Private Tour Highlights
- Delighting in the vibrant culture of Salvador da Bahia, on a fascinating tour to its top spots including Largo de Pelourinho and Porto da Barra.
- Marveling at Salvador city from the sea on a cruise through All Saints Bay, stopping for some swimming and sunbathing at the islands of Frade and Itaparica.
- Feeling the rhythms of typical Brazilian dances at a folkloric show in Salvador, from samba de roda and capoeira to an array of Bahia candomble dances.
- Taking a ride on a cog train through the world’s largest urban woodland, Rio’s Tijuca Forest, up towards the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer.
- Whizzing up to Sugarloaf Mountain on a cable car, drinking in the views of Guanabara Bay, Copacabana Beach and the Santa Cruz Fortress.
- Soaking up Rio’s buzzing energy on a private tour of the city, encompassing important sights like Cinelandia Square and the Metropolitan Cathedral, with its famous stained-glass windows.
Tour Overview
During the Flavors of Brazil Cultural Vacation in Rio and Salvador, we will visit Rio de Janeiro and colorful Salvador da Bahia, once the capital of Brazil. Bahia is not only known for its beautiful colonial architecture and cultural heritage, but also for its beautiful white sandy beaches. Yampu will guide you through the city and its churches take you on a cruise to Itaparica, guide you to an island in All Saints Bay, and to an evening folkloric show with dinner and Afro-Brazilian dances including the Capoeira, Candomblé, and Samba.
Inclusions
Package Price: From £$ 3455
Prices shown above are per person. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability. Prices include local airfare (where applicable), hotel accommodation including daily breakfast; all transfers with baggage handling, all guided tours in English and all entrance fees.
Please note that prices are subject to change based on availability and seasonality, especially during the holiday season from December 20th through January 5th each year. Please contact a Yampu Travel Specialist for more information on best times to travel.
Trip Type:
All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!
Tour Itinerary
Flight to Brazil
Overnight flight to Rio de Janeiro.
Overnight flight to Rio de Janeiro.
Private Half Day Corcovado Tour
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Reception at airport and transfer to your hotel.
After settling in, enjoy a tour of Corcovado with a private driver and guide. The tour begins in Cosme Velho's neighborhood. The cog train rolls through the Tijuca Forest, the largest urban forest in the world, and up to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Once there, enjoy a panoramic and extraordinary view of Rio, including the Sugar Loaf, the Guanabara Bay, the beaches of Southern Zone and the Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon. At the peak of the hill is the art deco statue of Jesus Christ, and icon of Rio. After the visit of the Corcovado, the tour continues to the Sao Conrado area with a brief stop at Pepino beach where you can appreciate the hang gliders overhead. At the end of the tour, you will transfer back to your hotel. ...read less
Half Day Tour to the Sugar Loaf
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Today enjoy a private Half Day Tour to the Sugar Loaf with private driver/guide.
This tour begins with a stroll through downtown Rio, passing by the Sambodrome, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Get to know the traditional Cinelandia square with the historical buildings, the Municipal Theater, the National Library and the National Museum of Fine Arts. By taking the Aterro do Flamengo, you will be taken to the neighborhood of Urca where you will find one of the largest symbols of the city: The Sugar Loaf. This visit is made in two steps by cable car. The first cable car takes passengers to Urca Hill which provides a beautiful view of the Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niteroi bridge and Corcovado hill. From this stage, a second cable car will be taken up to the top to find a splendid view of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress and some beaches of Niteroi.
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Day at Leisure
Day free to enjoy Rio, or choose from one of Yampu’s optional day tours.
Day free to enjoy Rio, or choose from one of Yampu’s optional day tours.
Salvador- Bahia City
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At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight to Salvador da Bahia.
Upon arrival in Salvador da Bahia, you will be met by a Yampu representative and transferred to your hotel for check in.
In the afternoon enjoy a historical Bahia city tour. Starting from your hotel, we pass by significant spots including Porto da Barra (historical point of the foundation of the city), and Largo do Pelourinho, the greatest Brazilian architectonic/cultural complex. Finally, the tour will end at Carmo Museum where a stop will be made for souvenir shopping.
