Please select your location:
You can find all your favourites in the menu
Ilha Grande

Brazil's Green Coast: Rio, Paraty & Ilha Grande

11 days from £5,310pp
Ilha Grande
Request a quote

Tour highlights

  • Enjoy the vibrancy and buzz of Rio de Janeiro.

  • Enjoy relaxing days on Ilha Grande's many beaches.

  • Step back in time among the whitewashed buildings and coloured shutters of colonial Paraty.

  • See spectacular waterfalls on an excursion into Mata Atlantica Forest.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • Flight offers available
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
Make an enquiry

Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Rio de Janeiro. On arrival in Rio de Janeiro, you will be met at the airport and driven to your hotel in a private vehicle.

    • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
      Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • Rio's iconic beaches, Rio de Janeiro
      Rio's iconic beaches, Rio de Janeiro
    • Leblon beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
      Leblon beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  • Enjoy a jeep tour of Rio's most exciting sights, such as Sugarloaf Mountain and the statue of Christ the Redeemer, and take some time to explore the tranquil botanical gardens.

    • Rio de Janeiro New Year's Eve, Brazil
      Rio de Janeiro New Year's Eve, Brazil
    • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
      Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
      Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  • This morning is left at your leisure to give you the chance to stroll along the beaches or relax by the pool, but this evening, you will be guided through the bars and casual restaurants of Leblon with a local guide.

    • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
      Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • Christ the Redeemer and Corcovado Mountain
      Christ the Redeemer and Corcovado Mountain
    • Rio Carnival
      Rio Carnival

  • Private transfer along the stunning Green Coast to the charming colonial town of Paraty, once a key part of Brazil's gold rush.

    • Paraty, Brazil
      Paraty, Brazil
    • Paraty, Brazil
      Paraty, Brazil
    • Paraty, Brazil
      Paraty, Brazil

  • This morning, take a tour through Paraty's historic district where you will learn about the town's history as a strategically important port and how it was essentially preserved in time.

    • Paraty, Brazil
      Paraty, Brazil
    • Paraty, Brazil
      Paraty, Brazil
    • Paraty, Brazil
      Paraty, Brazil

  • This morning, take a half-day group excursion into the Mata Atlantica Forest. Visit some local waterfalls and learn how cachaca, Brazil's own version of rum, is produced at a traditional distillery.

    • Paraty, Brazil
      Paraty, Brazil
    • Paraty, Brazil
      Paraty, Brazil
    • Paraty, Brazil
      Paraty, Brazil

  • Transfer by road and ferry from Paraty to Ilha Grande, a sandy island with jungle-fringed beaches and no cars allowed!

    • Ilha Grande, Brazil
      Ilha Grande, Brazil
    • Ilha Grande, Brazil
      Ilha Grande, Brazil
    • Ilha Grande, Brazil
      Ilha Grande, Brazil

  • At leisure on Ilha Grande — you could trek into the Atlantic rainforest of the island's interior, or take a boat trip to the beautiful Lopes Mendes beach.

    • Abraao, Ilha Grande, Brazil
      Abraao, Ilha Grande, Brazil
    • Ilha Grande, Brazil
      Ilha Grande, Brazil
    • Ilha Grande, Brazil
      Ilha Grande, Brazil

  • At leisure on Ilha Grande. Why not try snorkelling at one of the numerous beaches.

    • Ilha Grande, Brazil
      Ilha Grande, Brazil
    • Ilha Grande, Brazil
      Ilha Grande, Brazil
    • Ilha Grande, Brazil
      Ilha Grande, Brazil

  • Transfer back to Rio in time for your international flight home.

    • São Luís, Brazil
      São Luís, Brazil
    • Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Brazil
      Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Brazil
    • Preguiça River,Barreirinhas
      Preguiça River,Barreirinhas

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

What our clients say about us

Rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 3960 reviews on Trustpilot

Tom King
Contact a Brazil specialist

The specialist who designs your trip to Brazil will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip.

Request a quote

When to go

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Rio de Janeiro
 
Paraty
 
Ilha Grande
 

Other tours you may be interested in