Itacaré: Deep Nature Escape | 5 days

Upon landing at Ilhéus Airport, you’ll be greeted by our dedicated transfer service for a scenic 1.5-hour drive along the coast to Barracuda Villas. Located in a privileged spot surrounded by lush vegetation and facing the sea, Barracuda offers a sophisticated yet relaxed retreat designed for travelers seeking privacy, comfort, and inspiration.

Check in, settle into your elegant villa, and let the rhythm of Bahia set the tone.

Your journey begins with the Cioba Boat Trip, a signature experience that sets the tone for the days ahead. In the late morning, you’ll board Cioba, a beautifully restored wooden boat that departs from the Itacaré shoreline, navigated by a local crew whose rhythm is shaped by the tides and the river.

As you drift along the Rio de Contas, through quiet mangroves and towards the hidden waterfall of Rio do Engenho, nature gently unfolds in layers — stillness, movement, reflection.

When the sun begins to descend, a fire is lit and a freshly caught fish is prepared in the most rustic and delicious way — over open flames, barefoot on the sand or aboard the boat itself. This is not just a meal; it’s a moment. A celebration of place, of flavor, and of time well spent.

Today invites restoration. In the peaceful atmosphere of Barracuda Villas, you’ll enjoy a massage designed to dissolve tension and invite presence. Whether in a private space open to the forest or in the comfort of your own villa, the experience is a gentle reminder of the body’s need for care and quiet.

The day calls for a soft adventure: a guided hike through the lush Atlantic Forest to reach one of Itacaré’s most secluded treasures — Prainha. This remote beach, framed by cliffs and dense green, is a place of raw beauty and deep silence.

Along the trail, you’ll feel the heartbeat of the forest: bird calls, the scent of earth, the occasional opening in the canopy revealing the sky. Once at Prainha, the reward is not only the sea, but also a thoughtfully prepared picnic awaiting beneath the coconut trees.

Your last full day is open, and that is the beauty of it. Perhaps you’ll revisit your favorite corner of the beach, explore a nearby trail, join a movement session, or simply stay still — savoring the sounds, textures, and stillness that have now become familiar.

As the journey comes to an end, you carry more than memories. You leave with a softened pace, a clearer breath, and the quiet certainty that nature, once truly felt, never leaves you. It stays — in your senses, your thoughts, your way of moving through the world.