Itinerary
- Day 1
Rio de Janeiro
You'll land at Rio de Janeiro's international airport and get transferred to your hotel in Copacabana. During the drive from the airport, you'll catch your first views of Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain rising dramatically between the hills and water. The rest of the day is yours to settle in and explore the neighborhood at whatever pace feels right.
- Start point
- Terminal 2 Embarque, Galeão, Rio de Janeiro - Rio de Janeiro, 21941, Brazil (Arrival hall GIG or SDU airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Windsor Copa or similar hotel)
Landmarks Christ the Redeemer Sugar Loaf Mountain Copacabana 
- Day 2
Rio de Janeiro
A hotel pickup starts your full day exploring Rio. You'll head up Corcovado mountain to see the Christ the Redeemer statue and take in the panoramic city views from the top. From there, you'll take the cable car up Sugar Loaf Mountain. The tour also covers the exterior of Maracanã Stadium, the Sambodrome where Rio Carnival happens, and the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Sebastian. Later you'll walk through the city center, climb the Selar ón stairs, and cross the arches at Lapa. You'll finish with a buffet lunch before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch throughout the tour)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Windsor Copa or similar hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Christ the Redeemer statue at Corcovado summit with panoramic city views
- Cable car ride up Sugar Loaf Mountain
- Exterior visit to Maracanã Stadium
- Visit to Sambodrome
- Visit to Metropolitan Cathedral of San Sebastian
- Exploration of Rio de Janeiro city center
- Climb Selarón stairs
- Drive through arches of Lapa
- Buffet lunch
Landmarks Christ the Redeemer Corcovado Sugar Loaf Mountain Maracanã Stadium Sambodrome Metropolitan Cathedral of San Sebastian Selarón Stairs Lapa Arches - Day 3
Rio de Janeiro
Your morning is free to relax or check out things on your own. An afternoon pickup takes you on a walking tour through Rocinha Favela, one of Brazil's largest communities. Your guide will show you the reality beyond the stereotypes and talk about the educational and social projects helping residents. You'll see the vibrant street art and colorful murals throughout the area. The route also includes a stop at the Gávea Circuit, known as the 'devil's trampoline' for its challenging racing curves from the 1930s and 1940s. After exploring, you'll get taken back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Windsor Copa or similar hotel)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Rocinha Favela
- Street art and mural viewing
- Visit to Gávea Circuit (devil's trampoline)
Landmarks Rocinha Favela Gávea Circuit - Day 4
Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu
You'll leave Rio early in the morning and fly to Foz do Iguaçu. After landing, you'll take a tour of Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side, walking about 1 kilometer to see over 270 waterfalls including close-up views of Devil's Throat. Stairs or a panoramic elevator get you to the top of the falls, then you'll walk the boardwalk overlooking the Iguazu River. Later in the day, you'll visit the bird park with more than 150 species like macaws, parrots, and toucans in large aviaries set within the Atlantic rainforest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Viale Tower or similar hotel)
Included Activities
- Tour of Iguazu Falls on Brazilian side with 1 kilometer walk
- View of Devil's Throat waterfall up close
- Access to top of Iguazu Falls via stairs or panoramic elevator
- Boardwalk walk to Porto Canoas space
- Visit to Foz do Iguazu bird park (Aves Parque)
Landmarks Iguazu Falls Devil's Throat Waterfall Porto Canoas Foz do Iguazu Bird Park 
- Day 5
Foz do Iguaçu
After breakfast, you'll head to the Argentine-Brazilian border to see Iguazu Falls from the Argentine side. Over 275 waterfalls drop across 2.7 kilometers in a dramatic natural display. Your English-speaking guide takes you by small train to Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Gorge), where water plunges 80 meters directly in front of you. The roar, spray, and raw power of the water leave a real impression. Throughout the day you'll walk different boardwalks to get changing perspectives of the falls.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Viale Tower or similar hotel)
Included Activities
- Train ride to Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Gorge) viewpoint
- Views of 275 waterfalls across 2.7 km
- Boardwalk walks with multiple viewpoints
Landmarks Iguazu Falls Garganta del Diablo - Day 6
Foz do Iguaçu to Paraty
You'll head to the airport after breakfast for your departure flight. Once you arrive at your next destination, a transfer will take you to Paraty where you'll check into your accommodation.
