Brazil Highlights / 20 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 - Angra dos Reis Day Trip and Schooner Cruise
Ilha Grande is one of the most beautiful and well-known beach destinations in Brazil and receives a large number of visitors. On this tour, leave Rio de Janeiro, towards Ilha Grande on a trip of approximately 3 hours, with a snack stop along the way, arriving at Angra dos Reis between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM. You then onboard a speedboat for Ilha Grande.
Make between 4 and 5 stops to explore some of the most beautiful spots of the island such as the Blue Lagoon, Cataguases Islands, Botinas Islands, Green Lagoon, Japariz beach, and Saco do Céu. The stops can vary, according to the weather, sea condition, wind and the number of people on site. The intention is to escape the great boats and stops with many people, seeking to provide a more exclusive experience. Opportunities for a good dive, beautiful photos and moments of relaxation are not going to fail.
After a day in paradise, begin your return to Rio de Janeiro at approximately 5:00 PM, arriving in the city between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM. You can choose to do the basic tour (transportation, speed-boat and lunch) or the all-inclusive package tour (includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, snacks, underwater photos and snorkel mask).
Highlights
• Enjoy a speedboat tour and explore the paradisiacal beaches of Ilha Grande
• Enjoy a more exclusive experience with a group of up to 19 people
• Dive in crystal clear waters and take photos under water
• Carry your own drink and food on the boat while enjoying the day
• Sample a delicious local lunch
Includes
• Round-trip transfers between your hotel and Angra dos Reis
• Bilingual tour guide
• Local sailor
• Lunch
• Swimming floats
• Drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) (all-inclusive option only)
• Underwater photos (all-inclusive option only)
• Snorkel mask (all-inclusive option only)
• Personal accident insurance
Day 7 - Private land Transfer to Buzios / Day at Leisure
Armação dos Búzios, often referred to as just Búzios, is a resort town and a municipality located in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In 2012, its population consisted of 23,463 inhabitants and its area of 69 km². Today, Búzios is a popular getaway from the city and a worldwide tourist site, especially among Brazilians and Argentinians. In the early 1900s Búzios was popular with the Carioca’s high society, who wanted to escape from the chaotic city life of Rio de Janeiro and enjoy over 23 beaches that the peninsula offers. But it wasn’t until 1964, when the French actress Brigitte Bardot visited Búzios, that it grew to be a popular international tourist destination.
Today, the peninsula is a travelling site that offers calmness, direct contact with nature and scenic views. The west coast beaches offer calm, clear waters while the east coast ones, facing the open sea, are more wild and draw surfers and water sports enthusiasts. Azeda, Ferradura, João Fernandes and Armação are amongst the most popular beaches in town. At night, Rua das Pedras, Buzios' main street, offers its visitors an active nightlife and a great variety of shopping and restaurants.
Day 8 - Buzios Sightseeing and Snorkeling Cruise
Enjoy a 2.5 hour cruise around the peninsula of Buzios to see some of the most beautiful beaches. Go snorkeling in the refreshing waters or simply relax and take in the sights. Your ship will have a bar with free soft drinks and water for you as you listen to the beat of Brazilian music.
Highlights
•Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
• Pickup from a centrally located meeting point
• Family friendly
After making your way to the centrally located meeting point, you will head out onto the water to cruise around the peninsula of Buzios. Visit the main points of the peninsula and the islands. Snorkel in the beautiful waters and stop by the main beaches. Or simply relax on the boat, listening to Brazilian music and enjoying complimentary soft drinks and water from the bar onboard.
Inclusions
• Soft drinks and water on the boat
• Tour escort/host
Day 9 - Day at Leisure Buzios / Today we suggest: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners (not included)
Today we suggest: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners (not included - contact us for furter info)
Learn how to dive with this 4-hour introduction to diving in Búzios. Discover the sea from a different perspective, and benefit from the help of a professional instructor and the best diving equipment.
Live the dream of scuba diving safely and confidently with this unforgettable introductory tour. Go to the bottom of the sea and explore the wonders of the oceans. Búzios is a city surrounded by a diversity of beautiful marine life that can only be found in this region.
