Salvador, Morro do sao paulo and south Bahia itinerary help please?

In my opinion you are attempting too much for such a short time period. Trancoso and Caraiva are places to relax not to dash between.

I'm assume from your remarks about learning Portuguese that you are going in May or June? Morro de São Paulo is pretty dead at that time of year. It doesn't prevent you from going but there will be less open and not the party atmosphere young tourists seem to expect.

Personally I'd suggest skipping Morro de São Paulo and splitting the trip in two. Five nights in and around Salvador and five nights down south. There's more to see and do in Salvador and you can get in some really good day trips. IMO the beach at Guarajuba is as good as any, the sort of picture postcard people expect.

My other tip would be to base yourself at Arraial d'Ajuda. the accommodation and dining options are better that Porto Seguro, which to mind is a fairly tacky tourist town. If you want to booze the night away it's merely a quick trip across the river on the balsa anyway.

No need to hire a car. The local buses are quite effective.

Good luck. If you need any further advice about Salvador, just ask.

Oh BTW the way there is an overnight bus from Salvador to Porto Seguro. A lot cheaper than flying usually, as that is an expensive route.

I agree that your itinerary includes too many moves.
The beach villages you mention are going to be very quiet. Good rates for accommodation.
Places on the beach to drink by moonlight in Morro and enjoy being together. No parties, but maybe the occasional bit of music with locals .
Split the trip into a few days in and around Salvador (inc. day trips) and either a few days in Morro, Boipeba and Marau peninsula OR (overnight bus) a few days around Porto Seguro ( Arraial D'Ajuda, Trancoso, Caraiva).
I wouldn't bother renting a car in PS; the road to Trancoso is a back road, not so easy to find. For so few days in the area, pick one place to stay and do day trips to the others by bus/ foot/ balsa ferry. It's also going to be very quiet there, except perhaps an afternoon at one of the bigger beach clubs in PS where the dance floor may get going for a few afternoon hours.
In Salvador, sightsee during the more overcast mornings, head for the beach in the afternoon, and find some music at night after dining outdoors. Then take some day trips to Itaparica, Guarajuba, Jacuipe, Mare, or Itapua.

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