Private Tour Highlights
- Snorkeling the crystalline waters of the islands surrounding Paraty including the Ilha Comprida, known as natural aquarium of fish.
- Soaking up Rio’s buzzing energy on a private tour of the city, encompassing important sights like Cinelandia Square and the Metropolitan Cathedral.
- Taking a ride on a cog train through the world’s largest urban woodland, Rio’s Tijuca Forest, up towards the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer.
- Enjoying a Brazilian dance show that gathers on stage various cultures of the Tropical Country, combining a variety of Brazilian dances.
- Whizzing up to Sugarloaf Mountain on a cable car, drinking in the views of Guanabara Bay, Copacabana Beach and the Santa Cruz Fortress.
- Wandering the colonial streets and historic buildings of Paraty, preserved in the form of elegant colonial Portuguese churches.
Tour Overview
Your Yampu Snapshot of Coastal, Colonial Brazil begins with three days in the diverse and culture city Rio de Janeiro and finishes in the historic coastal town Parati. Take a full-day tour around Rio to see Sugar Loaf, Corcovado Mountain and Tijuca rainforest as well as Christ the Redeemer. Before leaving, enjoy a samba show with dinner. This tour continues to Parati, a pretty colonial town located 160 miles southwest of Rio de Janeiro. The town is on Brazil’s Costa Verde and is a UNESCO world heritage site that has been beautifully preserved. Embrace your surroundings that include a lush green Mata rain forest, small fishing towns, pristine deserted islands, and the warm jade-green waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Inclusions
Note:
* Transfer is quoted based on Portuguese speaking driver only. If you would like an English speaking guide, please ask your travel consultant.
Package Price: From £$ 4665
Prices shown above are per person. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability. Prices include local airfare (where applicable), hotel accommodation including daily breakfast; all transfers with baggage handling, all guided tours in English and all entrance fees.
Please note that prices are subject to change based on availability and seasonality, especially during the holiday season from December 20th through January 5th each year. Please contact a Yampu Travel Specialist for more information on best times to travel.
Trip Type:
All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!
Tour Itinerary
Flight to Brazil
Overnight flight to Rio de Janeiro.
Overnight flight to Rio de Janeiro.
Private Half Day Corcovado Tour
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Reception at airport and transfer to your hotel.
After settling in, enjoy a tour of Corcovado with a private driver and guide. The tour begins in Cosme Velho's neighborhood. The cog train rolls through the Tijuca Forest, the largest urban forest in the world, and up to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Once there, enjoy a panoramic and extraordinary view of Rio, including the Sugar Loaf, the Guanabara Bay, the beaches of Southern Zone and the Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon. At the peak of the hill is the art deco statue of Jesus Christ, and icon of Rio. After the visit of the Corcovado, the tour continues to the Sao Conrado area with a brief stop at Pepino beach where you can appreciate the hang gliders overhead. At the end of the tour, you will transfer back to your hotel. ...read less
Half Day Tour to the Sugar Loaf
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Today enjoy a private Half Day Tour to the Sugar Loaf with private driver/guide.
This tour begins with a stroll through downtown Rio, passing by the Sambodrome, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Get to know the traditional Cinelandia square with the historical buildings, the Municipal Theater, the National Library and the National Museum of Fine Arts. By taking the Aterro do Flamengo, you will be taken to the neighborhood of Urca where you will find one of the largest symbols of the city: The Sugar Loaf. This visit is made in two steps by cable car. The first cable car takes passengers to Urca Hill which provides a beautiful view of the Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niteroi bridge and Corcovado hill. From this stage, a second cable car will be taken up to the top to find a splendid view of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress and some beaches of Niteroi. ...read less
Rio at Leisure – Ginga Tropical Show
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Your day is free to enjoy Rio, or choose from one of our optional day tours.
Tonight, you will be met at your hotel by a Yampu representative for your private transfer to the Ginga Tropical Show (this tour does not include dinner).
