12 days in Brazil Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Brazil itinerary planner
Start: Riyadh
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Sao Paulo
— 3 nights
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Paraty
— 1 night
Drive to Angra dos Reis, Ferry to Ilha Grande
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Ilha Grande
— 3 nights
Ferry to Conceição de Jacareí, Bus to Rio de Janeiro
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Rio de Janeiro
— 3 nights
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End: Riyadh
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Sao Paulo — 3 nights
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Land of Drizzle
Don't let the city's nickname--"Land of Drizzle"--dampen your spirits during a trip to Sao Paulo.Step off the beaten path and head to Temple of Solomon and Jardins District. São Paulo Cathedral and Mosteiro De Sao Bento will appeal to history buffs. There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Estacao Pinacoteca, take an in-depth tour of Museu da Imagem e do Som - MIS, get curious at Museu Catavento, and take a stroll around The Julio Prestes Cultural Center - Sala Sao Paulo.
To find photos, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Sao Paulo trip maker site.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sao Paulo is an approximately 21-hour flight. The time zone changes from Arabian Standard Time to Brasilia Standard Time, which is usually a -6 hour difference. In November, daily temperatures in Sao Paulo can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Paraty.
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Paraty — 1 night
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Gazing out over a bay of tiny tropical islands, with rainforests climbing mountains in the background, it's easy to see why tourism in Paraty gets more popular by the year.Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sun): get outside with Outdoor Activities and then don't miss a visit to Centro Historico.
For reviews, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Paraty vacation planning app.
Drive from Sao Paulo to Paraty in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can travel to Ilha Grande.
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Ilha Grande — 3 nights
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A tumultuous and unsavory history has kept Ilha Grande relatively undeveloped and free of the trappings of the modern world.Get outdoors at Lagoa Verde, Ilha Grande and Freguesia de Santana Beach. Visit Dois Rios Beach and Abraaozinho Beach for some beach relaxation. There's still lots to do: stroll through Camiranga Beach, kick back and relax at Santo Antonio Beach, and take a peaceful walk through Tropical Forest.
For where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Ilha Grande online day trip planner.
Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Paraty to Ilha Grande takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In November, daily temperatures in Ilha Grande can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Rio de Janeiro.
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Rio de Janeiro — 3 nights
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Marvelous City
Bustling with samba music and all-night street parties, no city encapsulates the spirit of Brazil better than Rio de Janeiro.Do some cultural sightseeing at Copacabana Beach and Parasailing & Paragliding. Museu de Arte do Rio - MAR and Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - CCBB Rio de Janeiro will appeal to museum buffs. And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Praia de Ipanema, trek along Morro da Urca, contemplate the waterfront views at Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, and take in the exciting artwork at Galeria Silvia Cintra Box 4.
For maps, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Rio de Janeiro visit planner.
Do a combination of ferry and bus from Ilha Grande to Rio de Janeiro in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, bus, and train. In November, daily temperatures in Rio de Janeiro can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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Brazil travel guide
Land of Brazilwood
The largest country in South America and the biggest Portuguese-speaking nation in the world, Brazil remains best known for its soccer tradition and annual Carnaval. Most visitors on holiday in Brazil come for the country's outstanding beaches, music, wildlife, and diverse neighborhoods, each one boasting its own distinct character, atmosphere, and way of life. A tour of Brazil reveals a vast land of great natural and human diversity, from its sprawling rainforest wildernesses, to its busy urban centers. There are plenty of things to do in Brazil, from basking on its coastline to chasing the samba scene or catching a picturesque sunset from one of the country's lush mountaintops.