Anyone who dreams of diving but has no experience in the subject can discover the seabed through an introductory dive. This tour is designed for those who have never taken scuba diving lessons. The activities take place in ideal locations for beginners, and always in the company of a specialized professional.
Any person over 10 years old is able to join this diving experience. All the necessary equipment in included in the tour price, such as mask, fins, balancing vest, regulator, ballast belt, cylinder with compressed air, and neoprene clothing.
Includes
Includes:
• One dive
• Boat ride
• All equipment for diving
• Professional instructor
• Soft drinks and water on board
• Biscuits and fruit on board
Not included:
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Videos and photos
Day 10 - Flight to Salvador de Bahia / Day at Leisure
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 "Salvador de Bahia", on your arrival you will be transfer in private service to your hotel.
The Salvador coastline is one of the longest cities in Brazil. There are 80 km (50 mi) of beaches distributed between the High City and the Low City, from Inema, in the railroad suburb to the Praia do Flamengo, on the other side of town. While the Low City beaches are bordered by the waters of the All Saints Bay (the country's most extensive bay), the High City beaches, from Farol da Barra to Flamengo, are bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. The exception is Porto da Barra Beach, the only High City beach located in the All Saints Bay.
The capital's beaches range from calm inlets, ideal for swimming, sailing, diving and underwater fishing, as well as open sea inlets with strong waves, sought by surfers. There are also beaches surrounded by reefs, forming natural pools of stone, ideal for children.
Day 11 - Historical City Tour Salvador
Explore the Historical District of Salvador on this 4-hour walking tour.Visit the original fort built at the entrance to the Bay of All Saints, constructed to protect the city from invasion. Visit the Barra Lighthouse, the Historical Center of Pelourinho and the Teatro and Balé de Castro Alves while enjoying commentary from a knowledgable guide. Imagine what living in Brazil hundreds of years ago must have been like. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
Highlights
• 4-hour city tour of historical Salvador
• Visit Barra Lighthouse
• See the Teatro and Balé de Castro Alves
• Learn about the city's history while having a look around the historical Center of Pelourinho
• Hotel pickup and drop-off included
Day 12 - Day at Leisure "Salvador"
Today you will have the day at leisure to explore Salvador de Bahia or to enjoy an optional Tour & Acitivities.
Day 13 - 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 14 - 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 15 - 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 16 - 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 17 - Departure from Amazon Lodge to Manaus / Transfer to Airport - Flight to Foz do Iguacu
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.
Day 18 - Private Tour "The Falls" Argentina side - Grand Adventure 4x4 & Boat Trip to "The Falls"
This natural spectacle, considered one of the wonders of the word, originated more than two hundred thousands years ago on the site, today known as “Hito de las tres fronteras”, where the river Iguazu and the river Parana come together and is the frontier among Argentina, Paraguay and Brasil. This geological break offers you the natural spectacle more visited of the argentine north : the Iguazu falls.
The tour leaves from the hotel to visit the Argentinean side of the Iguazú Falls, 67.000 hectares long, located within Iguazú National Park, one of the first protected areas of America. They are made up of 275 falls thundering down from a 70 meter average height. In this section of the rainforest, a huge variety of ferns, orchids, begonias, birds and butterflies can be seen while walking plus the walking plus the diversity of native species this Park has to offer. We are on our way to Estación Central , where we will take a train to Estación Cataratas and/or Estación Garganta del Diablo. Another way of reaching the Cataratas Upper and Lower Circuits is through the pedestrian trail Sendero Verde, 600 mts long, which starts at the Visitor Center and ends in Estación Cataratas.
Boat Trip Adventure included!
With powerful boats, we shall bounce into the Lower Iguazu River Canyon and bordering the San Martín Island we shall reach the Tres Mosqueteros Fall. At this point we shall be able to see the falls of both the Argentine and Brazilian sides and the Garganta del Diablo. Finalizing this trip, we offer an unforgettable experience: baptism shower at the bottom of the San Martín waterfall, the hugest cascade any boat may endeavor. This excursion starts and concludes at the dock located in front of the San Martín Island.
