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MUSIC & MEDICINE

RETREAT

 

SERRA GRANDE, BAHIA, BRAZIL

11 - 19 MARCH, 2023

Welcome to

THE HEART OF BRAZIL

 

Bahia is an abundant land covered with long empty beaches and the most diverse forest in the world - the Mata Atlantica. Fresh springs, clean rivers and hidden waterfalls feed the Ocean which brings back rain showers and breeze. The nature is reach like nowhere else.

It is home to Afro-Indigenous cultures. Local tribes lived here for centuries. Portuguese arrived in 1500 making Salvador their main port. Bahia is a real melting-pot that Polarny calls his home nowadays.

THE PROGRAM

It has been carefully curated to foster an authentic connection to the Brazilian culture and nature. Polarny will navigate you through a journey that brings healing, inspiration and joy.

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SACRED MEDICINES & HEALINGS

This is your time to find the new you! You will be introduced to the Indigenous wisdom. Shamanic ceremonies are awaiting you. 

In a safe, legal and cozy environment we will take you on a journey into the world of ayahuasca, sananga, kambô, rapé and psilocybin mushrooms.

Yoga and meditation, sharing circles, individual massages, sport activities - all is available when you need it.

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MUSIC & CULTURE

Brazil is one of the most diverse cultures of the world. A variety of music genres are heard on every corner. People play, dance, connect.

 

So will you! Welcome to the land of samba, forró and coco. You will learn about capoeira and play drums. We will enjoy live bands and see Polarny DJing for us.

 

You will meet the local community and join parties. We will visit social and art projects.   You will feel inspired and joyful.

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FOODS & NATURE

You will eat healthy and organic. Welcome to our plant-based cuisine full of juicy fruits and nourishing greens from the nearby farms.

Every day you will wake up to the sounds of the ocean waves. We will hike to the Atlantic Forest, the most diverse on Earth. We will dip into waterfalls and go down the rivers.

 

After resting on empty beaches, you will be in full harmony with life. You will understand why we call this land a paradise.

HOW WILL BE OUR DAY-BY-DAY RHYTHM
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DAY 1

We will pick you up from the airport, then drive you straight to our beach-front hotel (approx. 45 min.). The afternoon is yours, thus rest and relax.  We will have our opening dinner where you will meet your fellow travelers and our team. We will enjoy Brazilian music played by local artists. 

THE ACCOMMODATION

CANTO LEELA ECO-BUNGALOWS

Our ecological hotel is sitting within tropical gardens at the ocean front. Balinese chalets will help you connect with the nature and your interior.

Sun terraces, natural outdoor pool, a restaurant and an on-site bar, as well as wooden floor studio for yoga and meditation are at our disposal.

Choose between shared accommodation, double rooms or single occupation. All rooms come with private bathrooms, mosquito nets, air-conditioning, wi-fi.

Be the first and claim the best spots!

PRICE | 8 DAYS

No difference in “tiers” other than price. Buy early to save.

1st tier

US$ 2.450

2nd tier

US$ 2.450

3rd tier

US$ 2.650

Claim your free massage until the end of January!

INCLUDED:

・accommodation (8 nights)
・8 breakfasts
・4 additional / special meals
・2 ayahuasca ceremonies
・1 kambô ceremony

・1 mushroom ceremony & sound healing

・sananga serving
・rapé circle and learning about the indigenous culture
・cacao & chocolate tasting at an ecological farm

・traditional capoeira and drumming presentation

・guided visit to the Atlantic Forest

・hikes to hidden beaches and waterfalls
・traditional Brazilian live music concerts
・visits to social and art projects
・a boat ride on a river
・magical sunrises and sunsets
・all local transportation
・airport pick-up and drop-off
・tour leaders & local guides

The program and order of things is subject to change. We are not liable for changes or cancellation of any events by local organisers. In such cases alternative activities will be provided.

PAYMENTS:

Reservation: 500 USD

The final payment: until 16th of Feb

Single accommodation supplement: 600 USD

The system adds 2,9% for card payments.

NOT INCLUDED

・flights to / from Brazil (Ilheus airport / IOS)
・meals and drinks other than specified
・medical and/or travel insurance
・medical tests or similar

・optional activities and treatments

OPTIONAL

Additional activities can be provided. Prices range from 25 to 50 USD per person / per hour.

・individual massages and therapies

・music & art classes

・surfing classes, tandem paragliding, footvolley

Have a question?

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ITACARÉ

A lively multi-cultural town, Brazil in a nutshell

(or a mini Rio De Janeiro, how Polarny calls it). We will take a ride towards the golden sunset! We will sing and dance to tropical beats. This is your time to find and pick colorful designs from local producers and nomadic craftsmen.

CANCELLATION POLICY

75% refund for cancellations more than

45 days before the first day of the trip


50% refund for cancellations between

21 and 45 days before the first day of the trip


25% refund for cancellations less than

21 days before the first day of the trip

If the trip is not possible due to medical restrictions (e.g. closed borders, canceled flights): paid funds will remain to be used for any tour carried out by Sound Traveler within the next 12 months or the payment is refunded after deducting 15% of administrative costs.

Jon Amiel, filmmaker

Polarny did a spectacular job of organizing our itinerary. It was full and exhaustive without ever being exhausting. Part of that was Mike's beautiful talent for leading from behind - quietly herding this wayward and individualistic bunch without ever making us feel hassled or harassed. Part of it was the incredible thoughtful way the trip was balanced - great stops at local cafes, time at the beach or at a spa just when one started to feel overloaded, and always wonderful music and dancing to end each day on a high...

INSURANCE

For quality insurance, we are inviting you to consider  Insured Nomads. Thanks to our direct connection with our partners, we can better support your case when needed.

YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS

We are constantly investing in new music projects with local Afro-Indigenous artists: creating and licensing music, producing visual content, hiring musicians and singers,   renting recording studios, hiring photographers. By traveling with us, you support these activities and all the artists who provide their talent. Thank you!

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