Discovering Bahia

Ten days across Bahia, starting in Salvador, one of Brazil's oldest cities, with its layered history and easy-going atmosphere. From there you head inland to the Chapada Diamantina National Park, a landscape of waterfalls, caves and mountains where the days are built around walking and swimming rather than sightseeing from a bus.

The park is the physical heart of the trip — you're in among rivers, lakes and cool waterfalls, with plenty of chances to swim. The trip winds down on the beaches of Morro de São Paulo, a slower, sit-and-recover finish after the trekking.

This is a private, partially guided trip pitched at a moderate pace, which makes it workable for families or small groups travelling together.

What you'll do

• Explore the historic streets and culture of Salvador
• Trek through Chapada Diamantina National Park's waterfalls and caves
• Swim in the park's rivers, lakes and waterfalls
• Take in mountain scenery and local flora and fauna in the park
• Unwind on the beaches of Morro de São Paulo