North & East Coast bite-sized trips

Create your own ideal holiday

Brazil’s north and east coast is home to some of the country’s best beaches, alongside colourful colonial towns and landscapes you won’t find anywhere else. Wander the cobbled streets of Salvador and Olinda, swim in the rainwater lagoons of Lençóis Maranhenses, hike in Chapada Diamantina or snorkel off Fernando de Noronha.

How bite-sized trips work

Pick the trips that catch your eye here and in Brazil’s other regions, and add them to your travel plan. Once you send it over, your Brazil Specialist will piece everything together, sorting the journeys in between and shaping it all into a holiday that suits the way you like to travel. Or, if you prefer, our itineraries are a great place to start, and your Specialist will tailor whichever one you choose. Whichever way you begin, get in touch and we’ll help you plan it.

Private, tailor-made holidays your way
Your own dedicated Destination Specialist
Unique and small-scale stays

1
Cobbled Streets of Salvador
Itinerary:
Salvador de Bahia
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £279 per person (excluding flights)
Salvador de Bahia is a colourful coastal city with an easy-going, vibrant atmosphere. The city has a character all of its own, shaped by a rich mix of Indigenous, Portuguese and African influences. You’ll learn more on a guided walking tour and stay in a cosy pousada in the historic Pelourinho district.
2
Blissful Boipeba
Itinerary:
Salvador - Ilha de Boipeba - Salvador
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights
Price:
From £549 per person (excluding flights)
Remote, relaxed and full of Bahian charm, Ilha de Boipeba is a little island paradise where you can forget all about the real world. Getting here isn’t simple, but maybe that’s a good thing.
3
Dunes and lagoons of Lençóis Maranhenses
Itinerary:
São Luís - Lençóis Maranhenses
Duration:
5 days / 4 nights
Price:
From £799 per person (excluding flights)
Far up on Brazil’s undeveloped northern Atlantic coast, you’ll find the spectacular national park of Lençóis Maranhenses – one of South America’s lesser-known natural wonders. After a night in the UNESCO heritage city of São Luís, you’ll venture into this incredible ‘desert with lagoons’, exploring the vast dunes by 4×4 and cruising on the calm waters of the Preguiças River. There is nowhere else in the world with such a unique landscape.
Far up on Brazil’s undeveloped northern Atlantic coast, you’ll find the spectacular national park of Lençóis Maranhenses – one of South America’s lesser-known natural wonders. After a night in the UNESCO heritage city of São Luís, you’ll venture into this incredible ‘desert with lagoons’, exploring the vast dunes by 4×4 and cruising on the calm waters of the Preguiças River. There is nowhere else in the world with such a unique landscape.
4
Jericoacoara: Where Dunes Meet the Sea
Itinerary:
Jericoacoara
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights
Price:
From £634
The laid-back fishing village of Jericoacoara, on Brazil’s north coast, is best known for its steady sea breeze, making it a favourite for wind and kitesurfers. But there’s plenty more to discover, from towering sand dunes and freshwater lagoons to wild beaches, relaxed cafés and some of the most spectacular sunsets in Brazil.
5
On Foot through Diamond Canyon
Itinerary:
Salvador - Lencois - Chapada Diamantina - Salvador
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights
Price:
From £679 per person (excluding flights)
Discover the diverse Bahian landscape of Chapada Diamantina National Park: soak in the panoramic views across plateaus, trek past cool waterfalls and take a break on top of a table mountain.
6
Bahia Beach Break
Itinerary:
Salvador de Bahia - Itacimirim
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights
Price:
From £459 per person (excluding flights)
At one point the Amazon jungle covered most of Bahia but these days the area is known for its miles of sandy beaches and an almost African atmosphere. Time to kick back and relax!
7
Historical Olinda
Itinerary:
Olinda
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Price:
From £184 per person (excluding flights)
Olinda has a laidback, easy going charm that makes it a great choice during your Brazil trip. Once you’ve checked in to your traditional pousada, you can head out onto the cobbled streets laden with colonial charm or into Recife to check out the bustling beaches.
8
Coconut Palms and Fishing Villages
Itinerary:
Recife - Porto de Galinhas - São Miguel dos Milagres - Penedo - Mangue Seco - Itacimirim - Salvador
Duration:
8 days / 7 nights
Price:
From £1,035 per person (excluding flights)
If you want to experience some of the unspoiled, deserted beaches which north-east Brazil is famous for, this self-drive trip was created for you.
9
Snorkelling on Dolphin Island
Itinerary:
Fernando de Noronha
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights
Price:
From £619 per person (excluding flights)
The Fernando de Noronha archipelago, located 345km from the Brazilian mainland, boasts the best diving spots in Brazil. With just 1 island inhabited out of 21 and restrictions on daily visitor numbers, this piece of paradise is a must for anyone looking to get off the beaten track and explore the ocean.