The perfect family trip, from exhilaration in Rio, Tijuca Forest and Trancoso to relaxation in Paraty
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Itinerary highlights
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Set off on a speedboat tour of Paraty's stunning coastline
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Embark on a hike through the enchanting Tijuca Forest
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Get your heart pumping with a Samba class in Rio
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Enjoy cycling trails, bird-watching and kayaking around Tutabel Lodge
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Partake in a percussion workshop with a Brazilian percussionist
What's included
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Luxury accommodation throughout
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Full support from your Travel Concierge before, during and after your trip
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Especially designed for families
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All tours specified in the itinerary
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All internal flights and private transfers
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Expert guides in each destination
At a glance
This holiday has been perfectly created to suit all the various personalities and interests that come with family life. It’s a truly varied trip and one to give you all fond lasting memories of the fabulous country that is Brazil.
Starting your family adventure in the buzzing capital of Rio de Janeiro, you’ll get stuck right into the fast tempo at a private percussion workshop followed by a high-energy samba class, learning the national dance of Brazil.
You’ll then keep your feet moving with a hike through the Tijuca Forest, exploring the natural wonders of this country, as well as the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, marking the hike’s conclusion.
Flying over to Paraty, you’ll be surrounded by gorgeous pristine beaches and a wealth of birdlife. Taking to the sea via a speedboat, you’ll venture along Paraty’s coastline before experiencing a sustainable farming tour of Fazenda Bananal.
Next up is Trancoso, and you’ll spend five days and five nights at Tutabel Lodge, filling your days with a mix of relaxing by the beach and outdoor activities, such as kayaking and cycling in the Pau Brazil National Park.
Flying back to Rio for your final night, your trip will come full circle, and you’ll find yourself leaving on an incredible note.
Example trip itinerary
Rio de Janeiro
Transfer
Private transfer to your hotel
Accommodation in Rio de Janeiro
- Two pools (including a panoramic rooftop pool)
- 2 pools (including a panoramic rooftop pool)
- Two bars
- 2 bars
- Two restaurants (including one of Rio's premier fine dining experiences)
- 2 restaurants (including one of Rio's premier fine dining experiences)
- Gym
- Sauna
Located at the best end of Copacabana beach (adjacent to Ipanema) the Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema is one of the best beachfront hotels on this strip. Rooms are high quality having been recently refurbished in a modern style with the luxury amenities that you expect in a 5 star hotel.
The views from the hotel are stunning and many of the rooms have balconies. The rooftop pool is a great place to unwind and the hotel’s restaurant is one of the very best in the city.
- Rooftop infinity pool
- Fasano Al-Mare Seafood Restaurant
- Baretto-Londra Bar
- Lobby Bar
- Beach Service
- Spa
The Fasano Rio is the most stylish hotel in Rio. Set on Ipanema beach front and designed by Phillipe Starck, this is a stunning property. The Fasano brings an air of understated cool and luxury that has been somewhat lacking in some of the other beach-front hotels in Rio.
The rooms are immaculately decorated with a combination of period pieces, original artwork and chic-modern style. We recommend the Deluxe sea view category or above. Each has a private balcony with views out to sea and king size beds with Egyptian cotton sheets and goose down pillows. For that extra touch of luxury and pampering, there is also butler service.
The facilities include an excellent bar, perhaps the city’s best seafood restaurant and a stunning rooftop infinity pool.
- Large outdoor pool area
- Rooftop tennis court
- Beach service
- Gym
- Spa
- Hair Salon
- Two restaurants
- Two bars
An iconic hotel for an iconic city, the Copacabana Palace is synonymous with Rio de Janeiro and is very much a destination in itself.
The rooms, facilities and service here are truly first class and you will feel very special lounging in the beautiful pool area, which is one of the most elegant in all the city.
The hotel is a short distance from the more fashionable districts (Copacabana no longer being the top of the pile) and you may find yourself making a short taxi ride to the best restaurants, bars and beaches.
Service at the Copacabana Palace is the best in the city.
