Rio de Janeiro & Amazonas / 10 days
Itinerary / 100% Flexible
Day 1 - Flight to Rio de Janeiro - Arrive in Rio de Janeiro & Private Transfer Hotel / Day at Leisure
In the morning you will be transfer (private) to airport to take your direct flight to Rio de Janeiro.
Rio is the second largest city in Brazil and the state capital city of Rio de Janeiro. The city is best Known for STI beaches, carnivals, football, music and its well preserved tropical forests. Commonly Known as just Rio and eleven Portuguese colony, it was the capital city of Brazil Also For nearly two centuries During the 1800s. Became the 1960 Brasilia in Brazil Achieved independence When capital. Tourists mainly get Attracted to Rio not Just Because of it musical diversity and beaches But Also Because of Its Flora and fauna. The world s two largest forests are in Rio, surrounded by the most amazing beaches and mountains forming The most breathtaking landscapes
Day 2 - Sugar Loaf Mountain Tour & Rio de Janeiro Private City Tour
Explore Rio and visit Sugar Loaf Mountain during this 4-hour morning tour. Visit some of the city's most important landmarks, including the Metropolitan Cathedral and Cinelandia Square. Then, board a glassed-in cable car for to ascent to the peak, stopping once at a scenic viewpoint. Upon reaching the top of Sugar Loaf at 1,299 feet (396 meters) above sea level, admire the views of Niteroi, Copacabana and Santa Cruz Fortress. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.
Highlights
• 4-hour guided tour to Sugar Loaf Mountain including cable car ride
• Admire the impressive view below, including Copacabana Beach, Guanabara Bay and Santa Cruz Drive through downtown Rio including Cinelandia square, Municipal Theater (Teatro Municipal) and Flamengo Park
Day 3 - Corcovado & Christ Private Tour
Visit Corcovado Mountain and the Christ the Redeemer statue in the afternoon during this 4-hour tour. Ride the cog train up the steep mountainside through the Tijuca Rainforest, disembarking at the top to panoramic views of Rio. Spend time admiring the iconic statue and snapping photos of the surrounding scenery.
Highlights
• Visit Corcovado Mountain and get up-close to Christ the Redeemer - a must when in Rio!
• Ride the cog train through Tijuca Rain Forest for spectacular city views
Day 4 - Day at Leisure to enjoy Rio
Today you will have the day at leisure to explore Rio de Janeiro city and beaches ...or to enjoy an optional Tour & Acitivities.
• Helicopter Tour Rio
• Golf Round top golf courses
• Walking Tour
• Bike Tour
• Tijuca Jeep Tour
• Angra Dos Reis Island Tour
You can check our optional Tours & Activities click here
Day 5 - Tijuca Rain Forest Jeep Tour
Ride through Tijuca National Park's rainforest in an open-top Jeep during this half-day trip from Rio. During 4-hour morning guided eco-tour, hike through the forest to spot sloths, butterflies, monkeys and birds. Enjoy panoramic views from Vista Chinesa (Chinese View) and marvel at the fact that this section of the Mata Atlântica (Atlantic Forest) is just 10 minutes outside the city limits. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.
Highlights
• 4-hour jeep eco-tour through Tijuca Forest in Rio de Janeiro
• Embark on a gentle trek through Tijuca National Park to Cachoeira dos Macacos (Waterfall of the Monkeys)
• Take photos at Vista Chinesa, Emperor's Table and Mayrink Chapel
• Learn about the flora of the Mata Atlântica from your local guide
• Roundtrip transport from Rio de Janeiro hotels
Day 6 - Flight to Manaus / Free day at Leisure to explore Manaus City
In the Morning we will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you in private service to the airport to take your flight to "Manaus", on your arrival you will be transfer in private service to your hotel.
Manaus is the capital city of Amazonas, Brasil's largest state, and an urban center surrounded by the most extensive tropical forest in the world.
