Gold Coast Brazil: São Paulo to Rio

Overview

Seven days between two of Brazil’s defining cities, with three nights on the cobblestones of Paraty in between. This is Brazil’s gold coast at its most concentrated: São Paulo’s restaurant scene, Paraty’s colonial harbor and hidden islands, and Rio’s tropical mountains and shoreline, all threaded together with a private guide and driver from the moment you land to the moment you fly home.

7 Days

From $5,669

Per Person

6 Guests Max

A private guide and driver with you for the entire trip - transfers, excursions, wherever the day takes you

Savor Michelin-starred dining in São Paulo and Paraty's hidden gem restaurants only accessible by boat

Stay in boutique pousadas and luxury hotels with every detail managed by your dedicated host

Enjoy seamless airport transfers ensuring safety and relaxation between destinations

Learn the secrets of Cachaça mountain distilleries and samba from local dancers in Rio

Glide between islands by private boat and hike hidden trails through the rainforest

Luxury Journey from São Paulo to Rio

Discover Brazil’s contrasts on our São Paulo to Rio journey: in just over a week, you’ll see bustling cities, feel sun-kissed sand beaches, hear the sounds of the jungle, and taste cuisines you’ll never forget.

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São Paulo - Urban, dynamic, and cosmopolitan

Arrive in Brazil's most electric city. Your private guide meets you at the airport, then leads you through avenues and market stalls before an evening at one of the city's celebrated restaurants.

Day 1
ParatyStreet
Paraty - Historic, tropical, and relaxed

Three nights in a town the centuries forgot to change. Sail turquoise coves to a hidden beach lunch, wander lantern-lit colonial streets, and climb into the rainforest by Jeep to waterfalls and a cachaça distillery.

Day 2-4
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Rio de Janeiro - Iconic, energetic, and unforgettable

Beachfront on Copacabana, with Rio unfolding around you: a samba dinner show, Sugarloaf by cable car, Christ the Redeemer, and a churrascaria lunch worth the trip. A private helicopter flight is available for those who want the view from above.

Day 5-7
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A Graceful Farewell to Brazil

One last morning along the coast, a walk on the beach, and a final coffee before your driver carries you to the airport, and Brazil lets you go. When it’s time, say até logo, “until next time”, to your guide and head to the airport, perhaps with 3 bottles of Cachaça.

Finale
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InterContinental, São Paulo

A five-star address in the pulse of the city, where sleek design meets São Paulo's restless energy. Your first night in Brazil, done right.

Day 1
Pousada Do Ouro Walkway
Pousada do Ouro, Paraty

A boutique inn inside Paraty's colonial old town. The name means "the golden one," fitting for a stay along Brazil's gold coast. Cobblestones and lantern light, just outside your door.

Days 2-4
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Arena Leme, Rio de Janeiro

Beachfront on Copacabana, three nights with the sand and the Atlantic in view. Rio at its most iconic, and closest.

Days 5-7

Elevated Comfort

Stylish stays from boutique hotels to luxury resorts and exceptional dining throughout.

Seamless Travel

We handle every detail from arrival to departure — just
show up and enjoy.

Insider Access

Go beyond the guidebook with local hosts, hidden gems, and real connection.

Unrivaled Activities

Pick from handpicked activities on prior to your trip to match your pace and interests.

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Available Dates

Not seeing dates or destinations you’d like to travel? Feel free to contact us for Private, fully custom bookings.

August 2026

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April 2027

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June 2027

July 2027

Don’t see the dates you’re looking for? Our Expedition Experts are happy to plan a private trip around you.

Extend the Trip to Foz do Iguaçu

Your last day in Rio doesn’t have to be your last day in Brazil. Add three days to Iguaçu Falls, one of the world’s great natural wonders, with a stay at Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel — the only hotel inside the falls’ own national park. Your same private guide continues with you, so the trip never breaks stride.

3 more days, seamlessly added to your journey

Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, the only hotel inside the falls

The same private guide, continuing on with you

Price: + $905 Per Person · 10 Days Total

About Us

Beleza was born on a beach in Brazil—three family members, lifelong travelers, and one final round of caipirinhas at sunset. Over the years, we refined that route, drawing from our local knowledge, the experiences we collected, and the friendships we made along the way. What began as our favorite two-week itinerary evolved into a full collection of curated journeys, each handcrafted with heart, depth, and intention.

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