Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Bemvindos a Brazil!
Welcome to Brazil!
Once landed an English speaking guide will be waiting for you at the airport’s arrival to drive you in a private vehicle to your hotel in Paraty.
The drive should take between 3 and 4 hours depending on traffic.
Accommodation: Sandi hotel in an apartment room with daily breakfast for 2 nights.
Day 2 - Hike to Mamangua peak
Hike the Mamanguá Sugarloaf Peak for the best panoramic views of the region. The Saco do Mamanguá, Brazil’s only tropical fjord, is a unique marine ecosystem and tropical paradise located on the nearby Joatinga Ecological Reserve. On this small-group full-day tour, you set out from Paraty by bus to Paraty Mirim to catch a boat into the fjord. The hike up the Mamanguá Sugarloaf Peak (425m) is intense and offers incredible views of the bays and rainforest covered mountainsides. On the way back, we stop at a lovely sandy beach to swim, relax and cool off after the hike. We also recommend you try the delicious fresh fish with rice, beans and salad at our favourite beach kiosk. This is a great day out for people looking to get off the beaten track and enjoy the best views!
Day 3 to 5 - Ubatuba!
Private transfer from Paraty to Ubatuba and your pousada where you can choose to simply relax or from some of their activities (these are at an extra cost):
Living the Sea: surfing, stand-up paddling, kayaking or on a schooner ride.
Forest Hikes: secret beaches, only accessible on foot, to spectacular waterfalls or even on a birdwatching tour
Sunset on the Beach: by boat trip from several secluded beaches in the area
Traditional Canoeing in the Mangrove: canoe trip through the mangrove discovering its unique vegetation, fauna and richness.
Accommodation: Pousada Picinguaba in a classic room with daily breakfast for 3 nights.
Day 6 - Transfer to Ibitipoca
Today a private car will drive you to Ibitipoca and the Ibiti Projeto – this is a 400 kms drive.
Accommodation: Reserva do Ibitipoca in Engenho suite in main lodge with full board for 4 nights.
Day 7 to 9 - Enjoy the paradise of Ibiti Project
Ibiti Project
Just a 4 hour drive from Rio lies a true Brazilian secret. Ibiti Project (formerly Reserva / Comuna de Ibitipoca) is a 6000-hectare reserve, set in the foothills of the Mantiqueira mountain range, home to one of South America’s finest country hotels. This utterly inspiring conservation and sustainability project has at its heart the protection of local communities and culture, rural regeneration, reforestation, rewilding of native species – especially muriqui woolly spider monkeys and tapirs – and the creation of wildlife corridors.
Rates include: Full board (3 meals a day, soft drinks, morning yoga, 1 guided walking tour daily, stand-up paddling. alcoholic drinks. Other activities such as massages and spa treatments are charged extra, as are excursions in 4×4 vehicles, electric bikes and electric buggies.
Day 10 - Bemvindos a Rio
Time to say goodbye to Ibiti Project and take a private transfer to Rio with accompanying guide.
Accommodation: Santa Teresa Hotel RJ MGallery in a superior room with breakfast for 3 nights.
Day 11 - Corcovado hike
Corcovado is certainly Brazil´s most famous landmark and it deserves the title! Situated in the Tijuca Forest National Park, the mountain summit is one of the best viewpoints you can find in the city! We start the hike at Parque Lage at sea level, and go up to 711 meters high (2330 feet)! The hike takes around 2:30hs up and it presents some easy and short scramble sectors! At the summit we have an incredible 360 degrees view of Rio and the impressive statue of Christ the Redeemer.
ITINERARY
7:30 am hotel pick-up and 30 minutes drive to Parque Lage
Walk around the beautiful gardens of Parque Lage
2:30h hike up to the summit of Corcovado Mountain
Enjoy the amazing views of Rio and visit the Christ Statue
Hike down to Parque Lage.
Day 12 - Free day in Rio!
Enjoy your free day in the Cidade Maravilhosa!
Do as little or as much you wish.
Day 13 - Departure
Your holiday has come to an end. Hopefully you will feel reinvigorated and reconnected with nature.
We have included the departure transfer to Rio’s airport where you will connect with your next flight.
DETAILS -
This itinerary costs from £4,675 per person B&B or otherwise stated, and is based on two people sharing accommodation and services. The price includes all transfers, tours, any other meals if mentioned. It does not include international flights.
International flights tend to cost between £800 and £900 per person return if booked well in advance – do ask us for advice. Alternatively we can book the flights for you but a booking fee may apply.
All prices correct at the time of writing. Give us a call on 0207 112 0019 or email us to discuss your requirements and get a confirmed price.
Please remember this is a sample itinerary and we are happy to modify it to suit your plans. We can add or remove days and look at different places to stay.
What's included?
INCLUDED:
- Prices start from £4,675 per person
- 12 nights in 4* hotels B&B basis or otherwise mentioned
- All private transfers
- A mix of private and shared tours
- Local taxes
- All trips are ATOL protected or ABTA bonded to ensure you are fully covered
