Brazil for you tour - 11 days - Small Group Tour max 16
Group tour /
Guaranteed departures
from Rio De Janeiro
Accommodation in 3 and 4 star hotels
Rio De
Janeiro (3) - Iguassu (2) - Amazon (3) - Salvador Da
Bahia (2)
Category:
Cultural small group tour
Day 1: Arrive Rio De Janeiro
You will be greeted upon your
arrival and will be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight: Rio
De Janeiro
Day 2: Rio de Janeiro (B)
Leaving the hotel and proceeding as far as Cosme Velho
Station to board a cog-train(*) for the ride through
Tijuca Forest up Corcovado Mountain at 748 m (2.454 ft)
high. The train ride takes 20 minutes and is a wonderful
opportunity for a closer look at the forest’s lush
tropical vegetation and to enjoy scenic landscapes of
the beaches and the city. Disembarking at the top of
Corcovado and then proceeding up the steps that lead to
the top lookout where the towering statue of Christ the
Redeemer stands. After appreciating the breathtaking
view unfolding below, passengers will descend by train.
The tour proceeds passing by Rio’s world-famous beaches
as far as Urca District to board a cable car for a
two-staged ascent up Sugar Loaf Mountain at 390 m (1.280
ft) high. Then coming down and proceeding along
Guanabara Bay and Flamengo Park as far as downtown.
Visit downtown area, passing by the financial and
business centre and by other attractions such as the
Candelaria Church, Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Lapa
Arches, Municipal Theatre, National Library, Fine Arts
Museum. Stop at Confeitaria Colombo, a restaurant opened
in 1894 and part of the Brazilian history. Then drive
till the Sambadrome, site of Rio’s famous Carnival
parade. (*) In the unusual case that the train does not
operate, the drive will instead take place with vans
certified by the city’s administration from/to the Largo
do Machado parking.
Day 3: Rio de Janeiro (B)
Day at leisure or you
can book the below optional tours directly with your
guide.
Optional: Full day tour to
Petropolis
Going on a scenic drive up Serra dos
Orgaos
Range across the
Atlantic
Forest's lush vegetation through
mountains and valleys as far as 850m high
Petropolis. Visit of the
Summer Palace and the Cathedral, and touring along that
charming city's highlights, such as the
Crystal
Palace,
Santos Dumont's House, old mansions and charming
squares.
Optional Rio
by night – Show in the evening
Visit a folklore and Carnival show featuring skilled
dancers, entertainers, samba bands and wonderful
costumes in a wonderful display of Brazilian folklore
and Carnival.
Day 4: Rio de Janeiro - Iguassu
(B)
In the morning leave Rio de
Janeiro and take a flight to
Iguassu. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel
and check-in.
Iguassu is one of the biggest wonders of nature in
South America: located amidst a sub-tropical forest in
the triangle of Argentina, Paraguay
and Brazil,
a gigantic row of waterfalls goes down into the river
Iguassu.
Later, visit the Brazilian side of the falls. The
tour leaves from the hotel by coach and crossing
Iguassu National Park as far as the
Brazilian
Falls.
It follows a walk along the paths following cascades and
then along the catwalk that leads very close to the
bottom of the Devil’s Throat to enjoy magnificent views.
Take an elevator to go up to the road, and there board
the coach to get back to the hotel.
Day 5: Iguassu
(B)
Today visit the Argentinean side
of the falls. Leaving from the hotel on the Brazilian
side for a drive and a quick customs check, crossing the Tancredo
Neves
Bridge over the
Iguassu
River, which forms the border between Argentina & Brazil. Once in Argentina, tour takes a scenic highway up the
Argentinean
Iguassu
National Park.
Stopping at the Visitors’ Centre and proceeding from
there the Superior Circuit, the up-river cascades, to
the Inferior Circuit, the down-river falls and then
takes the Ecological Jungle Train that leads visitors to
and from the most impressive observation point of the
falls – The Devil's Throat . Return to the hotel.
Day 6: Iguassu
– Manaus - Amazon
(B, D)
Transfer to the airport and flight
to Manaus
in the Amazon region. Upon arrival transfer to the
Amazon Ecopark Lodge where you will be welcomed with
local juices. The Amazon Ecopark Lodge is located in Rio
Taruma - a tributary of Rio Negro -approximately one
hour from Manaus airport (30 minutes by boat from the
Tropical Hotel pier), in the middle of the Amazon
Forest. Over 6 miles of jungle trails enable the client
to explore the jungle, orchids and giant trees. Rest of
the day is at leisure for own activities.
