This two-week trip in Brazil takes things at a leisurely pace, allowing you lots of time to discover the main cities of the country in your own time with occasional tours to inform and inspire your journey.
Starting in Sao Paulo, you'll gradually make your way to the capital, stopping in Paraty and Ilha Grande along the way where you can laze on the beaches, or go surfing or hiking as you wish to make the most of your time in these little paradise escapes.
You'll finish your two weeks in Rio de Janeiro, the stunning capital of Brazil where you can literally launch yourself into the city by going hang gliding! This is an amazing way to see the stunning coastline of the city. The rest of your time is yours to enjoy with Rio sightseeing where you can dabble a little in the history, culture and social scene of the city. This two-week trip in Brazil takes things at a leisurely pace, allowing you lots of time to discover the main cities of the country in your own time with occasional tours to inform and inspire your journey.
Starting in Sao Paulo, you'll gradually make your way to the capital, stopping in Paraty and Ilha Grande along the way where you can laze on the beaches, or go surfing or hiking as you wish to make the most of your time in these little paradise escapes.
You'll finish your two weeks in Rio de Janeiro, the stunning capital of Brazil where you can literally launch yourself into the city by going hang gliding! This is an amazing way to see the stunning coastline of the city. The rest of your time is yours to enjoy with Rio sightseeing where you can dabble a little in the history, culture and social scene of the city.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Sao Paulo
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When you arrive, you'll be transferred from the airport to your hotel in the city. You'll have the rest of the day to relax and explore, ready for the beginning of your trip tomorrow.
Accommodation
Paradiso Hostel★2 star
Activities
Free Day in São PauloOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Sao Paulo International Airport to São Paulo
Destinations
São Paulo
Day 2
City Tour of Sao Paulo
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The largest financial centre in Latin America, Sao Paulo is a concrete jungle metropolis that warrants a little introduction. Your guide will take you around some of the top spots in the city centre so you can get to grips with the history of Sao Paulo. Some highlights of your trip are the Panificadora Santa Tereza and Cathedral da Sé.
Accommodation
Paradiso Hostel★2 star
Activities
São Paulo Walking Tour
Destinations
São Paulo
Day 3
Free Day in Sao Paulo
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Your day is free for you to enjoy. You can explore the city centre on foot and perhaps check out some of the museums and art galleries that are dotted around the city. Some suggestions of places that you could visit today are the Museu Do Futebol, Instituto Moreira Salles, Avenida Paulista, and Parque Trianon.
Accommodation
Paradiso Hostel★2 star
Activities
Museu do FutebolOptional Activity
Sao Paulo Historic CentreOptional Activity
Paulista AvenueOptional Activity
Destinations
São Paulo
São Sebastião
Day 4
Sao Paulo to Paraty
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This morning you'll check out of your hotel and take the bus to Paraty in Rio de Janeiro state. Sandwiched between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Paraty is nestled on the coast of Brazil and was once an essential part of Brazil's trading route. The town has some incredibly well-preserved colonial architecture and boasts a beautiful position on the coast, where beaches are never too far away.
Accommodation
Maracuja Hostel★2 star
Activities
ParatyOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from São Paulo to Paraty
Destinations
São Paulo
Paraty
Day 5
Saco do Mamanguá Kayaking & Cultural Tour
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On this kayaking and cultural exploration, you'll meet a community to live attuned to nature. Experience this coastline from a new perspective as you hop inside a kayak and head off the coast with the hopes of coming into contact with turtles, parrots, and tropical fish. You'll also have time to get to know locals in the village and have lunch there before returning late afternoon.
Accommodation
Maracuja Hostel★2 star
Activities
Saco do Mamanguá Kayaking and Culture Tour
Destinations
Paraty
Day 6
Historic Walking Tour of Paraty
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Strolling around the town, you'll be introduced to the history of this beautiful little town - it's not all too pretty! Your guide will take you to some of the essential sites that follow the trail of the Gold Rush.
