Ilha Grande 6 day Private Trekking Expedition around the Island by Local Guides

This is arguably the best trekking route in Brazil.

Immerse yourself in the Ilha Grande way of life.

Stay with locals, eat the local cuisine, learn about Ilha Grande’s incredible history, experience Brazilian hospitality, wildlife encounters and much more.

This expedition is the perfect blend between Nature, History, Culture, and Adventure in an eco-friendly trip.

We don’t only show you the way or hike to arrive; we enjoy the journey and have strategically planned breaks for you to savour this fantastic island throughout the day.

Our local guides designed this tour for adventurous people who wish to experience Ilha Grande in a unique way; the local’s way.

Our experiences also focus on using local people’s services to benefit and engage with the communities across Ilha Grande.

You can look forward to professional local tour guides, cosy domestic accommodations and delicious homemade Brazilian food.

Travel light - we carry no camping or cooking gear.


Itinerary

Day 1: Vila do Abraão - Bananal Beach - 20km - 9h - Level: Challenging

Stop At: Vila do Abraao, Vila do Abraao, Ilha Grande, Angra Dos Reis, State of Rio de Janeiro
Here the guide meets the group.

After the introduction and safety briefing, we start our adventure.

It's all about the journey; we will try to enjoy the day as much as possible, not only hike from A to B.

Here we start and finish our Expedition.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Preta Beach, Vila do Abraao, Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
See and touch the magnetic and black sands of the Preta Beach
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Ruinas do Lazareto, Av. Nagib Mamed de Queiroz Preta Beach, Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro 23968-000 Brazil
Learn about the past from the very beginning of our expedition.

See the ruins of the Imperial's time Quarantine centre and federal prison.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Aqueduto da Ilha Grande, Avenida Nagib Mamed de Queiroz Parque Estadual da Ilha Grande, Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Be amazed by this Iconic structure from the 19th Century made with Rocks, Sand and Whale fat, built to carry water to the Lazareto.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Pocao do Abraao Waterfall, Vila do Abraao, Angra Dos Reis, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
One of the most beautiful natural pools of the Island, right at the start of our expedition.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Cachoeira da Feiticeira, Antigo Presidio de Lazareto, Angra Dos Reis, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Probably one of the most impressive waterfalls you will see on an Oceanic Island.
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Camiranga Beach, Enseada das Estrelas, Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
First, of the many beautiful beaches we will pass today.

Camiranga is a Peaceful beach of calm waters and a river that cross the sand and goes straight into the sea.

Pass By: Praia do Saco do Céu - ENSEADA DAS ESTRELAS, Angra dos Reis - RJ, 23900-000, Brazil
Calm and clearwater beach with a divine landscape.

Stop At: Fora Beach, Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
One of the few beautiful beaches we will pass today, depending on progress we can have some refreshments at this amazing location.
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Saco do Ceu Beach, Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Caiçara Village with fisherman and boatyards.

Pass By: Praia do Funil, Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Small and cosy beach hidden inside a cove.

Pass By: Praia de Japariz, Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro 23968-000 Brazil
Small village facing the continent with plenty of restaurants serving local dishes.

Pass By: Freguesia de Santana Beach, Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
This village used to be an important industrial, commercial and agricultural centre in the 17th and 18th Centuries.

Pass By: Bananal Pequeno Beach, Bananal Cove, Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Cosy beach with a stunning sunset

Stop At: Enseada do Bananal Beach, Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Bananal Beach is where we spent our first night after a rewarding first-day hike.
Duration: 14 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner: Local dishes
Accommodation included: Lodge, Inn or B&B

Day 2: Bananal Beach - Araçatiba Village - 19km - 9h - Level: Challenging

Stop At: Enseada do Bananal Beach, Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
After a delicious breakfast, we pack our stuff and have a good stretch before we start our second day hike
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Matariz Beach, Bananal Cove, Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Bucolic fisherman village

Stop At: Passaterra Beach, Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Tropical Beach of calm and clear water, home of a small village, depending on weather, we stop here and a short break
Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Praia Maguariquessaba, Matariz, Angra dos Reis - RJ, Brazil
This beach is well known for its restaurants and is the destination of many boat tours, sometimes it can be quite a busy party beach, others it is a peaceful and quiet tropical Beach

Stop At: Sitio Forte Beach, Sítio Forte Cove, Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Short break to enjoy this peaceful village and connect with nature.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Tapera Beach, Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Tapera is the only beach that still has an active farm in Ilha Grande.

Depending on our progress we can have a short stop here to enjoy the local cuisine.
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Ubatubinha Beach, Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Another cosy and relaxing beach in our unique path today.

Stop At: Longa Beach, Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
One of the last remaining fishers' villages left on the island
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Lagoa Verde, Ilha Grande, Fronteira entre a Praia da Longa e a Praia Grande de Aracatiba . Este ponto turístico é uma atração pública na natureza), Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
The best snorkelling point of the day
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Praia de Aracatiba, Praia de Aracatiba, Angra Dos Reis, State of Rio de Janeiro
Here we can enjoy one of the best sunsets on the Island; we stop here for today's rest and enjoy a delicious hot meal.

Duration: 14 hours

Meals included:
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• Dinner: Tasty homemade hot meal.
Vegetarian Available (need to be requested beforehand)
Accommodation included: Tonight we stay at Lodges, Inn, B&B or domestic accommodation.

Day 3: Araçatiba Village - Aventureiro Beach - 10km - 5h - Level: Challenging

Stop At: Praia de Aracatiba, Praia de Aracatiba, Angra Dos Reis, State of Rio de Janeiro
Another day in Paradise.