Day 7: Amazon Package (B, L, D)
Transfer to the pier to start the
Amazon Ecopark Lodge experience. Continue to the lodge
where you will be welcomed with local juices.
The Amazon Ecopark Lodge is located in Rio Tarumã – a
tributary of Rio Negro – approximately one hour from
Manaus airport (30 minutes by boat from the Tropical
Hotel pier), in the middle of the Amazon Forest. Over 6
miles of jungle trails enable the client to explore the
jungle, orchids and giant trees. Amazon Ecopark Lodge
offers 60 apartments in 20 bungalows (3 each), made of
wood. The apartments entrance, porch and bathroom are
completely independent, are all air conditioned, with
hot shower and screened windows. Rustic, but also
charming decorated. **Remark: The Lodge Package is
shared with international travelers and accompanied by
an English-speaking guide.
Explore the variety of the flora and fauna of the Amazon
region during various excursions on foot or with a canoe
such as Jungle Trekking, visit to the Orchid Garden and
the Lake of the “Quelônios” turtles, visit to a "Caboclo´s"
house, fishing or a canoe tour at night. Lunch at the
Lodge is included.
**Remark: Activities according to Lodge’s schedule to be
defined on the spot. All tours include bilingual guide
assistance. The itinerary is subject to change due to
weather conditions as well as availability.
Day 8: Amazon Package (B, L, D)
Depart from the lodge on board of
a regional double deck boat; the boat will go down the
Negro River navigating along the shore of the City of
Manaus, allowing you to enjoy view of the Amazonas
Theatre, the Port of Manaus, the Customs and the
interesting aspects of the local life - the stilt houses
for instance. Arrival at The Meeting of the Waters, a
spectacular merge of Negro and Solimões Rivers. From
this point on, both rivers form the famous Amazon River
that runs all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. Their
waters run together for about 12km, side by side,
without mingling. The phenomenon happens due to
differences in temperature, density and speed of the
waters from both rivers. Lunch is included.
Day 9: Amazon -
Manaus - Salvador
Da Bahia (B)
After breakfast
transfer back to Manaus. On the way to the airport you
will see the main sights of Manaus during a panoramic
city tour, such as the old part of Manaus that is a
reminder from the rubber boom of the end of the last
century, the São Sebastião Square, the Floating Harbour
built in 1903, the customs office pre-fabricated in
Liverpool and shipped to Manaus almost 100 years ago,
the clock tower (called little Big Ben), the Matriz
Square, Cathedral and the Municipal Market. You will
also make a photo stop at the Opera House built almost
entirely from European materials during the rubber boom
and inaugurated in 1896. Remark: The Floating Harbour is
currently under renovation work. Transfer to the
airport for flight to Salvador da Bahia. Upon arrival
pick-up and transfer to the hotel.
Day 10: Salvador Da Bahia
(B)
The focus of the historical city tour will be on the
city sites related to the colonial Brazil and
Afro-Brazilian history, taking advantage of Pelourinho
being the greatest baroque neighborhood outside Europe,
declared by UNESCO a world heritage site. If you're a
history buff, there are lots of centuries-old buildings
churches and even museums to tour. You will have the
chance to see a little of the new and the old city.
Beginning in the Barra neighborhood, with the Atlantic
Ocean view and the first lighthouse of the American
continent, at the Saint Antony Fort. Continue through
the traditional neighborhoods of Corredor da Vitória,
Campo Grande (big outdoor scene for Salvador’s
carnival). Then, stop at the Municipal Square, and from
there, you will have a view of the lower city and the
Bay of All Saints. Then, towards Pelourinho, you walk
along the narrow and stone-paved streets, seeing all
this important site of Brazil colonial roots. In
addition to many beautiful churches, and buildings, the
promenade will have its end at Terreiro de Jesus square,
by visiting the San Francisco church – with its gold
leafed interior and Jacaranda wood furniture. As an
extension of this tour, you may have the option to have
lunch in a typical Bahia cuisine restaurant.
The afternoon is free for leisure.
In the evening the following optional can be booked with
our local SAT office:
Optional: Bahia by night: show & dinner Enjoy regional
Bahia food at a typical restaurant followed by a
colorful dance and music show presenting Bahia’s rich
Afro-Brazilian culture.
Day 11: Departure (B)
Transfer to airport for flight
back home. Thank you for visiting Brazil.
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