Ilhas Maravilhas Frades and Itaparica Full Day Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil
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Ilhas Maravilhas Frades and Itaparica Full Day Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

Outty Ranking 59 3.7 · 13 traveler reviews8 hoursFrom $40
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59/100

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Traveler rating

3.7/5

Based on 13 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Ilhas Maravilhas Frades and Itaparica Full Day Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil worth booking?

Ilhas Maravilhas Frades and Itaparica Full Day Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil is a 8-hour experience in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil, from $40 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.7/5 rating across 13 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
59 / 100
Rating
3.7/5 (13)
Duration
8 hours
From
$40 per person

Relax and enjoy ourselves on a stroll through the Bay of All Saints. On board a safe and equipped boat, enjoy an incredible view of Salvador, enjoy a sea bath and the wonderful landscape of the Island of the Friars. In addition, we will have a stop for bath and lunch (optional) on the famous Island of Itaparica. TCH is the best and most complete option in receptive in Bahia. With a special service, differentiated services and a modern structure, TCH presents to the tourist an even more charming Bahia, always with the joy and hospitality that are marks of the Bahia people. Everything to make each tour an unforgettable experience.

What you get

    About this experience

    Relax and enjoy ourselves on a stroll through the Bay of All Saints. On board a safe and equipped boat, enjoy an incredible view of Salvador, enjoy a sea bath and the wonderful landscape of the Island of the Friars. In addition, we will have a stop for bath and lunch (optional) on the famous Island of Itaparica. TCH is the best and most complete option in receptive in Bahia. With a special service, differentiated services and a modern structure, TCH presents to the tourist an even more charming Bahia, always with the joy and hospitality that are marks of the Bahia people. Everything to make each tour an unforgettable experience.

    What's included

    Included

    • Transportation and Bilingual Guide

    Not included

    • Does not include meals, tickets to museums, churches and other attractions

    What you'll see and do

    1. Ilha dos Frades

      On board a safe and equipped boat, enjoy an incredible view of Salvador, enjoy a sea bath and the wonderful landscape of the Island of the Friars. (For access to the Isle of the Friars an environmental protection fee of $ 10.00 per person is charged)

      120 minutes here · Admission not included

    2. Ilha de Itaparica

      We will have a stop for bath and lunch (optional) on the famous Island of Itaparica.  (Lunch not included)

      180 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    pt, en, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Tue, Thu, Sat
    Group size
    Up to 30 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    TCH Receptivo

    Know before you go

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 13 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    5 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Food and drink

    4 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Traveler reviews

    13 verified traveler reviews for Ilhas Maravilhas Frades and Itaparica Full Day Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Ropili0021 · December 2025

    Horrible

    I booked this trip 2 months ago and received a confirmation email. The day before, I sent a message trying to confirm pick up but received no response. The day of the tour, I waited, called, sent messages, but never got through to anyone. I wasted my day and could not book another activity last minute. Very disappointed

    Response from the operator: Prezados, Lamentamos sinceramente pela sua insatisfação e pelo transtorno relatado em relação ao seu passeio. Gostaríamos de informar que nossa equipe esteve presente no hotel no horário agendado e aguardamos por 40 minutos. Infelizmente, durante esse período, não conseguimos localizar os passageiros na recepção, o que impossibilitou a realização do serviço. Seguimos com a confirmação do reembolso, como solicitado por vocês. Atenciosamente, TCH Receptivo

