Praia do Forte Private Tour: Beaches & Turtle Sanctuary

Praia do Forte's beaches, village and turtle sanctuary in one full day from Salvador

A private tour from Salvador to Praia do Forte and Praia de Guarajuba on Brazil's Bahia coast, with hotel pickup, professional guide and air-conditioned transport. The day moves through Salvador's urban beaches, the lush coconut road inland, the 16th-century castle at Praia do Forte, the village center, the Tamar Project turtle sanctuary, and free time at Guarajuba for swimming and diving. A minimum of two people per booking is required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour coastal beaches and historic sites

• Tour Salvador's urban beaches
• Drive along coconut road to Praia do Forte
• Visit Garcia D'Ávila castle
• Explore Praia do Forte village
• Visit Tamar Project museum
• Visit Praia do Forte beach and turtle sanctuary
• Stop and relax at Guarajuba beach

The experience

The tour starts with a drive through Salvador's urban beaches, with a photo stop possible at Itapuã, then heads north along the coconut road toward Praia do Forte. This route cuts through a Sapiranga sustainable forest preservation region, where the landscape shifts from city to tropical vegetation. The guide travels with you in an air-conditioned vehicle and speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or one of two additional languages.

At Praia do Forte, you'll see the castle built in 1551 by Garcia D'Ávila: one of the first large Portuguese buildings in Brazil and a landmark of the country's colonial defense. The village itself is the heart of the area: a charming, walkable center where locals and visitors mix, with a mix of rustic and upscale shops, restaurants and services. From there, you move to the Tamar Project, a museum dedicated to sea turtle conservation and one of Brazil's most visited. The project sits in an area of high biodiversity and natural beauty, and it's where you learn about the turtles that nest and live along this coast. You'll also have time at Praia do Forte's natural pools and the fishing village by the sea before the tour ends at Guarajuba beach, where you have free time to swim, dive or relax at one of the beachfront tents and restaurants.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The full day runs eight hours. If you're arriving by cruise ship, pickup at the cruise terminal is available as an option at checkout.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• professional guide in your choice of language.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in 6 languages08:00

Guide in 6 languages08:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (6 to 10 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Book the cruise terminal pickup option if you're arriving by ship and want the tour to start and end at the port. The private vehicle means your group travels together at your own pace through all five stops (the castle, village, Tamar Project, Praia do Forte and Guarajuba) without waiting for other travelers.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 10 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What is the Tamar Project at Praia do Forte?

The Tamar Project is a museum and turtle sanctuary focused on sea turtle conservation and research. It's one of Brazil's most visited museums, set in an area known for biodiversity and natural beauty along the Bahia coast, and it's where you'll learn about the turtles that inhabit and nest in the region.

Can I swim and have free time at the beaches?

Yes. You have free time at Praia do Forte to enjoy the natural pools and the fishing village, and at Guarajuba beach you can swim, dive or relax at the beachfront tents and restaurants.

What is the castle at Praia do Forte?

The castle is a tower house built in 1551 by Garcia D'Ávila. It stands as one of the first large Portuguese buildings in Brazil and was central to the country's colonial defense for over three centuries, making it a key monument of Brazilian historical and cultural heritage.

Does the tour include food and drinks?

Food and drinks are not included in the tour price. You'll have free time at Praia do Forte village and Guarajuba beach, both of which have restaurants and cafes where you can purchase meals.

What's included in the tour?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with a professional guide and air-conditioned transport for the full eight hours. A minimum of two people per booking is required.