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11 Day itinerary in Brazil, South America

Love at first sight

Rio de Janeiro, Foz do Iguaçu, Paraty and Ilha Grande. After na initial contact with the “wonderful city”, its beaches, mountains, beautiful, happy and friendly people, a flight to Iguazu Falls, one of the most spectacular water falls on the planet. In Paraty, colonial city, a dash of history and cu... Read More

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GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Rio de Janeiro

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Hiking

Meet local people

Outdoors & Nature

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Rio de Janeiro

2

Foz do Iguaçu

3

Paraty

4

Ilha Grande

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Arrival – Rio de Janeiro

Arrival at the airport of Rio de Janeiro. Private reception and transfer to the Hotel. Rest of the day off. Included: Private transfer airport > Hotel + Accommodation with breakfast. Stops: Rio de Janeiro

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard / Inn: Royal Rio Palace Hotel
  • Superior / Charm: Arena Leme
Day 2

place Tour in Rio de Janeiro

Day of sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro: • Sugar Loaf: the famous Sugar Loaf cable car is the most used to reach the top of that mountain of 1296 m above sea level. The Hill offers a 360-degree view, where you can enjoy the beautiful rainforest, beaches and a part of the great metropolis. • Christ the Redeemer: one of the postcards of the Wonderful City. The Christ Redeemer, with its 98 ft high, is located on the Hill of Corcovado Mountain in the Tijuca Rainforest. Is there, with his arms wide, that he welcomes all those who arrive in this town.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard / Inn: Royal Rio Palace Hotel
  • Superior / Charm: Arena Leme
Day 3

place Free day in Rio de Janeiro

Take the opportunity to relax in one of its magnificent beaches. Included: Accommodation with breakfast. Stops: Rio de Janeiro.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard / Inn: Royal Rio Palace Hotel
  • Superior / Charm: Arena Leme
Day 4

place End of stay in Rio and departure for Iguazu.

Morning free in Rio de Janeiro. At the schedule time, private transfer to the airport. Flight to Iguassu Falls. Private reception and transfer to the Hotel. Included: Flight Rio > Iguaçu + Private transfers (hotel > airport > hotel) + Accommodation with breakfast. Stops: Rio de Janeiro, Iguaçu.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard / Inn: Bogari Hotel
  • Superior / Charm: Wish Foz do Iguaçu
Day 5

place Foz do Iguaçu visits

Day of sightseeing in Foz do Iguaçu – Argentine side: • Transfer to the Argentine side. Once in the Argentine National Park, board a train that has as destination the “Garganta del Diablo”, where a 1.200 meter walkway will lead you to an impressive view of the Devil’s Throat. After enjoying the scenery, board again on the train until the first station to start a walk of 3.2 km (upper and lower circuit) through the footpaths and walkways that provide a different and more complete view of the Falls. • Bird Park: located in front of the Iguazu National Park, on the Brazilian side. More than 900 birds from 180 different species live in the Park, which has 17 hectares of native vegetation. Included: visits mentioned in private + Entries in the National Park and the Bird Park + Accommodation with breakfast. Stops: Iguaçu.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard / Inn: Bogari Hotel
  • Superior / Charm: Wish Foz do Iguaçu
Day 6

place From Iguaçu to Paraty

Visits in Iguaçu – Brazilian side: • Iguaçu National Park: it is one of the most beautiful natural parks in the world, with 275 waterfalls. These occupy a 3 km extension on the border between Brazil and Argentina. On the Brazilian Side, the ride lasts 2 to 4 hours. This side will give you a best panoramic view of the Falls, replete with waterfalls that reach approximately 80 meters high. Transfer to Iguaçu Airport. Flight to Rio de Janeiro. Private reception and transfer to the village of Paraty. Included: Visits mentioned in private + Entries to the Falls – Brazilian Side + Pirvate transfer to Iguaçu Airport + Flight Iguaçu > Rio de Janeiro + Private transfer airport > Pousada in Paraty + Accommodation with breakfast. Stops: Iguaçu, Paraty.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard / Inn: Pousada do Príncipe
  • Superior / Charm: Pousada do Ouro - Paraty
Day 7

place Visits in Paraty

Day of sightseeing in the village of Paraty: Paraty Bay by boat: discovery of the islands and coves in the area. During the tour you can see dozens of small fishing villages cut off from the rest of the world. Historical Center: through the small alleys of the old Paraty, visit the Mother Church, Street of Trade, architecture of colonial houses and fish market. Included: Visits mentioned in private + Accommodation with breakfast. Stops: Paraty.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard / Inn: Pousada do Príncipe
  • Superior / Charm: Pousada do Ouro - Paraty
Day 8

place Departure of Paraty and Arrival in Ilha Grande

At the scheduled time, transfer to Angra dos Reis. Boarding and transfer to Ilha Grande. Reception and transfer to the Pousada. Included: Private transfer Paraty > Angra dos Reis + Transfer by boat Angra do Reis > Ilha Grande + Repcetion and transfer to the Pousada + Accommodation with breakfast. Stops: Paraty, Ilha Grande.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard / Inn: Pousada Naturalia
  • Superior / Charm: Sagu Mini Resort
Day 9

place Free day in Ilha Grande

Visits option: tour in the Lagoa Azul (Blue Lagoon) and by the region’s beaches, scuba diving, hiking, tour of the island by boat. Included: Accommodation with breakfast. Stops: Ilha Grande

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard / Inn: Pousada Naturalia
  • Superior / Charm: Sagu Mini Resort
Day 10

place Free day in Ilha Grande

Visits option: tour in the Lagoa Azul (Blue Lagoon) and by the region’s beaches, scuba diving, hiking, tour of the island by boat. Included: Accommodation with breakfast.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard / Inn: Pousada Naturalia
  • Superior / Charm: Sagu Mini Resort
Day 11

place Departure

At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport of Rio de Janeiro for your international flight back. Included: Transfer by boat Ilha Grande > Angra dos Reis + Private transfer Angra dos Reis > airport + Breakfast at the Pousada. Stops: Ilha Grande, Rio de Janeiro, Departure.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • Bogari Hotel
  • Royal Rio Palace Hotel
  • Pousada do Príncipe
  • Pousada Naturalia
  • Arena Leme
  • Pousada do Ouro - Paraty
  • Sagu Mini Resort
  • Wish Foz do Iguaçu

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  • Breakfast (11)

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