The Journey

31 days. 6 destinations. One life-changing adventure.

6
Destinations
31
Days
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Adventure
Stop 1 of 6

Trindade

The Caiçara Village

Where jungle meets sea

4 nights

Trindade is a richly cultural caiçara fishing village nestled between lush mountains and pristine coastline. Here, beaches, waterfalls, and natural pools coexist in one magical place.

1Tuesday

Arrival — São Paulo to Trindade

  • São Paulo → Trindade (~5 hours)
  • Check in to accommodation
  • Explore the village nightlife
2Wednesday

Boat Tour Day

  • Boat excursion to Praia de Galetas
  • Praia de Laranjeiras
  • Praia Vermelha
  • Evening luau at Praia do Meio
3Thursday

Natural Pools & Beaches

  • Morning at the natural pools (easy 40-min trail or boat)
  • Praia do Meio
  • Praia do Cachadaço
  • Praia dos Ranchos — lunch and sunset
  • Rest up for tomorrow's adventure
4Friday

Waterfall Expedition

  • Boat to Praia de Ponta Negra
  • Hike to Cachoeira do Saco Bravo (3–5 hrs)
  • Lunch and rest
  • Evening in the village
3-5 hours
5Saturday

Pedra que Engole & Departure

  • Hike to Pedra que Engole ("The Rock that Swallows")
  • Afternoon at the beach
  • After sunset, transfer to Paraty
  • Explore Paraty's historic center
Stop 2 of 6

Paraty

Colonial History & Cachaça

Cobblestone streets and centuries of soul

3 nights

A small town carrying centuries of history — cobblestone streets built during the Portuguese colonial era, surrounded by untouched nature, islands, beaches, and waterfalls. Paraty is also known for its incredible culinary scene, world-class restaurants, and live music.

1Sunday

Jeep Adventure

  • 4x4 jeep tour: 4 waterfalls + 2 cachaça distilleries
  • Afternoon at Praia do Jabaquara
  • Evening in Paraty's historic center
2Monday

Waterfall & Samba Night

  • Cachoeira e Praia do Iriri
  • Samba da Benção at night — authentic samba gathering
~$20
Stop 3 of 6

Pouso da Cajaíba

The Village at the Edge of the World

Disconnect to reconnect

3 nights

A remote fishing village accessible only by trail or by sea. Pouso da Cajaíba is a full immersion into nearly untouched nature, rich biodiversity, and caiçara culture.

1Tuesday

Arrival by Sea

  • Boat from Paraty via Ilha do Araújo
  • Lunch stop at Praia da Taquera
  • Pass Ilha Rapada → arrive Pouso da Cajaíba
  • Welcome luau on the beach (dress code: all white)
2Wednesday

Coastal Boat Tour

  • Boat to Sumaça
  • Martim de Sá
  • Lunch at Cairuçu (included)
  • Rest for tomorrow's hike
3Thursday

Tropical Fjord & Pão de Açúcar

  • Boat to Saco do Mamanguá (Brazil's only tropical fjord)
  • Hike the Pão de Açúcar trail
  • Lunch included
  • Reggae night
4Friday

Island Fishing & Transfer

  • Boat to Ilha dos Cocos
  • 3-hour fishing excursion
  • Lunch at Praia do Pontal, Paraty
  • Transfer: Paraty → Angra dos Reis → Ilha Grande
  • Party night on Ilha Grande
Stop 4 of 6

Ilha Grande

The Island Where Cars Don't Exist

Pure paradise, no roads required

6 nights

Ilha Grande is a stunning tropical island known for its pristine beaches, lush Atlantic rainforest, and laid-back energy. With no cars allowed, this is pure paradise for nature lovers — hiking trails, crystal-clear waters, and incredible biodiversity.

