EXCITING RIO
A 10 day trip to Brazil provided by Banani Tours
Looking for nature? And not too far from the city…? Come experience the best nature points in the State of Rio de Janeiro!
Highlights: Rio de Janeiro, Sugar Loaf, Corcovado - one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Tijuca National Park, Nightlife, Atlantic Rainforest, Bird Watching, Contemplation of fauna and flora, Wildlife, Waterfalls, White sandy beaches.
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Departures:
* Flexible dates
* Minimum of 2 persons
Places Visited:
The package has 3 different destinations:
The Marvelous City: Rio de Janeiro, located in the southeast of Brazil, 600 km from São Paulo City;
Serra da Bocaina is located, approximately, 4 hours drive away from Rio de Janeiro, in the State of São Paulo - the southeast of Brazil. It is situated on the border of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Located in the south of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Ilha Grande (the “Big Island”) is part of a paradise. It is situated 3 hours drive and 1 hour by boat, approximately, away from the center of Rio.
Activities:
Beach
Children Friendly
Eco-tourism
Family Vacation
Gay / Lesbian Friendly
Hiking & Trekking
History & Archaeology
Outdoor Adventure
Safari & Wildlife
Spectacular Scenery
Walking Tours
Price:
Price starting from: US$ 2550,00 (per person)
Price based on: 2 people sharing a double room in October 2008.
Not valid for national holidays, Carnival, New Years Eve.
Package available all year round.
This tour can be tailor made to your wishes.
INCLUDES:
Transfers in/out in Rio de Janeiro, Bocaina and Ilha Grande.
03 nights in double superior room at Hotel Mar Ipanema.
03 nights in double standard room at Pousada da Terra.
03 nights in double standard room at Pousada Naturália.
Tours mentioned on the descriptions and entrance fees.
Obs:
Price covers the described services, valid for October 2008 and does not include air fares, personal expenses, lunch or dinner (except when mentioned), beverages and optional tours.
Detailed Description
Rio de Janeiro, the former capital, is not only a large city with many beaches. Most often it is associated with being the capital of samba, carnival and sandy beaches. It is also a bustling business city, a multicultural melting pot and a city situated in a beautiful natural environment. That’s why we will spend three days enjoying the main beauties of the city such as: Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Santa Teresa, Tijuca National Park, downtown etc.
Serra da Bocaina is considered one of the most bio-diverse regions of Brazil. There you can experience a few days in the lush rainforest, with breathtaking views, pristine waterfalls, rich vegetation and wildlife, and a variety of activities such as hiking jungle and mountainous trails, bird watching, contemplation of vegetation and wildlife, and the tranquility of relaxing in pleasant surroundings.
Ilha Grande (“The Big Island”), an unspoiled paradise! There, the rainforest covered with mountains meet an emerald ocean that surrounds 107 white sandy beaches. In the Island, the nature is very well preserved and no cars or roads are allowed.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival in Rio. Private transfer with guide to Hotel Mar Ipanema. Check in at the hotel. Free time to enjoy the “Marvelous City”.
Day 2 :
In the afternoon, a half day tour to the Sugar Loaf. We will start our day walking through a path that takes us along the foot of the Sugar Loaf through the lush, green forest along the Atlantic Ocean. We will be able to appreciate spectacular views of the ocean and the mountains. After our walk, we will continue, by cable car, up to the Morro da Urca, the middle station on the way to the Sugar Loaf. From there we will continue by another cable car up to the 396 meters high Sugar Loaf Mountain to enjoy the stunning view.
Day 3 :
An 8-hour tour to get to know the geography and urban life of Rio visiting the amazing statue of the Christ (elected one of the Seven Wonders of the World), the Tijuca Forest (one of the biggest urban forest in the world) and the Santa Teresa district. From there, we will take the old tram over the aqueduct to downtown, where we will have lunch. After lunch, we will walk around the downtown area, getting to know its main historical places and multicultural aspects.
Later, we will check out the night life and experience the way the “Carioca” (person born in Rio) lives! We can appreciate the famous “caipirinha” and enjoy the typical snacks in a bar situated in Lapa – a neighbourhood known for its nightlife and music.
Day 4 :
Check out and private transfer with guide to Serra da Bocaina. Pick up at the hotel at 08:00 am.
Serra da Bocaina has one of the largest bio-diversity regions of the world. The Atlantic Rainforest is excellent for birdwatching. It is located only a few hours drive from Rio de Janeiro and boasts Brazil’s largest National Park of Atlantic Rainforest.
The first stop on the route to Bocaina is Bananal, an old “coffee-town” from the 1860s – an era when the region, the Paraíba Valley, was the world’s largest coffee producer. We will stop here - after a two hour drive -, to appreciate the historical city. After a stop for coffee and a snack, we continue into the Bocaina mountain range – to 1200 m altitude. After an hour drive, we will visit The Ecological Station of the park, which is a research station. You will also visit the beautiful Sete Quedas Waterfall and take a short hike on a preserved stretch of the old “Gold Trail” - completed in 1710, through which the Portuguese colonizers used to transport gold and diamonds. This route has stories and legends of pirates and adventure. We will continue by car and stop for a home made meal. After lunch, we drive to the hotel for checking in. A typical dinner from the hotel’s traditional kitchen will be served in the evening. Time to relax and enjoy the cool evenings in the mountains.
Day 5 :
After breakfast, we will take a 40 minute light hike visiting one of the highlights of the region: the Bracuí Waterfall. After a light 40 minute hike, we will reach the top of the waterfall, which then plunges – through a sequence of falls – 1.100 meters down to meet the Atlantic Ocean. We will stop for about 40 minutes to appreciate the stunning view. There will be time and the opportunity to stop on the way and bathe in the cool waters of the Bracuí River. Lunch. After a nice meal, there will be time for relaxing and enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the hotel. Our guide will be at your disposal to offer explanations of the area – or if you wish, to show you some of the other very special places on the surroundings. A light dinner will be served at 8 pm.
Day 6 :
After breakfast, we will leave for the Rio Vermelho Valley, where there are areas of original preserved Atlantic Rainforest. A guide will take us to a 45-minute walk inside the forest. On the way, we will observe a large variety of plants and trees, and may spot exotic birds, monkeys and other animals. The afternoon will be for relaxing. A light dinner will be served at 8 PM.
Day 7 :
Free morning to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Lunch will be served at 12:30 and an hour later we will depart on our return trip to Angra dos Reis.
Arriving in Angra dos Reis, we will continue on a ferry boat which will take us to Ilha Grande Island. A guided reception will be waiting for us. Check in at the hotel. The pleasant village of Abraão is the islands main village. There are shops, fine restaurants, a church, pharmacy, internet cafe and night life.
Day 8 :
Free day to enjoy the island.
Day 9 :
Breakfast and a full day guided tour to Lopes Mendes beach, which is considered by many notable travel magazines as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The waves are great for surfing. Return to the hotel at the end of the day.
Day 10 :
Breakfast, check out at the hotel. Then, take the ferry boat to Mangaratiba, where we will take a private transfer out without guide to Rio de Janeiro’s airport (GIG).