    via Tripadvisor

    95mortenl · June 2025

    Close to fatal travel

    Transelated by google from Norwegian to English and Portugise. My travel from Salvador Brazil. Illegal and dangerous business. My name is Morten Laberg, 66 years old and have heart problems. On April 28th, I was carrying a heavy backpack to buy a ticket from Salvador to Mar Grande. Just before I was going to buy the ticket, I was stopped by a guy wearing a blue T-shirt with the words “cassiturismo” written on it who said that Morro de São Paulo is better than Mar Grande. When he talked me into it, I decided to go to Morro de sao paulo instead. I was talked into buying a boat ticket at the tourist office across the street. The ticket costs 100 reais. I was taken to a wooden boat packed with people. I only found a seat in the sun. The boat did not take me to Morro de São Paulo, but to Ilha dos Frades! When we arrived on the island, I refused to buy a ticket to go ashore to a restaurant for more money. I waited in a large waiting room without water for two hours! Finally the boat took us to a restaurant in Itaparica, where I left and finally took a taxi (60 reais) to Mar Grande! Why did their representative persuade the old man with the heavy luggage not to go to Mar Grande? It seemed like they were just trying to fill the boat to the max. I should get my 100 reais back and compensation!! The main reason for my complaint is that this was dangerous to my health! The travel company does not respond to my email! Of course I have to write about their travel agency on Tripadvisor and everything! Not enough!! I passed this head office a couple of weeks later and stopped by just to explain how wrong they was. I thought they need to do better on safety by talking their employees into better safety. When I explained to the employee via google search, they contacted a responsible manager. This manager with poor English took me to a meeting room with a couple of managers. I explained what had happened and was offered 50 reais back. I refused to accept the 50 reais. I said they had put me in a dangerous situation by tricking me into joining a cruise ship when I was on my way to Mar Grande! I said I wanted them to talk to all the employees so they don't trick people just to fill a boat! This manager in Cassio said he didn't understand and that I had to show respect. I wasn't looking for money, but that they must improving security by talking to employees! On the way out of the travel agency the owner said in his broken English that they didn't have security in Brazil! PORTUGISE: Negócio ilegal e perigoso. Eu, Morten Laberg, tenho 66 anos e problemas cardíacos. No dia 28 de abril, eu estava carregando uma mochila pesada para comprar uma passagem de Salvador para Mar Grande. Pouco antes de comprar a passagem, fui parado por um cara vestindo uma camiseta azul com as palavras "cassiturismo" escritas, que disse que Morro de São Paulo é melhor que Mar Grande. Quando ele me convenceu, decidi ir para Morro de São Paulo. Fui convencido a comprar uma passagem de barco no posto de turismo do outro lado da rua. A passagem custou 100 reais. Fui levado a um barco de madeira lotado de pessoas. Só consegui um lugar ao sol. O barco não me levou para Morro de São Paulo, mas para a Ilha dos Frades! Quando chegamos à ilha, recusei-me a comprar uma passagem para desembarcar em um restaurante por mais dinheiro. Esperei em uma sala de espera enorme, sem água, por duas horas! Finalmente, o barco nos levou a um restaurante em Itaparica, onde finalmente peguei um táxi (60 reais) para Mar Grande! Por que o representante deles convenceu o senhor com a bagagem pesada a não ir para Mar Grande? Parecia que eles estavam apenas tentando encher o barco ao máximo. Eu deveria receber meus 100 reais de volta e uma indenização!! O principal motivo da minha reclamação é que isso era perigoso para a minha saúde! A agência de viagens não responde aos meus e-mails! Claro que tenho que escrever sobre a agência deles no Tripadvisor e tudo mais! Não é o suficiente!! Passei pela sede algumas semanas depois e parei só para explicar o quanto eu estava errado. Achei que eles precisavam melhorar a segurança, convencendo seus funcionários a melhorarem a segurança. Quando expliquei ao funcionário por meio de uma pesquisa no Google, ele contatou um gerente responsável. Esse gerente, com um inglês ruim, me levou a uma sala de reuniões com alguns gerentes. Expliquei o que havia acontecido e me ofereceram 50 reais de volta. Recusei-me a aceitar os 50 reais. Eu disse que eles tinham me colocado em uma situação perigosa, me enganando para embarcar em um cruzeiro quando eu estava a caminho de Mar Grande! Eu disse que queria que eles conversassem com todos os funcionários para não enganarem as pessoas só para encher o barco! Um gerente em Cassio disse que não entendia e que eu tinha que mostrar respeito. Eu não estava querendo dinheiro, mas que eles estavam melhorando a segurança conversando com os funcionários! Na saída da agência de viagens, o dono disse em seu inglês quebrado que eles não tinham segurança no Brasil!

