Forget all the touristic attractions and escape to two protected beaches in Rio, join the locals and surfers, and make use of a professional photographer to capture every beautiful moment. Experience the beauty of both Prainha and Grumari, soaking up the sun along expansive waterfronts behind thick, protected forests.

Get out of the hustle and bustle of Rio with accompaniment from a professional photography. Travel to 2 beaches—Prainha and Grumari—both environmentally protected areas, and admire the forests, saved from destruction from construction.

Begin on Prainha, considered a “sweetheart” for area surfers—the leading advocates for its preservation—and admire its 147 acres (60 ha) of natural beauty. Continue on to Grumari, the larger beach with 2.5 miles (4 km) of sand situated behind Atlantic forest. At each beach, pose for your photographer or let it happen naturally.

After visiting both beaches, we will head off to Barra de Guaratiba, a fisherman's village situated by a mangrove ecosystem where we will do a boat tour and enjoy a seafood lunch (food and drinks NOT included). And at least, but not less, we will have an opportunity to taste homemade cachaça at Maxicana, a famous Rio distillery.