After dinner, we will enjoy a Brazilian dance show that gathers on stage various cultures of our Tropical Country. The show combines a variety of Brazilian dances that developed from African rhythms via the slave trade and the natives that lived in Brazil before colonization. This is a show that perfectly combines diversity and culture. We have the Ziriguidum from the Northeast, the Amazon with its Folklore, Bahia with its mystical rituals and Capoeira, and Rio de Janeiro with its bohemian Lapa neighborhood, samba dance halls and the performance of the legendary Tricksters. ...read less
Rio - Paraty - City Walking Tour
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This morning you will transfer by land to the town of Paraty (approximately 4 hours), a well-preserved colonial relic from the architectural perspective. This spot is where all the treasures from Minas Gerais arrived via Estrada Real before embarking for the Iberian Peninsula.
Paraty is the perfect town for a walking tour since no cars are allowed. This colonial town is surrounded by beautiful, rugged beaches, numerous islands off the coast, parks with bromeliad plantations and waterfalls. Paraty's colonial heritage is preserved in the form of elegant colonial Portuguese churches and houses in the relaxed atmosphere of a town untouched by time. This charming town has many restaurants, shops and boutiques and is known for its delicious cuisine.
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Half Day Schooner Tour
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Today you will enjoy a half day schooner tour around the beautiful Islands surrounding Paraty, stopping to snorkel, swim and eat lunch. The islands we visit vary daily. You will have four stops with about 40 minutes in each place, one of the stops will be to have some lunch (not included). At these stops it is possible to snorkel in the clear and warm water. Usually we do include the Ilha Comprida, which is more known as natural aquarium of fish and allows for some great photo opportunities. The tour includes snorkeling gear and some delicious tropical fruit for a snack. ...read less
Paraty at Leisure
Free day to do optional activities that will allow us to mingle with the natural environment or understand better the local reality. For example, a boat tour through the Paraty Bay, where it is possible to see Brazil's only fjord, a route along the pretty ecological trails of the nearby Serra da Bocaina, a visit to a social project of quilombla community or an excursion to the pristine beaches with emerald green waters.
Free day to do optional activities that will allow us to mingle with the natural environment or understand better the local reality. For example, a boat tour through the Paraty Bay, where it is possible to see Brazil's only fjord, a route along the pretty ecological trails of the nearby Serra da Bocaina, a visit to a social project of quilombla community or an excursion to the pristine beaches with emerald green waters.
Flight Home
Check out of your hotel and enjoy a private transfer (approximately 4 hours) to Rio de Janeiro for your international flight home.
Check out of your hotel and enjoy a private transfer (approximately 4 hours) to Rio de Janeiro for your international flight home.
Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Parati, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Places You'll See
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Rio de Janeiro
The largest Art Deco statue in the world, Christ the Redeemer, welcomes travelers to the famous city, Rio de Janeiro. Let the local music, art, and food capture your sense as you visit its sandy beaches or watch an enchanting samba show. Try your hand at trekking up Pao de Acucar (Sugarloaf Mountain) for beautiful views of the bay and beyond.
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Paraty
Once an important seaport for the export of gold, Paratay is a beautiful historic city whose cobblestone streets and emerald green waters entice a large number of visitors each year. Here, one can enjoy many waterside activities as well as visit nearby islands, forests and gorgeous waterfalls.
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Hotel Options
4 Star Properties
Arena Leme
Rio de Janeiro , BRAZIL
Rio de Janeiro : Windsor California
Windsor California
Rio de Janeiro , BRAZIL
The Windsor California Hotel is the latest news in the center of Copacabana. Located in the seafront of one of the most famous beaches of Rio de Janeiro, it provides its guests with high standard service, comfort, sophistication, high-end structure and convenience. It is walking distance from the most trendy bars, restaurants and night clubs, on top of offering easy access to the subway and the main tourist attractions such as Pão de Açúcar and Cristo Redentor.
Pousada do Sandi
Paraty , BRAZIL
In the Historical Center of Paraty, you will find the Pousada do Sandi, a luxury hotel seamlessly merging modern comfort and amenities with the simplicity, charm, and ambiance of colonial Brazil.
Relax as we see to every detail necessary for a memorable experience. From complimentary little luxuries like Wi-Fi and a sumptuous hot breakfast to a well-equipped fitness center, outdoor pool and pool bar, and a massage spa.
Pousada do Ouro
Paraty , BRAZIL
At Pousada do Ouro, the term “be welcome” is more than a simple greeting!
Our smiling service will underline that authentic hospitality lies in its elemental simplicity. The delicacy and dedication of our team will transform Pousada do Ouro into that special place that you return to in your memories with a simple close of your eyes!
