This holiday is a great introduction to Brazil. You begin your stay in the beautiful colonial town of Paraty (3 nights). Set on the emerald green Costa Verde, Paraty is a beautifully preserved colonial town. The whitewashed buildings and quiet cobbled streets have been awarded UNESCO world heritage status such is their beauty and historical importance. The town has many great restaurants and some great bars with live music, with the emphasis on relaxing rather than partying.
Though there are no beaches of note immediately reachable on foot from the town, Paraty is in the corner of an enormous bay area whose calm waters are home to hundreds of islands; many with their own unspoilt beaches and seafood restaurants. Boats can easily be chartered and exploring these areas is a real joy.
You then move onto to the great city of Rio de Janeiro (3 nights), where you have time to explore the rich culture of this beautiful city or simply relax on its miles of white sand beaches. Set in amongst emerald-green rainforests, mountains, lagoons and miles and miles of white-sanded beaches, there are few cities that can match Rio de Janeiro for location. Perhaps its greatest attribute however is its people, the Cariocas with their relaxed, easy-going spirit and style that belies the size of their home. Rio also has a strong cultural force, the city famously being birthplace (and spiritual home) to both samba and bossa nova meaning you're never far away from music during your stay.
We recommend hotels in the very best parts of Rio, where the top beaches, bars and restaurants can be found. In a city of such iconic imagery, there are still many well kept secrets that our local guides can help you discover, be it an intimate samba venue, or simply the best beach food on offer.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Overnight flight to Rio de Janeiro.
Day 2: Greeting in arrivals and private transfer down the coast to your hotel in Paraty.
Days 2-5: 3 nights accommodation at your hotel in Paraty.
Day 5: Private transfer back along the coast to your hotel in Rio de Janeiro.
Days 5-8: 3 nights accommodation in Rio de Janeiro.
Day 8: Private transfer to the airport. Return flight home.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Also see tour packages in:
South America
Brazil
Cultural Journey
Island Vacation
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