- Accommodation
- (Pousada Vila do Porto or similar accomodation)
- Day 7
Paraty
Today you'll take the famous Schooner Cruise around Paraty's Bay, exploring the most beautiful islands and beaches with calm, clear waters surrounded by tropical vegetation. The boat makes 4 stops of about 30 to 40 minutes each, giving you time to relax by the sea, sunbathe, dive, walk on white sand beaches, or just enjoy the view from the boat. You'll have drinks and freshly made food prepared in the boat's kitchen. The vessels are Port Authority approved and built with comfort and safety in mind.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Pousada Vila do Porto or similar accomodation)
Included Activities
- Schooner cruise through Bay of Paraty
- 4 stops at islands and beaches with approximately 30-40 minutes at each point
- Swimming and snorkeling opportunities
Landmarks Bay of Paraty 
- Day 8
Paraty
You'll explore the Bocaina Mountains and learn about Paraty's regional culture and history. The day takes you through Serra da Bocaina National Park with hikes on easy trails through the Atlantic forest leading to crystal-clear waterfalls where you can swim. You'll visit Pedra Branca Falls, Poço do Tarzan, and Cachoeira do Tobogã while seeing local fauna and flora. You'll also learn how cachaça (sugar cane brandy) has been traditionally made since the 1600s using old alembic stills, with tastings of various liqueurs and aged cachaças. There's an optional visit to Engenho d'Ouro to see how manioc flour gets made and taste afternoon coffee with fresh grains and rapadura (a traditional Brazilian sweet). Lunch is available at local restaurants if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Pousada Vila do Porto or similar accomodation)
Included Activities
- Hiking through Serra da Bocaina National Park
- Visit to Pedra Branca waterfall
- Visit to Poço do Tarzan
- Visit to Cachoeira do Tobogã
- Cachaça production demonstration and tasting with traditional alembic
- Educational walk through Atlantic forest with fauna and flora viewing
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Engenho d'Ouro Restaurant
- Lunch at Bananal Farm
- Visit to Ouro Branco Flour House with afternoon coffee and rapadura tasting
Landmarks Serra da Bocaina National Park Pedra Branca Waterfall Poço do Tarzan Cachoeira do Tobogã Ouro Branco Flour House - Day 9
Paraty to Ilha Grande
After breakfast, you'll spend time exploring downtown Paraty's colonial architecture. You'll wander the stone streets lined with white buildings and Baroque churches, taking in the historic district's character. The area has a cosmopolitan feel with many creatives and entrepreneurs running restaurants, galleries, and shops. In the early afternoon, you'll transfer to Ilha Grande in two parts: first by car from Paraty to Angra dos Reis, then continuing by boat to Ilha Grande.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Pousada Naturalia or similar accommodation)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of historic downtown Paraty with colonial architecture
Landmarks Historic Downtown Paraty Paraty Baroque Churches 
- Day 10
Ilha Grande
After breakfast, you'll head on your own to the pier in Abraão to board a boat excursion around Ilha Grande. You'll pass by Lagoa Verde, Lagoa Azul (natural aquariums), Saco do Céu, Praia do Amor, and Praia da Feiticeira. The roughly 6-hour excursion includes a stop for buffet lunch (which isn't included in the tour cost). You'll return to Abraão pier by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Pousada Naturalia or similar accommodation)
Included Activities
- Boat excursion around Ilha Grande
- Pass by Lagoa Verde
- Pass by Lagoa Azul (natural aquariums)
- Pass by Saco do Céu
- Pass by Praia do Amor
- Pass by Praia da Feiticeira
Optional Activities
- Buffet lunch during boat excursion
Landmarks Lagoa Verde Lagoa Azul Saco do Céu Praia do Amor Praia da Feiticeira Abraão Pier - Day 11
Ilha Grande
You have a free day on Ilha Grande to do whatever you'd like. One option is taking a boat trip to the islands around Angra dos Reis via Botinas Islands (a natural aquarium), Ilha de Cataguaz beach, Praia do Dentista, Praia da Piedade, and Praia das Flechas. If you like hiking, the roughly 2 hour 30 minute trek to Lopes Mendes or Aventureiro beaches is worth considering, as these are two of the island's most beautiful beaches. You can also arrange boat transportation from Abraão pier to reach them instead. Cachoeira da Feiticeira is the island's most famous and accessible waterfall, requiring about a 1 hour 30 minute walk from Abraão via the Aqueduct, though you can hire a taxi-boat to Praia da Feiticeira to cut 30 minutes off (the path has steep and slippery sections).
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Pousada Naturalia or similar accommodation)
Optional Activities
- Boat trip to paradise islands of Angra dos Reis via Botinas Islands, Ilha de Cataguaz, Praia do Dentista, Praia da Piedade, and Praia das Flechas
- Approximately 2.30-hour trek to Lopes Mendes beach
- Approximately 2.30-hour trek to Aventureiro beach
- Boat transportation to Lopes Mendes or Aventureiro beaches from Abraão pier
- 1 hour 30 minute walk to Cachoeira da Feiticeira waterfall from Abraão via Aqueduct
- Taxi-boat to Praia da Feiticeira (saves 30 minutes of walking)
Landmarks Botinas Islands Ilha de Cataguaz Praia do Dentista Praia da Piedade Praia das Flechas Lopes Mendes Beach Aventureiro Beach Cachoeira da Feiticeira Praia da Feiticeira - Day 12
Ilha Grande to Rio de Janeiro
You'll have breakfast at your pousada and a free morning to relax or explore more of the island. In the afternoon, you'll make your own way to the main dock to catch a boat to Conceição de Jacareí, then transfer back to Rio de Janeiro.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Windsor Copa or similar hotel)
Landmarks Conceição de Jacareí - Day 13
Rio de Janeiro
Your time in Brazil ends today. You'll check out of your hotel and get transferred to the airport in time for your departure flight, taking home all the memories and new experiences from your trip.
- End point
- Terminal 2 Embarque, Galeão, Rio de Janeiro - Rio de Janeiro, 21941, Brazil (Departure entrance GIG or SDU airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