- 90 apartments and suites
- Restaurant
- Rooftop pool
- Spa
Emiliano Rio enjoys one of the city’s most coveted locations, right on Copacabana Beach. It is contemporary and cool, and embodies everything that is so wonderful about this South American city.
There are 90 suites and apartments, many of which have balconies and beautiful ocean views. Decor is simple and elegant, the light bright colour scheme perfect for enhancing the blue skies and golden sands that surround the hotel.
Emile Restaurant specialises in carioca cuisine, using local, small scale producers to showcase the best of the city. Sip a cocktail at the Emile Bar then head up to the rooftop for light, healthy bites and a dip in the beautiful swimming pool that looks out over Copacabana.
There is an incredible spa located on the 11th floor offering a range of revitalising treatments as well as space to simply uwind and relax.
- Pool
- Full spa
- Restaurant
- Lounge
Set in the charming old colonial neighbourhood of Santa Teresa, this hotel offers a different approach to the Rio experience away from the high rise beach hotels. The location up on the hill offers a great viewpoint from which to admire the city and an oasis of calm in which to relax.
The hotel has full spa facilities, beautifully decorated rooms, and a great pool area. Formally a colonial farm house, the building has been carefully restored and converted with its history in mind and a light modern touch; using old woods and natural fabric but cut with clean modern lines. Rooms are also equipped with all modern comforts that you would expect in a contemporary luxury hotel.

After lunch, you can enjoy a private workshop with a Brazilian percussionist, who'll teach you the art to Samba percussion.

Samba is the national dance of Brazil, a high-energy Latin dance, known most commonly from the dancers at Rio carnival. Some of Brazil's best samba dancers will teach you some basic samba moves that you'll be able to use later that day.

Hike through Tijuca Forest, which links the Botanical Garden neighbourhood and the Christ Redeemer Statue. Cross streams of water and old ruins from the Portuguese empire and coffee plantation era. The trail is steep and goes around Atlantic forest vegetation and finishes at the bottom of the most famous icon of Rio de Janeiro, the Christ Redeemer.
Transfer
Private transfer to your hotel in Paraty
Paraty
Accommodation in Paraty
- Restaurant
- Outdoor swimming pool
Located in a restored colonial building in the historic centre of Paraty, is the beautiful heritage hotel, Pousada Literária. Its name is inspired by the annual literary festival which takes place in the town every year, and next door to the hotel you’ll find the Marés bookshop. There are more than 4,000 books and visitors can browse the titles with a cup of coffee and a pastry from the cafe.
There are a range of spacious suites, elegant in design and with splashes of colour from the textiles and artwork on the walls. There are also villas with kitchens and living rooms for those looking for a little more space. The Quintal das Letras restaurant offers traditional Caiçara cuisine and has adopted the farm-to-table concept to ensure guests really do benefit from the wonderful local ingredients.
There is an outdoor swimming pool as well as some a lovely shaded terrace and a small garden. The hotel also has its own schooner, the Maria Panela, on which you can explore the landscapes of Saco do Mamanguá, the only tropical fjord on the Brazilian coast.
- Nine rooms
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant, bar and wine cellar
- Reading room
The recently opened Casa Turquesa is the most luxurious hotel in Paraty. With just nine individually decorated suites and a pleasant pool area the pousada is located in the heart of the historical district near to the pier.
The building is originally 18th century but was damaged in a fire thirty years ago. It has since had a complete refurbishment retaining the colonial style of the area but to modern standards of luxury and comfort.
Each of the rooms is tastefully decorated and well appointed with air conditioning, flat screen televisions and large bathrooms.

Explore the stunning beaches, deserted coves, islands, rainforest fringes and underwater aquarium of Paraty's coast aboard a speedboat.

Tour this sustainable farmhouse, with its rammed earth walls and stone columns made with whale oil. Explore the plantations, orchards, vegetable gardens and the various corners of the farm and unveil the history of the key elements of Brazilian food, including sugarcane, sugar and cassava flour.
