Itacimirim Imbassaí Beaches Tour: Salvador Green Line Coast

Two beaches where the rhythm changes: tidal pools at one, river-mouth swimming at the other

A full-day tour from Salvador hotels along the Green Line (BA-099) to Itacimirim and Imbassaí, two beaches on the northern coast known for natural swimming pools and the meeting of river and sea. The tour includes hotel pickup and return, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a Portuguese-speaking guide. Both beaches sit on a preserved stretch of coast. Itacimirim holds a Blue Flag seal and draws swimmers to its tidal pools, while Imbassaí offers a choice between fresh and salt water and a village of craft shops and rustic riverside restaurants.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Itacimirim and Imbassaí beaches

• Depart from Salvador hotels
• Arrive at Itacimirim Beach
• Relax and explore natural pools
• Travel to Imbassaí Beach
• Cross river by chalana or walk
• Explore beach, village, and local culture

The experience

You start from your Salvador hotel and travel north on the Green Line, the coastal highway that runs from Salvador toward Aracaju. The route itself is the point: this stretch of the Bahian coast holds some of the most sought-after beaches in the northeast, and the drive shows why. The first stop is Itacimirim, a beach built around tranquility and preserved nature. At low tide, natural swimming pools form in the rocks and sand, turning the shoreline into a series of shallow, protected basins. The water stays clear, and the beach carries a Blue Flag seal. Coconut palms line the sand. If you want to swim, wade, or simply sit in the shade, the setup here is built for that.

From Itacimirim you move on to Imbassaí, where the dynamic shifts. Here a river meets the sea, and the beach splits the difference: you can swim in fresh water or salt water, depending on where you wade in. The setting is ringed by dunes and native vegetation, and the village behind the beach runs to craft shops, cajueiro trees, and rustic bars and restaurants built right at the river's edge. Getting to the water is part of the day. You can cross the river by chalana (a small ferry, the crossing fee is separate) or walk through the rocks and dunes on foot. The beach itself reflects the local culture in a way the guidebooks call authentic, which here means the restaurants serve what people actually eat.

The tour runs eight to ten hours from hotel to hotel. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide who speaks Portuguese. The return journey follows the same Green Line back to Salvador. Meals and entrance fees to any optional attractions are separate. Bring cash if you plan to cross the river by chalana or eat at the riverside restaurants.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• hotel pickup and return from your Salvador accommodation.
• Portuguese-speaking guide throughout the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday and Saturday

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 50

Live guidePortuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Luck Receptivo Salvador

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup from Salvador means you don't arrange transport to the coast yourself, and the fixed itinerary covers both beaches in a single day: ideal if you have one free afternoon and want to see the Green Line without renting a car or navigating the route alone.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the natural pools at Itacimirim like?

Itacimirim's natural pools form in the rocks and sand at low tide, creating shallow, protected swimming basins along a beach known for clear water and preserved nature. The beach holds a Blue Flag seal and is lined with coconut palms.

Can I swim in fresh water at Imbassaí?

Yes. Imbassaí sits where a river meets the sea, so you can choose to swim in fresh water or salt water depending on where you enter the water. The river also has rustic bars and restaurants built along its banks.

How do I get to Imbassaí beach from the village?

You can cross the river by chalana, a small ferry with a separate crossing fee, or walk through the natural landscape of rocks and dunes on foot to reach the beach.

Does the tour include meals?

Meals are not included. Imbassaí has rustic riverside restaurants and bars, and both beaches have local food options, but you pay separately for anything you eat or drink.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup and return in Salvador, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, and a Portuguese-speaking guide are included. Entrance fees to attractions, meals, and the river crossing fee at Imbassaí are separate.