This is a detox and anti-stress program, where through intense physical activity linked to nature, along with relaxation activities (Yoga, Shiatsu, Massage, etc.) recreation, (Shows, etc.) healthy food (based on vegetables and fruit, etc.) and with the ingestion of lots of liquids (juices, water) one obtains surprising results, allowing each individual to learn and rediscover their own limits.
With a staff of highly trained professionals, we are offering this type of activity for the first time to the domestic market, as well as our continuing international market, where clients will have the opportunity to get together in a natural paradise, to exchange experiences, make new friends and push themselves to new limits.
Our intention is to cater for people whose aim is self-awareness, discipline, self-control, exceeding ones limits and physical, mental and spiritual detoxification.
We thus look forward to welcoming you and over a period of 6 days provide an opportunity to discover a totally healthy life linked to nature, radically anti-stress, where together we will overcome all the stages of this personal challenge, and of the group as a whole.


Day 1 - SUNDAY
Around 15:00 pick-up from Hotel Ipanema Plaza in Rio de Janeiro and transfer in air-conditioned mini-bus to the harbour of Angra dos Reis; Porto Real. Arrival at Porto dos Reis and transfer by boat to Pousada Sitio do Lobo, situated on the island of Ilha Grande. Arrival at the pousada and check-in followed by a welcome drink. At 19:00 hrs. dinner will be served. After dinner they will be a presentation by the staff regarding the program of the coming days. Overnight at Pousada Sitio do Lobo. (D)

Day 2 – MONDAY
Before breakfast, around 07:30 you will have your first yoga session of approximately 1 hour followed by breakfast. Around 09:30 hrs we leave in sea kayaks towards Saco do Céu. After one hour of paddling arrival at Saco do Céu. Saco do Céu is an ecological sanctuary. The sea is as calm as a lake and in the night the stars reflect their light in the surface of the water. For this reason its name is Saco do Ceu, which means Bag of Stars. The coast is formed by mangrove trees and protected by its irregular geography. The magnificent beauty and the natural protection of the place are ideal for the practice of aquatic ski and jet ski. After arrival we start or hike to the beach of Bananal. After a few hours trekking through the rainforest you will reach the beautiful beach of Bananal, where a picknick lunch will be served. Bananal is an important tourist point of the island is always growing. It used to be a place dedicated to the fishing and the exportation of bananas. Around 14:00 hrs back to the pousada by boat, for a delightful massage (1hr), a brief chill-out period and a sunset yoga session. Around 20:00 hrs a delicious dinner will be served accompanied by a Samba show. Overnight at Pousada Sitio do Lobo. (B,L,D)

Day 3 – TUESDAY
Around 07:30 you will have your pre-breakfast yoga session of approximately 1 hour followed by breakfast. Around 09:30 hrs we leave in sea kayaks towards Praia da Julia. Arrival at Praia da Julia and start of our hike to Praia de Palmas. After a 2-hour hike arrival at Praia de Palmas. This beach has about 600 meters of extension and light and thick sands in one of its extremities where the sea beats a little stronger and the beach is deeper. The other end is very calm with finer sands and green and clear waters. There wont be a lot of time to rest as we continue or trek towards Praia de Lopes Mendes, which we will reach after an half hour of trekking. Lopes Mendes is one of the prettiest beaches of the whole Brazilian coast and the most famous of the whole island. Its location transforms the place in an oceanic beach of approximately 3 km of white and very fine sand. In spite of the fact that the sea beats strong, it is very shallow. The transparency of the water is amazing, as well as its variation of tonalities. After a the picknick lunch we go back to Praia de Palmas, where the boat will be waiting for us. Transfer back to the pousada. At the pousada you will enjoy your daily massage (1hr), a brief chill-out period and a sunset yoga session. Around 20:00 hrs a delicious dinner will be served accompanied by a Capoeira show. Overnight at Pousada Sitio do Lobo. (B,L,D)

Day 4 – WEDNESDAY
After your daily yoga session and breakfast we leave around 09:30 in our sea kayaks to Praia da Preta. After one hour of paddling arrival at Praia da Preta and starts of our 2-hour hike towards
Praia de Dois Rios, where a picknick lunch will be served. Praia de Dois Rios has white sands and shallow fund and blue waters. A river drains on each extremity of the beautiful beach, giving to the place the name of Dois Rios (two rivers). Mangrove trees grow in these rivers and lots of fishes live in this perfect ecosystem. The beach houses also the ruines of a former prison. After lunch and some rest we walk back to Praia da Preta, where the boat takes us back to Pousada Sitio do Lobo. At the pousada you will enjoy your daily massage (1hr), a brief chill-out period and a sunset yoga session. Around 20:00 hrs a delicious dinner will be served accompanied by a Bossa Nova show. Overnight at Pousada Sitio do Lobo. (B,L,D)

Day 5 – THURSDAY
Around 07:30 you will have your pre-breakfast yoga session of approximately 1 hour followed by breakfast. Around 09:30 hrs we leave in sea kayaks towards Praia da Preta. Arrival and start of the most challenging trek of the last few days, a trek towards Pico do Papagaio. This is the second highest point of Ilha Grande with 990 meters. It is an important symbol of the Island for the Vila do Abraao and it can be seen from all over the island. After an exhausting climb arrival at the top of the peak where lunch will be served. During lunch you will have a wonderful view of the whole Island and its beaches. After enjoying the lunch and the view we will descend the peak back to Praia Preta. Transfer by boat back to the pousada. At the pousada you will enjoy your daily massage (1hr), a brief chill-out period and a sunset yoga session. Around 20:00 hrs a delicious dinner will be served, followed by a Victory party. Overnight at Pousada Sitio do Lobo. (B,L,D)

Day 6 – FRIDAY
After your daily yoga session and breakfast we leave around 09:30 in our sea kayaks to Praia da Feiticeira. Arrival followed by a hike to Cachoeira da Feiticeira (waterfall) and to Vila do Abraão. Around 11:45 hrs. arrival at Vila do Abraão, where you will enjoy a city tour and there will be time for shopping. Around 12:30 hrs boat transfer back to the pousada. Arrival and lunch.
After lunch we check-out followed by the boat transfer to Porto Real in Angra dos Reis. Here a air conditioned minibus will be waiting for us for the transfer back to Rio de Janeiro. Arrival in Rio where we enjoy a cocktail (non-alcoholic!) at the Amsterdam Sauer; Brazils largest jewel company. You will also have the chance to win a jewel. Around 18:30 hrs. transfer to Hotel Ipanema Plaza. Arrival and check-in. Rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight at Hotel Ipanema Plaza. (B,L)

Day 7 – SATURDAY
After breakfast, around 09:15 hrs we will visit Estação do Corpo Spa. Estação do Corpo Spa is considered one of the best in the country not only for its facilities, but also because of its specialized (bilingual) staff in different areas, all related to our goals for the last day programme. Situated in a new gym academy 10 minutes from the Ipanema Plaza Hotel, it offers the best in security, privacy and comfort to its clients. Around 16:00 back at the Hotel Ipanema Plaza. (B)

Included:
• Overnights as mentioned in the program
• Transfers mentioned in itinerary in air-conditioned vehicle with driver
• Meals as mentioned in itinerary (B=breakfast / L=lunch / D=diner);
• Excursions as mentioned in itinerary;
• English speaking guide during excursion mentioned in the itinerary.

Not included:
• International flight
• Domestic flights
• Airport taxes
• Travel insurance
• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
• Drinks
• Tips
• Personal expenses