Highlights of Brazil

See the highlights and contrasts of this vast country – from spectacular Rio de Janeiro to the natural splendour of Iguazu Falls; from the wilds of the Amazon to the mysterious culture of Salvador.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Rio de Janeiro

    On arrival transfer to the Excelsior Copacabana Hotel for three nights.

  • Day 2: Rio de Janeiro

    Morning tour to Mount Corcovado. In the afternoon tour of the city and Sugarloaf Mountain for spectacular views.

  • Day 3: Rio de Janeiro

    At leisure. Perhaps take an optional tour to the Imperial City of Petropolis.

  • Day 4: Rio de Janeiro – Iguazu

    Transfer to the airport for your flight to Iguazu Falls. Visit the Argentinian side of the falls and the famous Devil's Throat Cataract. Transfer to Hotel das Cataratas for two nights.

  • Day 5: Iguazu

    Day at leisure.

  • Day 6: Iguazu – Manaus

    Fly to Manaus in the heart of the Amazon. Transfer to the pier and board the MV Desafio for your three-night cruise. Sail to the Meeting of the Waters, then on to Lake January.

  • Day 7: Amazon Cruising

    Morning jungle trek to observe the local flora and return to the boat for a swim. Lunch is served while sailing to Samauma Island.

  • Day 8: Amazon Cruising

    Morning visit to a typical Caboclo village to see the traditional way of living. Afternoon piranha fishing. Evening alligator spotting by canoe.

  • Day 9: Manaus – Salvador

    Return to Manaus for a flight to Salvador. Stay two nights at the Tropical Hotel Bahia.

  • Day 10: Salvador

    Morning city tour. Visit the historical section of town, the Pelourinho area, with the largest and the best preserved colonial architecture in the Americas.

  • Day 11: Salvador – Rio de Janeiro

    Transfer to the airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro.

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Pricing

11 Days / 10 Nights From $3,525*

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Includes: Accommodation, 4 days/3 nights Amazon cruise, transfers and sightseeing as specified and meals as indicated. Excludes airfares Rio de Janeiro/ Iguazu/ Manaus/ Salvador/ Rio de Janeiro.

Departs: Sat.

Independent Touring

  • Corcovado and sugarloaf Mountain tour

  • Tour Iguazu Falls and Devil's Throat

  • Three night cruise onboard the MV Desafio

  • Airport transfers

  • Meals as specified

  • Air travel: Rio – Iguazu – Manaus – salvador – Rio de Janeiro (not included)

Highlights

An excellent combination: the excitement of Rio, natural wonder of the Amazon and culture of Salvador.

  • Spectacular Rio de Janeiro

  • The magnificent waterfalls of Iguazu

  • Exploring the mighty Amazon

  • The colonial city of Salvador