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Brazil, 14 Days · Classic tour
Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu, Manaus and Salvador
Experience the very best of Brazil
Explore the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro and discover Amazon nature at a lodge for two nights. Gaze in awe at the Iguazu Falls and round off your trip in Salvador, a place brimming with colour and traditions.
Departure date
December 2024
From
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow...
Travel details
City of origin - Rio De Janeiro
Departure with destination Rio De Janeiro. Night on board.
Rio De Janeiro
Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Rio De Janeiro
Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will visit Sugar Loaf, almost 400 meters above sea level. The first cable car reaches the top of Urca Hill, and offers spectacular views of the entire bay and its neighboring islands. From Morro da Urca, we continue on a second cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, which rises 395 meters above sea level and offers a 360-degree view of the entire city. This tour also includes panoramic visits to the beaches of the southern area of Rio de Janeiro. Back to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Rio De Janeiro
Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure to explore the city. Overnight stay.
Rio De Janeiro - Iguazú Falls
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Rio Airport and flight to Foz do Iguaçu. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. The Iguazu Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the new seven wonders of the world, is one of the most famous attractions in the whole of Brazil. Shared with Argentina, this natural phenomenon never fails to amaze visitors with its 275 waterfalls. Overnight stay.
Iguazú Falls
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, departure to see the Argentinian side of the Iguazu Falls. Transport inside the park is on an ecological train with various stops visiting the key attractions. The Argentinian side of the falls has three spectacular routes that command different visions of this wonder of nature. The first stop is Cataratas Station, from where we can visit the upper circuit or stroll around the lower circuit. Another visit in the park is the Garganta del Diablo, where after crossing a one-kilometre walkway over the river we'll get up close to this gigantic waterfall. In the afternoon, we'll visit the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls. After passing through the Visitor Centre, we'll continue on the route that takes us to the magnificent Iguazu Falls. We'll arrive at the Mirador de las Cataratas viewpoint, from where we'll set off on a gentle walk of approximately 1,200 metre. During the hike, we'll get to enjoy panoramic views of the different waterfalls and then a fantastic perspective of the Garganta del Diablo. The walk ends at the top of the falls. where there's a spectacular viewpoint with a panoramic view of the upper Iguazu River. Return journey to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Iguazú Falls - Manaus
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to airport and flight to Manaus. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Manaus - Jungle lodge
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, pick up at the hotel for the transfer to the Evoluçao Ecolodge. En route to the lodge located in the Amazon jungle, we will learn about the phenomenon of the meeting of the Waters, have lunch in a floating restaurant and continue to the lodge. In the afternoon we will take a short canoe tour through the Igapós (annually flooded forest) and small streams to see life in the alluvial plains with the possibility of seeing monkeys and sloths. In the late afternoon, piranha fishing and watching the sunset. 7:00 p.m. Dinner and free night. Overnight stay.
Jungle lodge
Breakfast and departure for a walk through the jungle with a specialized tour guide, where we can walk among large trees and breathe the pure air of the earth, as well as obtain information about the flora and fauna of this wonderful region and visit the house of a where you can see how the riverside families live and learn about their customs and traditions. This group of people usually lives from the cassava plantation and prepares the famous cassava flour. They are called "caboclos" (mix between white and Amazonian Indians). The history of the Amazonian population and the rubber cycle is explained there. Lunch and after some time to rest, visit the Community of Acajatuba where the local population lives from the sowing of cassava, fishing, fruits of the region such as tucumã, cupuaçu, açaí, rubber and Brazil nuts. In the evening, farewell dinner and guided tour to spot Jacares and check out a world of nocturnal activities. We can see frogs, snakes, nocturnal alligators, which are more active at night, so we can see them. The guide uses a flashlight to find alligators, as well as smaller creatures in the water and trees. Overnight stay.
Jungle lodge - Manaus
Breakfast. At 10:00 am, departure to Manaus and transfer to the hotel in Manaus. Rest of the day free to explore the city of Manaus. Overnight stay.
Manaus - Salvador
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport and flight to Salvador. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. The first ever capital of Brazil is a wonderfully special place, with fantastic beaches, cuisine and history. We'll learn a little about this history, which today still heavily features music, songs and dances that were brought over by African immigrants. Salvador oozes an energy and beauty that few cities can match, while its people and music make it truly unique. We'll have a great time in the city. Overnight stay.
Salvador
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, we'll set off on a sightseeing tour to see some of the most important places in the history of Brazil. We'll start off at Faro da Barra, which was the first lighthouse in South America (1698) and today is a popular meeting place for locals to admire the sunset. We'll then head to the Cidade Alta (Upper City), passing through the Corredor da Vitoria (where there are still mansions from the colonial era) and the neighbourhoods of Campo Grande and Piedade. In the Upper City, we'll stroll along the cobblestone streets of El Pelourinho to visit some of the most stunning churches in the city, such as São Francisco de Assis and Nossa Senhora Rosário dos Pretos (admission not included). We'll end this part of the visit in the historic Pelourinho quarter, with a chance to pop into the fascinating Casa de Jorge Amado Foundation. After this, we'll walk to the Elevador Lacerda observation point, which commands stunning views over the Cidade Baixa (Lower City) and Todos os Santos Bay. Return journey to the hotel. Day at your leisure in El Nido. In the evening, we recommend the Balé Folclórico da Bahia show (Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, not included). Overnight stay.
Salvador - City of origin
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. Flight to City of origin destination. Night on board.
City of origin
Arrival. End of the trip and our services.
Your trip includes
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Return flight.
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Internal flights.
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Overnight stay in the listed hotels, or similar.
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Transfers according to the itinerary.
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Regular tours mentioned in the itinerary, not stated as optional.
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Bilingual Spanish- and English-speaking local guides.
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Diet: 11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners.
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Insolvency protection.
Your trip doesn't include
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Tips.
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Any other service not previously mentioned as included.
Destinations Visited
Expected Hotels (or similar)
In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.
Flight
Overnight stay on board.
Important remarks
- Triple rooms in Brazil are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- Please check with your international vaccination centre about the recommended healthcare measures in Brazil.
- During congresses and special events, the confirmed hotels and other accommodations may be different to those indicated.
- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.
- Check Inn time at hotels in Río is 3 p.m. If your flight arrives very early in the morning and you wish to have your room available, you must request an early check inn and we will inform you of the corresponding supplement.
- The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).
- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
- Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.
- If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip.
- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.