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Itinerary for Darwin's Rainforest Trail



Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Day 1 (Sunday): Arrival & Jequitibá Reserve Ride
Morning transfer from Rio de Janeiro to the farm in Cachoeiras de Macacu. Reception and coffee - Start the ride to Jequitibá Reserve, exploring trails that pass through forest, mountains, with unforgettable landscapes. Arriving at the Reserve, you'll take a tour to its beautiful waterfalls. Dinner and the first night in the Refuge (built with mud and wood /pau a pique) with option to stay in a comfortable tent in the Mountain Viewpoint (spectacular view) next to the Refuge.
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight at Refuge

Day 2 (Monday): Ride to Fazenda Pirineus
Breakfast and departure to Fazenda Pirineus in Silva Jardim. One of the most beautiful days of the ride, through trails inside a primary forest with millenary trees. We'll en up crossing the main mountain range that separates the mountainous region from the coast. The trails go up a thousand meters of altitude following the thick forest until arriving at the Fazenda Pirineus, where the horses will stay that night. Riders can take a waterfall bath near the Fazenda main house before continuing on the support car to the Pousada Tapinuã (20 minutes) where we will overnight on this second day.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Pousada Tapinuã


Day 3 (Tuesday): Fazenda Pirineus to Pousada Tapinuã
After breakfast we return by car to Fazenda Pirineus where our horses will be waiting to start the ride towards the hinterland of Bananeiras. The paths traces dirt roads with a stop at the Vitoria Farm for a river bath and swimming with the horses, followed by a snack. Then the ride continues cutting through farms and climbing another 500-meter high mountain range with beautiful landscapes. Arrival at Pousada Tapinuã for late lunch. The rest of the day free to relax in the natural pool, sauna and tasting of homemade cachaça produced on site (tasting not included).
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Pousada Tapinuã


Day 4 (Wednesday): Pousada Tapinuã to Aldeia Velha
Breakfast at 8 am and departure at 9:30 am in the direction of Aldeia Velha. The ride passes through a dirt road and mountain ranges through two picturesque villages: Bananeiras, which belongs to the municipality of Silva Jardim and Aldeia Velha, part of Casimiro de Abreu, our destination on the fourth day. Aldeia Velha is a picturesque village, relatively hidden and still little known even by cariocas. It is part of the São João / Mico Leão Dourado Environmental protection area. Dinner is a delicious pizza. Overnight in the farm hotel Acacias with horses grazing in front of the rooms.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Farm Hotel Acacias


Day 5 (Thursday): Aldeia Velha to Barra de São João
After an early breakfast, departure to Barra de São João. The mountains are behind and the paths are flat, revealing a wide and beautiful rural landscapes of crossing streams, pastures and fields, and farms with herds of cattle and buffalo. Stop for lunch at the Fazenda in Casimiro de Abreu. In the afternoon, the ride skirts an old volcano (São João hill) arriving in time for a relaxing sauna or massage (not included) at Fazenda São João Pousada.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Fazenda São João Pousada


Day 6 (Friday): Pero Beach to Fazendinha Pousada Búzios
Breakfast at 8am and departure at 9am with the support car passing by the old village of Barra de São João where you still find the true path of Charles Darwin. We pass through the alleys and colonial houses of São João until reaching the beach. The first sight of the sea at the end of a street of this historical village is very beautiful. After half an hour the car arrives on the beaches of Pero in Cabo Frio, where our horses will be ready. We follow on horseback to visit one of the most beautiful beaches in Rio de Janeiro, the beach of Conchas. We continue towards Búzios passing by dunes and a beautiful beach where we make a stop for sea bathing with the horses. We continue along trails until we reach the beach of Caravelas in Búzios where we stop for lunch at the edge of the beach and make a toast to the arrival in Búzios. After lunch, we continue along a dirt road cutting the Pau Brasil reserve until arrive at our final destination, Fazendinha Pousada Búzios. At night after dinner, we will go out to visit Buzio’s famous stone street and Brigitte Bardot waterfront.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Fazendinha Pousada Búzios


Day 7 (Saturday): Departure
After breakfast, transfer back to Rio de Janeiro
Meals included: Breakfast
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Darwin's Rainforest Trail
Tour Code: IT-BRRT12
7 days / 6 nights
Dates : March to November (exc. July)

Trip Rating :
Difficulty : Riding Level
Riding Level Explained
ABeginner
Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
BNovice
Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
CIntermediate
Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
D Strong Intermediate
Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
EAdvanced
All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country.
Lodging: Standard
Lodging Level Explained
   
= Facilities in lodges, estancias, haciendas, resorts, etc.
   
Basic lodging - some with shared bathroom facilities, usually no AC or room service.
Regular standard room - usually with private bath.
 Accommodations with superior comforts.
   
 = Trips with nights in tent camps. Sometimes the first and last night are in hotels.
   
Basic tent camping - everyone helps out with camp chores.
Regular standard with some camp amenities and camp cook.
Camping facilities with superior comforts like camp shower, bathroom facility..
   
 = Trips that combine nights in hotels and camping.
   
Basic accommodation and basic camping facilities can be expected.
Regular standard with some nicer amenities.
Only assigned to hotel and camping facilities with superior comforts.

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Tack: Australian
Horses: Peruvian Paso
Pace: Moderate, trots and canters
Walk, Trot, Canter,
Airport: Rio de Janeiro
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