Departure: 9:00 a.m. / 3:00 p.m.

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Capacity: 6 persons

Age: 6 and over

15-minute transfer to the Sauípe River, the main river of the Hydrographic Basin, boarded to the north by the Subaúma River and to the south by the Imbassaí River. The Sauípe River originates to the south of the city of Entre Rios, traveling 80 kilometers toward the sea. The group will travel in aluminum boats containing out-board motors, with a capacity of six persons accompanied by a local guide. During approximately one and a half hours, 14 kilometers of river are covered (there and back) with a rest stop at the estuary of the river. A great part of the route traveled is through well-preserved Mata Ciliar (which boarders and protects the river), where native fruit trees attract wild life.

Binoculars are available to the participants. 15 minute transfer to the Resort.

We offer: raincoats, life jackets and binoculars.

Bring with you: repellent, sun block, headgear, light clothing, comfortable shoes.

Observation: The use of life jackets during boat trip is obligatory.

Transfer by jeep (20 minutes) and a walk of approximately 15 minutes through an area of Mata de Restinga until the margins of the Sauípe River. (During the hike there is a 50-meter stretch where during high tide the level of the water reaches approximately 50 cm.) The group boards typical wooden canoes and all may participate in rowing. Accompanied by a local guide, well acquainted with the flora and fauna, the group descends the River Sauípe toward the estuary, boarding the impressive marshlands. After rowing 30 minutes the canoe reaches the sand banks of the river where the group can enjoy a delicious bathe either in the river or sea. Return to the hotel by jeep.

We offer: mineral water, raincoats and life jackets.

Bring with you: repellent, sun block, headgear, light weight clothing, comfortable shoes.

Observation: The use of life jackets during the boat trip is obligatory.

Turtle by Night takes place during the months of December to February. This program is destined to help save the sea turtles from extinction and to show the work accomplished by Tamar during the egg laying period. Monitored by Tamar biologists the group will watch a video on marine turtles and then, they will go to the beach by jeep and participate in the release of the new born turtles. This area of the beach in Costa do Sauípe is an important hatchery on the Brazilian coast.

All participants will participate in a draw to a return passage for two, from any part of the world to Praia do Forte or Fernando de Noronha, with the right to a one-week stay and the courtesy of an exclusive T-shirt. The draw will be on March 31.

We offer: rain coats, a Tamar adoption Certificate and a T-shirt.

Bring with you: light sweater, dark colored clothes, tennis shoes or sandals.

30-minute transfer to Praia do Forte and short briefing on the Jubarte whales and the work accomplished by the Jubarte Whale Project. The group will board a schooner at around 10:30a.m. for an approximate 25 mile run to observe the huge mammals that migrate from the cold waters of the South Pole to give birth in the warm waters of Bahia. A lunch box containing sandwiches, cereal fruit bars, a soft drink and mineral water will be offered to the participants. A Jubarte Whale Project biologist will accompany the participants providing information during the trip. Arrival 4:30 p.m. Return transfer to Costa do Sauípe.

Should no whales be sighted the participants may be included in other trips according to availability. However the fee paid will not be returned.

We offer: "Lunch-box".

Bring with you: sun block, cap and light clothes.

Departure by jeep to visit the Ecological Reserve of Sapiranga. We start with a hike of approximately 40 minutes in the remaining area of "mata atlântica" (Atlantic Woods), followed by a stop at the rapids of the Pojuca River where a relaxing bathe and swim in the rapids can be taken. We will visit a typical manioc flourmill. The next stop will be at the Garcia D´Ávila Castle (16th century). Return to Resort.

We offer: mineral water, raincoats.

Bring with you: sun block, headgear, lightweight clothing, swimsuits, and comfortable shoes

Departure: 9:00 a.m. / 2:00 p.m.

Duration: 3 and a half hours

Capacity: 19 persons

Age: 6 and over

Observation: Use sun block, lightweight clothes, and swimsuits.

15-minute transfer by jeep or van to the Imbassaí River in Diogo village. The group boards Canadian canoes with a capacity for three persons each. Rowing downstream for approximately 2 hours, first stopping at the Santo Antônio sand dunes for a bathe in the river, followed by a bathe at a deserted beach. This is a unique expedition to get acquainted with this untouched stretch of the Imbassaí River, with its beautiful sand dunes and native vegetation. Each curve o the river offers an agreeable surprise. Return to the Resort by jeep or van.

We offer: mineral water, raincoats.

Bring with you: sun block, repellent, headgear, lightweight clothes, swimsuits and sandals.

Departure: 9:00 a.m. / 2:30 p.m.

Duration: 4 hours

Capacity: 8 persons

Age: 9 or over

30-minute transfer by jeep along the Linha Verde and a further fifteen minutes by dirt road towards the highest parts of the river. We will stop at the margins of the Pojuca River for instructions on the procedures of descent and general information about the region. We will travel through an approximate 4 kilometers. Having 6 rapids of levels 2 and 3 (average), which does not require previous experience, in approximately one hour and fifteen minutes alternating between rapids and pauses for bathing. Finally, a 45 minute transfer returning to the Resort.

We offer: all necessary equipment: life jackets, helmets, water proof satchel, etc.

Bring with you: sun block, headgear, light weight clothes, swimsuits, tennis shoes or sandals which are attached to the feet and a change of clothes.

15-minute transfer by jeep to the Sauípe River, boarding a comfortable catamaran, capacity 24 persons, featuring padded seats. We set off on a 7 kilometer route toward Barra de Sauípe (Sand banks) going through beautiful areas of natural vegetation and impressive marshlands. A trained guide will provide information regarding the particulars of these ecosystems. Near the sand banks we stop for bathing. The vegetation bordering the river attracts various species of birds, which highlights the beauty of this trip.
We offer: raincoats, lifejackets.

Bring with you: repellent, sun block, headgear, light weight clothing, comfortable shoes.

Observation: the use of life jackets is obligatory during the boat trip.

Departure: 9:00 a.m. / 2:00 p.m. (during the low tide).

Duration: 3 hours

Capacity: 20 persons

Age: 6 and over

30-minute transfer to Praia do Forte, visiting Tamar Project. 15-minute hike to the natural pools of Papa Gente. These pools located among the coral reefs are true natural aquariums where various species of fish, corals, crustaceans, etc. can be seen. Material for the art of snorkeling: mask and respirator.

We offer: snorkeling equipment.

Bring with you: sun block, headgear, swimsuit and towel.

Transfer by jeep to Praia do Forte, visiting the Tamar Project to become acquainted with the marine turtles of Brazil and the work of the Project; followed by a 3-kilometer ride to visit the Garcia D'Ávila Castle ruins, one of the oldest Portuguese constructions in Brazil of the 16th century.

We offer: raincoats and mineral water.

Bring with you: sun block, headgear, lightweight clothes, comfortable shoes.

A 10-minute. transfer by jeep to Sauipe Village. A trip over dirt roads in the ecological Reserve on a 325 cc quadricycle made for two. Stop at Aruá Lake for bathing, (kayaks available) and returning by the same road to the Resort.

We offer: helmets.

Bring with you: sun block, headgear, lightweight clothes, swimsuits and comfortable shoes.