As part of the “Green Hotels Association” since 2011, Pousada do Ouro contributes to the environment, living in harmony with its geographic location. We strive to limit the environmental impact created by the consumption of energy, water and waste production.
We are constantly improving the way we work in order to preserve the vibrant nature that surrounds us in Paraty.
It’s a cause worth fighting for.
5 Star Properties
Rio de Janeiro : Windsor Miramar
Windsor Miramar
Rio de Janeiro , BRAZIL
The new Miramar Hotel by Windsor defines seaside luxury in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. Just steps from Copacabana Beach, the hotel affords captivating views from some guestrooms and an amazing rooftop terrace that hosts an infinity-edge swimming pool and poolside bar. Accommodations at Miramar promote relaxation with sophisticated decor, Brazilian paintings, and elegantly designed guest bathrooms. Each of the 200 guestrooms features state-of-art amenities such as complimentary WiFi, minibar, electrical adapters, and more. Dine in the hotel’s new gourmet restaurant, which serves an inventive menu of Carioca cuisine and notable wine list with more than 130 labels.
Rio de Janeiro : Hilton Copacabana
Hilton Copacabana
Rio de Janeiro , BRAZIL
Hilton Copacabana hotel is on Copacabana Beach and is less than 10 minutes from Rio Sul Mall and showings at Kinoplex Roxy. Sugarloaf Mountain, Maracanã Stadium, and Escadaria Selarón can be reached in 15 minutes. Christ the Redeemer is 20 minutes away. The hotel has rooms with sea views, a spa, and a rooftop pool with space to relax.
Pousada Literária
Paraty , BRAZIL
In the Historic Center of Paraty, the Pousada Literária gathers urban cultural traditions with sustainable farming experiences. Fazenda Bananal is at a 10-minute drive from the Inn. Either at the pousada or the farm, enjoy a sophisticated environment surrounded by the exuberant Atlantic Rainforest.
Luxury Properties
Rio de Janeiro : Copacabana Palace (City View)
Copacabana Palace (City View)
Rio de Janeiro , BRAZIL
This glamorous landmark is pre-eminent among the best hotels in Rio de Janeiro. Since its Art Deco doors swung open in 1923, Belmond Copacabana Palace has been welcoming the rich and famous. A truly iconic city-center hotel, Copacabana Beach only a heartbeat away, this is the best place to stay in Rio. Soak up the sun in the magnificent pool or join Brazil’s style setters at the Piano Bar. Each of the rooms are unique, featuring fine period furniture and original works of art. And don’t miss the hotel’s top restaurants, whether for great local dishes or fine Italian dining at the Hotel Cipriani Restaurant.
Rio de Janeiro : Fasano Hotel Rio de Janeiro (Ocean View)
Fasano Hotel Rio de Janeiro (Ocean View)
Rio de Janeiro , BRAZIL
Fasano Hotel Rio de Janeiro is the first building in Brazil designed by Philippe Starck, making it the most fascinating destination at Ipanema’s beachfront. Among the attractions are the infinity edge pool that leans over the beach, surrounded by the Arpoador beach,the Dois Irmãos Mountains and the Corcovado. Its architecture and interior design pay homage to the spirit of Brazilian design of the 1950’s and 1960’s, and the glorious Bossa Nova
Testimonials
Prudence
Traveled August, 2009
All in all a fantastic trip.
We got back last night after a fantastic trip. I think Georgie would agree that it was one of our best trips we’ve been on. I am rushing all over the place today as off on holiday again at 4.30am tomorrow. Nothing like another holiday to get over the post holiday blues! All in all a fantastic trip. Overall I think what really worked well was that we felt we spent just the right amount of time in each place. Thanks again for all your help. It was much appreciated, particularly given the limited time we left to organise it all!
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Connie
Traveled February, 2016
Our monkey morning was more amazing than either of us could have predicted.
Thank you SO much. Our monkey morning was more amazing than either of us could have predicted. You are our travel agent forever.
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Sabrina P.
Traveled September, 2014
I truly enjoyed every single minute I was in South America.
Thank you so very much for your assistance and support in the trip. I truly enjoyed every single minute I was in South America. It was an awesome trip and the guides were great. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
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