Iguazu to Rio + Paraty and Ilha Grande (15 Days)

Breakfast. 7.45 hs.  Excursion to the Falls, Argentine side (Full Day):

Pick up at accommodation. This Tour will take you to visit part of the Iguazú National Park, that preserves 67.000 ha. of giant trees, vines and ferns living with multicolored butterflies, birds and mammals, all part of the rich local flora and fauna.

The park was declared Natural World Heritage in 1984, due to its scenic beauties and the great biological diversity of the subtropical jungle. The famous falls are in the heart of this Park.

You will start the visit at the Local Museum and continue the tour along the Lower Trail, from where you can see the "Two sisters Falls", the "Bossetti Fall", the "Hidden Fall", a panoramic view of "San Martin island" and the "Union Fall".

Later you will walk the Upper Trail shifting along walkways located above major falls up to the majestic "San Martin Fall” from where you have a panoramic view of the Brazilian falls.

Finally, you go with the Train of the Jungle up to "Devil's Throat" station. From there, after a 1,000 meters walk along the catwalks, you will reach the spectacular "Devil's Throat", where the Iguazu river expresses itself with all its strength and the falling water gives the illusion of magic rainbows. You will be transferred back to accommodation

Note: National Park entrance fee is not included

Breakfast. At about 7.45 hs.  Excursion to the Falls Brazilian Side, half day:

Pick up from accommodation. The guide will take you to visit the wonderful Iguazu Falls, on the Brazilian side, from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Argentine side, perfect for taking the perfect picture you could not take when you were in the other side.

You will get close to "Floriano", "Deodoro" and "Benjamin" waterfalls and the walkways lead you also to "Santa Maria Falls." It is a short but stunning tour. After the tour, if you are hungry, the guides will offer a stop in a Brazilian all you can eat restaurant. It will depend on your budget but it is quite a good value for money and it is your chance to try Brazilian dishes! You will be transferde back to accommodation.

Note: National Park entrance fee is not included

Check out, transfer to Foz do Iguazu bus station (Rodoviaria Internacinal Foz) to take the night bus to Sao Paulo

Arrival to Sao Paulo and go on your own to your accommodation. Free day to explore

Free day to explore the local scene of Sao Paulo

Check out go to Tiete bus station to take the public bus to Paraty. 7 hours ride . Arrival and go to your accommodation, check in. Time to take a walk to the old streets of this beautiful village frozen in time.

Go to the port to take the  boat trip to the islands close to Paraty.  The idea is to sail, relax, visit warm beaches, do some snorkeling or just enjoy the ride and maybe have a nice local meal.

Check out and 8.30 am transfer to Angra dos Reis to take the boat to Ilha Grande. Check in and free day to relax

Free day to enjoy Ilha Grande

Free day to enjoy Ilha Grande

Check out. 10 am or 1 pm Boat to Angra and then transfer to your hotel or hostel in Rio de Janeiro. Free day to relax.

Breakfast. At 8 am,  Big Dude Rio de Janeiro Full Day Tour.  All of Rio de Janeiro best sights in just one packed day.

Details: 

From 8:00 am to 8:30 am: Hostel pick-up by mini-bus 

11:00 am Stop at São Conrado to watch the hang gliders land on the beach.

11:30 am Stop at Tijuca Forest for a walk around the park to experience a real rainforest.

12:15 pm Drive through the Tijuca Forest towards Christ the Redeemer.

12:40 pm Stop at Christ Statue for a visit to the top (ticket included).

14:15 pm Drive to Santa Teresa for a lunch break (not included), followed by a walk around the neighborhood

15:30 pm Drive to Lapa for a visit to the colorful steps “Escadaria Selaron”, made famous by Snoop Dog in his music video “Beautiful”.

16:30 Drive back to hotel with the option of a drop-off at Sugarloaf

Note: you have plenty of time and you can take the "bondinho" up the Sugarloaf this day or any other day while in Rio.  the best view of the ciy specially at sunset!!! The teleferic is not included. 

Breakfast. Free day to enjoy Rio, the beaches or to take an optional day tour

Check out, transfer to Rio airport. End of adventure.