Itinerary
- Day 1
São Paulo
You'll land at São Paulo airport where your local guide meets you for the drive to your hotel in the city center. After you settle in, the rest of the day is yours to wander around at your own pace and get your bearings.
- Day 2
São Paulo
Following breakfast, a guided tour takes you through São Paulo's different neighborhoods and key sites including the financial district, the Japanese quarter, and the cathedral. You'll also visit the famous Beco do Batman, a colorful alley known for its street art, where you can book a graffiti workshop if interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of São Paulo historic districts including Avenida Paulista, Liberdade, Sé Cathedral, Páteo do Colégio, and Bento Monastery
- Visit City Hall, MASP Museum, Trianon, State Theater, and Ibirapuera Park
- Visit to Beco do Batman graffiti spot
Optional Activities
- Graffiti workshop at Beco do Batman (bookable on site)
Landmarks/POIs Avenida Paulista Liberdade District Sé Cathedral Páteo do Colégio Bento Monastery São Paulo City Hall MASP Museum State Theater Ibirapuera Park Beco do Batman - Day 3
São Paulo to Paraty
You'll transfer to Paraty on your own in the morning. Once there, take a half-day walking tour through the colonial city's narrow cobblestone streets, stopping at historic buildings, churches, and local artist workshops. Afterward, you have free time to explore more or just relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day city tour of colonial Paraty including historic center, churches, museums, cultural center, and colonial houses
Landmarks/POIs Paraty Historic Center 
- Day 4
Paraty
After breakfast, head to the harbor for a half-day schooner cruise through Paraty Bay with rainforest views on all sides. The boat stops at three different islands and beaches where you can swim and snorkel, visiting spots like Comprida, Algodão, and Praia Vermelha. Lunch is available on board for extra cost.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day schooner cruise in Paraty Bay with three stops at islands and beaches for swimming and snorkeling
Optional Activities
- Lunch on board the schooner
Landmarks/POIs Paraty Bay Comprida Island Algodão Island Cotia Island Praia Vermelha Lulas Beach Saco da Velha Beach - Day 5
Paraty to Belo Horizonte
You'll have breakfast and then transfer to Rio de Janeiro airport for a flight to Belo Horizonte. A guide meets you for the drive to your hotel in this vibrant city, Brazil's third largest. The evening is free for you to check out the local area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 6
Belo Horizonte to Ouro Preto
The drive takes you to Ouro Preto where you'll spend the day at the Inhotim Museum, a contemporary art complex combined with botanical gardens. You'll walk through different pavilions with modern art and environmental installations, set among rare tropical plants and Atlantic Forest species.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Full-day excursion to Inhotim Museum with contemporary art pavilions and botanical garden
Landmarks/POIs Inhotim Museum Ouro Preto 
- Day 7
Ouro Preto
Today focuses on Ouro Preto's UNESCO World Heritage sites shaped by 18th-century gold discoveries and baroque architecture. You'll see the gold-decorated Nossa Senhora do Pilar church, the Opera House, and several museums. After lunch with traditional Mineiro regional food, you travel to nearby Mariana to walk its colonial streets before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Mineiro regional cuisine at a typical restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Pilar
- Visit Opera House
- Visit Oratory Museum
- Visit Museum of the College of Mineralogy
- Visit Mariana colonial town
Landmarks/POIs Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Pilar Ouro Preto Opera House Oratory Museum Museum of the College of Mineralogy Mariana - Day 8
Ouro Preto to Rio de Janeiro
You'll start early for a full-day drive from Ouro Preto to Rio de Janeiro through the Serra dos Órgãos mountain range and Atlantic rainforest. The route stops in Petrópolis at 810m elevation to see Emperor Pedro II's summer palace museum, the cathedral with imperial tombs, and Crystal Palace. You'll arrive in Rio around 6 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit summer palace museum of Emperor Pedro II in Petrópolis
- Visit cathedral with emperor's tomb and wife's tomb
- Visit Crystal Palace in Petrópolis
- Tour of mansions and buildings from imperial and modern era in Petrópolis
Landmarks/POIs Serra dos Órgãos Petrópolis Imperial Palace of Petrópolis Petrópolis Cathedral Crystal Palace - Day 9
Rio de Janeiro
After breakfast, a half-day city tour covers Rio's historic center with stops at Praça XV, the CCBB cultural center, Candela'ria church, and the famous Selarón Steps. You'll have lunch at Angu do Gomes restaurant, then head to Cidade do Samba to learn about carnival culture, see float construction, and join a percussion workshop. Later, ride the cable car up Sugar Loaf Mountain at sunset for panoramic views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch at Angu do Gomes featuring Brazilian-style polenta with braised beef, sausage, beans and classic side dishes)
Included Activities
- Half-day city tour including Praça XV, Arco Teles, Nossa Senhora da Lapa dos Mercadores church, CCBB cultural center, Candelária church, Monastery of St. Benedict, Real Gabinete Português de Leitura, Metropolitan Cathedral, and Selarón Staircase
- Visit Cidade do Samba (Samba City) with samba school tour and float assembly viewing
- Percussion and dance workshop learning Afro and samba beats
- Cable car ride to Sugar Loaf Mountain with sunset views
Landmarks/POIs Praça XV Arco Teles Nossa Senhora da Lapa dos Mercadores Church CCBB Cultural Center Candelária Church Monastery of St. Benedict Real Gabinete Português de Leitura Metropolitan Cathedral Selarón Staircase Gamboa District Cidade do Samba Acadêmicos da Grande Rio Sugar Loaf Mountain Urca District - Day 10
Rio de Janeiro
Following breakfast, you travel to Cosme Velho to board a cogwheel train up Corcovado mountain through the Tijuca rainforest. At the top, you'll see the Christ the Redeemer statue and take in panoramic views of Rio. Later you'll visit the beaches at Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon before dinner at Palace Barbecue Restaurant, known for its all-you-can-eat system featuring premium meats and seafood.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (All-you-can-eat barbecue dinner at Palace Barbecue Restaurant featuring premium meats, fish and seafood)
Included Activities
- Cogwheel train ride through Tijuca forest to Corcovado mountain
- Visit Christ the Redeemer statue
- Tour of Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon beaches
Landmarks/POIs Cosme Velho Tijuca Forest Corcovado Christ the Redeemer Copacabana Beach Ipanema Beach Leblon Beach - Day 11
Rio de Janeiro
You'll have breakfast before transferring to the airport for your departure. The tour ends here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