Here, you can explore the Fazenda Bananal vegetable garden, which covers an area measuring half a soccer field, where they produce about 60 different products throughout the year, including leafy greens, vegetables, fruits and herbs/spices. The techniques used to produce food are aligned with the principles of agroecology, without the use of pesticides and chemical fertilisers, seeking a balance between productivity and respect for the environment. The products are harvested daily, always in the morning, so that their quality and flavour are maintained, straight from the field to the restaurant table.
Also, through observing and identifying birds, you shall have an impressive sample of the incredible world of the birds from the Atlantic Forest. Walk upon trails, accompanied by ornithologists, through the different environments of the farm, bringing people closer not only to birds but also to scientific research.
Transfer
Private transfer to Rio de Janeiro airport
Flight
Flight to Porto Seguro airport
Transfer
Private transfer to your hotel
Trancoso
Accommodation in Trancoso
- Eight lodges
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Gym
Enjoying a fantastic location just steps from the sand of a clean, quiet and serene beach set to the south of Trancoso, Pousada Tutabel is a luxurious lodge complex surrounded by beautiful nature. Presenting a peaceful retreat but just a short distance from the charming village of Trancoso and its famous 16th-century church, this is a setting that cries out for relaxation.
Home to three different ranges of suite that are spread throughout the hotel’s verdant grounds, each is individually decorated and presents light and airy spaces in which to slow down and appreciate the calming surroundings. The largest Tutabel suites are surrounded by nature and are decorated with attractive contemporary touches, while the slightly smaller Pitanga suites enjoy views over the private garden, almost feeling part of the flora. The smallest suites are the Sapoti range, boasting partial sea views and inviting outdoor terraces for some al fresco living.
Guests will enjoy a fine example of Brazilian gastronomy during their stay at the hotel, with food and drink served in the main lodge area, backed by a soundtrack of the nearby sea. The on-site wellness facilities promise to keep guests healthy and rejuvenated, with a gym and spa offering a range of fitness and treatment opportunities, while the inviting outdoor pool will effortlessly draw guests during the heat of the afternoon sun.
In addition to its suites, Pousada Tutabel is also home to a two-bedroom villa with private pool, ideal for larger groups.


Spend your time at Tutabel Lodge, making the most of their great range of included activities and exploring the exciting and diverse surroundings, all spelling unforgettable adventure. Combine relaxing days by the beach, with activities and discovery in the likes of the Pau Brazil National Park, following rugged cycling trails, spotting abundant birdlife or heading on a kayaking voyage along the water, you decide. For a more cultural experience, you can also take time to visit a Pataxó Village, existing in the region since the 16th century and distributed across six indigenous lands, this visit will provide a great impression of tribal Brazil.
Transfer
Private transfer to the airport
Flight
Flight to Rio de Janeiro
Transfer
Private transfer to your hotel
Rio de Janeiro
Accommodation in Rio de Janeiro
- Two pools (including a panoramic rooftop pool)
- 2 pools (including a panoramic rooftop pool)
- Two bars
- 2 bars
- Two restaurants (including one of Rio's premier fine dining experiences)
- 2 restaurants (including one of Rio's premier fine dining experiences)
- Gym
- Sauna
Located at the best end of Copacabana beach (adjacent to Ipanema) the Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema is one of the best beachfront hotels on this strip. Rooms are high quality having been recently refurbished in a modern style with the luxury amenities that you expect in a 5 star hotel.
The views from the hotel are stunning and many of the rooms have balconies. The rooftop pool is a great place to unwind and the hotel’s restaurant is one of the very best in the city.
- Rooftop infinity pool
- Fasano Al-Mare Seafood Restaurant
- Baretto-Londra Bar
- Lobby Bar
- Beach Service
- Spa
The Fasano Rio is the most stylish hotel in Rio. Set on Ipanema beach front and designed by Phillipe Starck, this is a stunning property. The Fasano brings an air of understated cool and luxury that has been somewhat lacking in some of the other beach-front hotels in Rio.
The rooms are immaculately decorated with a combination of period pieces, original artwork and chic-modern style. We recommend the Deluxe sea view category or above. Each has a private balcony with views out to sea and king size beds with Egyptian cotton sheets and goose down pillows. For that extra touch of luxury and pampering, there is also butler service.
