Rio de Janeiro, Paraty Tour

Arrival at Galeão, Rio de Janeiro International Airport, arrival assistance and transfer to your hotel.

Early check-in, installation at your hotel and some free time to enjoy the surroundings and Copacabana beach.

In the afternoon, enjoy a tour of Rio’s iconic beaches, including Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.

Later in the afternoon, ride the cable car up to the peak of the Sugarloaf Mountain, and enjoy a toast as the sun sets over the amazing scenery of Rio's background.

Free evening.

Overnight at your hotel in Rio de Janeiro. 

Morning transfer to Paraty (4 to 5 hours). The drive to the small coastal town goes through one of the most scenic roads in Brazil on the Rio-Santos route.

In the afternoon meet with your local guide and start your walking tour to explore the history of Paraty and its harmonious architectural ensemble of the 18th century. You will stop at the Church of Our Lady of Remedies (Igreja Matriz), the Chapel of Santa Rita (Igreja Santa Rita), the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary (the Igreja Nossa Sra. Do Rosário), the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows (Igreja Nossa Sra. Das Dores), the Museum of Sacred Art (Museu Arte Sacra), the Cultural Center (Casa da Cultura) and a cachaça tasting (2 hours).

Free evening.

Overnight at your hotel in Paraty.

In the morning, meet at the main pier of Paraty where you will board your Schooner for your full day cruise through the bay of Paraty. Explore some of Paraty’s most beautiful beaches along the coast and stop to visit two of the 65 islands of the bay. Lunch will be served on board the ship. The trip lasts around 5 hours with 4 stops of about 40 minutes, plenty of time for swimming, snorkeling and sunbathing.

Sail back to the pier late in the afternoon and enjoy some free time to relax and soak in the sunset.

Free evening.

Overnight at your hotel in Paraty.

At the indicated time transfer to Rio de Janeiro (4 to 5 hours).

Hop on the train up the rack railway to the Corcovado Mountain for a spectacular glimpse of Rio, and an up-close look at the majestic statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.

Then, visit the bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa and marvel at its architectural and cultural charms.

Free afternoon. Relax at the beach, keep exploring the busy city or visit the modern Museum of Tomorrow (Museu do amanhã) and the Museum of Fine Arts (Museu Nacional de Belas Artes) (not included).

Free evening.

Overnight at your hotel in Rio de Janeiro. 

Free morning to enjoy the beach (late check out upon hotel availability).

At the indicated time transfer to Rio de Janeiro International Airport (30 min to 45 min).

Check-in assistance.