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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

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

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

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

Exploring Salvador

Click in more information to find local tips for restaurants, shops and tourist attractions for you to explore São Paulo in the way you like it on your free time!

November 24, 2025

2:00 PM

Hotel Check In (Pousada Aconchego)

November 25, 2025

10:00 AM

Historic Center Walking Tour

November 25, 2025

11:30 AM

Boat Ride & Party!!

November 25, 2025

6:00 PM

Brazilian class and live music bar

Live Paraty By Night

November 26, 2025

9:00 AM

Bus Boarding & Departure to São Paulo

Exploring Salvador

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Aishwarya

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Akhil

Akhil

Alexis

Alexis

Ameer Alameddin

Ameer Alameddin

Amy

Amy

Anjali Bajaj

Anjali Bajaj

Music, Travel

Anne

Anne

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Anthony Mrad

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Arman

Batuhan Akcay

Batuhan Akcay

Tell me anything about what you enjoy in this life

Bela

Bela

Bia

Bia

Catelyn

Catelyn

Chad

Chad

Charlotte Emery

Charlotte Emery

Dan

Dan

Deborah

Deborah

Food

Doyeop

Doyeop

Dveer Ofer

Dveer Ofer

Ece Bozkurt

Ece Bozkurt

Eddie Yuan

Eddie Yuan

Elyshia

Elyshia

Emeline Hervier

Emeline Hervier

George Iverson

George Iverson

I love talking about food and sport

Griselda

Griselda

favorite places people have traveled to

Gurnoor Tucker

Gurnoor Tucker

Harry

Harry

Jason Dotzel

Jason Dotzel

Jillian

Jillian

Karl Salameh

Karl Salameh

Karmanya Oberoi

Karmanya Oberoi

Kathy

Kathy

Kim

Kim

Kukua

Kukua

Layal

Layal

Lena

Lena

Food!

Mahi

Mahi

Brazil history

Mark Kazan

Mark Kazan

Maryam Aram

Maryam Aram

Mike

Mike

Minesh

Minesh

Mohamad Dakik

Mohamad Dakik

Books, series, games

Mueni

Mueni

NK

NK

Nia Coleman

Nia Coleman

Best Wharton travel so far with a fun story attached

Nisarg

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Nitin

Nitin

Nitish Jindal

Nitish Jindal

Olamide

Olamide

Omer

Omer

Patrick

Patrick

food, travel,

Pedro Alvim

Pedro Alvim

Soccer

Pragya

Pragya

Riddhi

Riddhi

Favorite food

Sid

Sid

Sima

Sima

Sloane Mercer

Sloane Mercer

I love sharing favorite restaurants!

Sonia

Sonia

Steph

Steph

Tez

Tez

Trisha Thacker

Trisha Thacker

Philosophy, books, art

Vayum Arora

Vayum Arora

Vedika Chadha

Vedika Chadha

Vitor

Vitor

Vitória

Vitória

Music preferences, curiosities about Brazil

Vrinda Batra

Vrinda Batra

In Case You Need

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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


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