Signature Experience in Minas Gerais

Wellness Retreat In Ibitipoca

Some places are visited. Others are explored. Inhotim belongs to the latter, where art, landscape, and time unfold together across one of the most distinctive cultural environments in the world.

Signature Experience in Minas Gerais

Wellness Retreat In Ibitipoca

Duration
2 to 5 days recommended
Min. Age
12+
Location
Ibitipoca Region – MG

What To Expect From The Experience

The experience unfolds gradually, without a rigid structure. Days are shaped by a combination of guided practices, time in nature, and moments of rest.

Set within a vast private reserve in the mountains of Minas Gerais, the environment itself plays a central role. Trails lead to waterfalls, natural pools, and panoramic viewpoints, creating a continuous connection between movement and stillness.

Wellness here is not confined to a single space. It is integrated into the landscape. Practices such as yoga, meditation, and breathwork take place in open-air settings, often accompanied by the sound of water or wind through the trees.

Spa treatments draw from natural elements found within the reserve, including herbs, oils, and locally sourced ingredients, reinforcing a sense of place rather than a standardized wellness approach.

The experience also incorporates a strong connection to food. Meals are prepared using fresh, local ingredients, often sourced directly from the property, creating a natural alignment between nourishment and environment.

There is no pressure to follow a fixed schedule. Some guests choose to fill their days with guided activities. Others prefer to slow down completely, moving between quiet walks, rest, and observation.

The experience is defined by flexibility, allowing each guest to engage at their own pace.

What To Expect

The experience unfolds within a private mountain reserve in Minas Gerais, where nature shapes the rhythm of each day. Trails lead to waterfalls and natural pools, while practices like yoga, meditation, and breathwork take place in open-air settings.

Wellness is integrated throughout, with spa treatments using local ingredients and meals prepared from fresh, regional products. With no fixed schedule, the experience remains flexible, allowing each guest to follow their own pace.

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What Our Clients Say

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3 September 2026
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I would like to express our gratitude and recognition to BET – Best Exclusive Travels for all the excellent work done during our program in Rio de Janeiro. From organizing transfers and guides, to tickets for tours, restaurant suggestions and reservations, to monitoring every detail of the program, everything was conducted with excellence, professionalism, and enormous attention to the client. A special thank you to Anthony, Camille Micaut, Sascha and Samantha Szczerb, and also to the entire team and professionals coordinated by BET. Always very attentive, available, and concerned with ensuring that everything happened in the best possible way. What impressed us most was precisely the attention to detail and the ability to offer solutions and support throughout the experience. Top-notch service. Congratulations to the entire BET team! Without a doubt, a company we recommend to anyone seeking excellence, attention, and truly personalized service in Rio de Janeiro. From organizing transfers and tour guides to arranging sightseeing tickets, restaurant recommendations and reservations, as well as carefully coordinating every detail of our itinerary, everything was handled with excellence, professionalism, and exceptional attention to the client. A special thank you to Anthony, Camille Micaut, Sascha, and Samantha Szczerb, as well as to the entire team and all the professionals coordinated by BET. Everyone was always extremely attentive, available, and genuinely committed to ensuring that everything went as smoothly as possible. What impressed us the most was their attention to every detail and their ability to provide solutions and support throughout the entire experience. Truly outstanding service. Congratulations to the entire BET team! We highly recommend BET to anyone looking for excellence, attention to detail, and truly personalized service in Rio de Janeiro.