Accommodation
Maracuja Hostel★2 star
Activities
Schooner Tour
Paraty Historic Tour
Destinations
Paraty
Day 7
Paraty to Ilha Grande
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Check out of your hotel in Paraty and jump on the bus towards Ilha Grande. You'll board a boat to take you to the island and have the reminder of the day to relax in your new-found paradise. You may want to spend your first day in Ilha Grande relaxing in your hotel.
Accommodation
Cantinho da Pedra
Activities
Ilha GrandeOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Paraty to Angra dos Reis, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Boat from Angra dos Reis to Ilha Grande
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Paraty
Angra dos Reis
State of Rio de Janeiro
Day 8
Free Day in Ilha Grande
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Make the most of the stunning beaches or head out to explore the island - where you'll find more beaches. There are lots of hiking routes on Ilha Grande, you may want to explore some of the trails that take you along the coast and to some quieter more secluded beaches.
Accommodation
Cantinho da Pedra
Activities
Vila do AbraãoOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Angra dos Reis
Day 9
Ilha Grande
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Another day, another beach. Today, you could explore a little of the town where most of the restaurants, hotels and bars are before making your way to one of the beaches. A boat trip could take you to the beaches that are a little further away and, depending on the season, you may be able to do a little surfing.
Accommodation
Cantinho da Pedra
Activities
Ilha GrandeOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Angra dos Reis
State of Rio de Janeiro
Day 10
Ilha Grande to Rio de Janeiro
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Check out of your hotel and take the boat to the mainland. There will be a bus waiting to take you to Rio de Janeiro. When you arrive in the city, you'll check into your hotel and have the rest of the day free. You may wish to explore a little or you can take some rest in the hotel.
Accommodation
Villa 25 Hostel & Suites
Transportations
Boat from Ilha Grande to Angra dos Reis
Private Driver from Angra dos Reis to Rio de Janeiro
Destinations
Angra dos Reis
Rio de Janeiro
Day 11
Hang Gliding in Rio
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What better way to discover the capital than from the air? With a guide, you'll see the stunning coastline of Rio de Janeiro from the clouds. This is one of the most exhilarating activities to do in the city and by far the most beautiful! You'll have the rest of the day to explore at your own pace.
Accommodation
Villa 25 Hostel & Suites
Activities
Hang Gliding Tour over Rio de Janeiro
Ipanema BeachOptional Activity
Copacabana BeachOptional Activity
Destinations
Rio de Janeiro
Day 12
Free Day in Rio
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No day in Rio is the same - you never know what will happen here! Explore at your leisure and take in the magic of this city, you may stumble across a beautiful art gallery, or walk around the corner to find samba on the streets. As this is your first full free day of Rio sightseeing, you may wish to tick off all of the top sites, like Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain - the choice is yours.
Accommodation
Villa 25 Hostel & Suites
Activities
Free Time in Rio de JaneiroOptional Activity
Sugarloaf MountainOptional Activity
Christ the RedeemerOptional Activity
Destinations
Rio de Janeiro
Day 13
Rio de Janeiro
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Another free day could spark interest in the history of this city, which is found everywhere! How the true essence is in the historic centre. This part of the city shows you a little bit of everything, from when the city was first founded to when the Portuguese arrived, to what Rio de Janeiro is like today - you'll see the timeline right in front of you! There are many free walking tours that can tell you a little more.
Accommodation
Villa 25 Hostel & Suites
Activities
Rio de Janeiro Historic CentreOptional Activity
Destinations
Rio de Janeiro
Day 14
Departure from Rio
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Your last day has come around all too soon. You'll have some time to do a little last-minute shopping before you transferred to the airport for your flight.
Transportations
Private Driver from Rio de Janeiro to Rio de Janeiro Airport RJ Santos Dumont
Destinations
Rio de Janeiro
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What’s included?
13 nights accommodation
5 activities
3 breakfasts
Airport transfer
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
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Benefits of this trip
Brazil in 14 days
2-star accommodation
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