Manaus is known as Paris dos Trópicos (Paris of the Tropics), due to its intense modernization during the rubber cycle (a period of great economic and social growth in Brasil). Manaus is located right in the middle of the Amazon rainforest. From the rubber cycle, the city inherited beautiful buildings, built with fine materials imported from Europe. The city’s main attraction is the Amazonas Theater,
with its colorful dome made of 36 thousand pieces of glazed ceramics. Capital city of the State of Amazonas, it stands out as the main metropolis of the region and is the natural entrance to the forest.
Boats are the main means of transportation to the jungle hotels, that allow visitors to see the Encontro das Águas (water clash) of the Rio Negro and Solimões, to dive with pink dolphins in Anavilhanas and visit seaside resorts such as the Praia da Lua.
Day 7 - Arrival at the Amazon Lodge
Today your Amazon tour begins. The Amazon lodges are ideal for adventurous travelers who want to discover the largest rainforest on Earth. Depending on your departure time, you might have some free time in the morning to explore the city on your own or you can take a city tour.
In the afternoon, your guide will take you on a motorboat ride along the river to the lodge. Meet your guide and the staff to learn about the lodge’s facilities and the tours you are going to take the following days. One tour we always recommend are the night safari tours where you can discover the nocturnal fauna of the Amazon such as alligators, bats, and frogs.
Day 8 - In the Morning: Nature Hike / Afternoon: Tour to visit to Local Amazonian residents “Caboclos”
Breakfast followed by Nature Hike. Return for regional lunch.
After a short rest, visit to the home of local Amazonian residents (Caboclos). Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
The evenings include gatherings at the lodge for dinner,drinks, educational presentations, and entertainment like
dancing and live music educational presentations, and entertainment like dancing and live music.
Day 9 - In the morning: Tour to the Monkey Jungle / Afternoon: Tour by Canoes to observe local Flora and Fauna
Breakfast followed by a visit to the Monkey Jungle. Return for regional lunch.
Tour in canoes to observe the local flora and fauna. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
The evenings include gatherings at the lodge for dinner, drinks, educational presentations, and entertainment like dancing and live music.
Day 10 - Departure from Amazon Lodge to Manaus / Transfer to Airport
After breakfast, take the motorboat back to Manaus. Along the way, enjoy a tour through the "Meeting of the Waters,"
where the Rio Negro and Rio Solimoes run side by side without mixing.
Once in Manaus, you will be transfer to the airport.
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Program Includes
Rio de Janeiro:
• 5 nights accommodation
• Daily Breakfasts
• Rio de Janeiro Private City Tour
• Sugarloaf Mountain Tour
• Corcovado Mountain, Christ Redeemer Private Tour
• Tijuca Rain Forest Jeep Tour
• Private transfers in/out airports
Amazonas
• 1 night accommodation "Manaus City" (with breakfast)
• 3 nights accommodation "Amazonas Lodge"
• Full board at Amazon Lodge
• All Transfers & Entrances Fees
• English speaking Guides.
*All meals and guided excursions are included at the lodge. After breakfast, your guide will take you on varying excursions, choose from hiking through the jungle, visits to local caboclo villages, a trip to the Monkey Jungle exhibit, canoe rides, and more. Tours included in the itinerary are an example.
Not Included:
• International Flights
• Items not described in the itinerary
• Tips ( we suggest to tip waiters / drivers / guides)
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Rates staying "Hotels Option I"
• Praia Ipanema Hotel Rio de Janeiro 4* (std double room)
• Juma Opera Manaus Boutique 4* (std double room)
• Amazon Ecopark Jungle Lodge 4* (traditional apartment)
$ 2390,00.-
$ 2090,00.-
Rates per person sharing double room (US Dollars) - Early bookings rates
All Internal Flights not included / U$ 190,00 per person (estimated rates - to be quote)
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Rates staying "Hotels Option II"
• Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro 5* (Ocean view room)
• Villa Amazonia Hotel Manaus 4.5* (std double room)
• Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge Luxury 5* (Cottage room)
$ 2590,00.-
$ 2390,00.-
Rates per person sharing double room (US Dollars)- Early bookings rates
All Internal Flights not included / U$ 190,00 per person (estimated rates - to be quote)
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Exact Rates may vary according specific dates of your trip and number of participants.
We will be happy to quote your trip!