Rio, Amazon, Iguassu Falls and Pantanal Tour - 12 days (flexible)
Day 1- arrive Rio, where you will be met and transferred to hotel, afternoon visit to historic points of interest in downtown Rio before continuing on to the Sugar Loaf Mountain using a two stage cable car. Spectacular view of the city and beaches from the mountain top. Passengers are collected from their hotels at the beginning of the tour and delivered back again at the end. Cost of cable car is included in the fare.
Day 2 - breakfast, then ride by train through the Tijuca Forest to the top of Corcovado mountain. The Corcovado lookout is 709 meters above sea level. From here the visitor can see nearly the entire city of Rio. Also located here is the Christ the Redeemer statue, 38 meters high. Return to the hotel by Rio's southern beaches.
Day 3 - breakfast, then enter the Tijuca Rain Forest on a open jeep where is possible to see the contrast between the "Stone jungle" and a tropical forest in the middle of a big city." We pass by the "Cachoeira dos macacos" (monkey's waterfall) At "Vista Chinesa" (chinese view) where you can take pictures, we explain the history of the reforestation process of that forest and the importance of the Mata Atlntica (Atlantic Forrest). We also pass by the Mesa do Imperador (emperor's table), Cascatinha (Taunay's waterfall), and Capela Mayrink (Mayrink chapel). Trekking of approximately 1 hour through an easy trail, where the botanical aspect is developed. Passengers will have straight contact with the local nature ecosystem. During this tour we will be able to see different types of tropical fruits, trees, animals like monkeys, various kind of birds and butterflies.
or, for extra cost:
4 Hour Walking Tour – Downtown and Porto Maravilha (by private transport) - This tour combines the historic highlights of downtown Rio with the modern attractions in the Porto Maravilha area including the Olympic Boulevard. Ride Rio’s modern metro line to the Cinelãndia station downtown and visit the Municipal Theater, National Library, and the fine arts museum. Transition from the historic sites to Rio’s newly developed Port area riding on the new VLT, the light rail system. Visit the Mauá square learning about the history of Rio’s port and visiting the new attractions, including the “Olympic Boulevard” and the famous Graffiti Murals by Eduardo Kobra. A quick visit of Rio’s Art Museum (MAR) will provide a panoramic view of the Porto Maravilha area including the new Museum of Tomorrow. Return walking along the Olympic Boulevard (Orla Conde) to the Square of Nov. 15th (Praça XV) which provides a great view of the Guanabara Bay. From there we can see the Ferry station, Imperial Paço (Palace), and the Tiradentes monument. To end the tour, walk back to the Carioca square in the heart of the city. Return to Copacabana or Ipanema.
Includes: Private bilingual guide and Round trip public transportation passes (can downgrade to public transportation to lower cost)
Excludes: Lunch, Entrance and guided visit inside museums.
Day 4 - breakfast, free day till transfer back to airport for flight to Manaus. Transfer to your choice of jungle lodge for all-inclusive activities for 4 days
Day 7 - transfer back to airport to fly to Iguassu. Arrive at Iguacu Airport, transfer to your selected hotel.
Day 8 - breakfast, then visit to the Argentinian side. See the falls closeup from a catwalk less than 1 meter above the water and pause at the lip of the Devil's Throat. Then get into inflatable boats for a 20-30 minute ride for a breathtaking view from below the falls. Then visit to the Brazilian side of the falls. After taking photos of the breathtaking panoramic view, the guide will lead you via the catwalk to within nearly an arm's reach of the falls (no guide needed if staying at Cataratas Hotel). There is also an elevator for those wishing to see the falls from the top.
Day 9 - transfer to the airport for flight to Cuiaba. Pick up at Cuiaba airport and transfer to Pantanal. After travelling 100 km until Pocone; then 10 km along the Transpantaneira highway with several stops for observation of the flora and fauna (especially good at dusk), arrival at the Hotel Fazenda Piuval - a traditional cattle ranch situated 3 km from the highway with access along a private track. Accommodation and dinner with introduction to the environment. Overnight in DBL apartment with private facilities
and air conditioning.
Day 10 - After breakfast, a walk to show the diverse forms of vegetation, an opportunity to observe jabiru stork nests, parakeets and hyacinth macaws, as well as other birds and mammals. Lunch and in the afternoon horse riding, the means of transport that allows for more intimate views of the Pantanal. Returning at late afternoon with the opportunity to observe large concentrations of birds such as herons, storks and caimans as well as land mammals such as deer, nose bear and others. Dinner
Day 11- After breakfast and a morning walk to see the wildlife awakening, we depart further down the Transpantaneira Road, observing wildlife along the way. Later we go on a boat expedition along the river behind the lodge,having the whole afternoon to observe reptiles, birds and aquatic mammals, many of which are in danger of extinction - inhabitants of this diverse Pantanal region rich in animal and plant species. Piranha fishing.
