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Bahia Beach Ride
Bahia
Brazil
Bahia Beach Ride – Trancoso/Caraiva
A ride through marvelous beaches, Indian and small fishing communities and preserved rainforest.
Brazil is known throughout the world for Rio, its beaches and the excitement of Carnival, but when native Brazilians travel for tourism they head for the golden sands and emerald seas of Trancoso in Bahia. One of the earliest settlements founded by the Portuguese in Brazil (1586), Trancoso is a village of incredible natural beauty. Its ideal year round warm climate coupled with the intimacy and privacy of a small village offer the perfect escape for those seeking exotic location and the best beaches in Brazil. Below the cliffs of the village you will find wonderful beaches bordered to the north and south by rivers flowing into the sea. In Trancoso area you will find small natural pools, preserved rain forest and many kilometers of unspoiled white sand beaches. The perfect place to do beautiful rides with canters by the water.
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Meeting:
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Porto Seguro airport
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Airport:
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Porto Seguro
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Transfer:
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Porto Seguro airport
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Riders:
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5 riders
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8 riders
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Trip Rating
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Rates and Dates for 2009 | 2010
Rates include:
Accommodations, meals, 5 riding days, English speaking guide throughout
| A | 2009 | 7 day trip, AP | 7d / 6n | $1540 |
| Single supplement | $495 |
| Small group supplement (3-4) pp | $225 |
| Small group supplement (1 or 2) | $1250 |
Day 1: Pick up in Porto Seguro airport and transfer to the Pousada do Outeiro. Introduction of our Program and the region. Dinner held in the Pousada.
Day 2: Breakfast served at 8:00 am. Ready to leave at 8:30 by car to the Polo Field.(5 minutes) Introduction and familiarization of Horses. First riding and security assessments given and we leave to the Jacuma Beach up to “Barra do Rio dos Frades”. Carry on crossing through a swampy area in the direction of the Itaporanga Village where we have lunch at the Bigode’s ( tipical local restaurant). Following lunch we visit Elmas Forest Wood Design Project. Returning afterwards to the Pousada Outeiro in time to go to the beach. Dinner held in the Pousada.
Day 3: Breakfast served at 7:30 am. Ready to leave at 8:00 am. crossing the Outeiro through to the “Indian Native Village of Imbiriba” (9 km). Meet the Pataxó Indians and have a snack with them of fish cooked on leaf. Their handicraft will be shown (optional shopping). Follow on to Trancoso Village (10 km) crossing through the Buffalo Farm onto the Beach. Our trail on a deserted beach offer the opportunity of some good canter by the sea. In Trancoso we lodge at the “Hotel da Praca”. The dinner tonight is up to you in one of the many good restaurants in the so-called Popular Square (Quadrado).
Trancoso is an charming village located in a paradisiacal portion of the coast of Bahia, world wide famous by its dazzling beaches, seashore cliffs, rivers and lagoons.
Day 4: Breakfast served at 8:00 am. Ready to leave at 8:30 am from Trancoso to Caraiva passing through the fallen Bridge, crossing the Buffalo Farm, Bush Lands and a stop for lunch at the Outeiro around 1 pm. Follow on at 3 pm onto the Beach until Caraiva Village (11 kms). During this ride on the beach we will have the opportunity of some good canters by the sea.
Our arrival in Caraiva is breathtaking: the meeting of Caraiva River with the Atlantic Ocean.
Once in Caraiva we cross the River by boat (Horses spend the night with Andre in a Farm in New Caraiva). We lodge in the Pousada Casinhas da Bahia, have dinner in the French Man`s Pizza Place and listen to Brasilian music.
Caraiva is an old fishermen village. When you arrive there, you see a large and turbulent river, surrounded by mangroves and crossed by canoes and boats of all kinds. On the other side, a series of small colored houses shadowed by large trees and coconut palm trees. A beautiful and unforgettable view! Once there is no traffic of vehicles there , it is very nice to be able to walk quietly on its charming sand-covered streets.
Day 5: Before breakfast we cross the river by boat to get our Horses and cross back swimming with them **. While they dry we get changed and have our breakfast. Ready to leave Caraiva by 9:30 am riding south towards Corumbau Village (15 km). During this ride on the beach we will have the opportunity of some more good canters by the sea. Lunch on a Beach Hut and then carry on through to the Indian Area on the Barra Velha Village side. Cross their Native Village until the Cultural Centre Porto do Boi - Reservation Tapuruma next to the River Bridge where we assist a presentation of Indian Dance, taste their Fish cooked on the Patioba Leaf and drink Cauim made from the Mandioc/Cassava Root*. Afterwards we walk through the forest on a trail that leads us up to the bridge to catch our boat. (* program with a minimum of 5 riders) Navigation on the River up to the Curuipe Beach with the optional “Boia” (water ring). On arrival at Curuipe Beach we cross with the Horses once again but this time pulling them besides the boat. Horses spend the night there in the same farm with Andre and return next morning. Dinner in the Pousada. We have dinner at Para restaurant and overnight again in the Pousada Casinhas da Bahia.
