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Trip Overview

Wharton Brazil Trek 2025
Rio de Janeiro & Paraty
Live the energy of Brazil’s most iconic city, Rio de Janeiro—then journey along the stunning Green Coast to Paraty.
From vibrant samba beats to historic cobblestone streets, experience the best of Brazil's coast in one incredible trip.
November 21, 2025
November 26, 2025
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Next Steps
Our Day to Day

Hotel Check In (Pousada Aconchego)
Check-in: 2:00 pm
Breakfast included: 7:00–10:00 am
Good to know:
- Have your ID handy to speed up check-in
- Water in the hotel is not complementary (and it is pricey)
Nov 24, 2025
2:00 PM
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Historic Center Walking Tour
Departure: 10:00am from hotel lobby - please be on time!
Finish: 11:30 at the dock. We will go straigh to the boat ride
Visited places: Historial center from Paraty town
Good to know:
- Short walk around the city.
- Already bring all you will need for the boat ride as we will not go back to the hotel
- Wear comfortable clothing and shoes (uneven cobblestones). Bring water, sunscreen, a hat, and some cash for small purchases.
- Keep an eye on the guide so the group stays together.
Nov 25, 2025
10:00 AM
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Boat Ride & Party!!
Departure: 11:10 from the hotel lobby
Boat Departure: 11:30 from the pier (if you joined the walking tour)
Estimated lunch time: 3pm on board
Estimated return: 18:00
Highlights: Private boat tour for the group with 2-3 swim stops , Lunch included on the boat, party with Dj session and open bar
Good to know:
- Wear light clothing with swimwear underneath
- Bring a towel, sunscreen and hat/sunglasses.
- Lunch onboard is included around 3:00 PM (late lunch alert!)
- There’s an open bar with caipirinhas and beer!!
- Non-slip sandals or deck shoes are recommended.
- If you get motion-sick, take your pill ~30 minutes before boarding
Nov 25, 2025
11:30 AM

Brazilian class and live music bar
Straight from the boat we'll head to our Brazilian class and live music bar! It is a chilled and quick class to dance forró (partner dance) with a caipirinha flavor. Keep your excitement high!
Nov 25, 2025
6:00 PM

Live Paraty By Night
Click in more information to find local tips for restaurants, shops and tourist attractions for you to explore Parati in the way you like it on your free time!

Bus Boarding & Departure to São Paulo
We will have 2 buses, one for Rio and another to São Paulo:
TO RIO:
Departure: 9am
Estimated arrival at GIG (Galeão international airport):
Estimated arrival at Ipanema area:
TO SÃO PAULO:
Departure: 9am
Estimated arrival time at GRU (Guarulhos international airport):
Estimated arrival time at São Paulo city center:
Good to know:
- Today we leave sharp as we are heading to airports for some flights home
- Please complete hotel check-out in the morning to avoid delays.
- Be ready in the hotel lobby at 8:50 AM with your bags
- We will have a food stop on the way (food not included)
- Bring snacks as the journey is long
- Toilets and water are available on the bus.
Nov 26, 2025
9:00 AM
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Whole Parrots Team
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Hotel Info Rio de Janeiro:
Mar Ipanema - R. Visc. de Pirajá, 539 - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22410-003
Paraty:
Pousada Aconchego - R. Domingos Gonçalves de Abreu, 528 - Centro Histórico, Paraty - RJ, 23970-000
Emergency Contacts
You should try to look for our Parrot Staff first, but if not possible:
Police: 190
Medical Emergency: 192
Fire Service: 193

