Beaches and sun in the south of Brazil

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Paris - Rio de Janeiro

  Flight to Rio de Janeiro with a scheduled airline in economy class. Arrival at the airport, meet and greet by your local guide and transfer to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. Meals at your leisure. Overnight at the Castelinho 38 hotel.

• day 2

  Rio de Janeiro

  A visit to the downtown area using public transportation is the best way to get to know the secrets of the old district at the heart of Rio de Janeiro, a city with a rich and fascinating history. Downtown is filled with beautiful historic buildings, where Portuguese colonial and Renaissance-style buildings stand alongside modern skyscrapers in an eclectic mix of architectural styles. The tour is done on foot, which is the best way to discover this diverse neighborhood, and by public transportation as a Carioca (a resident of Rio) would do. The attractions you will see during this tour include: Cinelândia Square, where the Opera House, the Museum of Fine Arts, the City Council of Rio, as well as the National Library are located, then the modern Sao Sebastiao Cathedral. You can also visit the interior of the Royal Portuguese Reading Room, the popular Uruguaiana market, XV de Novembro Square... (Duration 4h). Overnight at the Castelinho 38 hotel.

• day 3

  Rio de Janeiro

  Free day and meals on your own. Overnight at the Castelinho 38 hotel.

• day 4

  Paraty

  Reception by your Portuguese-speaking driver and transfer of about 4h30 from Rio de Janeiro to Paraty. As demonstrated by its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Paraty is a gem of planned colonial architecture, a legacy from the late 17th century when it became a port for shipping gold from Minas Gerais. Paraty is nowadays known for its literature festival. Its churches and cobbled streets, set against a backdrop of hills with lush forest, as well as its deserted beaches in the surroundings, make Paraty a must-see stop for anyone visiting the region. Beyond, at the border of the states of Rio and Sao Paulo, the Serra da Bocaina National Park stretches from the Atlantic rainforest and Araucaria forest up to the Boa Vista summit. Meals not included. Overnight at Pousada do Principe.

• day 5

  Paraty

  Departure at 9am at the Paraty bus station. After a road trip to the start of the trail, we will take the path through the Atlantic rainforest towards the first of the beaches. During the hike, we will stop at some of the most beautiful beaches of the Costa Verde on our way to the fishing village of Ponta Negra, where we will spend the night (walking time: 3-4h). Lunch and dinner in Ponta Negra. Overnight in a guesthouse in Ponta Negra.

• day 6

  Paraty

  Starting from the village of Ponta Negra, we will explore the region on jungle trails to visit the Saco Bravo waterfalls, with its natural infinity pool perched on the rocky coast, overlooking the sea. There is no better way to cool off after a hike through the humid forest! (Duration: 4-5h). Return to Paraty (boat then bus). Arrival at 5pm. Dinner at your leisure. Overnight at Pousada do Principe.

• day 7

  Ilha Grande

  Welcome by your Portuguese-speaking driver and transfer of about 2 hours from Paraty to Angra dos Reis, where you will take the ferry to Ilha Grande (about 30 minutes crossing). About 100 km from Rio de Janeiro and only 5 km from the mainland, Ilha Grande is an idyllic tropical island covered in jungle, with beaches of translucent waters ideal for diving. It is a perfect destination for tourists who want to disconnect from everyday life. There are many trails through the humid jungles leading to beaches like Praia Lopes Mendes, which many describe as the most beautiful beach in Brazil, although the island has hundreds of them. The island is 30 km long but has only 3 small towns, the largest of which is Vila do Abraão, located on the northeast coast of this piece of paradise. Although it is very quiet, Ilha Grande has a number of hotel establishments that allow tourists to stay on the island as comfortably and as long as they wish. Overnight at the pousada Portal dos Borbas.

• day 8

  Ilha Grande

  Free days and free meals. 2 nights at the Pousada Portal dos Borbas.

• day 9

  Ilha Grande

  Free days and free meals. 2 nights at the Pousada Portal dos Borbas.

• day 10

  Ilha Grande - Rio de Janeiro - Paris

  30-minute boat trip to the port of Angra dos Reis, where you will be greeted by your Portuguese-speaking driver, followed by a transfer of about 3h30 to Rio de Janeiro. Return flight to Paris.