Brasil!
A Cultural and Natural History Adventure
Trip Details at-a-Glance
| Cost From: | $5395 see pricing |
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| Length: | 9 days |
| Arrive: | Sao Paulo, Brazil |
| Depart: | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Lodging: | 8 nights lodges, inns, and hotels describe |
| Meals: | All meals included except 4 lunches and 2 dinners |
| Activity: | Wildlife & Natural History |
| Trip Level: |
Cultural and natural history explorations, sea kayaking, walking
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Highlights
- Brazil’s Atlantic Coastal Rainforest, a World Biosphere Reserve
- Paraty, a captivating, well preserved colonial town with unique architecture
- Sheltered beaches along a scrambled coast of bays, islands, and peninsulas
- Lively Rio de Janeiro, the “Marvelous City”
A beautiful, well designed trip! Our guides brought positive energy, enthusiasm, knowledge of nature and culture in the area, as well as a warm flexibility in considering all travelers' needs and requests.Bonnie J.—Minneapolis, MN
Choosing the Right Trip
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References
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Emerald green mountains tumbling into a translucent sea, colorful towns with colonial architecture, white-sand beaches, dolphin-filled bays, and even a fjord—the dazzling stretch of Brazil’s Atlantic Coast from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is one of this country’s most spectacular regions. Our adventure is an active discovery of Brazil’s vibrant cultural and natural wonders. We witness traditional lifestyles in remote fishing villages, paddle kayaks along secluded beaches, hike to hidden waterfalls, explore the stunning colonial city of Paraty, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and succumb to the enticing charms of Rio—samba dancing included! Our post-trip extension brings us to the celebrated world of the Pantanal, renowned for its fabulous birdlife and exotic wildlife.
Itinerary at a Glance
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Days 1-3
Sao Paulo / Picinguaba
After meeting in Sao Paulo, we head to Picinguaba, a fishing village set on a beautiful bay on Brazil’s verdant Atlantic Coast. From here we explore the mangroves of the Atlantic Coastal Rainforest, with its endangered species and stunning birds, and hike through lost villages along the coast. At a quilombo, an old slave settlement, we witness traditional dances and savor a lunch of feijoada.
Days 4-6
Saco do Mamangua / Paraty
Boarding ocean kayaks (no previous experience necessary), we paddle the Saco do Mamangua fjord to our lodge nestled in the rainforest, the perfect spot to enjoy a caipirinha on the deck overlooking the fjord. After enjoying a coffee with a local boat builder, we paddle to a spot where a secret trail leads to a lovely waterfall (bring your swimsuit!). A short journey by boat across a bay where dolphins leap brings us to the vibrant colonial town of Paraty. Our explorations here reveal myriad waterfalls, traces of Brazil’s historic gold trail, the wonderful flora of the Serra da Bocaina, and the charms of enchanting Paraty, where brightly colored boats bob in the harbor.
Days 7-9
Rio de Janeiro
In fascinating Rio, our base is in the historic Santa Teresa district, haunt of writers and artists. We visit Sugar Loaf Mountain and the statue of Christ the Redeemer, set high atop Corcovado Mountain, and stroll the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema. Depart on Day 9, or join our Pantanal Extension.
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Optional Extensions
If you would like to continue your adventure, we offer the following extension:
- Exploring the Pantanal Extension (4 days)
What the Trip is Like
This trip is rated Level 3, moderate, according to our trip rating system. It features cultural and natural history explorations, sightseeing with day walks, and sea kayaking. No previous sea kayaking experience is required, but you should be comfortable on and in the water. None of the activities described in this itinerary are considered difficult, but for your own enjoyment of the trip, we recommend that you make a special effort to be in good physical condition. Throughout the trip, we enjoy accommodations varying from charming pousadas (small local hotels) to a 5-star accommodation in Rio de Janeiro.
Departures & Leaders
Mar 11-19, 2012 Tania Masi
Oct 21-29, 2012 Tania Masi
Tour Costs
Prices are for 2012
$5395 (11-12 members)
$5695 (9-10 members)
$5995 (6-8 members)
Single supplement: $1150
Forced single supplement: $995
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Extension Costs
Exploring the Pantanal Extension
from: $2195
Tour Cost Includes:
- Expert leadership of a Wilderness Travel Trip Leader and local guides
- Accommodations in hotels and lodges
- All meals included except 4 lunches and 2 dinners
- Land transportation, airport transfers, and guided explorations as noted
Tour Cost Does Not Include:
International airfare, any meals not specified after each itinerary day, airport departure taxes, any meals not specified after each itinerary day in the Full Trip Brochure, optional tipping or gratuities to leaders or staff, additional hotel nights that may be necessitated by airline schedule changes or other factors, expenses such as medical immunizations (if any), travel insurance, or passports and visas, and other expenses of a personal nature (drinks with meals, alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.).Ilha de Toque-Toque Inn
Day 1 (1 night), Sao Sebastiao, Brazil
On the north shore of the Sao Paolo Coast, this eco-friendly 10-room inn is set on a hill above Toque Toque amid a lush landscape of palm trees and ...
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Pousada Santa Martha das Pedras
Days 2 to 3 (2 nights), Ubatuba, Brazil
A 9-room inn on the tranquil coast near the fishing village of Picinguaba, Pousada Santa Martha das Pedras features spacious guest rooms with ...
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Mamangua Eco Lodge
Day 4 (1 night), Paraty, Brazil
Set in a wonderfully remote location on a private white-sand beach and backed by the rainforest, this eco-lodge is the perfect spot to relax beside ...
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Pousada do Sandi
Days 5 to 6 (2 nights), Paraty, Brazil
With a central location in the pedestrian zone of Old Town in colonial Paraty, this is a lovely old mansion that has been converted into a charming ...
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Santa Teresa Hotel
Days 7 to 8 (2 nights), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
A member of the Relais & Chateau chain, the Santa Teresa is a hidden oasis in the heart of bustling Rio with lovely grounds, a garden-surrounded ...
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Extension Accommodations
If you would like to view the accommodations offered with our extensions option:
- Exploring the Pantanal Extension (4 days)
Note: Listed above are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.
Tania Masi
Tania Masi is a journalist and travel writer who has published various hiking, city, and regional guidebooks in Europe. Born in Florence, Italy, of an American mother and proud Florentine father, she was raised with an appreciation for both American and European cultures and has lived in New York as well as Sao Paolo, Brazil. With a Masters in Geography, Tania speaks nine languages including Japanese. “Traveling brings us to the question ‘what am I doing here?’ and answers it in the most delightful way!” Adventure traveling, hiking, and yoga are Tania’s major passions, and she loves to share the beauty and flavors of Europe with visitors. She currently lives in Berlin.
Upcoming Trips:
Optional Extensions
If you would like to continue your adventure, we offer the following extension:
Brazil
Exploring the Pantanal Extension
The Premier Wetland of the Americas
Wildlife & Natural History
4 days
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Level 2
Client Comments
A beautiful, well designed trip! Our guides brought positive energy, enthusiasm, knowledge of nature and culture in the area, as well as a warm flexibility in considering all travelers' needs and requests.Bonnie J., Minneapolis, MN
I loved the trip, even more than I thought I would! The culture, the nature, the people, all surpassed my expectations.Jeanne S., Charlotte, NC