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30 August 2026
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An absolutely unforgettable journey — thank you, Brazil Exclusive Travels! From the very first email to the final goodbye, planning our trip with Brazil Exclusive Travels was a genuine pleasure, and we could not recommend them more highly. Our three-week journey across Brazil — the Lençóis Maranhenses, Salvador de Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, Angra dos Reis, the Iguaçu Falls and the Pantanal — was organized flawlessly from start to finish. A very special thank-you goes to Vincent Droesbeke, our travel consultant, who looked after us with extraordinary care both before and during the trip. He crafted an itinerary that balanced adventure, culture, nature and pure relaxation perfectly, and not a single detail was left to chance. He even came to welcome us in person when we landed in Rio — a thoughtful, personal touch that meant a great deal to us — and surprised us with a wonderful room upgrade on top of it. Every transfer, flight and connection ran perfectly, and each local guide and driver was outstanding: knowledgeable, warm and genuinely passionate about their country. The experiences they arranged were once-in-a-lifetime — a scenic flight over the Lençóis, the Iguaçu Falls from both the Brazilian and Argentine sides, and, the highlight of them all, watching a female jaguar and her cub play at sunset in the Pantanal. Thank you, Vincent and the entire BET team, for turning our dream of Brazil into reality. We will treasure these memories forever — and we will be back! Ilaria & Cristiano
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11 January 2026
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This agency went above and beyond for my trip to Rio de Janeiro. From the first email to getting on the plane back home. The tour guides, security team and drivers were amazing-professional , friendly and always looking out for me. I felt completely taken care of the entire time, which made the trip even more enjoyable. I'm so grateful for their support and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a stress-free, high high quality travel experience.
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8 January 2026
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Dara and Brazil Exclusive Travels is a 5 star plus company. I would give them 10 stars if possible! Dara and her team helped me plan a perfect Rio holiday. She had ideas on everything from tours - to restaurants - to transfers - to a Michelin level chef to cook for us! Plus Dara and her team were with us every step of the way! Honestly I have nothing negative to say about this company at all! I highly recommend them.
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Rachael Basram profile picture
19 October 2025
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I reached out to Brazilian exclusive travel as I was unable to order tickets for a concert for a birthday visit to São Paulo. This happens a lot when booking things if you’re not in or from Brazil but Brazilian exclusive came to the rescue!!! They ordered my tickets and did everything they could to reassure me about safely receiving them! It was a 10/10 for my experience! Quick and efficient, too! Using them to book the rest of my tours and things whilst I am there! 🩷🩷🩷🩷
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Maria Tamayo profile picture
15 September 2025
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Brazil Exclusive Travels arranged a private tour for a corporate group of 20 people. All the logistics pre-tour handled by Felipe were very well coordinated. Communication was very clear. The team was very attentive to details. Our tour guide Juliana was amazing. I highly recommend them for experiencing the best of Rio.
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3 December 2024
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We spent a fantastic 2 days in Rio de Janeiro at the beginning of November. Thanks to Felipe everything went exactly as planned. The guide and driver arrived always on time, theyp were extremly polite,attentive and courteous. Tatiana, the guide was perfect, showed and told everything that could be done in just 2 days. It helped a lot that the driver always dropped us off at the closest location and waited us, as well as fast pass entrance tickets to important places. Overall it was a wonderful experience, just as we had imagined. Thanks to everyone who participated in the organisation and implementation. I recommend the office to everyone, they were very fair. Suzan from Hungary
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4 November 2024
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Leave with peace of mind for Brazil, in RIO by entrusting Camille with the care of organizing your stay. With a perfect knowledge of RIO and its surroundings, your efficient help and relevant advice Camille have been very valuable to us and in particular: obtaining tickets for a match at the Maracana (delivered directly to our hotel room), putting us in touch with a French-speaking guide for a morning visit to Santa Teresa (request made the day before), organizing a transfer Ilha Grande - Rio with a stop at the Rio heliport for a flight over the city (Help in choosing the helicopter company) ... Responsiveness, Rigor, Precision and solutions provided (even to last-minute requests): Camille has a great sense of service and support for a tailor-made trip. Thank you Camille for your assistance, your discreet, pleasant and so comfortable presence, you have greatly contributed to the success of our trip.

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13 July 2024
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We had an amazing experience!!! Felipe Tauile went above and beyond for our guided tour to help with restaurant recommendations, reservations, and even private airport transfers. He responded immediately to all of our questions and even pivoted plans around weather cancellations. 10/10 recommend and plan to utilize his expertise for future business trips in Brazil!
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Ali Khan profile picture
25 February 2024
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Went for two weeks for carnival. Dara our tour organizer and Pedro our driver were amazing at organizing everything and patient with multiple changes many of which were last minute as we learned more on the ground about different events or places we should experience. Although definitely on the higher side price wise it is worth it if you want a stress free private experience. We will definitely be recommending to any friends traveling to Rio. Anyone who enjoys history should definitely take the private tours as it is you with a guide fluent in your language and whom are very sociable. If you have a lack of plans or want a more dynamic day I’d book the car for the day. The drivers can recommend places to shop, beach, eat etc as can Dada. Ubers can take a while and even the Uber blacks are basic Toyota Camrys and not always in the best of shape.

Experience Highlights

– Wellness practices integrated into natural surroundings
– Access to waterfalls, trails, and quiet mountain landscapes

– Holistic approach combining movement, rest, and nutrition
Flexible structure adapted to individual rhythm

Logistics and Planning

This experience is designed as a multi-day immersion, allowing time for a gradual transition into the environment.

Private transfers from Rio de Janeiro or Belo Horizonte
Experiences adapted daily based on preference and conditions
Combination of guided sessions and free time
Seamless integration with accommodation and dining

A Word From Our Crew

This is not about escaping. It’s about returning to a slower, more natural rhythm.

Location In Minas Gerais

Located near the Serra de Ibitipoca, this region is known for its mountains, waterfalls, and preserved natural landscapes. The surrounding environment creates ideal conditions for wellness-focused experiences, where isolation and nature work together to support a deeper sense of balance and restoration.

Related Experiences in Minas Gerais

Private Visit to Inhotim

The Golden Road

Plan Your Wellness Retreat In Ibitipoca

This experience is best approached with time, allowing the rhythm of the place to fully unfold. To include it in your itinerary, fill out our form and our team will design your stay around the right balance of activity, rest, and immersion.

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