Brazil Tall Ship Sailing Adventure
7 days Rio de Janeiro to Paraty
Rio de Janeiro, Mamangu· Ecological Reserve, Paraty Unesco World Heritage Site, Ilha Grande, sailing on the Tocorime.
Day 1 Arrive Rio de Janeiro
Arrive in Rio at any time.
Day 2 Set sail from Rio
Embark on your adventure with a scenic 12 hour sail along the Brazilian
coast with unbeatable views of Rio's famous horizon. Onboard duties
will be set out for everyone who wishes to help out.
Day 3 Ilha Grande, Enseada das Palmas
At dawn we anchor at beautiful Ilha Grande. Explore Enseada das Palmas
for the day and watch the sunset at the Lopes Mendes beach. Conclude
a fun-filled day with dinner and drinks on the beach.
Day 4 Lagoa Azul, Saco do Ceu
Set sail today for Lagoa Azul (Blue Lagoon), Sítio Forte and
Saco do Céu, with the possibility of a small hiking adventure
through landscapes of beautiful deserted beaches. In the evening phosphorescent
sea plankton give us a fantastic fluorescent show. Anchor at Saco do
Céu.
Day 5 Mamanguá Ecological Reserve
Depart early for Mamanguá Ecological Reserve. Relax or partake
in your choice of activities, including hiking, snorkelling and kayaking.
After lunch enjoy a rainforest hike or waterfall expedition before nighttime
festivities on the beach. Anchor at Mamanguá.
Day 6 Ilha da Beixiga, arrive Paraty
Sail today to the pristine waters and islands of the Paratimirim peninsula,
then off to visit stunning Ilha da Beixiga, a private island which only
we have permission to visit. From here we explore the historic port
town of Paraty, a quintessential Brazilian colonial town famous for
fantastic seafood, the Brazilian drink Cachaça, and the rhythms
of Bossa Nova.
Day 7 Depart Paraty
Explore the 16th century fort on the island and enjoy this tropical
paradise for our final morning. Disembark the Tocorimé around
noon. Bom viagem!
Included Highlights
- 7 days sailing onboard the Brazilian tall ship Tocorime
- Land excursions to Mamangua, Paraty, Ilha Grande, and Lopes Mendes.
Group Size
Max 16
Group Leader, Captain/guide, First Mate, Engineer, deck hands, cook
Accommodation
single and double berths (possibility of multi-share) (6 nts)
Transport
120 ft Brazilian Tall Ship Tocorime and inflatable shore boat
Meals Included
All meals while on board.
Reverse Itinerary
The trip is also offered in reverse - Paraty to Rio.
Departures in 2007
25 March / 08 April / 22 April / 18 November / 09 December / 23 December
Cost £505 (not including international flights)
