Rhythm & Diamonds
Salvador & the Highlands

8 days $1295. With flights from $1795! Sgl Supp. $356

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Combine Brazil's African soul with the off-the-beaten track interior of Bahia state.

From the flair of Salvador's markets to the eternal tranquility of the Highlands, Brazil's ethnic and geographical diversity come alive! Experience the most African city of the Americas, then travel into the mountains for hikes into the Highlands overwhelming natural beauty. Not for the faint of heart!
Finish with a night at the beach.

Date	Price*	Make it special! Add Iguassu Falls Starting...
2003
Jan 12	$1295	Jan 7	+$994
Feb 23	$1295	Feb 18	+$994
Mar 23	$1295	Mar 18	+$994
Apr 20	$1295	Apr 15	+$994
May 18	$1295	May 13	+$994
Jun 15	$1295	Jun 10	+$994
Single Supplement +$356
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*prices are land-only in standard double accommodations and include early booking discount. See Trip Planner for other departure gateways and other accommodation options. **Airport transfers included when booking tour+flights
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San Francisco, Phoenix, Las Vegas, San Diego, Oakland, San José, Sacramento			US$460
Miami			US$500
NYC, DC, IL, IN, MO, OH, WI			US$590
AR, AZ, CT, FL, GA, IA, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OK, PA, RI, TN, TX, VT			US$620
Los Angeles			US$630
CA, CO, NV, UT, London			US$640
OR, WA, Canada			US$770
Weekends +US$25-$50 Price does not include departure taxes
Capoeira - the artistic slave dance (Aristides Salves)

Highlights:

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Sunday: The diverse face of Brazil is no where more prevalent than in Brazil's first capital, Salvador. The present capital of Bahia is a mix of rich colonial houses, picturesque churches and a lively mix of African and Indio rhythms.

At the airport, your 4starBrazil Tour Director or representative is waiting beyond customs to transfer you to the Sol Victoria Marina Hotel. The afternoon is free for exploring on your own or relaxing at the beach or pool.

Enjoy dinner tonight spiced by the local culture.

Monday: After a hearty Brazilian breakfast, depart for a lively tour of Salvador. Visit the Pelourinho, the recently restored historical center of Salvador, which the UNESCO declared a World Heritage Cultural Site.

This evening, opt for a Bahia by Night excursion including dinner and show.

Tuesday: Continue your explorations of the city, or opt to visit Praia do Forte Eco Resort, including a visit to the Turtle Station Tamar and lunch.

Wednesday: Depart this morning for a journey inland to the historic diamond mining village of Lençois. Early settlers strung sheets (Lençois in Portuguese) from tree to tree to protect themselves from the elements, thus giving the town its name.

Check in to your Pousada (Brazilian-style B&B). A short hike with your guide brings you to a natural waterslide, where you can test your courage with the local youth! Your guide takes you on a walk through the old town before heading for dinner.

Thursday: Today, take a full-day excursion to Mucugezinho, a beautiful ecological sanctuary with some waterfalls and natural swimming pools surrounded by exuberant Flora. Continue to Poço do Diabo (Devil's Well), a big black lagoon.

Next, explore the Cave Lapa Doce (a 1 km-long (1/2 mile) beautiful rock formation), the Cave Partinha, an amazing flooded cave, and Lake Paratinha, with crystal clear waters, with an opportunity for bathing, relaxing and lunch (included).

As the day winds down, hike up the Morro Pai Inácio, a beautiful tabletop mountain, where you will appreciate a wide variety of wild orchids and other exotic plants. From the top, experience the magnificent setting sun over the panoramic view of mountains and canyons.

Return to Lençois for dinner (included)

Friday: Early breakfast and departure for another full day tour to explore the diamond mining ghost town Igatu.

Continue to Poço Encantado, a mountain cave with a spectacular lake of crystal clear water, 60m (200ft) deep. From April to August, a shaft of sunlight penetrates the cave through the mountainside, with the waters reacting like a prism, dispersing the colors in a rainbow spectrum.

Lunch at Poço Encantado and dinner in Lençois are included

Saturday: Return to the Bahian coast this morning to the four-star Catussaba Resort. Relax on your balcony, at the pool or at what's considered one of Brazil's most beautiful beaches. Enjoy dinner tonight with a view of the beach.

Sunday: The airport is only 10 minutes away for your tour continuation or return home, or opt to extend your stay for up to 4 more nights! ($78 p.p./d, single supl. $65) (Goto Top)

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