Visit Brazil's beautiful, unspoiled paradise of Ilha Grande! With over 100 white sand beaches, you can escape the hustle and bustle of Rio for some relaxation. Swim in crystal green waters, relax on jungle-fringed beaches, and enjoy the palm-studded beachfront in the village of Abraão.



Day 1 – Rio to Ilha Grande
We’ll pick you up at your hotel in Rio (between 10.30AM and 12.00AM) and take the afternoon ferry to Ilha Grande, arrival around 5:00 PM. This lovely trip through the bay ends at the village of Abraão, where we’ll take a 10-minute stroll to a local guest house, luggage on trolleys. You can spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the peaceful beachfront town where motor vehicles are banned.

Day 2 – Ilha Grande
In the morning, we'll again take a boat trip to Mangues, and then hike for about an hour to Lopes Mendes beach, widely recognized as the most beautiful beach in Brazil. We'll have plenty of tropical fruit on board. You can spend the day swimming, relaxing and exploring the beach. Then, it's back to the boat for the return trip to Abraão. B

Day 3 – Ilha Grande to Rio
In the morning at 10:00am, we'll return by ferry through Ilha Grande's beautiful bay and head back to Rio with arrival around 4:00 (or to Paraty-arrival around 3:00). B

photos by:Suzanne Persyn

Ilha Grande
Trip length	3 days/2 nights
Departs	Daily
2008 Per person cost	$398.00 Asalem Hotel $304.00 for Ancoradora, Manaca, Naturalia and Tagomago Hotels
Single supplement	$230.00 Asalem Hotel $149.00 for Ancoradora, Manaca, Naturalia and Tagomago Hotels
Prices based on two people sharing in 3-star accommodations. Four and 5-star accommodations available on request. International and domestic airfare not included. Includes Sit in Bus/Group transfer Rio to ferry, back to Rio, round trip ferry boat tickets, 2 overnights with breakfast, bus tour to Lopes Mendes Beach. Prices increase between Dec 22 and Feb 28. Pricing and itinerary are subject to change until booking is confirmed.

Staying on in Brazil? Whether your interest is wildlife or culture, in a short extension tour you can experience more of the rich living heritage of this vibrant country. And for the adventurous wildlife enthusiast, why not visit Hyacinth Camps? We can even arrange hotels and transportation.