Mountain and Coast Journey
Mountain and Coast Journey
The Mountain and Coast Journey highlights some of Brazil’s hidden gems and takes you there to experience them. This yoga adventure will inspire and leave your senses heightened as you start in Rio de Janeiro, travel to a unique eco-spa in the mountains of Visconde de Maua and journey down the coast to stay in a stylish pousada outside of the charming colonial town of Paraty for an exclusive and remote yoga adventure experience.
Experience the vibrancy of some of Brazil’s natural wonders and its majestic land and seascapes. Take some time to relax at these enchanting places. Delicious and healthy meals are included in some locations as you enjoy a natural eco-spa, mountain hikes, a schooner boat tour, remote beaches and morning and evening yoga classes for rejuvenation and relaxation.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Rio de Janeiro
Arrive at any time in Rio de Janeiro to enjoy the world famous sites of the ‘cidade maravilhosa.’ Explore the famous Ipanema and Copacabana beaches or take in the breathtaking views of the “Christ the Redeemer” statue and Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Connect with us in the evening on the arrival day to enjoy the first dinner of the shared journey ahead.
Day 2-4: Visconde de Mauá
Travel for a four hour journey and ascend into the Bocaina de Minas mountains to the town of Visconde de Maua, a secret, unpopulated mountain region with spectacular views and a cooler climate than Rio de Janeiro.
Spend three nights in these rolling sierras and relax in a precious and serene mountain eco-hideaway to for a holistic itinerary of two daily yoga classes, fresh healthy meals (vegetarian and non-vegetarian options), mountain hikes and waterfall visits.
Enjoy a Finnish sauna, natural swimming pool and optional therapies such as massage, medicinal baths and hydrotherapy to refresh your senses and invigorate your mind and body in this idyllic mountain eco-hideaway.
Day 5-8: Paraty
The journey continues from the sierras to the gorgeous coastal colonial town of Paraty, a town famous for its Portuguese colonial architecture and natural beauty.
An ecological and cultural oasis filled with lush mountains, tropical forests and pristine ocean beaches.
The tour will be hosted 30-min drive from the town in a stylish pousada hideaway with simple luxury in an authentic Brazilian and natural setting for a unique and uplifting wellness experience.
We will enjoy morning and evening yoga classes with stunning views of an ocean bay as we witness the day begin in its natural beauty in this charming location.
Included in this stay is a schooner boat tour to remote beaches and a full day tour to Paraty to enjoy optional activities in this charming colonial town for a city tour, waterfall visits and natural hikes.
Day 9 – Rio de Janeiro
Return to Rio de Janeiro for the last evening together.
Day 10 -Departure Day
Highlights
Optional activities include:
- nature hikes
- waterfall visits
- SUP yoga
- Rio de Janeiro city tour highlights
Travel Style:
"I had great time on the tour, all was very professional and organized and the location and meals were amazing.
The yoga teacher was the best I ever had and the whole team was incredible and I enjoyed every minute. It was perfect in all aspects and above my expectations, for sure an unforgettable experience." 
The yoga teacher was great – she quickly gaged our levels of experience and went at the perfect pace to ensure we felt comfortable. She was friendly, approachable and very calming with her instructions. The beach house was lovely. Spacious, clean, well kept and presented. The cook was brilliant and the quality and quantity of food was first class and we definitely never went hungry!
The group of people on the tour really made it special for me. It was so nice to go away as a solo traveller and come away feeling like you had made a whole new group of friends! I will never forget the beauty of the island – the sounds, sights and how it made me feel emotionally. I was able to forget about everything back home and just ‘be!’ The whole experience was brilliant – it really was a journey of discovery! 
The personal touch was the most enjoyable aspect of the tour. I felt a thousand times more relaxed and whole after a week.
The change was really noticeable and the feeling of being looked after really set me up to have space to nurture myself, which I find hard to come by in daily life.
As a custom tour experience with GSJ the programs were adjusted for my preference and for weather, and it felt like I had someone to help me personally organize the things I wanted to do and accompany me along the way. The most I enjoyed about my experience were the yoga sessions. All of the instructors were fantastic and have inspired me to reignite my practice long term. I can't say enough about how amazing the sessions were.
The local guide was also very knowledgeable and friendly and locations were beautiful with great breakfasts. The optional massages were also fantastic, it seems GSJ knows how to find all the best people! I would recommend GSJ tours and travel with them again. 
Loved, loved, loved this tour! the perfect combination of fun and adventure with amazing yoga, delicious food and gorgeous location. I didn’t want to come home!
This tour is perfect if you live in Brazil and want an escape from the city or if you are coming to Brazil for the first time. It’s an amazing way to see beautiful places and travel with people who have the same ideas about travel. Connect with us
