Brazil · Hiking

Lopes Mendes Private Hiking in Ilha Grande with return by boat

7 Hours Round trip from BR Challenging pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private hike to Lopes Mendes Beach
02 Start from Vila do Abraão and explore Ilha Grande on foot
03 Pass Palmas, Mangue, Pouso, and Itaoca beaches
04 See ancient marks of civilizations on the rocks at Itaoca Beach
05 Enjoy pristine beaches, forest scenery, and possible wildlife encounters
06 Challenge yourself on a rewarding 2:30h–3:30h hike
07 Return to Vila do Abraão by boat

Hike to one of Ilha Grande’s most famous beaches on a private full-day adventure that combines forest trails, pristine shoreline, and rewarding island scenery. Starting in Vila do Abraão, the route passes beaches including Palmas, Mangue, Pouso, and Itaoca before reaching Lopes Mendes.

Along the way, enjoy a nature-focused experience with possible wildlife encounters, refreshing water streams, and views of some of the island’s most loved coastal landscapes. This is a challenging but flexible hike taken at a comfortable pace, with return to Vila do Abraão by regular boat transportation.

Hike to one of Ilha Grande’s most famous beaches on a private full-day adventure that combines forest trails, pristine shoreline, and rewarding island scenery.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Challenging

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Ilha Grande

Languages English, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Vila do Abraao - Ilha Grande

Ilha Grande's main Village, here is where we start our hike from.

Palmas beach

The first beach of our hike, we should arrive in Palmas Beach in about 45 minutes of a very rewarding hike

Mangue Beach

Cosy and peaceful pristine beach

Pouso Beach

Itaoca Beach

One more pristine beach on our journey

Here we can see and learn about the 3000 years old marks of civilizations on the rocks.

Lopes Mendes Beach

The Grand Finale!!!

One of Ilha Grande's most loved Beach

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from BR 1 city · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Licensed Local bilingual Tour Guide
Return Boat Ticket

What's Not Included

TIP OR GRATUITY
FOOD AND DRINKS
ENTRY TAX

Know before you go

Not wheelchair accessible
Pets not allowed
Requires mobility and strength for 2 hours hike on an uneven and unpaved road.
Come rain or shine, the Lopes Mendes tour will proceed as planned, except when the weather puts at risk the safety of the Hike.
The trail can become slippery on rainy days or after the rain.
Closed-toe shoes are mandatory for the hike.

Logistics