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Cruise visit to Itapirica Island
Today we will enjoy a cruise visit to Itaparica Island, the most famous of the islands in the bay of Todos os Santos. Itaparica is famous for its beautiful beaches, ecological reserve, and historical monuments, among which is an old 17th-century church and the residence of the former royal family. Lunch is included.
Today we will enjoy a cruise visit to Itaparica Island, the most famous of the islands in the bay of Todos os Santos. Itaparica is famous for its beautiful beaches, ecological reserve, and historical monuments, among which is an old 17th-century church and the residence of the former royal family. Lunch is included.
Day of Leisure in Salvador da Bahia
Enjoy a free day to take in the spectacular beaches of the coastal region near Salvador, like Costa dos Coqueiros or Costa do Dende. We will be able to tour the great variety of artisan workshops in the center of Salvador or attend the different cultural, artistic and religious events that often take place throughout the city.
Enjoy a free day to take in the spectacular beaches of the coastal region near Salvador, like Costa dos Coqueiros or Costa do Dende. We will be able to tour the great variety of artisan workshops in the center of Salvador or attend the different cultural, artistic and religious events that often take place throughout the city.
Day at Leisure – Bahia by Night Tour
Enjoy an additional free day to soak in Salvador's beautiful beaches.
At 7 pm you will be met at your hotel by a Yampu representative to transfer you to Miguel de Santana Theatre to enjoy a folkloric show. We will see a sample of samba de roda, puxada de rede, maculele, capoeira (all of them typical Afro-Brazilian dances), and a variety of Bahia candomble dances. After the show you will enjoy a dinner at a typical Brazilian barbecue restaurant.
Enjoy an additional free day to soak in Salvador's beautiful beaches.
At 7 pm you will be met at your hotel by a Yampu representative to transfer you to Miguel de Santana Theatre to enjoy a folkloric show. We will see a sample of samba de roda, puxada de rede, maculele, capoeira (all of them typical Afro-Brazilian dances), and a variety of Bahia candomble dances. After the show you will enjoy a dinner at a typical Brazilian barbecue restaurant.
Flight Home
At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight home.
At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight home.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Salvador da Bahia, State of Bahia, Brazil
Places You'll See
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Rio de Janeiro
The largest Art Deco statue in the world, Christ the Redeemer, welcomes travelers to the famous city, Rio de Janeiro. Let the local music, art, and food capture your sense as you visit its sandy beaches or watch an enchanting samba show. Try your hand at trekking up Pao de Acucar (Sugarloaf Mountain) for beautiful views of the bay and beyond.
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Salvador da Bahia
Given the nickname the Capital of Happiness, Salvador da Bahia brings joy to anyone who visits. To see some beautifully preserved architecture, visit the Pelourinho Plaza. Hit up any of the beaches along the coastline for swimming, sailing, and surfing. Or spend the day shopping at one of the local shopping malls.
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Hotel Options
4 Star Properties
Arena Leme
Rio de Janeiro , BRAZIL
Rio de Janeiro : Windsor California
Windsor California
Rio de Janeiro , BRAZIL
The Windsor California Hotel is the latest news in the center of Copacabana. Located in the seafront of one of the most famous beaches of Rio de Janeiro, it provides its guests with high standard service, comfort, sophistication, high-end structure and convenience. It is walking distance from the most trendy bars, restaurants and night clubs, on top of offering easy access to the subway and the main tourist attractions such as Pão de Açúcar and Cristo Redentor.
Salvador da Bahia : Hotel Casa do Amarelindo
Hotel Casa do Amarelindo
Salvador da Bahia , BRAZIL
Casa do Amarelindo is a small boutique hotel in a fully restored 19th century building in the heart of Pelourinho, the historical quarter of Salvador. Casa do Amarelindo has ten high standard rooms, with luxury bedding, air conditioning, a TV, a minibar, and a private bathroom. Most of the rooms have a private terrace or balcony. The hotel also offers an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, a lovely solarium, two interior tropical patios, and two bars. Pelô Bistrô serves Bahia cuisine combined with modern French and Asian influences and is served in a relaxed atmosphere.