Day 2 - breakfast, then ride by train through the Tijuca Forest to the top of Corcovado mountain. The Corcovado lookout is 709 meters above sea level. From here the visitor can see nearly the entire city of Rio. Also located here is the Christ the Redeemer statue, 38 meters high. Return to the hotel by Rio's southern beaches.
Day 3 - breakfast, then enter the Tijuca Rain Forest on a open jeep where is possible to see the contrast between the "Stone jungle" and a tropical forest in the middle of a big city." We pass by the "Cachoeira dos macacos" (monkey's waterfall) At "Vista Chinesa" (chinese view) where you can take pictures, we explain the history of the reforestation process of that forest and the importance of the Mata Atlntica (Atlantic Forrest). We also pass by the Mesa do Imperador (emperor's table), Cascatinha (Taunay's waterfall), and Capela Mayrink (Mayrink chapel). Trekking of approximately 1 hour through an easy trail, where the botanical aspect is developed. Passengers will have straight contact with the local nature ecosystem. During this tour we will be able to see different types of tropical fruits, trees, animals like monkeys, various kind of birds and butterflies.
or, for extra cost:
4 Hour Walking Tour – Downtown and Porto Maravilha (by private transport) - This tour combines the historic highlights of downtown Rio with the modern attractions in the Porto Maravilha area including the Olympic Boulevard. Ride Rio’s modern metro line to the Cinelãndia station downtown and visit the Municipal Theater, National Library, and the fine arts museum. Transition from the historic sites to Rio’s newly developed Port area riding on the new VLT, the light rail system. Visit the Mauá square learning about the history of Rio’s port and visiting the new attractions, including the “Olympic Boulevard” and the famous Graffiti Murals by Eduardo Kobra. A quick visit of Rio’s Art Museum (MAR) will provide a panoramic view of the Porto Maravilha area including the new Museum of Tomorrow. Return walking along the Olympic Boulevard (Orla Conde) to the Square of Nov. 15th (Praça XV) which provides a great view of the Guanabara Bay. From there we can see the Ferry station, Imperial Paço (Palace), and the Tiradentes monument. To end the tour, walk back to the Carioca square in the heart of the city. Return to Copacabana or Ipanema.
Includes: Private bilingual guide and Round trip public transportation passes (can downgrade to public transportation to lower cost)
Excludes: Lunch, Entrance and guided visit inside museums.
Day 4 - breakfast, free day till transfer back to airport for flight to Manaus. Transfer to your choice of jungle lodge for all-inclusive activities for 4 days
Day 7 - transfer back to airport to fly to Iguassu. Arrive at Iguacu Airport, transfer to your selected hotel.
Day 8 - breakfast, then visit to the Argentinian side. See the falls closeup from a catwalk less than 1 meter above the water and pause at the lip of the Devil's Throat. Then get into inflatable boats for a 20-30 minute ride for a breathtaking view from below the falls. Then visit to the Brazilian side of the falls. After taking photos of the breathtaking panoramic view, the guide will lead you via the catwalk to within nearly an arm's reach of the falls (no guide needed if staying at Cataratas Hotel). There is also an elevator for those wishing to see the falls from the top.
Day 9 - transfer to the airport for flight to Cuiaba. Pick up at Cuiaba airport and transfer to Pantanal. After travelling 100 km until Pocone; then 10 km along the Transpantaneira highway with several stops for observation of the flora and fauna (especially good at dusk), arrival at the Hotel Fazenda Piuval - a traditional cattle ranch situated 3 km from the highway with access along a private track. Accommodation and dinner with introduction to the environment. Overnight in DBL apartment with private facilities
and air conditioning.
Day 10 - After breakfast, a walk to show the diverse forms of vegetation, an opportunity to observe jabiru stork nests, parakeets and hyacinth macaws, as well as other birds and mammals. Lunch and in the afternoon horse riding, the means of transport that allows for more intimate views of the Pantanal. Returning at late afternoon with the opportunity to observe large concentrations of birds such as herons, storks and caimans as well as land mammals such as deer, nose bear and others. Dinner
Day 11- After breakfast and a morning walk to see the wildlife awakening, we depart further down the Transpantaneira Road, observing wildlife along the way. Later we go on a boat expedition along the river behind the lodge,having the whole afternoon to observe reptiles, birds and aquatic mammals, many of which are in danger of extinction - inhabitants of this diverse Pantanal region rich in animal and plant species. Piranha fishing.
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Day 12 - Daybreak at 5:40 am for appreciation of the sunrise. After breakfast, return to Cuiaba, due to arrive at 10:30 am for transfer to airport
Sample 2023 Land Price per person in US$: (using low season prices for Amazon and Pantanal. no flights included)
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