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DAY 1
DEPARTURE:
Depart Dublin
DAY 2
Arrive Brazil - PARATY
On arrival into Rio we are met by our guides and transferred by bus to the colonial village of Paraty. On the way we cross the Niteroi bridge for our first view of the unmistakable statue of Christ the Redeemer, towering over the city. We arrive at our pousada and have time to freshen up before our welcome meal and briefing.
DAY 3
FISHERMAN’S TREK
4 HRS TREKKING
We make our way to Laranjeiras, where we start our challenge, entering the Atlantic Rainforest (Mata Atlantica) in the heart of the Joatinga ecological preserve. For lunch we reach the village of Sono, on the edge of one of the region’s most beautiful beaches, Praia do Sono (sleepy beach). In the afternoon we continue walking along Praia dos Antiguos, to the peaceful village by the sea of Ponta Negra, far, far away from it all. We spend the night in chalets by the beach.
DAY 4
PONTA NEGRA
5/6 HRS TREKKING
We leave Antiguos village and trek towards the Saco Bravo waterfall. This is an incredible sight where the river falls to the sea, passing through a large rock and into a natural swimming pool, just perfect for an afternoon bathe. We come back to the village at the end of the afternoon in time for dinner.
DAY 5
MARITN DE SA
8 HRS TREKKING
The day starts with a tough climb in the midst of dense tropical nature. From our highpoint we have an easier descent and arrive a few hours later at the hamlet of Cairuçu, where several families of fishermen live. The path often crosses areas that overlook the beach, as a contrast to our previous days walk. We end the day in Martins de Sa, a superb beach in a protected bay where we spend the night in local houses.
DAY 6
CAJAIBA – PRAIA GRANDE
6/7 HRS TREKKING
We leave the coast and trek through the village of Pouso de Cajaiba, to explore deep in the heart of the Joatinga ecological reserve. After lunch we have a coastal trek from village to village until our final stop at Praia Grande, a full kilometre of fine sand and turquoise waters. We end with a climb of the hill at the far end of the Joatinga beach, with its great views of the Saco da Mamangua. Tonight will be spent in chalets.
DAY 7
MAMANGUA
2/3 HRS TREKKING
The ecological reserve of Mamangua is rarely visited and today we are treated to it’s unspoilt beauty. For a real taste of adventure we walk through the undergrowth, along narrow paths that wind through dense forest and descend to Saco de Mamangua, where a boat awaits to take us around the mountains of Mamangua and Bocaina. Our challenge finishes as we take a bus back to Paraty and our final pousada.
DAY 8
RIO DE JANERIO
After breakfast we take an early departure to Rio where we have the afternoon free to explore the city before regrouping for our gala meal and a night of partying in one of South America’s liveliest cities.
DAY 9/10
DEPART RIO/ARRIVE HOME
We transfer to the airport in time for our flight home.
DEPARTURE:
Depart Dublin
DAY 2
Arrive Brazil - PARATY
On arrival into Rio we are met by our guides and transferred by bus to the colonial village of Paraty. On the way we cross the Niteroi bridge for our first view of the unmistakable statue of Christ the Redeemer, towering over the city. We arrive at our pousada and have time to freshen up before our welcome meal and briefing.
DAY 3
FISHERMAN’S TREK
4 HRS TREKKING
We make our way to Laranjeiras, where we start our challenge, entering the Atlantic Rainforest (Mata Atlantica) in the heart of the Joatinga ecological preserve. For lunch we reach the village of Sono, on the edge of one of the region’s most beautiful beaches, Praia do Sono (sleepy beach). In the afternoon we continue walking along Praia dos Antiguos, to the peaceful village by the sea of Ponta Negra, far, far away from it all. We spend the night in chalets by the beach.
DAY 4
PONTA NEGRA
5/6 HRS TREKKING
We leave Antiguos village and trek towards the Saco Bravo waterfall. This is an incredible sight where the river falls to the sea, passing through a large rock and into a natural swimming pool, just perfect for an afternoon bathe. We come back to the village at the end of the afternoon in time for dinner.
DAY 5
MARITN DE SA
8 HRS TREKKING
The day starts with a tough climb in the midst of dense tropical nature. From our highpoint we have an easier descent and arrive a few hours later at the hamlet of Cairuçu, where several families of fishermen live. The path often crosses areas that overlook the beach, as a contrast to our previous days walk. We end the day in Martins de Sa, a superb beach in a protected bay where we spend the night in local houses.
DAY 6
CAJAIBA – PRAIA GRANDE
6/7 HRS TREKKING
We leave the coast and trek through the village of Pouso de Cajaiba, to explore deep in the heart of the Joatinga ecological reserve. After lunch we have a coastal trek from village to village until our final stop at Praia Grande, a full kilometre of fine sand and turquoise waters. We end with a climb of the hill at the far end of the Joatinga beach, with its great views of the Saco da Mamangua. Tonight will be spent in chalets.
DAY 7
MAMANGUA
2/3 HRS TREKKING
The ecological reserve of Mamangua is rarely visited and today we are treated to it’s unspoilt beauty. For a real taste of adventure we walk through the undergrowth, along narrow paths that wind through dense forest and descend to Saco de Mamangua, where a boat awaits to take us around the mountains of Mamangua and Bocaina. Our challenge finishes as we take a bus back to Paraty and our final pousada.
DAY 8
RIO DE JANERIO
After breakfast we take an early departure to Rio where we have the afternoon free to explore the city before regrouping for our gala meal and a night of partying in one of South America’s liveliest cities.
DAY 9/10
DEPART RIO/ARRIVE HOME
We transfer to the airport in time for our flight home.
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