Brazil Soul

Brazil Soul 🇧🇷

Authentic Culture, Nature & Local Communities

✨ Trip Overview

A journey that begins in Salvador, the cultural capital of Afro-Brazilian Brazil, and ends in Rio de Janeiro.

Experience capoeira, Candomblé, and authentic local cuisine, followed by a nature adventure through the waterfalls and caves of Chapada Diamantina. Discover the baroque art and colonial towns of Minas Gerais, and finish in Rio’s artistic neighborhoods, away from the usual tourist crowds.

Culture, nature, and genuine local communities.

📅 Trip Dates

November 1–14

14 days / 13 nights

⚠️ Please confirm your place before booking your international flights.

✈️ Arrival & Departure

• Arrival Airport: Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport, Salvador
• Departure Airport: Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
• Starting Point: Salvador, Bahia
• End Point: Rio de Janeiro

🏨 Accommodation

• Carefully selected hostels in each destination
• 13 nights distributed between:
• • Salvador
  • Chapada Diamantina
  • Ouro Preto / Tiradentes
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • Paraty

🗺️ Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 | Arrival in Salvador

• Arrival and transfer to the hostel in Pelourinho
• Evening walk through the historic neighborhood
• Luxury welcome dinner in Salvador
• Overnight: Salvador

Day 2 | Salvador – Afro-Brazilian Culture

• Early-morning tour of Pelourinho
• Authentic capoeira class with local masters
• Visit to Mercado Modelo and local artisans
• Afternoon at Porto da Barra Beach, enjoying sunset with locals
• Overnight: Salvador

Day 3 | Salvador – Community & Spirituality

• Visit to a Candomblé temple with a local guide
• Full day participating in a community project in Liberdade
• Evening in the coastal neighborhood of Rio Vermelho
• • Capoeira circles on the beach
  • Acarajé prepared by local Bahian women
  • Live music at sunset
• Rio Vermelho is closely connected to Iemanjá, the sea deity in Candomblé
• Traditional Bahian dinner, including moqueca, in a local home
• Overnight: Salvador

Day 4 | Journey to Lençóis

• Private van transfer of approximately 6–7 hours to Chapada Diamantina
• Overnight: Lençóis

Day 5 | Chapada Diamantina

• Explore waterfalls, caves, and natural swimming pools away from the crowds
• Overnight: Lençóis

Day 6 | Vale do Capão

• Visit a remote artisan community
• Discover off-grid living and organic farms
• Overnight: Vale do Capão

Day 7 | Long Travel Day

• Private van back to Salvador
• Short flight to Belo Horizonte
• Private van transfer to Ouro Preto
• Overnight: Ouro Preto

Day 8 | Ouro Preto

• Explore baroque churches
• Visit a historic gold mine
• Discover the art of Aleijadinho
• Overnight: Ouro Preto

Day 9 | Tiradentes & Flight to Rio

• Visit local workshops specializing in silver and stone craftsmanship
• Explore the charming colonial town of Tiradentes
• Evening flight to Rio de Janeiro
• Overnight: Rio de Janeiro

Day 10 | Rio – Santa Teresa & Lapa

• Explore the artistic neighborhood of Santa Teresa
• Live music and local atmosphere in Lapa
• Overnight: Rio de Janeiro

Day 11 | Rio – Local Community

• Community-led tour of one of Rio’s local neighborhoods
• Visit local food markets
• Overnight: Rio de Janeiro

Day 12 | Wednesday, November 12 – Paraty

• Private van transfer of approximately 4.5 hours to the colonial coastal town of Paraty
• Explore the historic center
• Discover artisanal cachaça
• Stop in the beach village of Trindade
• • Laid-back, alternative beach village atmosphere
  • Natural swimming pools
  • Waterfall flowing onto the beach
  • Far away from mass tourism
• Overnight: Paraty

Day 13 | Return to Rio

• Private van transfer back to Rio
• Free time for your final hours in the city
• Luxury farewell dinner overlooking Rio’s bay
• Overnight: Rio de Janeiro

Day 14 | Departure

• Departure from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

💛 Moments You’ll Remember

1. An authentic capoeira class with local masters in Salvador
2. A spiritual visit to a Candomblé temple
3. Sunset in Rio Vermelho, with capoeira circles on the beach
4. Hidden waterfalls and caves in Chapada Diamantina
5. The remote artisan community of Vale do Capão
6. A real historic gold mine and the art of Aleijadinho in Ouro Preto
7. Silver and stone craftsmanship workshops in Tiradentes
8. The alternative beach village of Trindade and its natural pools near Paraty
9. An authentic community-led experience in Rio’s local neighborhoods, plus luxury welcome and farewell dinners

🌿 Who Is This Trip For?

This journey is ideal for travelers who:

• Want authentic culture away from the typical tourist crowds
• Love nature and light adventure
• Want genuine community, artistic, and cultural experiences
• Prefer connecting with local people and discovering a different side of Brazil

💰 Pricing

Shared Accommodation

SAR 9,500 per person

Private Single Room

SAR 14,200 per person

Included

• Accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Activities and guided experiences
• Transportation between destinations
• Welcome dinner
• Farewell dinner

Not Included

• International flights
• Visa
• Personal purchases and expenses

🇧🇷 Come Experience the Real Brazil

A 14-day journey through Salvador, Chapada Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro and Paraty designed for travelers who want to experience Brazil through its culture, nature, people, art, food, and local communities, rather than simply visiting its most famous tourist attractions.