Day 1: Rio de Janeiro
Arrive Rio de Janeiro and transfer to hotel.
Rio de Janeiro - Capital of the State of Rio de Janeiro, and also Brazil's capital from 1763 to 1961, is nestled between the mountains and the sea. Its magnificent shoreline includes charming bays and beautiful beaches, dotted with islands up and down the coast. Flying into Rio is a beautiful sight, whether it be at night or during the day, the visitor quickly finds out why Rio is known as the Wonderful City. It is also an important centre for art and fashion.
PM H/d Tour Sugar Loaf - Visit the world famous Sugar Loaf Mountain in the middle of the Guanabara Bay, from where one of the most breathtaking views of the city of Rio can be seen. The tour also offers a panoramic tour to downtown Rio.
Hotel: 3 nights at the Hotel Savoy |
Day 2: Rio de Janeiro
AM Tour to Corcovado - After a beautiful scenic drive along Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, passengers arrive at the bottom of the Corcovado hill where they will embark on a comfortable train which will climb the beautiful mountain, where the statue of Christ, the Redeemer is located. From the top, discover why Rio is known as the Marvellous city! Return to Hotel early afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 3: Rio de Janeiro
Morning tour of Tijuca Forest by Jeep - Tijuca Forest is known as the world's largest urban forest. With its paths, waterfalls and greenery, Tijuca forest is a mix of history and nature. Afternoon at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast |
Day 4: Rio de Janeiro / Manaus
Transfer to Rio de Janeiro airport.
Manaus - Capital of Amazonas, the largest state in Brazil, is a modern city. It is also the ideal point of departure for visiting the rest of the Amazon region. Tour boats leave Manaus to see the Meeting of the Waters, where the black waters of the Negro River meet the light waters of the Solimoes River, flowing side by side without mixing for several miles. Visitors can also explore river banks and "igarapes", swim and canoe in placid lakes or simply walk in the lush forest.
Arrive Manaus - transfer to hotel.
Hotel: 1 night at Hotel Tropical Manaus
Meals: Breakfast |
Day 5: Manaus
This morning, Half day city tour of Manaus - Visit to some typical neighbourhoods in Manaus with a stop at the Rio Negro Palace, where the local Mayor lives, visit to the Indian Museum, where we can see some of the tradition, objects and costumes used by this people. After that, visit to the Teatro Amazonas (Opera House), the mainly tourist spot in the city.
In the afternoon, depart for a 2 night package at the Acajatuba lodge.
Depart Manaus pier for a meeting of the waters tour before arriving at Acajatuba lodge. Lunch included.
Hotel: 2 nights at Acajatuba Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 6: Manaus
AM Nature hike at nearby forest. Lunch. PM Visit to home of local amazonian residents (cablocos). Dinner . Alligator Spotting tour at night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 7: Manaus / Pantanal
AM Visit to monkey Jungle. Transfer to Manaus airport. Along with the Amazon Basis, the Pantanal is one of the last virgin areas on the face of earth. A huge lowland plain, it is entirely overgrown by luxuriant vegetation dotted by thousands of rainbow coloured flowers which bloom during the rainy season (Dec to March). It shelters innumerable rivers and crystal clear lakes. Along their shores are rare species of animals such as jaguars, peccaries, bob-cats, wild boars not to mention flocks of ducks, Gray Teals, pigeons, partridges and herons who live in total and undisturbed freedom protected by the laws that created the National Parks.
Arrive Cuiaba transfer to Pousada Mutum.
Hotel: 3 nights at the Pousada do Rio Mutum
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
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Day 8: Pantanal
After breakfast, horseback trail riding in the jungle, up to the edge of the Sia Mariana bay. During the whole year, a big variety of birds, animals and reptiles can be observed. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, boat ride for a photographic safari in Mutum River. In its crystal clear water it is possible to see giant otters, stingrays and shoals of small fish. At the Mutum river banks, a large variety of birds can be observed. Return to the lodge for dinner, then nocturnal animal spotting by jeep in the lodge surrounding area.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 9: Pantanal
After breakfast, ecological walk through the jungle and open fields to observe animals and birds. Having the largest diversity of bird species in the world, the Pantanal is specially interesting for bird watching. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, boat trip down the Mutum river banks, Sia Mariana bay and Chacorore bay. Return by boat to the lodge, stopping to see the sunset at the Sia Mariana bay and do piranha fishing. In the evening, cayman feeding with the piranhas fished from Sia Mariana bay and nocturnal animals spotting.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 10: Pantanal/ Iguassu Falls
Early morning (4:30am) - Canoeing in the Mutum river to observe the sunrise and the beauty of wildlife at the break of dawn in the Pantanal. Return to the lodge, breakfast and check-out. Transfer to the Cuiaba airport for flight to Iguassu.
Iguassu's falls are one of the planet's natural wonders. Thousands of Brazilian and foreign tourists visit one of the main tourist attractions on the country. Foz do Iguassu is the municipality where the main tourist attractions go hand-in-hand with the most exuberant scenery provided by nature and mankind in the 'Land of the Falls'. Formed on Iguassu river, the falls go down an average height of 60 meters by an extension of 2700 meters. The number of falls varies from 275 to 150, depending on the river's outflow. The major part of the falls is located in Argentina, but all its beauty can be admired on Brazilian side. Surrounded trails by ostentatious subtropical forest of Parque Nacional do Iguassu (Iguassu National Park) takes the visitor to runways and lookouts to observe the falls.
Arrive Iguassu, transfer to Hotel.
Hotel: 2 nights at Hotel Continental Inn.
Meals: Breakfast |
Day 11: Iguassu Falls
AM tour of the Brazilian side of the Falls - Tour starts walking from the Hotel. Located Inside the Brazilian side of National Iguassu Park, a walk is undertaken inside the sub-tropical forest for 45 minutes . In the afternoon, Macuco Safari boat tour - Towed by jeep, visitors are driven through the forest watching birds wild animals and exotic vegetation. At the end of 2 miles ride, a boat takes visitors upstream as close as possible under the thundering water wall.
Meals: Breakfast |
Day 12: Iguassu Falls / Sao Paulo
AM tour of the Argentina side of the falls -Located inside Argentina's side of National Park. Visitors cross the Argentinean border and end up into the Parque National del Iguassu, 40 km away from the Brazilian border. A walking tour on the falls. Pm transfer to airport for your flight to Sao Paulo to connect for your international flight back home.
Meals: Breakfast |
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