JOIN OUR 2025 SALVADOR EXPERIENCE (NOVEMBER 6-12, 2025)
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Experience Salvador, The Blackest City Outside of Africa
November 7 - 13, 2024
Salvador is the Blackest city outside of Africa—that’s one reason to love it.
This trip is perfect for anyone rooting for everybody Black and interested in learning about and connecting with the global African diaspora.
We’ll visit Black-owned shops, learn about Salvador’s history, dance in the streets, experience local food and nightlife, and attend a music festival from this coastal, unapologetically Black city.
This trip is designed for Black professionals and creatives. Our travelers are primarily 25-38. You must be 21+ to join us.
Buoyant was created with Black travel, economics, and joy in mind. We host group trips and meet-ups, create bespoke itineraries, and run a members-only club. We exist to help connect our people with cool across the diaspora. So whether you’re in Atlanta or Accra, we’ll connect you with the coolest places, people, and Black-owned businesses.
Learn more here: buoyanttravel.com
🌴 You love Black History
We love Black folks and have visions of a united global African diaspora. So we're doing our part.
Every trip we plan is intentionally designed to connect you with Black history and culture in the places we visit.
🌴You're Traveling Solo
You deserve to feel free while traveling; we don’t want to cramp your style. Unlike other companies, we won’t charge you extra for traveling solo. Our trips include single rooms for everyone, and 90% of our kinfolk join our trips alone.
🌴 You Like Cool Sh*t
We put our money where our mouth is and support cool people, places, and businesses.
On every trip we plan, we support at least two (but often more) Black businesses, from photographers to tour guides and beyond.
🌴You're Tired Of Planning
You be planning your own trips, but sometimes it’s too much. You deserve to focus on enjoyment.
We’ve been planning trips for our clients since 2017. Let us connect you with cool across the diaspora.
Terms and Conditions (Please Read In Full):
*Accommodations are based on single occupancy. Rooms will feature one large bed. However, travelers who book together can request a shared space. Shared room choices cannot be changed after booking.
*Flights are not included. However, we can help you find the best flight options when you purchase the 'flight tracker' add-on. Please plan to arrive in Salvador by 4 PM on November 7, 2024.
* On Buoyant trips, acts of nature, or other unforeseen interruptions, please remember that the itinerary schedule may change, but we will always find suitable replacements.
* Travel insurance is not included, but you must take part in this trip. By booking this trip, you agree that Buoyant is not responsible for any injuries, lost or stolen property, canceled or missed flights, or death. You agree not to sue or hold Buoyant accountable for any previously mentioned.
* Buoyant will not provide refunds or trip/tour credits if you opt out of any scheduled itinerary activities.
* You must be willing to provide us with a copy of the following by the requested deadline of October 1, 2024: a valid passport, a valid Brazil tourist visa, proof of travel insurance, and emergency contact information.
* The trip activities, tours, and accommodations advertised by Buoyant are pre-planned and advertised as intended. Occasionally, we may need to make changes and reserve the right to do so at any time. We will notify travelers of any changes.
* We will cross-check everything to ensure the smoothest trip possible. However, there are potential hiccups (local traffic, delayed customer service, tardy events, etc.). Please travel with a flexible attitude and open mind.
Photography
You consent to Buoyant using images of you taken during the trip for advertising and promotional purposes in any way we choose. By booking this trip, you grant Buoyant Travel a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide, irrevocable license to use all images for promotional and commercial purposes.
Cancellation Policy
You agree to our cancellation policy by booking this trip, as described below.
Cancellation By Buoyant:
Any traveler who books our November 2024 Salvador experience will be notified about cancellations by August 1, 2024.
If Buoyant cancels this trip, all registered attendees will receive a full refund of any trip payments made until Buoyant's point of trip cancellation. However, the deposit remains non-refundable as it is an administrative fee for our small team.
Cancellation By Guest:
As of April 10, 2024, Brazil has lifted its visa requirements for US passport holders until 2025. You will not need a visa to attend this November 2024 trip.
Read more here: https://apnews.com/article/brazil-visa-requirement-us-exemption-4a207b196d1da242f94b9bbfe4339b75
We offer monthly payment plans! When booking, WeTravel will show set payment dates for all travelers. For this trip, payments must be made in equal monthly installments. If you'd like to arrange a custom payment based on your preferred pay dates, please email us after booking at hello@buoyanttravel.com.
Please plan to arrive in Salvador (Airport Code: SSA) by 4 PM on November 7, 2024.
6 nights stay in a boutique hotel
We'll begin the trip with a welcome dinner and drink at one of Salvador's best restaurants
Breakfast is included daily at our hotel
Some meals are included as indicated on the itinerary
A 2-day VIP ticket to AfroPunk Bahia
We will head to a beach inside a local connect for a chance to connect with the people and the water.
We came to Salvador to connect with Afro-Brazilian culture and this Black Salvador Immersion will guide us through the centuries-long history of Black Brazilians.
A boat day is always a good idea. We'll have a private boat experience with drinks, snacks, and good music.
We'll eat our way through Salvador on an immersive street food tour.
Professional group photography is included in the trip price
A local tour guide will join us on all tours
A Buoyant trip house will join us all tours
All travelers will get a copy of our Salvador travel guide with all the best things to do, see, eat, and experience in the city.
Before the trip, our booked travelers will be added our WhatsApp group to meet and connect. We'll also use the chat for daily updates during our time in Salvador.
All travelers receive daily pre-trip email support and Q&A chat with the Buoyant team
US, Canadian, and Australian passport holders require a visa to enter Brazil.
Travel insurance isn't included but it is mandatory to attend this trip
Alcoholic beverages not listed on the itinerary aren't included
Transportation to non-itinerary activities is the responsibility of individual travelers.
Welcome to Salvador! We will pick you up from Salvador International Airport 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.
Cheers!
Meals: Dinner & Drink
Today, we'll visit a small neighborhood in the city's heart (with views of All Saints Bay) and engage with the community from an artistic, cultural, and gastronomic perspective.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
It ain't a Buoyant trip if we don't have 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.
Meals: Breakfast & Snacks/Drinks
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.
Meals: Breakfast
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.
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.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
We're sad to see you go, but thank you for experiencing Salvador with us. Until next time!
Meals: Breakfast
Buoyant is a cultural experiences company inspired by travel and global Black history and culture. We host group trips and events, run an alum member club, and curate experiences that connect the diaspora with cool people, places, and Black-owned businesses.
