Top Salvador da Bahia Outdoor Activities

Take a breather from the hustle and bustle of Salvador on this day trip to the Bahian beach town of Praia do Forte. Ideal for travelers looking to add a quiet beach day to their vacation schedule, this trip covers all the transportation for you. Enjoy a visit to the Tamar Project to see sea turtles, followed by solo time to spend as you wish.

Learn the basic steps of the Samba Discover the history of Samba and its importance in Brazilian culture Enjoy a fun and interactive class with a professional dance instructor Feel the rhythm of the music as you learn the steps of the Samba Immerse yourself in the culture of Salvador and learn about its history

Most schooner (two-masted ship) trips from Salvador split the day across multiple islands, leaving limited time on each. For an in-depth visit, this trip focuses on a single island—Ilha dos Frades in the Bay of All Saints—giving you plenty of free time on the beach to swim, climb to a 17th-century chapel, or enjoy views of the bay from the sand, with the return sail timed for sunset across the water.

Train at the first Capoeira school in Brazil Learn the basic movements, attacks, and defenses Discover the history and cultural importance of Capoeira Beginner-friendly — no experience required Experience Afro-Brazilian culture in the heart of Salvador

Unwind for several hours as you hit pause on a busy vacation schedule with this boat tour to Itaparica and Frades Islands. Great for travelers staying in or near Salvador, relax as the boat crew handles the trip for you. Catch the sun on deck as you travel and spend time on both islands. Swim, relax on the beaches, and enjoy a local lunch before heading back to the mainland.

Checkinn 07:30 Paseo departs from the Náutico Tourist Terminal , with departure 08:00 ret : 17:20 , for boarding in escuna equipped with bar services and accompanying Guide; We will have a partial view of the city (high city highlight) and the Fort of São Marcelo, Porto da Península de Itapagipe with Church do Bonfim. We have 6 reasons for your best leisure : 1 – Qualified guides with mastery in English, Spanish, French, Italian and German; 2 – We take our passengers to the best restaurant in Ponta de Areia, with plenty of space and leisure area; 3 – padded seats, providing greater comfort to passengers; 4 – standardized samba set; 5 – Excellent bar service on board; 6 – The second stop offers a beach suitable for bathing. OBS : The Nautical Terminal will charge an embarkation fee of R$20.00e To enter the Island of Frades, a preservation fee is charged R$35.00 Tables and board charges on the beaches, probably individuals will charge.

Skip the hassle of finding your own way to Morro de São Paulo, a popular destination for beachgoers, on a stress-free tour from Salvador da Bahia. Let a guide take care of arranging three different types of transfers—which include hotel pickup, a ferry ride to Itaparica, and a speedboat from Valença—while you spend more time relaxing in the white-sand coves on Tinharé Island.

Sea forts, a legendary lighthouse and ocean breezes — Salvador's Barra coastline becomes one big playable adventure. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Salvador on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Stand before Forte de Santa Maria, the stout colonial fort planted on Barra's shoreline • Snap the Farol da Barra, the oldest lighthouse in the Americas, watching over All Saints Bay • Decode the story of Igreja de Santo Antônio da Barra on its breezy hilltop perch Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. Bring your team spirit — the bay does the rest.

Experience the highlights of Salvador in just a few hours during a private sightseeing tour of the city. You won't have to spend time planning an itinerary, and your guide will add historical insights as you visit sites such as the Bahia Lighthouse, the Barra Fortress, and Pelourinhio. Skip the stress of finding a last-minute cab, since roundtrip transportation from your Salvador hotel is included.

The Bike Tour Circuit along the Todos-os-Santos Bay and the Atlantic Ocean in the southern part of the city is a great opportunity to enjoy a city tour of Salvador from another perspective. In addition to visiting a beautiful area along the beaches of the city and learning a little more about our history, it wil be an excellent opportunity for you to practice a great sport, cycling! I'm ready to take you on this incredible experience! Let's go?

If you are never used to this activity or have little experience, don't worry, as you will receive basic instructions so you can have an unforgettable experience under the sea surface of All Saints Bay, without the need for certification. With this option, you will dive and descend to about 9 meters of depth.

Join us for a seven-day surf camp on the stunning Coconut Coast of Salvador da Bahia, Brazil. Spend five days exploring different surf spots along the coast with two-hour professional lessons or advice each day to help you improve your surf skills. Your professional trainer, who was practically born on a surfboard, brings over thirty years of surfing experience to guide you. Stay in a three-star hotel set on a 5,000-square-meter enormous natural tropical garden. Enjoy half pension included in the vacation price. Experience the thrill of surfing in a beautiful tropical paradise with expert guidance and comfortable accommodations.

Try capoeira, a traditional Brazilian martial art, during a 3-hour private class in Salvador. With a local guide, learn about the history of capoeira as a form of resistance among Africans during their 500 years of slavery in Brazil. Participate in a private workshop to learn some basic moves, then join a regular class with other regular capoeira school students. Walk away from this special cultural experience with a better understanding of how important this practice is to the Afro-Brazilian history of Bahia. Round-trip transportation from Salvador hotels is included.

Start your vacation off right with a private transfer from Salvador Airport to your accommodation. Meet your driver at the arrivals area in International Airport Luis Eduardo Magalhães of Salvador da Bahia for your transfer to hotels in Salvador City. Book this reliable transport service and get to where you need to go safely, comfortably, and on time.

Get first-hand cooking instruction and pick up tips you won’t find in books or online with this private cooking experience. With your local guide and a host family, visit the local market to learn about, and pick up, ingredients. Back at the host family's house, learn the secrets behind making Afro-Bahian dishes, then sit down to eat with your new friends

Visiting Frades Island and Itaparica Island in the Bay of All Saints independently from Salvador means coordinating ferry schedules and separate island boat connections—manageable but time-consuming for a one-day visit to two islands. This day-trip package links both islands in a single booking with transfers from Salvador, swimming stops in the bay, and the inter-island transport arranged.

Discover Barra Fort, Carmo Church, Montserrat Fortress, and much more on a private 6-hour tour of Salvador. All-inclusive transportation from your accommodation allows you experience the best of the UNESCO listed city’s attractions at a comfortable and leisurely pace. The tour is perfect for visitors who want to get a quick overview of Salvador or orient themselves to the for independent exploring.

Here in Bahia is the origin of Capoeira, you get to learn from professional Capoeira Teacher, in the training center of CAPOEIRA ENGENHO. And at the Berimbau factory, you can build your own berimbau. If necessary, we have a translator on location if you don't speak Portuguese.

NO LINES! More ease for you: All tour fees are included (Nautical Terminal Fee and Frades Island Environmental Preservation Fee) Meet at 7:30 AM at the Náutico da Bahia Tourist Terminal and preparation for the start of the tour, promptly at 8:00 AM. At 9:30* we docked at Ilha dos Frades. We left first and arrived first: enjoy the beach of Ponta de Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe before the other yachts arrive. Beach with international Blue Flag Badge. Relax and bathe in warm and crystal-clear waters. At 1:10 PM* we arrived in Itaparica. We disembarked in front of the Manguezal restaurant, with typical Bahian food. Then, it's time to contemplate the natural wealth of Itaparica and relax on the sand or in the wonderful warm waters of the sea. On the return, at 3:40 PM, you can enjoy the sunset directly from the Bay of All Saints. With the Tour to the Islands, you have more time to enjoy before the other catamarans arrive at Frades, our 1st stop.