Rio, Paraty and Ilha Grande - 8 nights

Arrival in Rio de Janeiro. Transfer to your accommodation from airport. Check in.

Breakfast. At 09:00, Big Dude Rio de Janeiro Full Day Tour. All of Rio de Janeiro best sights in just one packed day.

Details:
From 09:00 to 10:00: Hotel pick-up by mini-bus
11:00 Stop at São Conrado to watch the hang gliders land on the beach.
11:30 Stop at Tijuca Forest for a walk around the park to experience a real rainforest.
12:15 Drive through the Tijuca Forest towards Christ the Redeemer.
12:40 Stop at Christ Statue for a visit to the top (ticket included).
14:15 Drive to Santa Teresa for a lunch break (not included), followed by a walk around the neighborhood
15:30 Drive to Lapa for a visit to the colorful steps “Escadaria Selaron”, made famous by Snoop Dog in his music video “Beautiful”.
16:30 Drive back to hotel with the option of a drop-off at Sugarloaf

Breakfast. Free day to enjoy Rio, the beaches or to take a day tour to Buzios.

Check out and 08:30 regular transfer to Paraty; it can take about 4 hours or a bit more depending on traffic. Arrival and check in. Time to take a walk to the old streets of this beautiful village frozen in time.

Go to the port to take the boat trip to the islands close to Paraty. The idea is to sail, relax, visit warm beaches, do some snorkeling or just enjoy the ride and maybe have a nice local meal.

Check out and 08:30 transfer to Angra dos Reis to take the boat to Ilha Grande. Check in and free day to relax.

Free days to enjoy Ilha Grande

Check out. 10:00 or 13:00, boat to Angra and then transfer to Rio de Janeiro Airport. End of services

Rio de Janeiro Airport airport pickup
3 nights accommodation in Rio with breakfast
Big Dude City Tour
Regular transfer from Rio to Paraty
2 nights accommodation in Paraty
Schooner boat trip
Regular transfer plus boat ride from Paraty to Ilha Grande via Angra dos Reis Port
3 nights accommodation in Ilha Grande
Regular boat ride plus transfer from Ilha Grande to Rio de Janeiro Airport