Experience Salvador
Experience Salvador
November 7 - 13, 2024
Salvador is the Blackest city outside of Africa—that’s one reason to love it.
This trip is perfect for anyone rooting for everybody Black and interested in learning about and connecting with the global African diaspora.
We’ll visit Black-owned shops, learn about Salvador’s history, dance in the streets, experience local food and nightlife, and attend a music festival from this coastal city during Bahia’s Black Consciousness Month.
🙌🏾 Connect with Afro-Brazilian Culture
💃🏽 Dance at AfroPunk Bahia
✊🏿 Explore with like-minded Black folks
This trip is designed for Black professionals and creatives. Our travelers are primarily 25-38. You must be 21+ to join us.
Trip Cost: $3,000
Deposit: $350
Monthly payment plans available
WHO WE DO IT FOR
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Community
Experience Salvador with an intimate group of Black professionals and creatives who get you.
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Cultural Experiences
You’ll get to tap into the culture of the Blackest city outside of Africa with authentic tours, tastings, and experiences during our time in Brazil.
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Music Lovers
This Salvador trip is perfect for music lovers. We’ll attend Afropunk music festival while in town. It’s a guaranteed, good Black ass time.
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Foodies
Undoubtedly, our people can throw down in the kitchen, and Afro-Brazilians are no different. This trip is perfect for foodies looking to eat their way through Salvador.
Sample Itinerary
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Sample Itinerary 〰️
Below is a sample itinerary that is subject to change. Buoyant will confirm the final itinerary before the trip.
Day 1 - Welcome To Salvador
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Welcome to Salvador! We will pick you up from AIRPORT NAME and whisk you to our cozy boutique hotel.
A Buoyant welcome gift will await you, and as you settle into your home for the week, we’ll be preparing for tonight’s welcome dinner.
You will get your first taste of Salvador with authentic dishes for dinner at one of the city’s best restaurants.
After dinner, we’ll hit the Salvador streets for our first night out.Cheers!
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Airport transfer to hotel
Welcome dinner + drink at a local restaurant
Salvador By Night Experience
RT transportation to all scheduled tours/events
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Dinner
Welcome dinner drink
Day 2 - Beach Favela Day
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Today, we'll visit a small neighborhood in the city's heart (with views of All Saints Bay) and engage with the community from an artistic, cultural, and gastronomic perspective.
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Beach Favela Trip Experience
RT transportation to all scheduled tours/events
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Breakfast
Lunch
Day 3 - For The Ancestors
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We came to tap into Afro-Brazilian history and culture; today is the day. This immersive experience takes us to the heart of Salvador, Pelourinho, where we'll take a walking tour to learn about the beautiful Black stories of this city.
For added good ancestral alignment, our trip is happening during Brazil's version of Black History Month, Black Consciousness Month.
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Black Salvador Immersion Experience
RT transportation to all scheduled tours/events
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Breakfast
Lunch
Day 4 - Boat Day
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It ain't a Buoyant trip if we don't have a boat day. Today, we'll head to Salvador's beautiful waters for a private boat day experience with good music, bites, drinks, and vibes.
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Private Boat Tour Experience
RT transportation to all scheduled tours/events
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Breakfast
Drinks + snacks
Day 5 - AfroPunk Bahia
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AfroPunk Bahia Day 1
Get ready for the most lit part of our itinerary: Afropunk Bahia. Today, we'll head to the famous music festival, Bahia edition. We'll be surrounded by beautiful Black people, local music and food. It's a vibe. Best part? We've got VIP tickets for an all-access experience.
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AfroPunk VIP ticket
RT transportation to all scheduled tours/events
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Breakfast
Day 6 - Flavors of Salvador
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Salvador Street Flavors
Take a bite out of Salvador on this street food experience with stops at some of the city's beloved Black-owned restaurants. We'll eat our way around town, tasting the best of Bahian cuisine.
AfroPunk Bahia Day 2
Get ready for the most lit part of our itinerary: Afropunk Bahia. Today, we'll head to the famous music festival, Bahia edition. We'll be surrounded by beautiful Black people, local music and food. It's a vibe. Best part? We've got VIP tickets for an all-access experience.
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AfroPunk VIP ticket
Salvador Street Food Experience
RT transportation to all scheduled tours/events
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Breakfast
Lunch (street food samplings)
Day 8 - See You Later!
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We're sad to see you go, but thank you for experiencing Salvador with us. Until next time!