The facilities include an excellent bar, perhaps the city’s best seafood restaurant and a stunning rooftop infinity pool.
- Large outdoor pool area
- Rooftop tennis court
- Beach service
- Gym
- Spa
- Hair Salon
- Two restaurants
- Two bars
An iconic hotel for an iconic city, the Copacabana Palace is synonymous with Rio de Janeiro and is very much a destination in itself.
The rooms, facilities and service here are truly first class and you will feel very special lounging in the beautiful pool area, which is one of the most elegant in all the city.
The hotel is a short distance from the more fashionable districts (Copacabana no longer being the top of the pile) and you may find yourself making a short taxi ride to the best restaurants, bars and beaches.
Service at the Copacabana Palace is the best in the city.
- 90 apartments and suites
- Restaurant
- Rooftop pool
- Spa
Emiliano Rio enjoys one of the city’s most coveted locations, right on Copacabana Beach. It is contemporary and cool, and embodies everything that is so wonderful about this South American city.
There are 90 suites and apartments, many of which have balconies and beautiful ocean views. Decor is simple and elegant, the light bright colour scheme perfect for enhancing the blue skies and golden sands that surround the hotel.
Emile Restaurant specialises in carioca cuisine, using local, small scale producers to showcase the best of the city. Sip a cocktail at the Emile Bar then head up to the rooftop for light, healthy bites and a dip in the beautiful swimming pool that looks out over Copacabana.
There is an incredible spa located on the 11th floor offering a range of revitalising treatments as well as space to simply uwind and relax.
- Pool
- Full spa
- Restaurant
- Lounge
Set in the charming old colonial neighbourhood of Santa Teresa, this hotel offers a different approach to the Rio experience away from the high rise beach hotels. The location up on the hill offers a great viewpoint from which to admire the city and an oasis of calm in which to relax.
The hotel has full spa facilities, beautifully decorated rooms, and a great pool area. Formally a colonial farm house, the building has been carefully restored and converted with its history in mind and a light modern touch; using old woods and natural fabric but cut with clean modern lines. Rooms are also equipped with all modern comforts that you would expect in a contemporary luxury hotel.
Transfer
Private transfer to the airport
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This holiday has been perfectly created to suit all the various personalities and interests that come with family life. It’s a truly varied trip and one to give you all fond lasting memories of the fabulous country that is Brazil. Starting your family adventure in the buzzing capital of Rio de Janeiro, you’ll get stuck right into the fast tempo at a private percussion workshop followed by a high-energy samba class, learning the national dance of Brazil. You’ll then keep your feet moving with a hike through the Tijuca Forest, exploring the natural wonders of this country, as well as the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, marking the hike’s conclusion. Flying over to Paraty, you’ll be surrounded by gorgeous pristine beaches and a wealth of birdlife. Taking to the sea via a speedboat, you’ll venture along Paraty’s coastline before experiencing a sustainable farming tour of Fazenda Bananal. Next up is Trancoso, and you’ll spend five days and five nights at Tutabel Lodge, filling your days with a mix of relaxing by the beach and outdoor activities, such as kayaking and cycling in the Pau Brazil National Park. Flying back to Rio for your final night, your trip will come full circle, and you’ll find yourself leaving on an incredible note. | Whats included?
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Days 1-3 |
Rio de Janeiro |
Flights & transfers
Private transfer to your hotel |
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Accommodation in Rio de Janeiro
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Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema - $$$$$
Located at the best end of Copacabana beach (adjacent to Ipanema) the Sofitel Rio de Janeiro...
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Fasano Rio - $$$$$
The Fasano Rio is the most stylish hotel in Rio. Set on Ipanema beach front and designed by...
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Copacabana Palace - $$$$$
An iconic hotel for an iconic city, the Copacabana Palace is synonymous with Rio de Janeiro...
•
Emiliano Rio - $$$$$
Emiliano Rio enjoys one of the city’s most coveted locations, right on Copacabana Beach....
