Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Departure to Brazil
Departure to BrazilLandmarks Foz do Iguaçu - Day 2
Foz do Iguaçu
Foz do Iguaçu- Meals
- Lunch (Packed lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Iguaçu National Park visitor center
- Walk through subtropical vegetation in the park
- View waterfalls from observation decks on the Brazilian side
- Wildlife spotting (coatis and possibly rainbows)
Landmarks Iguaçu National Park - Day 3
Iguaçu Falls - Argentine side
Iguaçu Falls - Argentine side- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a classic churrascaria)
Included Activities
- Visit Iguaçu National Park (Argentine side)
- Electric train ride to observation points
- Hiking trails to various waterfalls and overlooks
- Visit to Devil's Throat (Garganta del Diablo)
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight over Iguazu Falls - approximately $150–180 per person (minimum 2 people per helicopter, approximately 10 minutes)
- Boat ride over rapids to the base of waterfalls - approximately $100 USD per person (departures every hour from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., minimum age 12 years, bring change of clothes and waterproof gear)
- Visit Parque das Aves (bird park) - approximately $20 USD or 110 reais per person (transfer and guide not included, open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., tour lasts about 1 hour)
Landmarks Iguaçu National Park (Argentine side) Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat) - Day 4
Cuiabá - Poconé - Pantanal
Cuiabá - Poconé - Pantanal- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive along the Transpantaneira to Pantanal lodging
- Wildlife observation during journey to lodging
Landmarks Pantanal - Day 5
Pantanal
Pantanal- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise canoe safari before breakfast
- Tapir Trail hiking expedition
- Drive along the Transpantaneira for wildlife observation
Landmarks Pantanal - Day 6
Pantanal
Pantanal- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Biking excursion in the floodplains
- Bird-watching tour
Optional Activities
- Full-day jaguar safari tour to Porto Jofre with early morning departure, approximately 120 km travel distance, approximately 3–4 hours boat tracking through river system with English-speaking guide. Pricing: 4 people approx. 400 USD per person; 5 people approx. 330 USD per person; 6 people approx. 280 USD per person; 7 people approx. 250 USD per person; 8 or more people approx. 230 USD per person (valid for 2027, Aymara Lodge). 5% credit card fee applies. Must book through Chamälon no later than 30 days before departure.
Landmarks Pantanal Porto Jofre - Day 7
Poconé - Cuiabá - Manaus
Poconé - Cuiabá - Manaus- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Early morning dawn tour
- Forest edge hike with birdsong experience
Landmarks Pantanal - Day 8
Manaus - Amazon Rainforest
Manaus - Amazon Rainforest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Manaus including market visit
- Visit Amazonas Opera House
- Explore Manaus harbor
- Speedboat journey to Amazon lodge
- River dolphin observation (wildlife spotting opportunity)
Landmarks Amazonas Opera House Manaus Market - Day 9
Amazon Rainforest
Amazon Rainforest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Fresh piranha catch prepared at the lodge)
Included Activities
- Jungle hike with tree species identification
- Natural insect repellent discovery
- Piranha fishing with local guide
- Nighttime boat tour with forest sounds and wildlife spotting
Landmarks Amazon Rainforest - Day 10
Amazon Rainforest
Amazon Rainforest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Silent dawn canoe exploration tour
- Indigenous tribe visit with cultural insight into daily life, rituals, music, and crafts
- Visit to local river community project
- Natural soap-making workshop with forest-scented ingredients
- Caipirinha cocktail preparation and tasting lesson
Landmarks Amazon Rainforest - Day 11
Manaus - Rio de Janeiro
Manaus - Rio de Janeiro- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch)
Included Activities
- Return boat journey to Manaus from Amazon lodge
Landmarks Amazon Rainforest - Day 12
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Sugarloaf Mountain summit
- Sunset viewing from Sugarloaf Mountain
Landmarks Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar) - Day 13
Rio de Janeiro - Corcovado - Santa Teresa
Rio de Janeiro - Corcovado - Santa Teresa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant serving authentic Brazilian dishes in a rustic setting)
Included Activities
- Visit Cristo Redentor statue at Corcovado
- Drive through Tijuca National Park
- Explore Santa Teresa neighborhood
- Visit Jorge Selarón's studio and tile staircase
Landmarks Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) Corcovado Tijuca National Park Santa Teresa - Day 14
Rio de Janeiro - Carnival & Samba
Rio de Janeiro - Carnival & Samba- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Samba dance class with professional instructor
- Visit to Grande Rio samba school headquarters
- Carnival float and costume creation viewing
- Dance and percussion lesson
- Support for Pimpolhos youth academy and education program
Landmarks Grande Rio Samba School - Day 15
Rio de Janeiro - Departure
Rio de Janeiro - Departure- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour of Rio with English-speaking guide - starting at approximately 80 USD
- Excursion including admission to the Botanical Garden - approximately 115 USD (price depends on number of participants)
- Helicopter flight over Rio de Janeiro - pricing varies widely depending on duration and available providers
Landmarks Copacabana Beach Ipanema Beach - Day 16
Return home
Return homeLandmarks Rio de Janeiro
