Brazil Rio Coast

RIO DE JANEIRO / ILHA GRANDE / PARATY

7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

DAY 1

Rio de Janeiro -Sugar Loaf

Welcome to Rio de Janeiro, the city of mountains and sea, samba and carnival, and a relaxed way of life. You are transferred to your hotel along Copacabana Beach. This afternoon, your orientation begins with a cable car ascent of Sugar Loaf Mountain, a tour of city sights, and a ride along the world-famous beaches. Overnight in Rio de Janeiro

DAY 2

Rio de Janeiro - Corcovado & Tijuca Forest

This morning you will be taken to one of Wonders of the World : The statue of Christ the Redeemer, which crowns the top of the Corcovado mountain with stunning views of Guanabara Bay, Sugar Loaf and the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema below. The perfect way to reach the summit is on the toy train which zig zags its way up through the lush rainforest of the Tijuca Forest where its possible see monkeys and parrots in the trees. Once on top you will have ample time to admire the views. Overnight in Rio de Janeiro (B)

DAY 3

Rio de Janeiro - Ilha Grande / Island tour

Very early this morning you will be transferred to Ilha Grande (‘Big Island’), a sanctuary which lies about 2.30 hours from Rio. Upon arrival to the Island your local guide will take you to your hotel. This afternoon your local guide will take you on a orientation tour of the Island. Overnight in the island(B)

DAY 4

Ilha Grande / Blue Lagoon & Beaches

Full day Ilha Grande visiting the Blue Lagoon and beaches. Overnight in the island(B)

DAY 5

Ilha Grande - Paraty / Boat transfer

This morning you will go on board of a local boat heading to Paraty. On the way there will be time to go swim minginsomepristinebeachesonthisbeautifulbay.Lunchwillbepreparedbythecrewandservedon board.(ifweatherdoesnotpermit,transfertoParatywillbebyland).ArrivaltoParatyattheendoftheday. Overnight in Paraty(B)

DAY 6

Paraty / Paraty tour

Enjoyatripbacktothepast.Paraty,listedbyUnescoasaWorld´sHeritagesite,isoneofthemostbeautiful and well-kept sample of Portuguese colonial architecture. The local guide will take you around the village, showing the history of the time when Paraty was a very important harbor and from where the precious stones and gold of Brazil was shipped to Portugal. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of this lovely city. Overnight in Paraty(B)

DAY 7

Paraty / Rio de Janeiro

After breakfast transfer back to Rio de Janeiro airport for return flight.