Ilha Grande & Paraty Adventure

Travel Just 4U's representative in Brazil will meet you at the airport upon arrival. They will be holding a sign with your name after you leave the secure area with your bags. You will then transfer to Angra dos Reis collecting other passengers in the city along the way. This transfer will take approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Upon arrival at Angra dos Reis you will take a 30 minute boat ride to Ihla Grande and at your arrival, a guide will provide assistance and take you to your hotel.

On a hillside overlooking Ilha Grande Bay, this tropical-style guesthouse is surrounded by lush gardens. It's a minute's walk from Abraão Beach and a 7-minute walk from the Vila do Abraão ferry terminal.

The 12 understated rooms with solid wood furnishings sleep up to 4 guests, and feature complimentary Wi-Fi, minifridges, safes and en suite bathrooms, in addition to balconies with hammocks and bay views.

A complimentary breakfast buffet is served in an open-air dining room.

After breakfast, you will be picked up from you hotel and your guide will take you to the pier of Vila do Abraao. Here you will board a schooner shuttle for a 40-minute ride across the bay to the beaches of Lopes Mendes. While on board, you can choose your return time from Lopes Mendes, at either 3pm, 4pm, or 5pm. 

Upon arrival, spend free time exploring the area. It is possible to visit up to four beaches, including Praia de Mangue, Praia de Pouso, and Lopes Mendes, all of which connect over a series of nature trails. The walk from the Pier to Lopes Mendez Beach can take you between 20 to 30 minutes through a easy trail. 

At your agreed upon return time, make your way back to the schooner and return to Vila do Abraão. Arriving at Vila do Abraão, you can decide to stay around the town or go back to your hotel.

You will be picked up from your hotel to take you back to the pier of Ilha Grande, here you will take a 30 minute boat ride to Angra dos Reis and from here, your shared transfer will take you to your hotel in Paraty.

Located on the Brazilian coast Costa Verde, Paraty as a tourist destination offers cobblestone streets lined with colorful colonial houses, secluded beaches, several waterfalls, rich history, island hopping, fine dining, excellent accommodation, all of that with picturesque green mountains and Atlantic forest in the background. here are just a few suggestions to do whilst you are in this beautiful town:

- Wander around the Historical Center
- Chill on the Beach in Barra do Corumbê
- Explore the Jabaquara Mangroves
- Take a Boat Trip
- Spend the Day on the Beach of Praia do Cão Morto
- Explore the Stunning Saco do Mamanguá
- Sample Some Fine Cachaça at the Local Distilleries
- Take a Dip in the Waterfalls

Pousada Do Ouro is a pleasant 18th century house in the historical region of Paraty. Just a 10-minute walk from Pontal Beach. The guest house has an outdoor pool and views of the garden, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar.

Rooms at the Pousada Do Ouro are painted with bright colors and have country furniture. All are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer.

A daily breakfast buffet with tropical fruits, cold cuts and fresh bread rolls is available. The hotel´s rustic bar serves a variety of exotic cocktails.

After breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel to begin this half day private city tour. Your guide will explain how Paraty is different from the other colonial cities of Brazil. The architecture of Paraty has character, originality and definition, forming a harmonious monument of the 18th century. 

Paraty is a Brazil National Historic Monument and a UNESCO World History Patrimony Site. 65% of Paraty's area is located inside the National Park of Serra da Bocaina. Your guide will teach you all about the legends and the history of the last century. You'll visit churches, museums, and colonial homes. You will have time to take pictures and videos and afterwards you will return to your hotel to spend the afternoon at leisure. 

This is a shared transfer that will pickup and drop off people from different locations. Depending on your flight logistics you may ghead to Sao Paulo or back to Rio de Janeiro for your onward flight. This drive will take approximately 4.5 hours