Day 19 - Private Tour The Falls "Brazilean side" & Helicopter experience!
The Brazilian side of the waterfalls lies across the river. It is the same geographic feature, as nature has no borders, but from the Brazilian side, visitors may appreciate the falls from a different perspective. Rumor has it that the waterfalls are different “on the other side”. They look larger, more visual, and ideal to take a huge panoramic picture and share it with acquaintances, family and friends. The truth is that on the Brazilian side, the waterfalls are just the same, but visitors may catch a complete glimpse of their front view, as well as of their grandness, due to the geographic situation of Parque Nacional do Iguaçú, which we reached by car from the City of Puerto Iguazú.
Parque Nacional do Iguaçu is wonderful from every point of view and, just like its Argentinian equivalent, it is nestled in the heart of this green thick rainforest where palm trees, climbing plants, bamboo and ivy are common and give shape to an almost impenetrable layer.
Unforgettable Helicopter Experience Over the Falls!
On the Brazilian side, you will have a unique experience by flying over the famous Iguazú Waterfalls at a prudent distance. These flights offer a majestic view of this geographical wonder of waters and falls. The sign located on the road invited us to a unique experience: flying over the Iguazú Waterfalls on a helicopter. This is one of the many flights leaving everyday from the Brazilian heliport. In a matter of minutes, they unveil the mystery of the falls from the air and they show how the Iguazú River continues its course until it empties into the Paraná River. Flying over the waterfalls on a helicopter is a tour like no other. It shows a unique sight of this place, which features the necessary magic to please the most demanding of mortals, even those who believe they have already seen everything.
Day 20 - Transfer to airport - Flight Back Home
On your last day we can guide you back to the airport or in case you want to experience more, we will be excited to inform you about all the possibilities!.
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Program Includes
Rio de Janeiro:
• 6 nights accommodation
• Daily Breakfasts
• Rio de Janeiro Private City Tour
• Sugarloaf Mountain Tour
• Corcovado Mountain, Christ Redeemer Private Tour
• Angra Dos Reis Island Nautical Tour
• Tijuca Rain Forest Jeep Tour
• Private transfers in/out airports
Buzios
• 3 nights accommodation
• Daily Breakfasts
• Private Transfer Rio de Janeiro - Buzios
• Buzios Sightseeing and Snorkeling Cruise
Salvador de Bahia:
• 3 nights accommodation
• Daily Breakfasts
• All private Airport Transfers
• Private Historical City Tour
Iguazu:
• 3 nights accommodation
• Daily Breakfasts
• All private Airport Transfers
• Full Day Private Tour "The Falls" Argentina
• Grand Adventure Tour 4x4 & Boat Trip "The Falls"
• Full Day Private Tour "The Falls" Brazil side
• National Park Entrances
• Helicopter Experience over the Falls
Amazonas
• 1 night accommodation "Manaus City" (with brekfast)
• 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 Amazonas 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)
• Vila D´Este Handmade Hotel Buzios 5* (Classic room)
• Monte Pascoal Praia Hotel 4* (lateral Ocean view room)
• Juma Opera Manaus Boutique 4* (std double room)
• Amazon Ecopark Jungle Lodge (traditional apartment)
• Bourbon Cataras Foz Iguacu 4* (superior garden view)
TO BE QUOTE
Rates per person sharing double room (US Dollars) - Early bookings rates
All Internal Flights not included (to be quote)
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Rates staying "Hotels Option II"
• Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro 5* (Ocean view room)
• Pousada Pedrea de Laguna Buzios 4.5* (premium room)
• Hotel Fasano Salvador 5* (Superior room)
• Villa Amazonia Hotel Manaus 4.5* (std double room)
• Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge Luxury (Cottage room)
• Belmond Hotel Das Cataratas 5* (Superior room)
TO BE QUOTE
Rates per person sharing double room (US Dollars)- Early bookings rates
All Internal Flights not included / (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!