•
Santa Teresa Hotel RJ MGallery - $$$$$
Set in the charming old colonial neighbourhood of Santa Teresa, this hotel offers a different...
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Percussion workshop After lunch, you can enjoy a private workshop with a Brazilian percussionist, who'll teach you the art to Samba percussion. |
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Samba class Samba is the national dance of Brazil, a high-energy Latin dance, known most commonly from the dancers at Rio carnival. Some of Brazil's best samba dancers will teach you some basic samba moves that you'll be able to use later that day. |
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Tijuca Forest hike Hike through Tijuca Forest, which links the Botanical Garden neighbourhood and the Christ Redeemer Statue. Cross streams of water and old ruins from the Portuguese empire and coffee plantation era. The trail is steep and goes around Atlantic forest vegetation and finishes at the bottom of the most famous icon of Rio de Janeiro, the Christ Redeemer. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to your hotel in Paraty |
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Days 3-6 |
Paraty |
Accommodation in Paraty
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Pousada Literária - $$$$$
Located in a restored colonial building in the historic centre of Paraty, is the beautiful...
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Casa Turquesa - $$$$$
The recently opened Casa Turquesa is the most luxurious hotel in Paraty. With just nine...
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Speedboat tour Explore the stunning beaches, deserted coves, islands, rainforest fringes and underwater aquarium of Paraty's coast aboard a speedboat. |
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Sustainable farming tour of Fazenda Bananal Tour this sustainable farmhouse, with its rammed earth walls and stone columns made with whale oil. Explore the plantations, orchards, vegetable gardens and the various corners of the farm and unveil the history of the key elements of Brazilian food, including sugarcane, sugar and cassava flour. Here, you can explore the Fazenda Bananal vegetable garden, which covers an area measuring half a soccer field, where they produce about 60 different products throughout the year, including leafy greens, vegetables, fruits and herbs/spices. The techniques used to produce food are aligned with the principles of agroecology, without the use of pesticides and chemical fertilisers, seeking a balance between productivity and respect for the environment. The products are harvested daily, always in the morning, so that their quality and flavour are maintained, straight from the field to the restaurant table. Also, through observing and identifying birds, you shall have an impressive sample of the incredible world of the birds from the Atlantic Forest. Walk upon trails, accompanied by ornithologists, through the different environments of the farm, bringing people closer not only to birds but also to scientific research. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to Rio de Janeiro airport |
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Flight to Porto Seguro airport | |
Private transfer to your hotel | |
Days 6-10 |
Trancoso |
Accommodation in Trancoso
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Pousada Tutabel - $$$$$
Enjoying a fantastic location just steps from the sand of a clean, quiet and serene beach set...
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Five nights at Tutabel Lodge Spend your time at Tutabel Lodge, making the most of their great range of included activities and exploring the exciting and diverse surroundings, all spelling unforgettable adventure. Combine relaxing days by the beach, with activities and discovery in the likes of the Pau Brazil National Park, following rugged cycling trails, spotting abundant birdlife or heading on a kayaking voyage along the water, you decide. For a more cultural experience, you can also take time to visit a Pataxó Village, existing in the region since the 16th century and distributed across six indigenous lands, this visit will provide a great impression of tribal Brazil. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to the airport |
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Flight to Rio de Janeiro | |
Private transfer to your hotel | |
Days 10-11 |
Rio de Janeiro |
Accommodation in Rio de Janeiro
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Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema - $$$$$
Located at the best end of Copacabana beach (adjacent to Ipanema) the Sofitel Rio de Janeiro...
•
Fasano Rio - $$$$$
The Fasano Rio is the most stylish hotel in Rio. Set on Ipanema beach front and designed by...
•
Copacabana Palace - $$$$$
An iconic hotel for an iconic city, the Copacabana Palace is synonymous with Rio de Janeiro...
•
Emiliano Rio - $$$$$
Emiliano Rio enjoys one of the city’s most coveted locations, right on Copacabana Beach....
•
Santa Teresa Hotel RJ MGallery - $$$$$
Set in the charming old colonial neighbourhood of Santa Teresa, this hotel offers a different...
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to the airport |