We start our day with a tasty and nutritious breakfast.

After packing our stuff we have time for a good morning stretch before we hit the trails.


Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Aracatibinha Beach, Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
After a short hike, we reach this small and paradisiacal beach with reddish sand and crystal clear waters.

Stop At: Proveta Beach, Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
This is the second biggest village on the Island.

Here we have a short break for refreshment and admire our expedition's first open sea beach.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Aventureiro Beach, Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro 23968-000 Brazil
Aventureiro is home to arguably the world's most famous coconut tree and one of the visitors' favourite beaches.

Duration: 16 hours

Stop At: Adventurer Coconut Tree, Aventureiro, Angra dos Reis - RJ, Brazil
With no doubt one of the favourite spots for those postcard pictures.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mirante do Espia, Aventureiro, Ilha Grande-RJ, Praia do Aventureiro, Angra dos Reis - RJ, Brazil
Breathtaking viewpoint a short walk from the beach
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
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• Dinner: Tasty homemade hot meal.
Vegetarian Available (need to be requested beforehand)
Accommodation included: B&B or Domestic Accommodation

Day 4: Aventureiro Beach - Parnaioca Beach - 10km* - 5h - Level: Moderate

Stop At: Aventureiro Beach, Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro 23968-000 Brazil
If you wish to see one of the most stunning sunrises on the Island, here is the place to wake up early to watch the spectacle.

Wake up in Aventureiro is always empowering.

After breakfast, it is time to pack and get ready for another day full of adventure and nature.

The way we go to Parnaioca depends on whether we receive permission to cross the Biological Reserve of Sul Beach (REBIO) from Ilha Grande State Park.

If authorized, we hike our way; otherwise, we take a boat to reach Parnaioca.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Leste e do Sul Beach, Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Sul and Leste Beaches are part of a Biological Reserve, this very special place is a wildlife sanctuary, the way we cross them will depend on the INEA instructions and authorisation.

If authorized, usually we must perform a beach cleaning as a counterpart.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Parnaioca Beach, Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Parnaioca is a special chapter in this book.

Here is one of the most preserved places on the island where camping and overnight stay are permitted.

Everything seems to have stopped in time. There is no electricity. The power generator only runs for a few hours a day; with no mobile network, in Parnaioca, we have a different type of connection.


Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
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• Dinner: Tasty homemade hot meal.
Vegetarian Available (need to be requested beforehand)
Accommodation included: Domestic Accommodation or Camping Tent (depending on availability).

Day 5: Simply Parnaioca - Free day

Stop At: Parnaioca Beach, Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Today is a free day to enjoy even more the paradise.

To make the most of our day, we have optional activities such as guided hiking to the waterfall, where you can enjoy natural polls and a short hike to Parnaioca Viewpoint
Duration: 1 day

Stop At: Cachoeira da Parnaioca, Parnaioca, Angra dos Reis - RJ, Brazil
Amazing place to dunk on pure water or only observe its unique beauty.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Parnaioca, Angra dos Reis - RJ, Brazil
We only need a short hike to reach Parnaioca's hidden gem, the Parnaioca Viewpoint.

On clear days you can see as far as Paraty and a significant part of Ilha Grande we already visited from above.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Dinner: Tasty homemade hot meal.
Vegetarian Available (need to be requested beforehand)
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Accommodation included: Camping Tent or domestic accommodation depending on availability

Day 6: Parnaioca Beach - Abraão Village - 19km - 9h - Level: Challenging

Stop At: Parnaioca Beach, Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Last day but not least, our return to Abraão Village is full of attractions.

Today we hike Ilha Grande's longest trail (9km) deep into de jungle.

After breakfast is time to say see you soon and put our boots on the trail for the last time in this expedition.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Dois Rios Beach, Vila de Dois Rios, Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
A village full of history and unparalleled beauty, also well known for being the former home of a high-security federal prison.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ecomuseu Ilha Grande, Rua Amapa Vila Dois Rios, Angra Dos Reis, Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro 23914-225 Brazil
Time to discover even more about our rich history at the local museum.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Estrada Dois Rios, Estr. Dois Rios - Vila do Abraão, Angra dos Reis - RJ, Brazil
We do the last leg of our hiking adventure on the only road that crosses Ilha Grande nowadays.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Vila do Abraao, Vila do Abraao, Ilha Grande, Angra Dos Reis, State of Rio de Janeiro
We finish our adventure right at the same place we started it.

Time to start to plan our next journey ;-)
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability"



Hora de Inicio: 07:00 AM
Duración: 6 Days
Lugar de comienzo: R. da Praia, 20 - Vila do Abraão, Angra dos Reis - RJ, Brazil

Cancelaciones y devoluciones: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluye

• Stay in Shared home Accommodations or tent (camping maybe necessary in Parnaioca)
• Relive Video
• Licensed Official Local Tour Guide
• Locker in Abraão Village for that luggage you don't wish to carry during the trekking
• Daily and live statistics of the trekking
• Advice in planning, packing and equipment purchase at your disposal
• First aid kit
• Adventure Insurance
• All Fees and Taxes
• 2-WAY SATELLITE MESSENGER with 24/7 Search & Rescue services
• 5x Nights in shared accommodations (camping planned for Parnaioca beach) - Upgrade available
• 5x Breakfast
• 5x Dinner
• Accommodation included: 5 nights
• 1x Lunch

No Incluye

• Private transportation
• Snacks
• Drinks

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