Paraiso (a.k.a. Paradise Lagoon) and Lagoa do Amancio (a.k.a. Loving Lagoon). In the evening, we walk to the ‘Por-do-Sol’ dune to watch the sunset over the ocean. Later we check out the nightlife. It is quite authentic.
Day 7 Day 7: Wild Dunes, Sea Horses & A Place Like Nowhere Else On Earth
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Wild Dunes, Sea Horses & A Place Like Nowhere Else On Earth

Leaving Jericoacoara, we are not taken directly to the hotel located in the town of Parnaíba. Instead, we make a lot of fun stops en route. Driving literally along the beach, firstly we are taken to a dock. There we get on a boat and search for sea horses. Next, we take a ferry crossing so we can reach an indescribable place called Mangue. There we see bizarre mangrove formations, swings, hammocks and visitors making crazy poses. After watching people go wild, we go sand boarding and dune bashing. Next, we check out a lagoon called Lagoa de Torta. We later visit Tatajuba Beach (a.k.a. Desert Beach) and then, Camocim Beach. Before reaching Parnaíba, we ride on some more sand dunes and otherwise make a ferry crossing at Coreau River.
Day 8 Day 8: A Delta Voyage & Plenty Of Exotic Coastline
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: A Delta Voyage & Plenty Of Exotic Coastline

Before relocating from Parnaíba to the town of Barreirinhas, we go on a boat cruise. Lunch is included on today’s tour. Barreirinhas is the gateway into Lençóis Maranhenses. This national park receives as many as 60,000 visitors a year. It includes 70 kilometers (43 miles) of coastline and an interior composed of rolling sand dunes. May through September, the valleys among the dunes are full with freshwater lagoons.
Day 9 Day 9: A Pilot’S View Over A Truly Unique Park & A Dawn To Dusk 4X4 Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: A Pilot’S View Over A Truly Unique Park & A Dawn To Dusk 4X4 Tour

Our morning starts with a flightseeing tour over sand dunes and lagoons. This just may be our most unforgettable adventure while at Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. The day continues with an adventurous morning-to-sunset 4x4 tour, checking out sand dunes and lagoons. We also have time for swimming. The lagoons in the park are often interconnected with one another, as well as with the rivers which run through the area.
Day 10 Day 10: Desert Viewpoints By Boat & What An Incredible River
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Desert Viewpoints By Boat & What An Incredible River

Before relocating by land to the city of Sao Luis, we explore Lençóis Maranhenses National Park some more. We spend the day doing a boat tour. The highlights are the river itself and the desert viewpoints. Few places on Earth can be compared to the unique physical features of this ecofriendly destination.
Day 11 Day 11: Our Tour Ends Today, Unless You Add Onto This Itinerary A 2-Day Visit To The Amazon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Our Tour Ends Today, Unless You Add Onto This Itinerary A 2-Day Visit To The Amazon

Transportation will be arranged for you to reach the airport in Sao Luis, regardless whether you decide to end this tour today or extend it to include the Amazon. If the latter, then welcome to the jungle! On this day 11, we relocate by flight from Sao Luis to the city of Manaus and then take a drive to our ecolodge. Lodging in a vast rainforest is in itself an experience, as are going on river cruises to see wildlife. We have saved the best for last, meaning spending our final days of this grand tour exploring the Amazon.

Note that virtually all meals are included by the ecolodge during our stay.

Our day 12 is all about being approached by pink dolphins, spotting creatures & a night cruise. The Amazon is the world’s most renowned rainforest for good reason. The highlights for today are interacting with pink dolphins in their natural habitat and spotting a variety of creatures in the jungle. In the dark night, we take a boat cruise in search of caimans and other wildlife.

Our tour would end on day 13 after exploring the Amazon some more. Transportation would be arranged for you to reach the airport in Manaus.

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North Brazil: See & Experience Almost It All In 11 Days, 1St

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Itinerary of your trip North Brazil: See & Experience Almost It All In 11 Days, 1St

Day 1: Brazilian Heritage At Its Richest

Day 2: The North’S Hangout Hotspot

Day 3: Charming & Colorful Portuguese Architecture, Inviting Music & Authentic Cuisine

Day 4: A Multicolored Sandbar, A Church Planted Right On The Beach, Snorkeling & Splitting The Ocean In 2

Day 5: Buggy Riding On The Sand, Sailing To Natural Pools & A Colonial City’S Ambiance

Day 6: Lagoons, Beach Clubs, A Romantic Sunset & Nightlife

Day 7: Wild Dunes, Sea Horses & A Place Like Nowhere Else On Earth

Day 8: A Delta Voyage & Plenty Of Exotic Coastline

Day 9: A Pilot’S View Over A Truly Unique Park & A Dawn To Dusk 4X4 Tour

Day 10: Desert Viewpoints By Boat & What An Incredible River

Day 11: Our Tour Ends Today, Unless You Add Onto This Itinerary A 2-Day Visit To The Amazon

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