Best of Brazil

Itinerary :

Day 1: Rio de Janeiro: Arrive in Rio de Janeiro and transfer to the hotel. The afternoon consists of a half day tour to Sugar Loaf: visit the world famous Sugar Loaf Mountain in the middle of the Guanabara Bay, which offers one of the most breathtaking views of the city. Overnight in Rio de Janeiro

Day 2: Rio de Janeiro: After breakfast, the morning will start with a 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 ride to the top of the beautiful mountain, where the statue of Christ, the Redeemer is located. Evening experience Rio by night. On the Rio Nightlife Tour, will take you right to the heart of the action where local guides will accompany you to one of the best clubs in Lapa, Rio Scenarium an unusual bar, a mix between an antique shop and an auction room, where the locals come to listen to traditional Brazilian jazz and samba. Dinner at restaurant. Overnight in Rio de Janeiro. (B, D)

Day 3: Rio de Janeiro: After breakfast, the morning starts with a Tijuca Forest tour by Jeep (shared basis). Tijuca Forest is known as the world’s largest urban forest. With its paths, waterfalls and greenery, Tijuca forest is a mix of history & nature. The Afternoon is free to independently travel around the city. Overnight in Rio de Janeiro. (B)

Day 4: Rio de Janeiro – Manaus: After breakfast, Transfer to Rio de Janeiro airport for flight to Manaus (flight not included). After arriving in Manaus, transfer to Hotel. The afternoon city tour of Manaus will visit some of its typical neighborhoods as well as the Museum of Indigenous Peoples, where guests can see some of the traditions, tools & garments used by these people. Next, visit the Amazonas (Opera House) (opera house is closed on Sun, Mon & Holidays) , the primary tourist attraction in the city. Overnight in Manaus. (B)

Day 5: Manaus – Amazon: After breakfast, on this day transfer to the Amazon Eco Park Lodge (shared basis) for a 2 nights program. Overnight at Amazon Eco Park Lodge. (B, L, D)

Day 6: Amazon: After breakfast. This morning will commence for a Full day with activities. Overnight at Amazon Eco Park lodge. (B, L, D)

Day 7: Amazon – Manaus – Salvador: After breakfast, transfer to Manaus airport (shared basis) for a flight to Salvador (flight not included). Salvador, the capital of the state of Bahia, was the capital of the country until 1763. Arrive in Salvador & transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Salvador. (B)

Day 8: Salvador: After breakfast, the day will begin with a half-day historical city tour. This tour introduce you to Salvador City. That evening witness Bahia by Night a show at the intimate Miguel de Santana Theatre (not avaialable on Sunday & Tuesday), After the show dinner at restaurants in the area. Overnight in Salvador. (B, D)

Day 9: Salvador: After breakfast, this day features a full day Itaparica schooner cruise (shared basis) with lunch. Transfer to the pier & board a schooner cruise to some of the 36 islands in the bay. Stop with time to relax in the sun or swim in the warm waters. Reboard for a short crossing to the larger Itaparica Island for lunch. Enjoy more time to relax on the beach or an optional visit to the colonial town of Itaparica before returning to Salvador. Overnight in Salvador. (B, L)

Day 10: Salvador – Belo Horizonte – Ouro Preto: After breakfast, this morning visitors transfer out Salvador, for a flight to Belo Horizonte (flights not included). Arrive in Belo Horizonte and get picked up at the airport and immediately transfer to the city of Ouro Preto. Ouro Preto was founded in the early 18th century. It was built on rocky ground and declared a national monument in 1933. Overnight in Ouro Preto. (B)

Day 11: Ouro Preto: After breakfast, start the morning with a walking tour of Ouro Preto followed by lunch see some of the remaining sights of Ouro Preto and some of the surviving masterpieces of its colonial architecture. Overnight in Ouro Preto. (B, L)

Day 12: Ouro Preto – Iguassu: After breakfast, the morning starts with a transfer back to Belo Horizonte Airport for a flight to Iguaçu (flight not included). The Iguaçu are one of the planet’s natural wonders. Thousands of Brazilian and foreign tourists alike visit one of the country´s main tourist hubs. Iguaçu is the municipality where tourist attractions and stunning natural beauty are one in the same. Arrive in Iguaçu and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Iguassu. (B)

Day 13: Foz Do Iguassu: After breakfast, the morning begins with a tour of the Brazilian side of the falls, starting from the hotel (located inside the Brazilian side of National Iguaçu Park). In the afternoon, enjoy a Macuco Safari (shared basis) boat tour towed by jeep, visitors are driven through the forest with a chance to observe birds, wild animals and exotic vegetation. At the end of the 2-mile ride, a boat takes visitors upstream to the closest possible location under the thundering water falls. Overnight in Iguassu. (B)

Day 14: Foz Do Iguassu: After breakfast, the final day starts with a morning tour of the Argentinean side of the falls. Visitors cross the Argentinean border and end up in the Parque National del Iguassu, 40 km away from the Brazilian border. A walking tour of the falls will follow. The trip will conclude with a night time transfer to the airport for a flight to connect to guests flights back home. (B)