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The bucket-list things to do — and who runs each one.
Here’s the bucket list for your day ashore: the most extraordinary thing to do at each stop, who runs it, and how to book it direct — so you can weigh it against your ship’s excursion and pick what suits you.
Trek through pristine Atlantic rainforest to Lopes Mendes — consistently ranked among Brazil's most breathtaking beaches — on a private guided hike with a certified local naturalist. Bucket-list for its wild, car-free solitude and powdery white surf.
Board a private speedboat for Ilha Grande's legendary Blue Lagoon and the glassy bay of Saco do Céu, snorkeling reefs alive with sea turtles, parrotfish, and electric-blue corals. A defining Brazilian coastal experience utterly impossible to rush.
Sail a classic Brazilian saveiro schooner through the island-studded bays between Ilha Grande and the colonial gem of Paraty, with snorkel stops at hidden coves and an open bar of caipirinhas. A languid, sun-drenched slice of Brazilian belle vie.
Uncover Ilha Grande's haunting layered history — from leprosarium to infamous political prison — on a private walking tour with a local historian, ending with a swim in a jungle natural pool. Rated 5.0 on Tripadvisor; genuinely unmissable.
Conquer Ilha Grande's dramatic 982m Parrot's Peak through dense Atlantic rainforest with a certified mountain guide, earning 360° panoramas of the entire island archipelago. One of Brazil's great coastal hikes — raw, wild, and deeply rewarding.
Cruise to Ilha Grande's most secluded and photogenic beaches — rusty-sanded Praia Vermelha and the wild cove of Caxadaço — aboard a private schooner with a local skipper and gourmet picnic. The island at its most beautifully untouched.
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