Apr–Jun / Aug–Oct tends to combine better weather, sea and tour operations to enjoy beaches, islands and water experiences on this route.
BRAZIL · BEACHES + HERITAGE
BRAZIL — RIO, PARATY AND ILHA GRANDE
Swap Rio's skyline for the streets of Paraty and end up on beaches accessible by boat.
DURATION12 days
BEST TIMEApr–Jun / Aug–Oct
EXPERIENCEBeaches + Heritage
COUNTRYBrazil
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Rio de Janeiro → Paraty → Angra dos Reis → Ilha Grande → Rio
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Beaches and coves in Rio de Janeiro
2Navigation in Paraty
3Angra dos Reis coastal landscapes
4Snorkeling and sea
5Sunset by the sea
6Islands and viewpoints
Swap Rio's skyline for the streets of Paraty and end up on beaches accessible by boat. The combination of Rio de Janeiro and Rio gives the itinerary an identity that does not depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Rio de Janeiro
The trip begins in Rio de Janeiro, with time for Rio de Janeiro's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
DAY 2
Rio de Janeiro — landscapes and culture
More time in Rio de Janeiro, now with monuments, traditions and everyday life in Rio de Janeiro.
DAY 3
Rio de Janeiro → Paraty
The journey leaves Rio de Janeiro and heads to Paraty, with the rest of the day focused on monuments, traditions and everyday life in Paraty.
DAY 4
Paraty — selected experiences
The day in Paraty combines the historic center, architecture and local life of Paraty.
DAY 5
Paraty — local experience
The stay in Paraty continues with Paraty's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
DAY 6
Paraty → Angra dos Reis
The route between Paraty and Angra dos Reis changes the scene of the trip; upon arrival, enter the historic center, architecture and local life of Angra dos Reis.
DAY 7
Angra dos Reis — local experience
The stay in Angra dos Reis continues with Angra dos Reis' heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
DAY 8
Angra dos Reis in depth
Day in Angra dos Reis for monuments, traditions and daily life in Angra dos Reis.
DAY 9
Angra dos Reis → Ilha Grande
From Angra dos Reis to Ilha Grande, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by the heritage, markets and striking neighborhoods of Ilha Grande.
DAY 10
Ilha Grande in depth
Day in Ilha Grande for monuments, traditions and daily life in Ilha Grande.
DAY 11
Ilha Grande → Rio
Travel from Ilha Grande to Rio. After arrival, the day opens up space for monuments, traditions and everyday life in Rio.
DAY 12
Rio — full day
Rio has a full day to explore the historic center, architecture and local life of Rio.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
City, colonial heritage and coastal trails in a sequence without internal flights. The sequence between Rio de Janeiro and Rio gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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