Private half-day tour
Salvador Private Tour: The Pelourinho, the Elevador Lacerda and Bonfim
Bonfim, the Elevador Lacerda and the Pelourinho, in a private half day.
5hPrice on request
Private day tour from SalvadorPraia do Forte and Guarajuba Private Day Trip from Salvador
9h, from 07:00
Up to 16 people
Your hotel or apartment in Salvador, or the cruise terminal
Free cancellation, 24h
The Coconut Coast north of Salvador: a swim at Guarajuba, the sea turtles of Projeto Tamar, and the ruins of the Garcia d'Ávila castle, begun in 1551.
The day
Praia do Forte is about 80 km north of Salvador, an hour and a half to two hours each way.
07:00
Your hotel
Collected anywhere in Salvador. The times here are from Barra.
08:15
Guarajuba
A long beach on the coast road north, for a first swim before the day warms up.
09:45
Projeto Tamar
The sea-turtle conservation centre by the beach at Praia do Forte, with turtles from hatchlings to adults.
Entrance not included
11:00
Praia do Forte village and beach
The village street of shops and cafés leads down to the beach and the reef in front of it. Lunch in the village.
13:30
Castelo Garcia d'Ávila
The ruins of a fortified house begun in 1551, about 3 km from the village, listed by IPHAN since 1938.
Entrance not included
16:00
Back to your hotel
Leaving Praia do Forte at about 14:30.
Photos by Nathalia Segato, Cleber Nadalutti, Herbert Teixeira on Unsplash
In the price
- Private vehicle and driver for the whole day
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Itinerary changed on the day
Not in the price
Entrances to Projeto Tamar and the castle, beach chairs and lunch are not included.
Before you book
- Mondays
- Castelo Garcia d'Ávila is closed on Mondays. It opens 10:00–17:00 from Tuesday to Thursday and 10:00–18:00 from Friday to Sunday.
- Turtle season
- From late January to the end of April, hatchlings emerge on these beaches, usually in the evening.
- Distance
- About 80 km each way on the coast road.
- Start time
- Starts at 07:00, every day. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
- Language
- Guided in English. Other languages on request, if we have notice.
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before, refunded in full.
Questions
Yes. The tour is private, and the price depends on how many of you travel. Send us your date and group size and we reply with the price.
Yes. It adds driving time. Message us and we will price the extra hours.
Yes. Projeto Tamar and the calm beaches are popular with families.
Two vehicles travelling together, on one booking. Message us and we will price it.
Yes. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
Message us and we'll move it if we can — we work with several drivers, so there is usually room. More than 24 hours ahead costs nothing.
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