Gloria Marina & Guanabara Bay & classic Rio Icons
“10 nights in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Land in Rio, settle into the harbourside apartment, and ease into the city with a gentle waterfront evening.”
10 nights in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, mapped out day by day through Rio de Janeiro, Paraty and Ilha Grande — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 11 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 12-22 May
- Pace
- Busy, back-to-back plans
- Where you sleep
- Harbour apartment and 3 more
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 10 days
- Budget
- €1,876
The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & Harbourside Settling In
Arrive at Rio de Janeiro (GIG) and transfer to the harbourside apartmentUnpack and rest after the long-haul flightSunset stroll along the Flamengo waterfrontCasual dinner of Brazilian petiscos nearby - 2
Gloria Marina & Guanabara Bay
Morning visit to Gloria Marina to watch the yachts and take in Guanabara Bay viewsCoffee at a marina-side cafeWalk up to the Nossa Senhora da Gloria church for panoramic bay viewsExplore the Marina da Gloria promenade and public artOptional short bay boat outing from Gloria MarinaEvening caipirinha overlooking the water - 3
Classic Rio Icons
Cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain (Pao de Acucar)Cog train to Christ the Redeemer at CorcovadoLunch in the Santa Teresa hill districtWander the Selaron Steps and Lapa archesPack for the early southern-coast departure - 4
Coastal Drive to Paraty
Morning coastal transfer from Rio to Paraty (approx. 4 hours)Check into the Paraty garden villaExplore Paraty's cobblestone historic centre and whitewashed churchesSunset from the old town pierDinner featuring local seafood and cachaca - 5
Saco do Mamanguá Boat Day
Boat excursion to Saco do Mamanguá, the fjord-like bay south of ParatyKayak or paddle through the calm mangrove watersHike the Pico do Pao de Acucar de Mamanguá lookout for the bay panoramaSwim and snorkel in sheltered covesFresh-caught seafood lunch at a caicara fishing communityReturn to Paraty by late afternoon - 6
Paraty Bay Islands & Waterfalls
Schooner cruise around Paraty Bay's islands and swimming stopsVisit the Cachoeira do Tobogã natural water slideSample artisanal cachaca at a historic distilleryEvening browsing Paraty's galleries and craft shops - 7
Crossing to Ilha Grande
Transfer to Angra dos Reis / Conceicao de JacareiBoat crossing to Ilha GrandeCheck into the harbourside stay in Vila do AbraaoWalk the car-free village waterfrontShort trail to Praia Preta beachSeafood dinner by the pier - 8
Lopes Mendes & Island Trails
Boat and trail excursion to Lopes Mendes beachSnorkelling at the Lagoa Azul (Blue Lagoon)Jungle hiking through Atlantic rainforestRelax on white-sand beachesSunset drinks back in Vila do Abraao - 9
Return to Rio & Copacabana
Morning boat back to the mainland and transfer to RioCheck into the Copacabana-side apartmentAfternoon on Copacabana beach with a beach-chair and agua de cocoWalk the iconic wave-patterned Copacabana promenadeSunset caipirinha at a beachfront kiosk - 10
Copacabana & Ipanema Finale
Morning swim and stroll along Copacabana beachWalk over to neighbouring Ipanema beachLunch at a classic Copacabana botequimBrowse the Copacabana artisan fairFarewell dinner with views of the beachfront lights - 11
Departure
Leisurely breakfast near CopacabanaLast-minute souvenir shoppingTransfer to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) for the return flight to AMS
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Arrival & Harbourside Settling In
Land in Rio, settle into the harbourside apartment, and ease into the city with a gentle waterfront evening. Arrive at Rio de Janeiro (GIG) and transfer to the harbourside apartment and Unpack and rest after the long-haul flight.
- Flights
- €297
- Stay
- €1,579
- Per night
- €188
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Gloria Marina & Guanabara Bay
A full day centred on Gloria Marina and Rio's historic harbour front. Morning visit to Gloria Marina to watch the yachts and take in Guanabara Bay views and Coffee at a marina-side cafe.
Classic Rio Icons
See the postcard sights before heading down the coast tomorrow. Cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain (Pao de Acucar) and Cog train to Christ the Redeemer at Corcovado.
Coastal Drive to Paraty
Scenic transfer down the Costa Verde to the colonial town of Paraty. Morning coastal transfer from Rio to Paraty (approx. 4 hours) and Check into the Paraty garden villa.
Saco do Mamanguá Boat Day
A dedicated excursion into Saco do Mamanguá, Brazil's tropical fjord. Boat excursion to Saco do Mamanguá, the fjord-like bay south of Paraty and Kayak or paddle through the calm mangrove waters.
Paraty Bay Islands & Waterfalls
A relaxed day among Paraty's bay islands and inland waterfalls. Schooner cruise around Paraty Bay's islands and swimming stops and Visit the Cachoeira do Tobogã natural water slide.
Crossing to Ilha Grande
Transfer and boat crossing to the car-free island of Ilha Grande. Transfer to Angra dos Reis / Conceicao de Jacarei and Boat crossing to Ilha Grande.
Lopes Mendes & Island Trails
A full day exploring Ilha Grande's famed beaches and jungle trails. Boat and trail excursion to Lopes Mendes beach and Snorkelling at the Lagoa Azul (Blue Lagoon).
Return to Rio & Copacabana
Head back to Rio and settle in beside Copacabana beach. Morning boat back to the mainland and transfer to Rio and Check into the Copacabana-side apartment.
Copacabana & Ipanema Finale
A final full day soaking up Rio's beach culture. Morning swim and stroll along Copacabana beach and Walk over to neighbouring Ipanema beach.
Departure
Final morning in Rio before the flight home. Leisurely breakfast near Copacabana and Last-minute souvenir shopping.
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