Tropical Island Tour Including Itaparica Island (8 hours)

Sail off the coast of Salvador during this 8-hour cruise on All Saints Bay. Climb aboard the traditional schooner to meet your friendly captain and crew, then find a spot to get comfortable and enjoy the scenery. Listen as your hosts detail the history of the area and the bay's importance as an epicenter of colonization. Go ashore on one of the 56 islands in the bay, like Itaparica, Brazil's largest island. Eat a traditional lunch of regional specialties, then enjoy samba music and caipirinhas on the way back to the mainland.

Highlights
• Sail off the coast of Salvador during a cruise on All Saints Bay
• Climb aboard the traditional schooner and enjoy the scenery
• Listen as your hosts detail the history of the area and the bay's importance as an epicenter of colonization
• Go ashore on one of the 56 islands in the bay, like Itaparica, Brazil's largest island
• Eat a traditional lunch of regional specialties
• Enjoy samba music and caipirinhas on the way back to the mainland

What You Can Expect
The Bay of All Saints (aka All Saints Bay or Baía de Todos os Santos) is the largest bay in Brazil and was known by the indigenous Kirimurê as Tupinambás, meaning 'great inland sea.' Formed by a coastal boundary of 186 miles (300 km), it was the epicenter of Portuguese colonial civilization in the Americas. Your sailing tour provides the opportunity to see the sights of the bay as you cruise across the water on a schooner in the typical style of the region. During your ride, take in views of the city of Salvador and listen to samba music. Drinks like caipirinhas are available to purchase. You'll disembark one one of the 56 islands around the bay, like the Island Paradise of Friars, which boasts scenery of beaches, mountains, palm trees, and native trees including Pau-Brazil. Enjoy relaxing by the shore, and sample some snacks and drinks, if you wish. Afterward, head to Itaparica, the largest maritime island in Brazil, rich in history that is preserved both in its architecture and in its religious groups of African origin. On this island, lunch is provided at a restaurant that specializes in local cuisine. Spend the afternoon enjoying the beauty of the area before your tour ends.

Inclusions
• Entrance fees
• Lunch
• Transport by air-conditioned coach
• Tour guide provided by the boat trip company

Exclusions
• Drinks
• Gratuities (optional)

Additional info
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Minimum of 2 adults per booking

Departure point:  Hotels in Salvador

Departure time:
• 7.30 am - From hotels around the beach side
• 8.00 am: From hotels downtown
• Hotel pickups commence prior to this time.

Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

Return details: Returns to original departure point