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About This Tour
The colonial gold-rush towns of Ouro Preto and Tiradentes, then Rio and the coast at Paraty, on a route originally built for a rental car — run instead with your own private driver. Adapted from a self-drive itinerary — Voyzo runs this route with your own private driver and vehicle instead, so the colonial towns of Minas Gerais stay part of the trip, not something to plan around behind the wheel.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.
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Arrival
Arrival pickup at Belo Horizonte's Tancredo Neves International Airport (Confins).
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Day 1 — Belo Horizonte
Arrival, with your vehicle and driver ready from day one.
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Day 2 — Inhotim
A day exploring the Inhotim art institute and its botanical garden.
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Day 3 — Belo Horizonte City Tour
Praça da Liberdade, Mercado Central, and Pampulha Lake.
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Day 4 — Ouro Preto
Drive to this UNESCO-listed colonial town, with free time to explore.
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Day 5 — Ouro Preto Walking Tour
A guided walk through the historic baroque center with a local guide.
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Day 6 — Tiradentes
Drive onward to another well-preserved colonial town, with a free day.
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Day 7 — Tiradentes Heritage Tour
A walking tour exploring the town's culture and history.
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Day 8 — Rio de Janeiro
Drive to Rio de Janeiro.
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Day 9 — Foodies About Town
A walking food tour through Rio's street food and traditional dishes.
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Day 10 — Free Day in Rio
Culture, nature, or the beach, at your own pace.
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Day 11 — Second Free Day
More time to explore downtown Rio.
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Day 12 — Paraty
Drive to the colonial coastal town.
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Day 13 — Kayak Paraty Bay
A guided kayaking tour visiting islands along the way.
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Day 14 — Rainforest Foraging
A guided "Wild Food Walk" through the Atlantic Rainforest.
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Day 15 — São Paulo
Drive onward to São Paulo for your departure.
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Departure
The trip ends in São Paulo, with a transfer to your hotel or the airport for departure.
What's Included
A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel
What's Not Included
Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses
Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?
Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees
Important Information
Know Before You Book
Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.
Know Before You Go
We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.
Special Requests
Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
No — the original TravelLocal itinerary is self-drive with a rental car, but Voyzo adapts it so you get the same route with your own private driver and vehicle instead.
Ouro Preto and Tiradentes are two of Brazil's best-preserved 18th-century gold-rush towns — genuinely worth the detour before the trip continues to Rio and the coast.
There's real distance covered — Minas Gerais to Rio to São Paulo — but with a private driver you can rest, sightsee along the way, or ask for stops, rather than manage the road yourself.
14 nights' accommodation, daily breakfast, your private vehicle and driver in place of the original rental car, an itinerary/map, activities, admission fees, and 24-hour assistance.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.
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