The Route of Gold

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The Gold Rush in Brazil transformed the country, altered its course of history, and financed the Industrial Revolution in Europe. This Brazil Route of Gold Tour takes you on a scenic, historic, and unforgettable journey through the Atlantic Rainforest, to almost-forgotten mining towns, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and colonial seaports.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Rio de Janeiro Tour to Sugarloaf & Corcovado
    • Paraty Schooner Cruise
    • Brazilian National Treasure sites: Paraty, Tiradentes, and Petrópolis
    • Mariana Gold Mine
    • UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ouro Preto
    • Congolhas & the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Congonhas

What's this trip about?

    The Gold Rush in Brazil transformed the country, altered its course of history, and financed the Industrial Revolution in Europe. This Brazil Route of Gold Tour takes you on a scenic, historic, and unforgettable journey through the Atlantic Rainforest, to almost-forgotten mining towns, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and colonial seaports.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityRio de Janeiro
End CityRio de Janeiro

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Snorkeling
  • Swimming

Trip includes

    • 8 days / 7 nights in Brazil
    • All Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 1 Dinner
    • All Transfers
    • All Entrance Fees*
    • English speaking Tour Guides
    • Except for churches of Paraty

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Itinerary

Day 1: Sunday or Monday Arrival In Rio De Janeiro

Your Brazilian tour begins in Brazil, a city famous for its Carnival, its beaches, and its friendly people. Meet your guide at the airport and travel to your hotel.

In the afternoon, take a tour to the top of Corcovado Mountain to get a close-up of the most ico...

Day 2: Monday or Tuesday Sugarloaf Mountain & Bbq Dinner

Explore Rio de Janeiro on a city tour. Visit its museums, churches, and historic buildings, which will give you an insight into the Carioca lifestyle. Transfer to Sugarloaf Mountain to board a cable car up Urca Hill, take in breathtaking views of the city and the bay ...

Day 3: Tuesday or Wednesday Transfer To Paraty & Walking Tour

Rise early to take a 4-hour ride from Rio de Janeiro to Paraty, a quaint town of white buildings, charming lamp posts and cobblestone streets. Take a walking tour to visit its churches, museums, and appreciate its colonial architecture, which distinguishes the city as...

Day 4: Wednesday or Thursday Paraty Schooner Cruise

Set out to explore Paraty’s islands on a boat ride. Surrounded by exuberant vegetation that makes it a quiet and incredible place to stay. The waters are perfect for swimming and snorkeling. This traditional tour has different routes for each day of the week, with fou...

Day 5: Thursday or Friday Transfer From Paraty To Tiradentes

This morning, transfer from Paraty to Tiradentes. First, travel through the Serra da Bocaina National Park to Minas Gerais, Brazil’s cultural heartland. En route, stop at Caxambu, a resort and spa town known for its mineral water with healing properties.

Later,...

Day 6: Friday or Saturday Free Day In Tiradentes

Choose to spend the day exploring the cobblestone streets of Tiradentes or opt for a 2-hour train ride to São João del Rei, another colonial town, and visit its railway museum.

If a free day in Tiradentes is all that’s needed, enjoy strolling along the quaint s...

Day 7: Saturday or Sunday Transfer to Congonhas & Ouro Preto

Today, travel to Congonhas and visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Congonhas. Here, the Brazilian sculptor Aleijadinho carved his Twelve Prophet statues and theatrical expressions of the Passion of the Christ can also be found in nearby chapels ...

Day 8: Sunday or Monday Walking Tour Of Ouro Preto & Mariana

After breakfast at the hotel, walk through Ouro Preto with your guide and learn about this UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once ""the world's richest city.""

Then continue to Mariana, a smaller town where you can explore a gold mine. There are also handicrafts and locally-made goods available for purchase in the area.

Day 9: Monday or Tuesday  Return To Rio Via Petropolis & The Serra Do Mar

The return journey to Rio de Janeiro follows the Serra do Mar Atlantic Rainforest mountains, a very scenic ride. Stop along the way to tour Petrópolis and visit the Imperial Museum, which was once the summer palace for the Emperor. Your driver will then drop you off at the Rio de Janeiro airport for your flight home or to your next destination in Brazil.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,920
Price per day$615
Single supplement (single occupancy)$575
Last Updated: 6/4/2019

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Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

Accommodation

  • Rio de Janeiro: Windsor Leme Hotel
  • Paraty: Pousada Corsário
  • Tiradentes: Pousada Villa Allegra
  • Ouro Preto: Pousada Minas Gerais
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