Ilha Grande 6 day Private Trekking Expedition around the Island by Local Guides
Ilha Grande 6 day Private Trekking Expedition around the Island by Local Guides
This is arguably the best trekking route in Brazil.Immerse yourself in the Ilha Grande way of life.Stay with locals, eat the local cuisine, learn about Ilha Grande’s incredible history, experience Brazilian hospitality, wildlife encounters and much more.This expedition is the perfect blend between Nature, History, Culture, and Adventure in an eco-friendly trip.We don’t only show you the way or hike to arrive; we enjoy the journey and have strategically planned breaks for you to savour this fantastic island throughout the day.Our local guides designed this tour for adventurous people who wish to experience Ilha Grande in a unique way; the local’s way. Our experiences also focus on using local people’s services to benefit and engage with the communities across Ilha Grande. You can look forward to professional local tour guides, cosy domestic accommodations and delicious homemade Brazilian food.Travel light - we carry no camping or cooking gear.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Vila do Abraao
Here we start and finish our Expedition.
30 minutesPreta Beach
See and touch the magnetic and black sands of the Preta Beach
10 minutesRuinas do Lazareto
See the ruins of the Imperial's time Quarantine centre and federal prison.
10 minutesAqueduto da Ilha Grande
Be amazed by this Iconic structure from the 19th Century made with Rocks, Sand and Whale fat, built to carry water to the Lazareto.
10 minutesPocao do Abraao Waterfall
One of the most beautiful natural pools of the Island, right at the start of our expedition.
5 minutesCachoeira da Feiticeira
Probably one of the most impressive waterfalls you will see on an Oceanic Island.
30 minutesCamiranga Beach
Camiranga is a Peaceful beach of calm waters and a river that cross the sand and goes straight into the sea.
Praia do Saco do Céu - ENSEADA DAS ESTRELAS
Calm and clearwater beach with a divine landscape.
Fora Beach
One of the few beautiful beaches we will pass today, depending on progress we can have some refreshments at this amazing location.
1 hourSaco do Ceu Beach
Caiçara Village with fisherman and boatyards.
Praia do Funil
Small and cosy beach hidden inside a cove.
Praia de Japariz
Small village facing the continent with plenty of restaurants serving local dishes.
Freguesia de Santana Beach
This village used to be an important industrial, commercial and agricultural centre in the 17th and 18th Centuries.
Bananal Pequeno Beach
Cosy beach with a stunning sunset
Enseada do Bananal Beach
Day 2: Bananal Beach - Araçatiba Village - 19km - 9h - Level: Challenging
14 hoursEnseada do Bananal Beach
After a delicious breakfast, we pack our stuff and have a good stretch before we start our second day hike
30 minutesMatariz Beach
Bucolic fisherman village
Passaterra Beach
Tropical Beach of calm and clear water, home of a small village, depending on weather, we stop here and a short break
15 minutesPraia Maguariquessaba
This beach is well known for its restaurants and is the destination of many boat tours, sometimes it can be quite a busy party beach, others it is a peaceful and quiet tropical Beach
Sitio Forte Beach
Short break to enjoy this peaceful village and connect with nature.
10 minutesTapera Beach
Depending on our progress we can have a short stop here to enjoy the local cuisine.
1 hourUbatubinha Beach
Another cosy and relaxing beach in our unique path today.
Longa Beach
One of the last remaining fishers' villages left on the island
10 minutesLagoa Verde
The best snorkelling point of the day
30 minutesPraia de Aracatiba
Day 3: Araçatiba Village - Aventureiro Beach - 10km - 5h - Level: Challenging
14 hoursPraia de Aracatiba
After packing our stuff we have time for a good morning stretch before we hit the trails.
1 hourAracatibinha Beach
After a short hike, we reach this small and paradisiacal beach with reddish sand and crystal clear waters.
Proveta Beach
Here we have a short break for refreshment and admire our expedition's first open sea beach.
40 minutesAventureiro Beach
Aventureiro is home to arguably the world's most famous coconut tree and one of the visitors' favourite beaches.
16 hoursAdventurer Coconut Tree
With no doubt one of the favourite spots for those postcard pictures.
15 minutesMirante do Espia
Day 4: Aventureiro Beach - Parnaioca Beach - 10km* - 5h - Level: Moderate
30 minutesAventureiro Beach
If authorized, we hike our way; otherwise, we take a boat to reach Parnaioca.
1 hourLeste e do Sul Beach
If authorized, usually we must perform a beach cleaning as a counterpart.
1 hourParnaioca Beach
Day 5: Simply Parnaioca - Free day
12 hoursParnaioca Beach
To make the most of our day, we have optional activities such as guided hiking to the waterfall, where you can enjoy natural polls and a short hike to Parnaioca Viewpoint
1 dayCachoeira da Parnaioca
Amazing place to dunk on pure water or only observe its unique beauty.
1 hourParnaioca
Day 6: Parnaioca Beach - Abraão Village - 19km - 9h - Level: Challenging
45 minutesParnaioca Beach
After breakfast is time to say see you soon and put our boots on the trail for the last time in this expedition.
1 hourDois Rios Beach
A village full of history and unparalleled beauty, also well known for being the former home of a high-security federal prison.
1 hourEcomuseu Ilha Grande
Time to discover even more about our rich history at the local museum.
20 minutesEstrada Dois Rios
We do the last leg of our hiking adventure on the only road that crosses Ilha Grande nowadays.
2 hoursVila do Abraao
No accommodation included on this day.
20 minutesIncluded
- Stay in Shared home Accommodations or tent (camping maybe necessary in Parnaioca)
- Relive Video
- Licensed Official Local Tour Guide
- Locker in Abraão Village for that luggage you don't wish to carry during the trekking
- Daily and live statistics of the trekking
- Advice in planning, packing and equipment purchase at your disposal
- First aid kit
- Adventure Insurance
- All Fees and Taxes
- 2-WAY SATELLITE MESSENGER with 24/7 Search & Rescue services
- 5x Nights in shared accommodations (camping planned for Parnaioca beach) - Upgrade available
- 5x Breakfast
- 5x Dinner
- Accommodation included: 5 nights
- 1x Lunch
Not Included
- Private transportation
- Snacks
- Drinks
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.