Brazil · Hiking

Private Full-Day Hike to Dois Rios from Vila do Abraão

8 Hours Round trip from Dois Rios Moderate pace

Imperial palm trees at the entrance to the village

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private full-day hike through Ilha Grande’s Atlantic Forest
02 Visit the beautiful beach of Dois Rios
03 Explore the ruins of the former federal prison
04 Learn local history at the Museu do Cárcere
05 Enjoy views over Abraão Village along the way
06 Time for lunch at Dois Rios Beach
07 Led by a bilingual local guide

Discover one of Ilha Grande’s most rewarding hikes on this private full-day experience to Dois Rios. Ideal for nature and history lovers, the route combines Atlantic Forest scenery, beautiful viewpoints, and time at a beach widely considered one of the island’s most beautiful, with white sand, clear turquoise water, and a river at each end.

Beyond the landscape, Dois Rios also reveals an important chapter of the island’s past. In the village, you can explore the ruins of the former federal prison and visit the Museu do Cárcere, part of the Ecomuseum, to learn more about the area’s history. With time to enjoy the beach and try local cuisine at lunch, this is a memorable way to experience both the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Ilha Grande.

We will take lunch at Dois Rios Beach where we can try the local cuisine.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Angra dos Reis, Ilha Grande

Languages English, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Abraão Village

Main village of Ilha Grande.

A stop for a short break with a beautiful view of the Village, on good day we can see as far as Mangaratiba.The village of Dois Rios has many attractions, the ruins of the old federal prison, the Museu do Carcere, the Ecomuseum and a paradisiacal beach. We will take lunch at Dois Rios Beach where we can try the local cuisine.Museu do Carcere is part of the Eco-museum and is located on the remains of a former Federal Prison. Here we can explore the remains of a former Federal High-Security Prison and learn more about the past.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Dois Rios 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Bilingual guide

What's Not Included

FOOD AND DRINKS
ENTRY TAX

Know before you go

Not wheelchair accessible
Pets not allowed
Requires mobility and strength for 2 hours hike (each way) on an uneven and unpaved road.
Come rain or shine, the Dois Rios 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.

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