Brazil

Morning:

Depart for our Flight to Brazil via connectinos

Night:

Arrive late in the evening and transfer to our hotel in Manaus. Manaus, Brazil is the bustling gateway to the Amazon Rainforest, where jungle meets city at the meeting point of the Rio Negro and Amazon rivers. A mix of adventure, wildlife, and culture, it’s the perfect spot for exploring the Amazon’s incredible biodiversity while soaking in the vibrant energy of this tropical hub!

Morning:

Depart early morning for our Amazon adventure where we will spend the next few days discovering the countless natural wonders of this vital part of the world. We begin our journey by river boat where we can see the magnificent “Meeting of the Waters” the junction of the Solimoes and Negro rivers. From here we journey deeper into Amazon territory to our lodge and home for the next 3 days.

Afternoon:

After getting settled in, we will enjoy our homemade lunch at the lodge.  Later we will head out on a boat ride to search for pink river dolphins and sloths. We will also get to take a swim in one of the Amazon’s tributary rivers! Return for an evening dinner at our lodge.

Evening: 

Enjoy dinner at the lodge.

Morning: 

This morning we embark on a jungle hike and practice introductory wilderness survival techniques deep in the Amazon. Learn about the fascinating history, ecology, flora and fauna of the area. An immense variety of animals live nearby, including sloths and howler monkeys.

Afternoon: 

The afternoon will be spent on boat journey to try our hand at piranha fishing.

Evening:

After a beautiful sunset, board a boat and head out for a night tour to experience the lively nocturnal environment of the area. We’ll be able to see and hear various night-time species including frogs, birds and even caimans!

With the help of an expert guide, we will find caimans, which can be spotted by their tell-tale red eyes. We’ll be able to see the caimans up close as the guide brings them on board for a safe viewing, and then returns them to the river, unharmed. Learn all about this special species.

Morning: 

Meet with the native Caboclo population to learn about the typical way of life for local peoples, and how they have adapted to the jungle environment

Afternoon: 

Enjoy an afternoon canoe tour of the flooded Amazon rainforest. Keep an eye out for exotic bird species and even the possibility of dolphins!

Evening: 

Final Dinner at the lodge!

Morning: 

Depart early morning and journey back along the Amazon River to Manaus airport for our flight to Rio de Janeiro (via connection)

Evening: 

Welcome to Rio de Janeiro! From the towering mountains to the perfect beaches and the lush rainforests, Rio has it all. It is also the 2nd largest city in Brazil, and likely the most famous!

Upon arrival at Rio de Janeiro airport, your host will be waiting to greet the group. From there you will be transferred to the hotel by bus, to Check-in.

Evening

In the evening, the group will have dinner close to the hotel.

Morning:

Breakfast at hotel and then transfer to Angras dos Reis. Our two-hour drive will take us to Conceição do Jacareí, where we will transfer by boat to the Village of Vila do Abrãao. Vila do Abraão is a village in Ilha Grande. The village is located in a cove and is the largest urban center on the island, with roughly 3,000 inhabitants. We will take some time to settle in and get oriented around this stunning island.

Afternoon:

After lunch we will head to the beach and head out on a kayak adventure learning about the island, culture and wildlife around us. The group will split in 2, half the group will embark on a kayaking experience while the other half enjoys a guided tour around Abraão learning about the history and culture of the island. After each excursion is finished, the groups will swap.

Evening:

Tonight, we will have a group dinner in one of Ilha Grande’s many restaurants.

Morning:

After breakfast at the hotel, we will head out for our full day boating and snorkel trip. We will visit the many beaches that make up Ilha Grande Bay, swimming and learning about the island’s history along the way.

Afternoon: 

We will have lunch in a local homemade restaurant on Japariz Beach followed by todays featured location and the islands’ best snorkel spot, Lagoa Azul or Blue Lagoon. Here it is possible to see many species of fish, and possibly even turtles, squid and other marine creatures.

Evening:

Enjoy a group dinner followed by some shopping time on the island.

Morning

After breakfast, you will be transferred on a private schooner boat to a nearby beach where the hike will start. From there the group will hike through the forest until they reach Lopes Mendes Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Here the group can relax and enjoy the beach, while having their packed lunch.

Afternoon

At the appropriate time you will hike back to the Schooner boat, before returning to Abraão. Here they will collect their luggage and head back to the dock for their boat transfer at 16:00.

Once back in Angra dos Reais, the bus will be waiting to transfer the group back to the hotel in Rio.

Evening

Tonight we will head out for a farewell dinner in a traditional Brazilian restaurant.

After an early breakfast we will transfer to a small town two and half hours north east of Rio. Upon our arrival we will unload our bags and get settled in.

Over the next two days we will be staying at Projecto Maara. The project was started by a dutch family who are dear friends of Evolve Tours.  The project is run by We’re a young family—who ditched city life in 2020 to start an eco-adventure in Brazil. With little experience but big dreams, we bought 30 hectares of stunning land near Nova Friburgo, surrounded by forests, waterfalls, and mountains. Inspired by permaculture, they learnt  daily how to live sustainably, grow their own food, and connect with nature and community. Their mission was  to create a permaculture playground where like-minded people can learn and grow together!

Over the next two full days we will:

Learn about organic farming
Bio construction
Eco education
Agro Forestry
Community Living

Today we will travel back to Rio after an early breakfast.

Upon arriving we will have some free time in Ipanema before taking our early evening flight home.