** according to the tide we may swim with the horses latter and change a little bit the itinerary.
Day 6: Breakfast served at 8:00 am. Ready to leave at 8:30 am from Caraiva to Outeiro. During this ride on the beach we will have the opportunity of some good canters by the sea.
Lunch in the Pousada do Outeiro. Free afternoon on the Outeiro Beach and in the Club House *Full Moon special ride starting in the evening up to the Cala Farm ending the evening with dinner on the Espelho Beach at the Baiano`s restaurant. Horses return with Andre and we walk back to the Pousada do Outeiro. (* according on the moon chart date/hours)
Day 7: Breakfast served at 8:00 am.
After breakfast transfer to the airport in Porto Seguro.
- Trancoso has been gaining notoriety for the beauty of his unspoiled beaches… Last year, The New York Times sent a writer to investigate what Europeans and Americans were talking about (and it turned out in a very positive article).
- Nearby Pousada do Outeiro we have what is considered one of the most beautiful Polo Field and Golf Course in the world.
Meeting:
Porto Seguro airport
Airport:
Porto Seguro
Transfer:
Porto Seguro airport
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Tack:
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South American and Australian
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Horses:
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Criollos
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Pace:
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Moderate, trots and canters
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Trot |
Canter |
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Level:
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(2.5
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3.5
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Weight:
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Max
220
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Riders:
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5 riders
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Max
8 riders
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Passport and Visa Requirements:
Passports Passports valid for at least six months from date of entry required by all nationals referred to in the chart. Passport Note All non-Brazillian nationals under 18 years of age, when. more
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Tack:
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South American and Australian
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Horses:
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Criollos
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Pace:
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Moderate, trots and canters
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Walk |
Trot |
Canter |
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Level:
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(2.5
to
3.5
out of 5) Intermediate
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Weight:
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Max
220
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Riders:
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Min
5 riders
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Max
8 riders
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Passports
Passports valid for at least six months from date of entry required by all nationals referred to in the chart.
Passport Note
All non-Brazillian nationals under 18 years of age, when not accompanied by both parents, must have a birth certificate (an original or authenticated photocopy). This must be in English, French, Portuguese or Spanish, otherwise an official translation must be presented as well. When travelling alone or with one parent, a declaration from the absent parent(s) must be presented authorising the journey and giving the name and address of the person in Brazil who will be responsible for the minor. In the case of divorced or deceased parents, papers attesting to full custody must be presented.
All travellers must be in possession of onward or return tickets and sufficient funds to cover their stay.
Visas
Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except the following:
(a) 1. nationals of EU countries (except nationals of Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Malta who do require a visa) for touristic and business stays of up to 90 days;
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country by the same or first connecting flight, provided holding onward documentation and not leaving the airport.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist: cost varies according to nationality. Generally, it is around £30. Other prices, based on reciprocity, are £28 (for nationals of Australia); £52 (for nationals of Canada); free, but £104 processing fee (for nationals of the USA). British citizens requiring visas with a validity over 180 days will be subject to a processing fee of £124. Business and Transit: cost varies according to nationality; contact the consulate for details.
Validity
Normally 90 days from date of issue, although this is at the discretion of Brazilian immigration officials. Tourist visas can be used for multiple entry within the period of validity. Tourist visas can be extended up to a further 90 days, provided the application is made at least two weeks before the expiration of the visa. Nationals should apply in Brazil to the federal police; this must be done before the visa expires or nationals risk deportation.
Note: Some Brazilian immigration officials have been restricting single male tourists aged 25-50 to stays of up to 30 days, particularly in the north east region, in an effort to combat sex tourism.
Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at the embassy); see Contact Addresses. Applications made through travel agents or by post are subject to a fee of £8.
Working Days Required
Depends on nationality. Up to three days for applications made in person and 10 days for applications made by a third party. Additional time is required to process applications made by post.
| Passport Required? |
| British |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
| USA |
Yes |
| Other EU |
Yes |
| Visa Required? |
| British |
No |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
| USA |
Yes |
| Other EU |
1 |
| Return Ticket Required? |
| British |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
| USA |
Yes |
| Other EU |
Yes |
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take any responsibility for the accuracy of the above information. Please, consult
the embassy or consulate for updated info.
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Bahia Beach Ride
Tour Code: IT-BRRT11
7 days /
6 nights
~$1,540.00
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Accomodation
Tack:
South American and Australian
Horses:
Criollos
Pace:
Moderate, trots and canters
Walk, Trot, Canter,
Airport:
Porto Seguro
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