Itinerary
- Day 1
Rio de Janeiro
You'll land in Rio de Janeiro and get picked up for a transfer to your hotel. Check-in happens from 14:00 onward, so once you're settled, the afternoon and evening are open for you to explore the city on your own terms. It's a good chance to get your bearings and maybe grab dinner somewhere local.
Optional Activities
- Explore Rio de Janeiro independently
- Day 2
Rio de Janeiro
The guided tour kicks off at 08:00, covering Rio's main attractions. You'll take a train up through Tijuca Forest to Christ the Redeemer, then pass by Maracanã Stadium and the Sambadrome. After checking out the Cathedral of Saint Sebastian and the colorful Selarón Steps, lunch is a Brazilian churrascaria. Later, cable cars take you up Sugarloaf Mountain with a stop at Urca Hill for more views.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Brazilian churrascaria lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain
- Train journey through Tijuca Forest to summit with panoramic city views
- Pass by Maracanã Stadium
- Pass by Sambadrome
- Visit Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
- Explore Selarón Steps
- Cable car ride to Sugarloaf Mountain summit
- Stop at Urca Hill for views
Landmarks Christ the Redeemer Corcovado Mountain Tijuca Forest Maracanã Stadium Sambadrome Cathedral of Saint Sebastian Selarón Steps Sugarloaf Mountain Urca Hill 
- Day 3
Rio de Janeiro
This day is flexible. You can go it alone and wander Rio, or pick from three guided options: a 2-hour hike to Pedra Bonita (3.2km through Tijuca Forest with views of Pedra da Gavea and the ocean), a Rio Carnival experience with samba lessons and costumes, or a 2-hour speedboat tour around Guanabara Bay. It's really up to what you're in the mood for.
Optional Activities
- Explore Rio de Janeiro independently
- Hiking to Pedra Bonita (approximately 2 hours, 3.2km hike to summit at 695 meters in Tijuca Forest National Park with views of Pedra da Gavea, Atlantic Ocean, Rocinha Favela, and Sierra dos Dois Irmãos)
- Carnival Experience with City of Samba tour, Rio Grande Samba School Factory visit, costume try-on, samba class, and traditional Brazilian cocktail
- Boat Tour of Guanabara Bay (2-hour tour showcasing Rio's natural beauty, architecture, and coastal views)
Landmarks Pedra Bonita Tijuca Forest National Park Pedra da Gavea Rocinha Favela Sierra dos Dois Irmãos Barra da Tijuca City of Samba Rio Grande Samba School Factory Guanabara Bay - Days 4 - 6
Rio de Janeiro to Manaus, Amazon Exploration
After breakfast, you'll head to the airport for a domestic flight to Manaus (we can help book this). From the pier, a speedboat takes you out to your ecolodge in the Amazon rainforest. Over the next three days, you'll do guided nature hikes, visit Monkey Forest to see wildlife, meet with native Amazonian villagers, go piranha fishing, and take evening canoe trips looking for caiman and nocturnal animals. The lodge adjusts activities based on what interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Nature hikes through rainforest with expert guide
- Visit Monkey Forest with rescued and rehabilitated primates
- Observe feeding time at Monkey Forest
- Visit local Amazonian village and meet native people
- Piranha and other species fishing tour
- Evening paddle or motorized canoe trip to hear jungle sounds and spot caiman crocodiles and nocturnal creatures
Landmarks Monkey Forest Tijuca Forest National Park Amazon Rainforest - Day 7
Manaus to Iguazu Falls, Foz do Iguazu
After breakfast and some free time, a speedboat gets you to Manaus Airport for your domestic flight to Iguazu (bookable through us). Once there, a transfer brings you to the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls. You'll walk about 1km through the park and explore trails that lead to viewpoints overlooking roughly 280 waterfalls. The route ends at Devil's Throat, the largest waterfall in the system at 60 metres high.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk through Iguazu Falls National Park (Brazilian side) - approximately 1km from Hotel das Cataratas
- Explore trails to viewpoints of approximately 280 waterfalls
- Visit Devil's Throat waterfall viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Macuco Safari tour (optional half-day excursion: explore tropical jungle by jeep, see orchids and heart of palm plants, walk 600 metres to Macuco Falls, board inflatable boat to navigate rapids and reach base of falls)
Landmarks Iguazu Falls Devil's Throat Hotel das Cataratas Macuco Falls - Day 8
Iguazu Falls (Argentina)
You'll cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge to see Iguazu Falls from the Argentine side. A train takes you to Devil's Throat, then you'll hike the Upper Circuit (1,200 metres) and the Lower Circuit if the weather cooperates (1,750 metres), both winding through forest. After that, stop by La Aripuca, a 17-metre structure built from 30 rescued native tree species. For dinner, choose between a five-course Argentine meal with wine or a Latin dinner and folklore show at Rafain Cataratas in Foz do Iguazu.
Included Activities
- Cross Tancredo Neves Bridge to Argentine National Park
- Pass through visitor centre
- Train journey to Devil's Throat waterfall
- Hike Upper Circuit trail (1,200 metres)
- Hike Lower Circuit trail (1,750 metres, weather permitting)
- Visit La Aripuca structure
Optional Activities
- Argentine Culinary Experience (five-course dinner paired with four Argentine wines: Patagonian trout tartar with wine-based cocktail, Empanada Class, Picada of grilled cheeses and meats, 200g tenderloin steak main course with grilled vegetables, Mate and Alfajor class with Dulce de Leche mousse)
- Latin Dinner & Show at Rafain Cataratas (4-hour activity in Foz do Iguazu with folklore show and traditional Brazilian barbecue dinner)
Landmarks Tancredo Neves Bridge Iguazu National Park (Argentina) Devil's Throat La Aripuca Rafain Cataratas - Day 9
Foz do Iguazu Departure
Following breakfast, a transfer takes you to Foz do Iguazu Airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