Salvador da Bahia : Hotel Pousada Solar dos Deuses
Hotel Pousada Solar dos Deuses
Salvador da Bahia , BRAZIL
The Hotel Pousada Solar dos Deuses is located in a colonial house overlooking the Square and Church of São Francisco, right in the heart of Pelourinho, the historic center of Salvador, in Bahia. From our Hotel you can walk along the streets of Pelourinho and get to know the main tourist sights of Salvador, as well as enjoy many musical attractions and be close to the best restaurants in the city. The rooms are fully equipped and have been decorated to favor rest and soul renewal. Our differential is the genuine pleasure to receive, the warmth with which we prepare your breakfast and the details that make our guests feel like true Gods, like the special decoration for honeymoon or the bed opening. We want everything to be perfect, according to your expectations. See our luxury rooms and stay with us for an unforgettable stay!
5 Star Properties
Rio de Janeiro : Windsor Miramar
Windsor Miramar
Rio de Janeiro , BRAZIL
The new Miramar Hotel by Windsor defines seaside luxury in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. Just steps from Copacabana Beach, the hotel affords captivating views from some guestrooms and an amazing rooftop terrace that hosts an infinity-edge swimming pool and poolside bar. Accommodations at Miramar promote relaxation with sophisticated decor, Brazilian paintings, and elegantly designed guest bathrooms. Each of the 200 guestrooms features state-of-art amenities such as complimentary WiFi, minibar, electrical adapters, and more. Dine in the hotel’s new gourmet restaurant, which serves an inventive menu of Carioca cuisine and notable wine list with more than 130 labels.
Rio de Janeiro : Hilton Copacabana
Hilton Copacabana
Rio de Janeiro , BRAZIL
Hilton Copacabana hotel is on Copacabana Beach and is less than 10 minutes from Rio Sul Mall and showings at Kinoplex Roxy. Sugarloaf Mountain, Maracanã Stadium, and Escadaria Selarón can be reached in 15 minutes. Christ the Redeemer is 20 minutes away. The hotel has rooms with sea views, a spa, and a rooftop pool with space to relax.
Salvador da Bahia : Aram Yami Hotel
Aram Yami Hotel
Salvador da Bahia , BRAZIL
In the San Antonio quarter, at the heart of Salvador de Bahia’s old town, a beautiful colonial stately home is reborn as an exclusive boutique hotel offering high-quality personalized service. At only a short distance from some of Brazil’s most impressive beaches and exciting hotspots, guests shall enjoy the peace and charm of an exceptional enclave, just around the corner from UNESCO world heritage site of Pelourinho. The setting is entirely authentic, with refurbishing work having added just a touch of contemporary cool to the building’s original style. The hotel offers six ample suites and two pools, and breathtaking views of Todos os Santos bay.
Salvador da Bahia : Villa Bahia
Villa Bahia
Salvador da Bahia , BRAZIL
The Hotel Villa Bahia is set in the historical center of the city of Salvador, only steps away from the city’s main attractions. Fully renovated, this hotel boasts unparalleled Brazilian charm, and reflects the most important moments of Portuguese explorers and Brazilian history. This establishment invites guests to come experience the magic of Brazil in comfort and first-class accommodations. The rooms, each named after a Portuguese explorer, are dressed in an opulent décor which reflects the majesty of the culturally rich and historical country of Brazil. Lavish furnishings come together with spacious proportions and modern commodities to create the ideal place for rest and relaxation.
Luxury Properties
Rio de Janeiro : Copacabana Palace (City View)
Copacabana Palace (City View)
Rio de Janeiro , BRAZIL
This glamorous landmark is pre-eminent among the best hotels in Rio de Janeiro. Since its Art Deco doors swung open in 1923, Belmond Copacabana Palace has been welcoming the rich and famous. A truly iconic city-center hotel, Copacabana Beach only a heartbeat away, this is the best place to stay in Rio. Soak up the sun in the magnificent pool or join Brazil’s style setters at the Piano Bar. Each of the rooms are unique, featuring fine period furniture and original works of art. And don’t miss the hotel’s top restaurants, whether for great local dishes or fine Italian dining at the Hotel Cipriani Restaurant.
