Northeast Brazil Self Drive Adventure

Free day to explore Olinda at your own leisure - the compact historic centre is beautifully preserved and easy to explore on foot.

Today begin your self-drive adventure! Transfer to Recife to collect your car and take an easy, scenic drive down the coast to the unspoiled beach hideaway at Praiagogi.

At leisure at Praiagogi - a chance to snorkel in natural pools and walk along the pristine beach.

Second day at leisure in Praiagogi - you could hire a buggy to explore some other beaches, or perhaps arrange fishing or sailing.

Today you will drive about 185 miles (300 kilometres) to Penedo, stopping as often as you like en-route to enjoy the scenery & sample some local cuisine.

Free time to explore the small colonial town of Penedo, with its baroque churches and lively local market.

Drive south to Praia do Forte, a coastal town just north of Salvador.

At leisure at the beach. Praia do Forte is a good spot for windsurfing.

At leisure - there are water sports at the hotel or you could visit the Tamar Turtle project.

This morning drive to Salvador airport to drop off the car. You will be transferred to your hotel in the historic centre, with its vibrant mix of Portuguese & African influences.

Today you will have a private guided tour of Salvador's highlights including a visit to the All Saints Bay and the resplendent Baroque church of Sao Francisco.

Private transfer to Salvador airport for your onward flight.