Upon arrival in São Paulo international airport, meet your driver at arrivals lounge who will take you to the Fasano Hotel, recognized as the finest city hotel in Latin America. Situated in the chic Jardins neighborhood, Fasano is within walking distance of the finest shops, cafés and restaurants.

Accommodations: Fasano Hotel

Leave the hotel at 10:00am accompanied by your local host and go to the Ibirapuera Park, located south of the Jardins neighbourhood. The Ibirapuera Park covers 140ha. and was conceived by famous Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx. It was inaugurated in 1954 to celebrate São Paulo’s 400th anniversary, and as one of very few large green spaces in the city, it plays an important role in the lives of many paulistanos. The park is home to a number of cultural institutions and depending on your interests, you can visit the Afro Brazilian Museum or the Museum of Modern Art (MAM). Afterwards, go to the most important stock exchange in Latin America (BOVESPA), the Municipal Theatre, and the State Art Museum (Pinacoteca do Estado), built in 1905 to hold an arts and crafts school and beautifully restored in the 1990s by Paulo Mendes da Rocha, one of Brazil’s most important architects.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodations: Fasano Hotel

At 9:00am, accompanied by your host, start the tour in Higienópolis, one of the oldest affluent neighbourhoods in the city, which boasts, apart from numerous apartment buildings, a handful of old mansions that tell a story of São Paulo’s first economic heyday during the coffee boom of the 19th and early 20th century. Later, continue to the city centre, where you’ll see a few of the historic sites that mark the city’s past. Patio do Colégio is a Jesuit church and school and was the first building erected in São Paulo (1554). Most of the current structure is a 20th-century reconstruction which sought to resemble the original architecture as close as possible. Round up the tour in the bohemian neighbourhood Vila Madalena, a local centre of alternative culture, galleries, bars and music venues.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodations: Fasano Hotel

At around 7:00am, meet your driver in the lobby of the hotel and transfer to the airport where you will board on your flight to Fernando de Noronha. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your driver and transferred to Pousada Maravilha. Check-in and enjoy your first swim by the beautiful Sudeste beach located at 5-min walk from the hotel. You will have a beach buggy to move around during you’re the whole stay on the island.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodations: Pousada Maravilha

A reconnaissance drive on your first day will give you a broad understanding of context and geography in this ecological sanctuary making it much easier for you if you hope to spend time on your own venturing the volcanic terrain during days to follow. Together with your guide, discover Noronha’s natural wonders: beaches, hidden bays, and spectacular views, preserved wild & aquatic life; a quaint town and historic lighthouse. Enjoy time on the beach, snorkeling and relaxing. Afternoon at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodations: Pousada Maravilha

Spend the morning braving the Fernando de Noronha coastline through the region known as “mar de dentro” (the inside sea.) 4 hours on board of your boat will give you plenty of time to stop at some of the most famous beaches in Fernando de Noronha, like Cachorro, Meio, Conceição and Cacimba. Depending on your route, you can head to Sancho for ultimate snorkelling or Morro Dois Irmãos – the iconic twin mounts of Fernando de Noronha. One of the highlights of a day at sea is Aquasub, a water activity during which you hold onto a board handle which attached to the boat, allows you to glide through the clear waters while skimming the surface or admiring the sub-aquatic wonders through your mask. Return to port after experiencing the breath-taking environs of Noronha and return at the hotel for an afternoon at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodations: Pousada Maravilha

Today is at leisure.


Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodations: Pousada Maravilha

At around 2pm, you will be transferred to the airport where you will board your direct flight to Recife. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your driver and guide, head to Recife and after an introductory tour of the city you will be transferred to Olinda (1h). Located at the top of a hill and offering splendid views of both Recife and the coast, Olinda is one of the best-preserved colonial cities in Brazil. The historical town center tells the Brazilian colonial past through its buildings, many of them converted into charming stores and restaurants. Check-in at Pousada Amparo and afternoon at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodations: Pousada Amparo

In the morning, start a walking tour with a local guide of the winding roads of this historic town. Olinda is joyful, historic and extremely cultural so we suggest you start by visiting the Mosteiro São Bento Miseridórdia, Benedictine Monastery whose gold-encrusted altar is a highlight followed by the Mamulengo Museum dedicated to the iconic theatrical dolls typical in the northeast. End your exploits with a visit to the craft market and if you’re interested we can organize visits to local artist’s studios.


Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodations: Pousada Amparo

Continue exploring the city with your guide in the morning and at around 1:00pm, you will be transferred to the airport where you will board on your direct flight to Salvador. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your driver and transferred to Hotel Villa Bahia, perfectly located on the Pelourinho, the heart of the old town.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodations: Villa Bahia

Depart the hotel and visit two of Salvador’s busiest markets. First stop is the fish market, where the wide variety of seafood and fish found in the tropical waters of the bay and the ocean are on display. A short distance away is the largest open market in Bahia, São Joaquim, selling a myriad of products from fruits and vegetables to spare parts for domestic appliances, sacred herbs and religious artefacts of the Candomblé. In the afternoon, start a city tour at the mouth of the huge bay and head via elegant three-lined avenues and bustling city streets to the Pelourinho, a Unesco Heritage site and the largest complex of colonial architecture in South America. Walk from the Municipal Square by the towering Lacerda Elevator, and enjoy the views of the bay stretching out to the lower city. Meander through the narrow streets, lined with buildings in pastel shades of an age gone by, soaking in the sights and sounds of this vibrant city. Visit São Francisco church with its exuberant gold-leafed Baroque interior.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodations: Villa Bahia

In the morning, start a city tour at the mouth of the huge bay and head via elegant three-lined avenues and bustling city streets to the Pelourinho, a Unesco Heritage site and the largest complex of colonial architecture in South America. Walk from the Municipal Square by the towering Lacerda Elevator, and enjoy the views of the bay stretching out to the lower city. Meander through the narrow streets, lined with buildings in pastel shades of an age gone by, soaking in the sights and sounds of this vibrant city. Visit São Francisco church with its exuberant gold-leafed Baroque interior.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodations: Villa Bahia

Early in the morning, you will be transferred to the airport where you will board on your direct flight to Porto Seguro. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your driver and transferred to Trancoso. Check-in at Uxua, a property that offers a home experience on the Historical Quadrado with luxury hotel services.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodations: Casa Uxua

The wonderful resort of Uxua in Trancoso is perfectly located for exploring this charming town and relaxing on the endless golden beaches under a swaying coconut palm. Set right on the historic Quadrado, the property is a short stroll from the palm-fringed beach where a sofa remains reserved for you at the beach club throughout your stay.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodations: Casa Uxua

Arrive by speedboat at one of Brazil’s most enticing beaches, Praia do Espelho near Trancoso and enjoy a delicious local lunch at Silvinha.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Accommodations: Casa Uxua

Explore the stunning Bahian coastline to the south of Trancoso on bicycle. Enjoy a scenic coastal ride from Trancoso to Itaquena Beach, passing through Buffalo Valley.

There are many experiences you can choose from. Surf, sea kayaking, beach volleyball, wooden gym, all at Trancoso’s most central beach just steps from your hotel.


Meals: Breakfast.

Accommodations: Casa Uxua

Transfer to Porto Seguro airport where you will board on your direct flight to Sao Paulo airport. Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer to Paraty and check-in at Casa Turquesa, a charming guest house that respects and cherishes the colonial heritage but incorporates the 21st century Paraty-vibe.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodations: Casa Turquesa.

Start your tour in the morning. Aboard a regional boat, navigate to Praia Vermelha, and head towards Cotia and Algodão islands. Enjoy the ride making some stops along the way for a swim or snorkeling in strategic places such as Saco da Velha. If time and weather conditions are favorable enjoy the chance to visit Saco do Mamanguá, a tropical fjord of unique beauty. If you’re an adventurous traveler, ask your guide to take you to the Pão de Açúcar hilltop. After approximately 1hour of steep climbs you can enjoy breathtaking views over the Mamanguá fjord, and all the effort will be worth it. For lunch, you can choose from one of the simple restaurants around the bay, supplied by local fishermen. You will eat the fresh catch of the day in a paradisiacal landscape. Continue exploring the bay in the afternoon and head back to the hotel.


Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodations: Casa Turquesa.

The day starts with a short Jeep transfer from Paraty, to visit the Graúna region waterfalls. In a 20min drive from the city, you will reach the starting point of the short 5min that will lead to the first falls. Another 20-min trek, and you will find a second waterfall, which is worth a visit. Once you are tuned in with the rainforest, transfer by jeep once again to visit the Engenho D’ouro cachaça distillery. This spirit was born from its owner desire to produce cachaça just for pleasure, and is still produced in the traditional mill powered by a waterwheel. The cachaça is made from the local sugar cane field, harvested, naturally fermented and finally distilled, and stored in oak barrels. After tasting the homemade cachaça have lunch at the restaurant Le Gite, in the heart of the Atlantic. There is a small waterfall in the restaurant property, perfect for a swim before or after lunch. Before returning to Paraty you may visit another distillery, a bit different from Engenho D’ouro – its owner, Maria Isabel, produces the liquor all by herself in her seaside residence, without any industrial process. Cachaça Maria Izabel, named after its owner, has been elected as 4th best cachaça in Brazil. Return to Paraty in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodations: Casa Turquesa.