1Saturday

Full Island Boat Tour

  • Praia do Aventureiro
  • Praia da Parnaioca
  • Praia dos Meros
  • Caxadaço
  • Lunch stop
  • Party night
2Sunday

Lagoons & Grottos

  • Lagoa Verde
  • Gruta do Acaiá
  • Lunch stop
  • Lagoa Azul
  • Bonus beach stop
  • Evening in the village
3Monday

Beach Hopping

  • Praia do Pouso
  • Santo Antônio
  • Aroeira
  • Canto de Lopes
4Tuesday

Sunrise Peak & Waterfalls

  • 2 AM start — Pico do Papagaio sunrise hike (3–5 hrs)
  • Feiticeira Waterfall trail (3 hrs)
  • Feiticeira Beach
  • Sunset at Praia da Júlia
3-5 hours
5Wednesday

Paradise Islands

  • Praia do Dentista
  • Ilha da Piedade
  • Ilha de Cataguases
  • Ilhas Botinas
  • Lunch stop
6Thursday

Transfer to Rio

  • Boat to Angra dos Reis
  • Transport to Rio de Janeiro
  • Check in
  • Evening on Rua Voluntários da Pátria / Arnaldo Quintela
Stop 5 of 6

Rio de Janeiro

The Marvelous City

From peaks to samba

6 nights

Rio de Janeiro needs no introduction — but the way we experience it is different. Skip the tourist traps. Hike to secret viewpoints at dawn, fly over the city by helicopter, ride a century-old tram through bohemian streets, and find the birthplace of samba.

1Friday

Pedra do Telégrafo & Beach Coast

  • Hike Pedra do Telégrafo (iconic photo spot)
  • Grumari Beach, Prainha
  • Recreio dos Bandeirantes
  • Sunset at Barra da Tijuca
  • Dinner on Rua Olegário Maciel
~$58
2Saturday

Helicopter Tour & Sugarloaf

  • Helicopter flight over Rio
  • Praia Vermelha
  • Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain)
  • Sunset drinks at Mureta da Urca
  • Lapa at night
~$200
3Sunday

Santa Teresa & Views

  • Santa Teresa tram ride (Bonde)
  • Lunch in the bohemian neighborhood
  • Sunset at Bar da Laje
~$16
4Monday

Tijuca Forest & Samba Roots

  • Tour Parque Nacional da Floresta da Tijuca
  • Evening at Pedra do Sal — birthplace of samba
~$60
5Tuesday

Dois Irmãos & Ipanema

  • 4 AM hike to Morro Dois Irmãos (40–60 min)
  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Chill day at Praia de Ipanema
  • Sunset at Arpoador
  • Dinner on Rua Dias Ferreira (Leblon)
~$25
6Wednesday

Departure to Porto Seguro

  • Check out
  • Airport transfer
  • Evening in Porto Seguro
Stop 6 of 6

Porto Seguro & Caraíva

Where Brazil Was Born

Beaches, indigenous culture, and forró

7 nights

The coast where the Portuguese first landed in 1500. Today it's a magical stretch of coastline with coral reefs, indigenous villages, the car-free river village of Caraíva, the bohemian charm of Trancoso, and some of the best beaches on Earth.

1Wednesday

Arrival & Beach Day

  • Check in
  • Afternoon at Barraca Toa Toa
  • Night out at Gallo / 30eUm
~$20
2Thursday

Coral Reef & Arraial d'Ajuda

  • Boat excursion to Coroa Alta reef
  • Sunset in Arraial d'Ajuda
  • Nightlife
~$26
3Friday

Trancoso → Caraíva

  • Transport to Arraial d'Ajuda
  • Lunch and sunset in Trancoso
  • Continue to Caraíva — check in
  • Forró night
~$30
4Saturday

Beach Walk to Satu

  • Walk along the sand to Praia do Satu
  • Chill day
  • Forró at night
5Sunday

Buggy Adventure

  • Buggy tour to an indigenous village (Aldeia Indígena)
  • Continue to Corumbau
  • Evening in the village
6Monday

Mirror Beach & Chocolate

  • Praia do Espelho (Mirror Beach)
  • Trancoso visit
  • Chocolate factory tour
  • Transfer to Porto Seguro
~$30
7Tuesday

City Tour & Farewell Luau

  • City tour including Coroa Vermelha
  • Farewell luau at Toa Toa
~$44
8Wednesday

Departure

  • Check out
  • Airport transfer

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