CK Representation Trip Proposal for Brazil FAM Trip - Oct 2025

From Juiz de Fora to Ibiti Projecto in Lima Duarte, it is a little less than a 2 hour (yet scenic) drive. Upon arrival at Ibiti Projecto, we will get checked into our rooms at Engenho Lodge, then enjoy a welcome dinner together with Claudia Baumgratz the GM and other members of the staff.

Arrival at Ibiti Projecto - Check Into Engenho Lodge

For the first two nights of our journey through Ibiti Projecto, we will be staying at Engenho Lodge. This is a major highlight for many guests, as it is a rural farmhouse built in 1715 that was meticulously restored in 2006 to retain its history and charm while incorporating modern luxuries. There are only 8 guest rooms in Engenho Lodge and a separate three bedroom villa. Magic emanates from this place and draws guests back, year after year, for longer and longer stays. Four additional remote cottages are spread across the reserve, allowing guests to complete lodge to lodge circuits via horseback or e-mountain biking and fully immerse themselves in the beauty and remoteness of the region.

Can't forget to mention the amazing spa/yoga studio where yoga classes are offered daily, and spa treatments can be arranged for an extra charge. Behind the lodge you'll find a gym, jacuzzi (amazing for stargazing), and a farmhouse that has been restored into a sauna.

When we arrive to the hotel in the early afternoon, we will have lunch followed by a half-day excursion, or you can opt-out for time to relax.

Full Day to Explore Ibiti Projecto

There are many ways to explore the magical landscape of Ibiti Projeto from Engenho lodge by day either on foot, atop mangalara horses, via a modern fleet of electric assisted mountain bikes, stand up paddle boards, or jeeps. Surprises await at every turn in this paradise, which include a sculpture garden of 30 foot tall steel figures by Californian artist Karen Cusolito, originally displayed at the Burning Man festival, remote vista points where freshly squeezed juices and snacks are left mysteriously by the staff in advance of your arrival, at the base of thundering waterfalls exotic swimming holes ringed by crystalline quartz beaches, where again, fluffy white towels are left for you, just in case you want to cool off.

On the conservation side - there is a fully staffed rehabilitation center for the northern Muriqui monkey, the most critically endangered primate species on earth which is being rescued from extinction. On the cultural side, you will come across small mountain communities and farms populated by jovial and welcoming locals who are growing organic produce, distilling cachaca, and creating incredible handicrafts.

We will have a carefully crafted itinerary where we will see the best of everything – from the burning man statues, to caves, to waterfalls. But of course, we will include downtime to catch up on emails (starlink is available at each lodge, even the remote houses), and room to relax at the jacuzzi/sauna. The world is yours at Ibiti!

Explore Mogol Village at Ibiti Projeto

After breakfast at Engenho Lodge, we will go by vehicle to Mogol Village

Private Transfer from Ibiti Projeto to Rio de Janeiro

Today we will take a 4-hour private transfer from Ibiti Projeto to Rio de Janeiro with a possible stop at Petropolis. Which is a historic city located in the mountainous region of the state of Rio de Janeiro, about 68 kilometers (42 miles) north of the city of Rio de Janeiro. It’s known for its cooler climate, imperial history, and well-preserved 19th-century architecture.

We will arrive to our hotel in the early afternoon and will have the evening free.

Private Full Day Flexible City Tour of Rio w/ Lunch

Today we will have a full day private tour of Rio de Janeiro. This is a flexible, customizable tour, so at our welcome dinner in São Paulo we can discuss it with our DMC who will be hosting us in São Paulo & Rio — Pure Brasil. You will meet the owner Douglas Semoas at REMOTE Chapada dos Veadeiros.

Private Transfer to Rio Airport / Flight to Brasilia

Two options for this day:

- Head back to Rio airport and continue to Brasilia (buses going to Chapada dos Veadeiros for Remote will run all day Sun & Mon from Brasilia). You can stay in Brasilia at one of the hotels Remote has partnered with, or continue to Chapada dos Veadeiros (the Remote team can help get you checked into your hotel a day early).

- Stay in Rio (accommodation for this night is on your own if you stay in Rio) and head to Brasilia Monday morning in order to make it to the opening party of REMOTE in time.

** The transfer from Brasilia to Chapada dos Veadeiros is about 2 hours **