Immersive Salvador
Connect with Afro-Brazilian culture, dance samba in the streets, and vibe at Afropunk.
Experience Afro-Brazilian Culture In Salvador
November 6 - 12, 2025
We’ll visit Black-owned businesses, learn about Salvador’s history, dance in the streets, experience local food and nightlife, and attend a music festival from this coastal city during Brazil’s Black Consciousness Month.
About your trip
Salvador is the Blackest city outside of Africa—that’s one reason to love it.
We’ll visit Black-owned businesses, learn about Salvador’s history, dance in the streets, experience local food and nightlife, and attend a music festival from this coastal city during Brazil’s Black Consciousness Month.
What’s included
All activities listed on the itinerary
Boutique hotel accommodations in single rooms
Transportation to and from the airport (only on trip start & end date)
Some meals as indicated on the itinerary
Professional group photography
Community pre-trip virtual town hall
Buoyant Salvador Travel Guide
WhatsApp group message
Experienced local tour guides and a Buoyant host with you throughout the trip
Not included
Airfare in and out of the country
Visa costs
Incidental expenses
Meals not listed on itinerary
Alcohol except where noted
Tips
Itinerary
Flight
Please remember to book your flight to land in Salvador by 4 PM.
Day 1
Arrival in Salvador (SSA) | welcome dinner & local music experience
Day 2
Explore Salvador | Beach Favela exeperience
Day 3
Black Fly Sh*t | Immersive Black history tour & Afropunk Bahia
Day 4
Lit in SSA | Afropunk Bahia
Day 5
Bottle & A Boat | Boat day and island visit
Day 6
Flavors of Salvador | Street food experience
Day 7
Depart from Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA)
Trip Cost: $3,900
Deposit: $350
Monthly payment plans available—Book below 👇🏾
YOUR ITINERARY
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YOUR ITINERARY *
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Welcome to Salvador! We will pick you up from Salvador–Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA) 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.
Saude!
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Beach Favela Tour
Today, we'll visit a favela community in the city's heart (with views of All Saints Bay) to learn about its people, history, and culture and taste local food at a Black-owned beachside bar and restaurant.
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Black History Tour
We must 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 history of this city. You'll even get a glimpse of Afro-Brazilian spirituality.
Afropunk 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. Beautiful Black people, local music, and food will surround us. It's a vibe. The best part is we've got VIP tickets for an all-access experience.
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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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Boat day & island visit
It's ain’t a Buoyant trip without 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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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.
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We're sad to see you go, but thank you for experiencing Salvador with us. Until next time!
YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS
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Boutique hotel | Steps from the beach | Single rooms
THIS EXPERIENCE IS FOR YOU IF:
You A Vibe
We welcome all Black folks from across the diaspora to join us with open-mindedness and good energy for connecting with new people and experiences.
You Grown, Grown
We grown and sharing rooms isn’t our thing. Every traveler on this trip gets a single-occupancy room, and unlike other companies, we won’t charge you more for traveling solo.
You Love Black People
We envision a united diaspora. We designed this experience to connect you with cool people, places, and businesses in Ghana.
Important Notes
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Please plan to arrive in Salvador by 4 PM on November 6, 2025.
We usually have our welcome dinner around 7 PM, so landing earlier allows time to settle into the hotel before dinner.
If your flight arrives after the welcome dinner, causing you to miss the experience, please plan to eat at the hotel’s restaurant (or elsewhere) at your own expense.
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US, Canadian, and Australian passport holders require a visa to enter Brazil beginning April 2025.
Learn more here: https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/
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Of course! Payment plans are available from the time of booking through July 1, 2025. If you book after this date, full payment is due when you book the trip.
A non-refundable $450 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 ensure you’re roomed together.
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Yes! All trip attendees must share a copy of their passport, round trip flight, Brazil tourist visa, and emergency contact information.
We require 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, 2025, at 6 PM EST.
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Check out reviews from our previous clients here: https://bit.ly/48Tdwwv
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For all trips booked before July 1, 2025, you may receive a full refund up to 48 hours after booking. Trips booked after this date aren’t eligible for 48-hour refunds.
After 48 hours, all deposits and future payments are non-refundable.
Life happens! If you must cancel after 48 hours, we can transfer your trip place and payments to someone else.
If you cancel after 48 hours, we may issue you future trip credits at our discretion.
To cancel, email hello@buoyanttravel.com
WHAT OUR KINFOLK SAY
Saidah B.
Wonderful experience with a wonderful group ! Briona was such a warm and welcoming host. This was my first travel group and I was quite nervous but I am so glad I took the risk and this was my first travel group experience. The activities were well thought out, from good tour to Afro Punk to the historical tour of beautiful Salvador, I truly enjoyed myself.
Jalena T.