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RT airport transfers
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Breakfast
FAQs
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6 nights stay in a boutique hotel
Welcome Dinner & Drink
Daily breakfast
Some meals as indicated on the itinerary
AfroPunk 2-Day VIP ticket
Beach Favela Tour
Black Salvador Immersion Tour
Boat Day Experience
Salvador Street Flavors Tour
Professional group photography
Air-conditioned transportation to all itinerary activities
Local tour guide on all experiences
Buoyant trip host on all experiences
Buoyant Salvador Travel Guide
WhatsApp group message
Daily pre-trip email support and Q&A chat with the Buoyant team
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Flights
Visa fees
Meals not listed
Travel Insurance (mandatory to attend this trip)
Alcoholic beverages not listed on the itinerary
Transportation to non-itinerary activities
Incidental room charges
Service tips
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Please plan to arrive in Salvador by 4 PM on November 7, 2024
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As of April 10, 2024, Brazil has lifted its visa requirements for US passport holders until 2025. You will not need a visa to attend this November 2024 trip.
Read more here: https://apnews.com/article/brazil-visa-requirement-us-exemption-4a207b196d1da242f94b9bbfe4339b75
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Of course! Payment plans are available from the time of booking through October 1, 2024. If you book after this date, full payment is due when you book the trip.
A non-refundable $350 deposit is due at booking.
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All travelers will get a private single occupancy room. However, if you’re traveling with a loved one we can make sure you’re roomed together.
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Yes! All trip attendees must share a copy of their passport, Brazil tourist visa, and emergency contact information.
We would like to have copies of these documents in case of an emergency and confirm that your documents are valid before traveling to Brazil with Buoyant.
We'll send you a secure link to share this sensitive information. Travelers must submit all documents by October 1, 2024, at 6 PM EST.
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You may receive a full refund up to 48 hours after booking for all trips booked before August 1, 2024.
After 48 hours, all deposits and future payments are non-refundable
Life happens! If you need to cancel after 48 hours, we can transfer your trip place and payments to someone else.
If you cancel after 48 hours, we may provide future trip credits at our discretion.
To request a refund, email hello@buoyanttravel.com
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Check out reviews from our previous clients here: https://bit.ly/48Tdwwv
Your Home In Salvador
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Your Home In Salvador 〰️
KINFOLK TALK
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I joined Bri and seven other Black women for Detty December in Ghana 2022 and it was one of the best trips I've ever been on! I have traveled widely mostly/usually solo, but I couldn't have imagined a better trip for my first group retreat. Bri planned absolutely everything and all I had to do was pay and show up. She had been to Ghana 3x previous to our group trip and is so knowledgeable, prepared, kind and caring for everyone in the group, so I had no doubts that we were in good hands with her (and Cycy who led all the daytime group tours). For someone who plans all their own travel it was really nice to change roles and not have to worry about much. I got to take in all the wonders of Ghana from the nature, food, people and parties and fell in love with the country. I had such a fun time that I'm already considering going back for December 2023! I highly recommend booking with Buoyant Travel for any future trips, it's a guaranteed good time.
Tiffany S.
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I had a great time on this trip and am looking forward to traveling with Buoyant again! Bri curated a great group of travelers, arranged beautiful and centrally located accommodations and special activities. The group day trips were well organized, with enough time to enjoy and not feel rushed going from one place to the next while still leaving plenty of time to explore on our own. Afrochella, the waterfall photo shoot, the tour of the city, and our visit to Cape Coast were my favorites. I appreciated Bri's communication throughout the trip, keeping us updated on schedules and changes, and checking in. Also, having a photographer, driver, tour guides, and local connections went a long way, especially while shopping and eating local foods. Everything, and I mean everything I tried, was delicious, from tilapia and banku to okra stew, light soup, waakye, fresh fruits, and bofrot – I enjoyed it all. At the beginning of the trip, I told the ladies I was looking forward to eating and dancing my way through Ghana, and I did just that! I couldn't have asked for a better *first* group trip with beautiful Black women from across the globe to experience the culture, company, and celebration that is December in Ghana. Thank you, Buoyant, for the experience!
Kaya H.
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I traveled with Buoyant Travel group December 2019 and it was such a monumental trip. This trip changed my life. Ghana will forever remain special to me and I have already returned twice. Briona is not only an amazing woman but she is an incredible tour guide. In my opinion, the purpose of booking with a tour group is for convenience, meeting like minded people, reduced stress, an organized trip, and great memories. Briona checked all of these boxes and was super organized. I have quickly referred her to others and I plan to join her group in Brazil!I traveled with Buoyant Travel group December 2019 and it was such a monumental trip. This trip changed my life. Ghana will forever remain special to me and I have already returned twice. Briona is not only an amazing woman but she is an incredible tour guide. In my opinion, the purpose of booking with a tour group is for convenience, meeting like minded people, reduced stress, an organized trip, and great memories. Briona checked all of these boxes and was super organized. I have quickly referred her to others and I plan to join her group in Brazil!
Amber C.