Rio de Janeiro : Fasano Hotel Rio de Janeiro (Ocean View)
Fasano Hotel Rio de Janeiro (Ocean View)
Rio de Janeiro , BRAZIL
Fasano Hotel Rio de Janeiro is the first building in Brazil designed by Philippe Starck, making it the most fascinating destination at Ipanema’s beachfront. Among the attractions are the infinity edge pool that leans over the beach, surrounded by the Arpoador beach,the Dois Irmãos Mountains and the Corcovado. Its architecture and interior design pay homage to the spirit of Brazilian design of the 1950’s and 1960’s, and the glorious Bossa Nova
Salvador da Bahia : Txai Resort (Premium Bungalow Room)
Txai Resort (Premium Bungalow Room)
Salvador da Bahia , BRAZIL
Conceived with the philosophy of exclusiveness, well living and well hosting, the Txai Resorts hotels are located in places of rare scenic beauty with natural surroundings, ensuring ecological sustainability, responsible social development and respect for the culture and local community, always following the guiding principle of harmony between man and nature.
Each of our hotels is unique, but we share the same inspiration: the wish to take our guests to authentic places, tastes and experiences, showing the body and soul of each and every region in Brazil, combining maximum comfort with the luxury of simplicity- the sophistication of being basic, but at the same time cool – a lifestyle that enables each person to enjoy their own time with the coziness of our infrastructure.
Our properties are located in genuine sanctuaries of the Brazilian landscape. This is the reason why we have few bungalows and residences in each reserved area, as part of our commitment to have minimal impact on the environment. We offer high-quality services with maximum efficiency; we respect the privacy of our guests and offer each one a personalized experience.
The Txai Resorts Group follows at the forefront, expanding rapidly; soon with the opening of the Txai Terravista Trancoso and other new projects such as Inhotim, Salvador, Piauí and other tourist spots in Brazil.
Salvador da Bahia : Hotel Fasano Salvador
Hotel Fasano Salvador
Salvador da Bahia , BRAZIL
Located in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Salvador, Fasano Salvador holds a historic address within an iconic building from the 1930s, the former headquarters of the newspaper A Tarde. The hotel’s prime setting in front of Castro Alves Square offers sweeping views of the Bay of All Saints and the city’s Portuguese colonial architecture. Carefully designed by the renowned and award-winning architect Isay Weinfeld, the property features expansive apartments, a rooftop pool, relaxing spa, business center and noteworthy culinary offerings. The Fasano’s tradition of more than a century of gastronomic excellence is highlighted at Fasano Salvador with signature Italian Fasano restaurant reining as one of the most distinguishing features of the hotel.
Testimonials
Adina & Doron
Traveled February, 2016
A fantastic trip – could not have happened without your hard work
As this trip comes to an end Adina and I wanted to take this opportunity to personally thank you for all your hard work. Your planning and organization were superb.Most hotels were above our expectations with the last hotel in Cuzco being the crown jewel. The guides were knowledgeable and friendly.
To conclude it was a fantastic trip and could not have happened without your hard work.
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Peter and Connie
Traveled February, 2016
Thank you so much for arranging such a remarkable, exciting, entertaining, interesting, and exhausting trip for us!
We enjoyed every minute.
More later but just wanted you to know how much we appreciated your professionalism, expertise, and help for one of our best trips ever.
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Laura and Jeanette
Traveled October, 2009
We were very impressed with our accommodations and itinerary
Laura and I had the most wonderful time in Brazil!! The tours were fantastic and we really enjoyed the very knowledgeable and professional guides. We were very impressed with our accommodations and itinerary. We felt very safe and always taken care of even though we are women travelling on our own. Thank you so much for the fantastic experience and we will definitely recommend you to our friends !
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