Hike & Kayak Brazil’s Tropical Fjord 4 days/ 3 nights Driving the coast from São Paulo to Paraty gives the opportunity to enjoy a combination of rain forest and emerald bays along the coast. Staying in Mamanguá, increases contact with a pristine nature, and in Paraty, a colonial town that once was hugely important for the Gold export. Ending in Rio completes the highlight of this experience. ● Kayak Mamanguá, Brazil’s only tropical fjord ● Hike Pão de Açúcar do Mamanguá (438m) for panoramic views of the bays and islands below ● Stroll Paraty’s beautifully preserved, car-free, colonial center ● Tour Rio de Janeiro, including Samba City for a Carnival experience ● Hike Sugarloaf Mountain for a birds-eye views of Guanabara Bay and the city of Rio SACO DO MAMANGUÁ Saco do Mamanguá, located in the municipal area of Paraty, has 8 km of extension and 33 beaches, with the greenish tones and the fabulous mangrove. The place also has different views with the mountains of Atlantic Forest and the soul of caiçara culture. PARATY Paraty is a beautiful colonial city considered a World Heritage Site. The city preserves its countless natural and architectural charms. Walking through the Historic Center of Paraty is like entering into another era. In the eighteenth century it was an important port through which it drained gold and precious stones of Minas Pure Brasil [email protected] Phone: +55 (11) 3872-0362 R. Minerva, 268 - Perdizes São Paulo - SP - Brazil - 05007-031 Gerais to be shipped to Portugal. However the constant pirate’s assaults, who took refuge in close beaches, changed the gold route leading the city to a great economic isolation. Around the 70’s, due to easier access through a new road, Paraty has become a more touristic place due to its history, beautiful nature and landscape. This package is a combination of history, culture, nature, adventure and pure entertainment with the colonial town of Paraty. RIO DE JANEIRO Over its nearly 500 years of history, it has been the springboard for all the country’s principal cultural exports, and the port of entry for major international art exhibitions or musical events bringing top names from the classical to the contemporary. Rio’s architecture embraces churches and buildings dating from the 16th to the th th ​ 19 centuries, blending with the world renowned designs of the 20 .​ In the South Zone, along the seafront, ​ ​ the city preserves the memory of names such as Tom Jobim and João Gilberto, who wrote the first chords of the Bossa Nova. Pure Brasil [email protected] Phone: +55 (11) 3872-0362 R. Minerva, 268 - Perdizes São Paulo - SP - Brazil - 05007-031 Flight Recommendations November 4, 2018: Arrive in Sao Paulo, Brazil by 8:00am (Meet guide at 9:00am) or arrive anytime on ​ November 3 (overnight Sao Paulo) November 7, 2018: Fly Rio to Campo Grande (CGR) - book flight to depart Rio anytime after 1:00pm ​ November 10, 2018: Depart Campo Grande (CGR) anytime ​ Nov 4 - SÃO PAULO / PARATY MIRIM / SACO DO MAMANGUÁ (L-D) Arrive in São Paulo by 9:00 am and meet you guide at the airport or at your hotel in São Paulo. Transfer to Paraty Mirim (5-6 hours).Lunch en route Arrival in Paraty Mirim and local boat to Saco do Mamanguá (45min). Free evening. Dinner at the lodge and overnight at Refúgio do Mamanguá. Nov 5 - SACO DO MAMANGUÁ/ PARATY – Kayak +Pão de Açúcar do Mamanguá Peak trekking + Walking Tour Paraty (BLD) After breakfast, sea kayak (30 min) and trekking (2h) in the area. After lunch, boat back (20 min) to Paraty Mirim and land transfer to Paraty (20 min). Walking tour in Paraty and dinner. Overnight. Nov 6 – PARATY / RIO DE JANEIRO – Downtown and Olympic Boulevard + Carnival Experience + Rio Scenarium (BLD) Breakfast and transfer Rio de Janeiro (4-5 hours). Quick lunch included enroute. Upon arrival in Rio, visit downtown, the Olympic