Private Transfer to Boipeba Island from Salvador

Step off the plane and glide straight to Boipeba’s tranquil shores, no waits or detours

A one-way private transfer from Salvador airport or hotels to Boipeba Island, combining an air-conditioned car, two shared boat crossings and all fees in a single booking. The route runs through the Maritime Terminal, across to Itaparica, through Valença and then by boat to the island. You must depart before noon to arrive the same day. Contact the local agency immediately after booking to confirm tickets and logistics.

The experience

The transfer chains three separate legs into one coordinated journey. A private air-conditioned car picks you up from Salvador airport or your hotel and drives fifty minutes to the Maritime Terminal. From there, a shared boat carries you fifty minutes across to Itaparica Island. Then another private car takes you two hours through to Valença, where a second shared boat runs the final fifty minutes to Boipeba. All boats and the vehicles are included. You pay one price and the operator handles the coordination between each segment.

Timing is the constraint that makes this work. You must be ready for pickup before noon to complete the journey on the same day. If you're flying out, book a return transfer for the day before your departure or ensure your flight leaves after 3pm, since the return trip from Boipeba follows the same five-hour route. When you book, contact the local agency right away to receive your boat tickets and confirm the exact pickup time and meeting point.

Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, though small children must sit on an adult's lap during the boat segments. The route is semi-terrain with no direct connection, so the combination of car and boat is the only way to reach the island from Salvador.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle from Salvador airport or hotel.
• shared boat from Maritime Terminal to Itaparica.
• private car through to Valença.
• shared boat from Valença to Boipeba.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 12:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Book this transfer if you're traveling alone or with a small group and want one coordinated pickup from your hotel or airport. The private car segments mean you don't wait for other passengers at the start and end, though the boat crossings are shared. If you're returning to Salvador, arrange your transfer for the day before your flight or book an afternoon departure that leaves after 3pm.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (under 4): free.

How long does the transfer from Salvador airport to Boipeba actually take?

The total journey is around five hours from pickup to arrival on the island, split across a fifty-minute drive to the terminal, a fifty-minute boat crossing to Itaparica, a two-hour drive to Valença, and a final fifty-minute boat ride to Boipeba.

What's included in the transfer price?

The private car, both shared boat crossings, all fees and taxes, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. Food and drinks are not, and souvenir photos or a DVD are available to purchase separately.

Can I take this transfer if I'm arriving late in the day?

No, you must be ready for pickup before noon to reach Boipeba the same day. If you're arriving later, plan to spend a night in Salvador and transfer the next morning.

What do I need to do after I book this transfer?

Contact the local agency immediately after booking to receive your boat tickets and confirm the exact pickup time, meeting point and any other details for your departure.

Is this transfer available for the return trip from Boipeba to Salvador?

Yes, the same route works in reverse. Book a return transfer for the day before your flight if you're leaving early, or ensure your flight departs after 3pm if you want to transfer on your departure day.