Green Coast: Rio de Janeiro, Paraty and Ilha Grande

Bem-vindo in Brazil! After landing at the international airport of Rio de Janeiro, you will be welcomed and warmly welcomed. On the transfer to the hotel on Copacabana you can get a first impression of the former capital of Brazil, which is wonderfully embedded between numerous hills and bays. From a distance you can certainly take a look at the two landmarks of the city: the statue of Christ and the Sugar Loaf. The rest of the day can be used as freetime.

If your flight arrives early in the morning, it is possible to organize a tour on the first day. To book in advance.

During the day tour you will learn about the main attractions of the Cidade Maravilhosa.
We start the day trip to Rio towards Corcovado, where we find the statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the seven wonders of the modern world. The tour takes you through the wooded areas into Tijuca National Park, a place full of stories and beautiful natural resources. There is a stop to visit the Maracana (just from outside) and the chance to learn a little about the history of the last stage of the 1950 and 2014 World Cup.
The tour continues to the Sambodromo, where the samba schools parades take place during the Rio de Janeiro Carnival. Later visit the Cathedral of São Sebastião, patron saint of the city and the Selaron Stairs. The tour also includes the cable car ascent to the Sugarloaf Mountain.
We end our visit to Rio de Janeiro with the most famous beaches: Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon.
The Um Dia no Rio tour is the perfect tour for anyone who wants to get to know Rio de Janeiro in just one day.

Recommended: In the evening you can enjoy a typical dinner at the famous churrascaria Carretão do Lido. After that you will take part in the Ginga Tropical Show. The show offers an interactive tour of Brazilian culture through dance, music, and live performances. During this show, talented performers dance lambada, samba and bossa nova, dressed in bizarre carnival costumes. Hear folklore from the diverse country, live drumming and the Brazilian martial art: Capoeira. To book in advance.

Recommended: You can fly over the whole city of Rio de Janeiro by helicopter (30 minutes) for a unique experience! To book in advance.

After breakfast you will be picked up by your guide and start another exciting day in Brazil's mega-metropolis. 

After a guided tour of the Santa Teresa district. Located in the heart of the city, with its natural and architectural landmarks, its Belvedere, cultural centers, studios, galleries, restaurants, bars, and hotels - and even Carnival blocks - enliven more and more visitors and tourists in the neighborhood, especially those who are looking for another alternative for leisure, with a touch of that calm of the past, in the heart of the central metropolis.

In Ancient Rio, visit sites like the France Brazil House, Arcos da Lapa, Teles Arches and Praça XV. and make a stop at Confeitaria Colombo for a cup of coffee.

The afternoon is at your disposal.

Recommended: You can fly over the whole city of Rio de Janeiro by helicopter (30 minutes) for a unique experience! To book in advance.

After breakfast, a half-day tour awaits you.

On this tour through the lush Tijuca rainforest, you will visit the Chinese viewpoint with a fantastic view of Copacabana as well as Ipanema Beach, Guanabara Bay and Sugar Loaf Mountain. With a little luck, you might see monkeys, sloths, or topical birds.

You will learn about the Taunay waterfall and visit the beautiful Mayrink Chapel.

We end our tour in the botanical garden. On an area of ​​around 140 hectares, the botanical garden fascinates with its around 6500 plant species. The Rio Botanical Garden is one of the ten most important of its kind in the world. Some of the 128 palm trees in the main avenue "Barbosa Rodrigues" date from the time the garden was created. In addition to numerous greenhouses, orchidariums and rose gardens, a lake with giant aquatic plants, such as the largest water lily in the Amazon, "Vitória Regia", is a main attraction.

The afternoon is at your disposal.

After breakfast transfer to Paraty.

In the afternoon you will get to know the center of Paraty.

Famous for its extraordinary colonial architecture, the historic district is a wonder to explore, with stone streets winding between white buildings and baroque churches. The cultural offer is not limited to the historical: Paraty is home to many creative people and entrepreneurs from all over the world, whose restaurants, galleries and shops give the city a cosmopolitan touch. Nature lovers will love the nearby reserves, parks, and mountains that surround this alluring destination.

After breakfast transfer to Ilha Grande.

The transfer is in two parts: From Paraty to Angra dos Reis and Boat to Vila do Abraão. 

Overnight in standard accommodation.

After breakfast at the hotel head independently to the pier in Abraão to begin a boat excursion of the island of Ilha Grande passing by Lagoa verde, Lagoa Azul (natural aquariums), Saco do céu, Praia do amor and praia da Feiticeira.

During the excursion there will be a stop for a buffet lunch (not included).

The tour will last about 6 hours until late afternoon. At the end of the excursion you will be released at the pier in Abraão.

Today is at your disposal.

Many excursions are possible in Ilha Grande:

• Boat trip to the paradise islands of Angra dos Reis via Botinas Islands (natural aquarium), Ilha de Cataguaz (beach), Praia do dentista, Praia da Piedade and Praia das flechas.
• Lopes Mendes or Aventureiro beaches. For the sporty, we recommend the approximately 2.30-hour trek to Lopes Mendes or Aventureiro (coconut tree lying) beach, considered two of the most beautiful and heavenly beaches on the island. There are also boats in the port of Abraão that offer round-trip sea transportation to both beaches.
• Ilha Grande has some waterfalls within it, and Cachoeira da Feiticeira is the most famous and "accessible." The path to it has some steep and slippery sections. It is a 1h30 walk from Abraão, through the Aqueduct, along a relatively well-marked path. Another option is to hire a taxi-boat that will drop you off at Praia da Feiticeira, saving 30 minutes of walking.

Breakfast in the pousada and free morning. In the afternoon, please make your own way to the main dock to take the boat to Conceição de Jacarei and then a transfer return to Rio de Janeiro.

Sadly, your adventure through Brazil must come to an end today. However, you will be leaving with new and unforgettable memories and experiences! After checking out of the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport in good time to board your departure flight. 

We hope you had a truly amazing trip and we wish you safe and pleasant travels onward!