    Response from the operator: Olá! Lamentamos o ocorrido, mas informamos que somos a TCH RECEPTIVO e não fomos a empresa responsável pelo serviço mencionado. Acreditamos que tenha ocorrido um engano ao enviar a sua reclamação, e sugerimos que a reclamação seja direcionada à empresa que de fato prestou o atendimento. Permanecemos à disposição para esclarecer qualquer dúvida.

    via Tripadvisor

    mariain_zp2024 · January 2025

    Relax

    Amazing landscapes. I met new friends and during the escuna tour we had the accompaniment of an excellent musical band.

    Response from the operator: Olá! Ficamos muito felizes que tenha gostado dos nossos serviços! Obrigada por nos avaliar e até breve!

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    amandaslira · October 2024

    Fun, culture and beautiful landscapes

    The walk is great and very fun. The teams are very attentive, from the transfer to the local guides on the historic tour. My only point is that on the day of the tour, a storm was planned, which, in fact, encountered us on the return, and it ended up damaging the tour. It would have been a good option to postpone it, but, fortunately, everything went well and we watched at the end of the trip a beautiful sunset.

    Response from the operator: Olá! Ficamos muito felizes que tenha gostado dos nossos serviços! Obrigada por nos avaliar e até breve!

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    87joaocarlosb · September 2024

    We recommend Frades Island to spend the whole day.

    Frades Island, it's very cool. Itaparica, we just stopped for lunch. The support of the company TCH Receptivo was excellent, Marcio's service, was spectacular, very attentive.

    Response from the operator: Olá! Ficamos muito felizes que tenha gostado dos nossos serviços!...

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    Good to know

    Duration
    8 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Tue, Thu, Sat
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    5
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by TCH Receptivo, who run 8 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 67.4.

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    Why this scores 59

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)53
    Review evidence (18% weight)49
    Booking momentum (14% weight)41
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)82
    Local standing (8% weight)0
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Ilhas Maravilhas Frades and Itaparica Full Day Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Salvador da Bahia.

    How much does Ilhas Maravilhas Frades and Itaparica Full Day Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil cost?

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    Prices start at $40 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Salvador da Bahia usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Ilhas Maravilhas Frades and Itaparica Full Day Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil take?

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    Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Salvador da Bahia is not rushed.

    Is Ilhas Maravilhas Frades and Itaparica Full Day Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.7/5 across 13 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Salvador da Bahia, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Ilhas Maravilhas Frades and Itaparica Full Day Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Ilhas Maravilhas Frades and Itaparica Full Day Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Ilhas Maravilhas Frades and Itaparica Full Day Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil?

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    Around 5 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Salvador da Bahia can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Salvador da Bahia and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Ilhas Maravilhas Frades and Itaparica Full Day Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Salvador da Bahia within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Salvador da Bahia?

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    On Outty we rank every Salvador da Bahia experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Cooking class in Salvador, fun hands on experience with caips, Salvador Walking Tour Through Pelourinho, Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Salvador da Bahia?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Salvador da Bahia?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Ilhas Maravilhas Frades and Itaparica Full Day Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil?

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    Included: Transportation and Bilingual Guide. Not included: Does not include meals, tickets to museums, churches and other attractions. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Ilhas Maravilhas Frades and Itaparica Full Day Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 22 listed pickup locations in and around Salvador da Bahia. Be ready about 60 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Ilhas Maravilhas Frades and Itaparica Full Day Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil offered in?

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    It is offered in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Ilhas Maravilhas Frades and Itaparica Full Day Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Ilhas Maravilhas Frades and Itaparica Full Day Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Ilhas Maravilhas Frades and Itaparica Full Day Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Ilhas Maravilhas Frades and Itaparica Full Day Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil?

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    Across 13 reviews averaging 3.7 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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