Rio with beach stay 9 days.
Price per person from: $ 1 200 :-
Visit the pulsating capital of Brazil- Rio de Janerio, with it’s famous statue of Christ the redeemer and the Copacabana beach. Take a tour to Ilha Grande – a wonderful island without any car roads, which have made it possible for it to keep it’s beauty. Here you are one with the nature and in the Atlantic forest you will find one of the riches ecosystems in the world. The Island has many beautiful beaches and is surrounded by crystal clear water, which makes it a popular tourist site for those looking to go diving. Let’s just relax and enjoy this paradise.
This is included:
Transfer at arrival and departure.
Car and boat transfer to and from Ilha Grande.
4 nights at a standard class hotel on bed and breakfast basis in Rio de Janerio.
4 nights at Pousada Naturalia on Ilha Grande on bed and breakfast basis.
City tour in Rio with Corcovado and Sugerloaf.
Travel guarantee via Swedish Kammarkollegiet.
Day to day presentation:
Day 1: Arrival to Rio.
At the arrival to Rio de Janerio you are met by a representative and are transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to spend on your own.
Day 2: Rio.
Today we take a city tour in Rio and visit some of the city’s most famous sights. We start at the 710 meters high Corcovado mountain and the most famous monument in Rio – the 38 meters high statue of Christ the redeemer. We take the environmentally friendly electrical mountain cable car up to the top of the mountain and enjoy the view.
We then continue through the city passing by Santa Teresa, the massive cathedral and the colorful Lapa Steps before reaching the oher viewpoint. The famous “Sugarloaf mountain”. From here we may see a wonderful sunset.
Day 3: Rio.
The day is free to spend on your own.
Day 4: Rio – Ilha Grande.
Today we are transferred to the coast and the island of Ilha Grande. We travel by car and boat for about three hours. At the arrival to the island we are shown to our hotel. Pousada Naturalia is beautifully embedded in a garden located only 60 meters from the beach. The rooms have seaview and an own balcony with a hammock. A five-minute walk along the beach takes you to the pier and the Abraao center where you can find restaurants and bars. The hotel offers wifi and 24-hour service.
Day 5-7: Ilha Grande.
The days are free to spend on your own. Relax at the beach, explore the wonderful nature and meet the locals. Try the excellent local cuisine which is based on fish and shellfish. You can also book an optional tour like: A full day tour to Lago Azul and it’s beaches or a half day tour to Lopez Mendez beach.
Day 8: Ilha Grande – Rio.
We get transfer back to Rio. At the arrival we get transfer to our hotel.
Day 9: Departure.
Today you are transferred to the airport for your flight home or to your onward journey.
Tip! You can choose to upgrade to comfort hotel standard. Contact us for information and prices.
This is not included:
International flight (can be booked on your own or via us.)
Meals except breakfast.
Personal expenses.
Optional tours at Ilha Grande.
Travel insurance.
Fact about Ilha Grande
Ilha Grande is called the ”Big Island” and is located west of Rio de Janerio. Ilha Grande belongs to an archipelago which has 187 islands. The island has no car roads so it has been able to keep it’s natural beauty. It is famous for it’s beautiful landscape with tropical beaches, green lush forests and beautiful mountains. Here you find one of the most prestigious Atlantic forests in all of Brazil. The forest as one of the riches ecosystems in the world. In this park you will find many different spices such as the endangered Howler monkey.
On the island you will find waterfalls, hiking routes, lagoons and the Lopes Mendes beach, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches in all of Brazil. You can take a boat ride around the island or to attractions in the area. On the island you will find restaurants and bars serving traditional food with many fish and shellfish. On some bars you can listen to the local Forro music.
In the ocean around the island you will find a rich marine life and this place is considered one of the best to go diving.
The island is a real paradise awaiting to welcome you for a relaxing visit!
The prices are based upon the lowest booking class and season. Prices are calculated per person in shared double room.
We reserve ourselves against changes in currencies.
