Itinerary
- Day 1
Rio de Janeiro
You'll land in Rio de Janeiro and get transferred to your hotel. After you check in around 2 pm, the rest of the day is open for you to wander around the city on your own and get a feel for things.
- Day 2
Rio de Janeiro
A 5-hour guided tour takes you to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain. You'll drive through Tijuca Forest to reach the statue on Corcovado Mountain, then cable cars bring you up Sugarloaf for panoramic views across the city. After that wraps up, your evening is free to do whatever you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain
- Cable car rides to Sugarloaf Mountain summit (395 metres)
- Guided tour of Rio de Janeiro highlights (5 hours)
Landmarks Christ the Redeemer Corcovado Mountain Sugarloaf Mountain Urca Hill Tijuca Forest - Day 3
Rio de Janeiro
This day is completely yours. Head to Copacabana beach, walk around Rio independently, or pick one of three optional excursions: try a samba lesson at City of Samba, check out Tijuca Forest and the Botanical Garden, or tour Maracanã Stadium and Flamengo if football interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Carnival Experience: Behind-the-scenes tour of City of Samba and Rio Grande Samba School Factory with costume try-on and samba class
- Tijuca Forest & Botanical Garden: Guided walk through the Atlantic Forest with opportunities to spot monkeys, sloths, and waterfall
- Crazy for football: Maracanã Stadium and Flamengo tour including basketball gym, football stadium, and Flamengo Museum (available in 2025 only)
Landmarks Copacabana Beach Tijuca Forest Rio Botanical Garden City of Samba Rio Grande Samba School Factory Maracanã Stadium Flamengo Clube de Regatas 
- Day 4
Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu
After breakfast, you're transferred to the airport for a flight to Foz do Iguazu (you can book through us if needed). Once you arrive, a driver meets you and takes you to your hotel. Later in the day, there's an optional stop at Bird Park near Iguazu National Park to see roughly 900 birds from 150 different species, plus butterfly and reptile exhibits.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Bird Park at entrance of Iguazu National Park with around 900 birds across 150 species including Australian, African, and Asian species, plus butterfly nursery and reptile exhibit
Landmarks Iguazu National Park Bird Park 
- Day 5
Foz do Iguaçu
You'll cross into Argentina for a half-day on the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls. After crossing Tancredo Neves Bridge, a train takes you through Argentine Iguazu Park to see Devil's Throat waterfall up close, then you walk the Upper and Lower Circuits through the forest. In the afternoon, you can optionally add the Big Adventure tour for extra cost, which includes a truck ride through rainforest and a boat trip through rapids to remote waterfalls.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cross Tancredo Neves Bridge into Argentina
- Train ride to Devil's Throat waterfall
- Upper and Lower Circuit walking tour of Argentine Iguazu Park through lush forest
Optional Activities
- Big Adventure tour: Truck ride through rainforest, boat navigation of Iguazu Inferior River canyon rapids, visit to Tres Mosqueteros falls and Devil's Throat, sailing to San Martin Falls (additional fee)
Landmarks Tancredo Neves Bridge Argentine Iguazu Park Devil's Throat (Garganta del Diablo) Iguazu River San Martin Island Tres Mosqueteros Falls - Day 6
Foz do Iguaçu
A final 3-hour guided tour covers the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls. Starting from Hotel des Cataratas, you walk about 1km through the national park to see the falls, feel the mist and spray, view Devil's Throat, walk the main trail through vegetation, and reach Mirador de las Cataratas for great views. Then you head back to the hotel, check out, and transfer to the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls 3-hour guided tour
- Walk to Iguazu Falls viewing area (approximately 1km)
- View of Devil's Throat waterfall
- Mirador de las Cataratas viewpoint visit
- National park main trail walk through lush vegetation
Landmarks Iguazu Falls Hotel des Cataratas Devil's Throat (Garganta del Diablo) Mirador de las Cataratas