Boulevard, and the Carnival Experience. Back to the hotel for Dinner. Overnight. Downtown and Olympic Boulevard Visit the most important sites of Brazilian History in Rio, such as the Municipal Theater, Paço Imperial, Tiradentes Palace and the panoramic view of the colonial buildings that remains at XV Square and vicinities. Visit the Olympic Boulevard, the highlight of Rio 2016 and the Amanhã Museum (Tomorrow Museum) from outside Carnival Experience Visit the City of Samba, the place where the Samba Schools get ready for the Carnival, here we visit the school – Acadêmicos da Grande Rio and also have a percussion class. After this, passing through the Favela da Providência, the oldest in Brazil, visit Port of Valongo, the place where the slaves disembarked and the Pedra do Sal known as small Africa. Nov 7 – RIO DE JANEIRO / OUT – Sugar Loaf – 3–4 hours (B) Leave the hotel after breakfast, visit the Sugar Loaf mountain and transfer to the airport to get your flight to Campo Grande. Sugar Loaf (396m): Trademark of Rio de Janeiro, the Sugar Loaf Mountain has a privileged location in the city. ​ In the first part of the cable-car ride you can see the entire Guanabara Bay, Corcovado and Rio-Niteroi Bridge. Pure Brasil [email protected] Phone: +55 (11) 3872-0362 R. Minerva, 268 - Perdizes São Paulo - SP - Brazil - 05007-031 In the second part of the cable-car ride you can see, in a unique perspective, the beach of Copacabana, Santa Cruz Fortress and some beaches of Niterói in fantastic scenery! Optional: Hiking towards Urca Hill (220m). We walk by Cláudio Coutinho way and take the trail to reach the Urca Hill. The first step is steep and the trail takes about 40 min. It can be decided locally and will reduce the time up there but will avoid queuing for the cable car. No extra cost. *Moderate level. ​ ​ Itinerary Difficulty Rating: Easy Active(2) - Overall is itinerary is easy active (culture touring, city walks) but the ​ kayaking and hiking near Paraty in SACO DO MAMANGUÁ and the optional hike up Sugarloaf in Rio, may be considered a moderate level activity by some people. The hike up Pão de Açúcar do Mamanguá, while short, is a steep uphill hike of 2 kilometers (1.25 mi). ACCOMMODATION: Refúgio Mamanguá – www.refugiomamangua.com.br ​ ​ Pousada do Ouro (www.pousadadoouro.com.br) ou Pousada Literária (www.pousadaliteraria.com.br) ​ ​ ​ ​ Rio de Janeiro - TBD INCLUDED NOT INCLUDED 3 night’s accommodation with breakfast (B) Flights; Travel insurance; ​ according to the options; Phone calls and personal expenses; Meals as mentioned (L – lunch, D – dinner); Beverages and meals which are not specified; Private transfers as mentioned; All other services stated as optional or not explicitly Tours as mentioned stated as included. English speaking guides; Pure Brasil [email protected] Phone: +55 (11) 3872-0362 R. Minerva, 268 - Perdizes São Paulo - SP - Brazil - 05007-031 Packing List - Temperatures range from highs in the mid-80s (28°C) to lows in the low 70s (28°C) ​ ● Luggage (1 Piece) ● Hiking shoes ● Luggage Tags and Locks ● Hiking Socks (Synthetic or Wool) ● Passport/Money Belt or Pouch ● Sun Hat ● Day Pack (21L-35L) ● Sunglasses and Accessories ● Casual clothing/shoes for travel and city wear ● Swimwear (Lightweight, Easily Washable) ● Toiletries ● Rain Jacket (Hooded, Lightweight, Waterproof, ● Personal Bathroom Kit: Toilet Paper, Ziplock Breathable) Bags, Personal Wipes, Hand Cleaner ● Light jacket ● Personal First Aid Kit/Medications (Lightweight) ● Long Sleeve Shirts (Synthetic, Lightweight) ● Sunscreen and lip balm with SPF ● T-Shirts ● Water Bottles (Two 1-Quart) or Hydration ● Hiking Pants (Convertible to shorts, Quick-Dry, System Lightweight) ● Water Shoes/sandals (No Flip-Flops) Pure Brasil [email protected] Phone: +55 (11) 3872-0362 R. 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