Itinerary
- Day 1
Rio de Janeiro
Your driver meets you at Rio de Janeiro International Airport and takes you to your hotel. An English-speaking professional handles the transfer, so you can just relax after your flight. The afternoon and evening are free to settle in and get some rest.
- Start point
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Airport Pick-up, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Arena Leme Hotel or similar)
- Day 2
Rio de Janeiro
Start by heading to the Statue of Christ Redeemer, one of the world's most recognizable landmarks with views across the city. From there, you'll check out the old Rio area and walk through the Cultural Corridor with its galleries and local character. The rest of your day is open, so you can explore neighborhoods, grab lunch wherever appeals to you, or head back to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Arena Leme Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Statue of Christ Redeemer
- Walk in old Rio
- Visit Cultural Corridor
Landmarks Statue of Christ Redeemer 
- Day 3
Rio de Janeiro to Paraty
After breakfast, take the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain to see panoramic views of Rio and Guanabara Bay stretching out below. Next comes the Rio de Janeiro Cathedral (the Cathedral of the Celestial Ladder) with its distinctive modernist architecture. Then you'll drive about 4 hours south to Paraty, a colonial town on the coast known for its character and history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pousada do Ouro or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Sugarloaf Mountain with cable car
- Visit Rio de Janeiro Cathedral
Landmarks Sugarloaf Mountain Rio de Janeiro Cathedral 
- Day 4
Paraty
Following breakfast, your guide takes you through Paraty's cobblestone streets to browse local shops and get a feel for the colonial atmosphere. Later you'll walk to the water and board a motorboat to tour Paraty Bay, seeing the coastline up close. Lunch is covered today, so you won't need to worry about that.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pousada do Ouro or similar)
Included Activities
- Walk through historic Paraty with cobblestone streets
- Motorboat tour of Paraty Bay
Optional Activities
- Visit small stores along the streets
Landmarks Paraty Bay - Day 5
Paraty to Ilha Grande
The morning is yours to move at your own pace around Paraty, whether that means wandering the village streets or hiking rainforest trails in the nearby national park. In early afternoon, you'll transfer to Angra dos Reis and board a ship heading to Abra o village on Ilha Grande. The combined journey takes about 2.5 to 3 hours, and once you arrive, you'll check in and have time to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sagu Mini Resort or simialr)
Included Activities
- Ship transfer to Abraão village, Ilha Grande
Optional Activities
- Leisurely stroll through Paraty village
- Explore rainforest trails in surrounding national park
Landmarks Ilha Grande Abraão village 
- Day 6
Ilha Grande
After breakfast, take a boat out and then walk a short distance to reach Lopes Mendes Beach, consistently ranked among the world's top beaches. You'll have leisure time to swim and relax on the sand, plus the option to try diving or kayaking if you want (those activities are extra). Bring sunscreen and bring a hat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sagu Mini Resort or simialr)
Included Activities
- Boat transfer to Lopes Mendes Beach
- Beach visit to Lopes Mendes
Optional Activities
- Diving at Lopes Mendes Beach
- Kayaking at Lopes Mendes Beach
Landmarks Lopes Mendes Beach - Day 7
Ilha Grande to Rio de Janeiro
Your guide and driver meet you at the pier and take you back by boat. Then you'll head to Rio de Janeiro Airport for your flight home, a drive that takes roughly 3.5 hours. Make sure to head out with enough time before your departure.
- End point
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Airport See-off, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat transfer from Abraão pier
