Surf, slow down, and explore the Cocoa Coast. Itacaré, in southern Bahia, blends Atlantic Forest, jungle-backed beaches, and a famous surf scene with tours from beginner surf lessons to the Cocoa Route by bike.
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Discover the heart of Brazil's cocoa heritage with the cycling tour in Bahia's Cocoa Route. Visit farms, explore beaches, trails, and more!
from $ 1,700
Learn to surf in Itacaré, Bahia on a 4-day course with bilingual instructors, small groups, daily video analysis and all surf gear included.
from $ 250
5.0 out of 5 · 44 reviews
Absolutely loved it. After talking with others from the class, we all agreed we’ve never seen a surf camp with better value for money. Personalized follow-up, video sessions after EACH class (plus tips to improve for the next day, which really helped us get better fast), and super friendly instructors. If you want to learn to surf and especially have fun, go to Itacaré with your eyes closed. You won’t regret it.
My first surfing experience, and what can I say except: Obrigaaaaado! Everything was perfect, a big thank you to all the instructors. They made this experience unique ❤️ We will definitely be back 🙌🙏🫶
Very likely my best surfing experience in several years! The team is caring and knows how to put everyone at ease without losing sight of one goal: making progress while having fun. Each session is complete, from warm-up and repeating the movements on the beach, to time spent in the water and watching the videos! A big thank you to the team
A super well-prepared team, good-quality bikes, a perfect choice of places, and the itinerary blends biking in beautiful places with knowledge of the local culture.
If it got any better, it'd be ruined! An incredible experience of the cocoa route culture: biking, hiking, beaches, river, paddling, boat, gastronomy, chocolate! You leave wanting to come back!
Simply incredible. I took lessons with them when I was in Itacaré, and I felt a lot of improvement in my surfing, I can't wait to go back again. A super well-prepared school, professionals, very attentive instructors who really motivate you to improve, video analyses, anyway, just too good. I super recommend it
It was great surfing with the instructors of this school. Friendly and good at teaching. The videos make a difference in learning, justifying the slightly higher price compared to other schools.
Amazing surf school for all ages. I went from Zero to surfing at the age of 52, I came with my 10 year old son, we had such a wonderful experience... They all speak english, they have so much patience, each and every one of the instructors was super nice and professional. They have professional photographers and you get to have documented memories along with the real ones. Thanks for this wonderful experience I wish I could give you 10 stars
I had a simply impeccable experience. The bike ride follows a picturesque dirt road, with landscapes that keep changing along the way and make the ride enjoyable from start to finish. The big highlight is arriving at the warm-water lake — a true natural refuge — perfect for relaxing and recovering your energy after the route. The way the tour is led makes all the difference: the guide shows complete command of the region, leads safely, with attention to detail and genuine care for each participant's experience. It's not just a bike ride, it's a well-structured, safe experience that is also light and enjoyable. I recommend it without hesitation to anyone looking for something beyond the obvious: contact with nature, the right amount of physical activity, and an authentic, well-organized and memorable experience.
Wonderful bike trip through beaches, trails and canoeing.
Before you book, here is the lay of the land. Itacaré is a small town on the Cocoa Coast of southern Bahia, where the Atlantic Forest meets a string of jungle-backed beaches. It is best known for surfing, slow travel, and easy access to waterfalls and rivers.
The gateway is Ilhéus and its airport (IOS), about 70 km (1.5 hours) north of Itacaré by road, with connections from Salvador, São Paulo, and other Brazilian cities.
Itacaré is one of the best places in Brazil for new surfers. Our 4 and 6-day surf lessons put beginners and improvers on gentle, sandy breaks like Tiririca and Resende with patient local instructors.
For something different, the 7-day Cocoa Route ride from Ilhéus links cacao farms, forest trails, and coast, a hands-on way to taste Bahia’s chocolate heritage.
Beyond the tours, Itacaré rewards exploring: eighteen beaches, forest waterfalls, and rafting on the Rio de Contas and the nearby Maraú peninsula. Our Itacaré tours pair you with local guides who know the Cocoa Coast firsthand.
