Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
- Day 2
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de JaneiroIncluded Activities
- Train journey up Corcovado through Tijuca Forest to Christ the Redeemer
- Historic Sugarloaf cable car with stop at Morro da Urca
Landmarks Christ the Redeemer Sugarloaf Mountain Morro da Urca Tijuca Forest - Day 3
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de JaneiroOptional Activities
- Hiking to Pedra Bonita: 3.2km hike (approximately 2 hours) in Tijuca Forest National Park to 695-metre summit with views of Pedra da Gavea, Atlantic Ocean, Rocinha Favela, and Sierra dos Dois Irmãos; includes stop at hang gliding ramp
- Carnival Experience: Behind-the-scenes tour of City of Samba and Rio Grande Samba School Factory, learn about samba history, try on authentic costumes, join samba class, and enjoy traditional Brazilian cocktail
- Boat Tour of Guanabara Bay: 2-hour tour showcasing Rio's natural beauty, architecture, sparkling waters, and surrounding mountains
Landmarks Pedra Bonita Tijuca Forest National Park Pedra da Gavea Rocinha Favela Sierra dos Dois Irmãos Barra da Tijuca City of Samba Guanabara Bay - Days 4 - 6
Rio de Janeiro to Manaus - Amazon Exploration
Rio de Janeiro to Manaus - Amazon Exploration- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nature hikes guided by expert naturalist to observe rainforest flora and fauna
- Monkey Forest visit: observe rescued and rehabilitated primates in semi-wild environment during feeding time
- Local Amazonian village visit to meet native people
- Fishing tour for piranhas and other species
- Nocturnal canoe tours (paddle or motorized) to observe sounds of the jungle, caiman crocodiles, and nocturnal creatures
Landmarks Monkey Forest Amazon Rainforest - Day 7
Manaus to Foz do Iguazu - Iguazu Falls
Manaus to Foz do Iguazu - Iguazu Falls- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Brazilian Iguazu Falls tour: 1km walk from Hotel das Cataratas with viewpoints of approximately 280 waterfalls, Devil's Throat, and waterfall mist experience
Optional Activities
- Macuco Safari: 1.5-hour extension combining jeep jungle exploration of tropical plants and bird watching, 600-metre walk to Macuco Falls, and inflatable boat ride through rapids to the base of falls
Landmarks Iguazu Falls Devil's Throat Hotel das Cataratas Macuco Falls Iguazu River - Day 8
Foz do Iguazu - Argentina
Foz do Iguazu - Argentina- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Argentine National Park train ride to Devil's Throat
- Upper Circuit trail: 1,200-metre hike through lush forest with falls viewpoints
- Lower Circuit trail: 1,750-metre hike through lush forest (weather permitting)
Optional Activities
- Argentinian Culinary Experience: Learn about Argentine culture, taste local dishes, enjoy 5-course dinner with four wines from Argentine regions (not available on Mondays)
- Latin Dinner & Show at Rafain Cataratas: Traditional Brazilian barbecue dinner with folklore show highlighting chorinho, capoeira, samba, and traditional music and dances; roundtrip transportation from most hotels on Brazilian side included (not available on Sundays)
Landmarks Iguazu National Park (Argentina) Devil's Throat Tancredo Neves Bridge - Day 9
Foz do Iguazu
Foz do Iguazu- Meals
- Breakfast
