Rio, Salvador, Amazon and Iguassu Falls Tour - 11 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 Atlântica" (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 Salvador. Arrive Salvador, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Then enjoy a historical city tour. We start in the modern suburb of Barra at the mouth of the Bay with its famous lighthouse and make our way slowly by car or coach to the old historical section of town, the Pelourinho area with the largest and the best preserved complex colonial architecture in the Americas. We stroll through the narrow, bustling streets lined with buildings in pastel shades of an age gone by. We visit the church of S. Francisco (U$ 1.00 entrance fee not included) with its exuberant gold-leafed Baroque interior and the Pelourinho Square, the heart of the old town. This tour shows two distinct aspects of Salvador, the new and the old, concentrating on the early expansion of the city. It ends at Mercado Modelo, a thriving market of local artifacts.This is Salvador, a perfect example of a harmonious relationship between old and new, preserving the architecture and innovating with new urban planning solutions. The Pelourinho or Pelô, as the colonial city is affectionately known, is one of the most important collections of Baroque colonial architecture in Latin America, appointed in the UNESCO's World Heritage site.
Day 5 - breakfast, then lower city tour. The lower city tour takes us to the quiet waters of the Itapagipe Peninsula where the first holiday residences were built. Now, a peaceful family district, life moves at a slower pace than the bustling upper city. Fishermen fish from dug out canoes, locals collect shellfish at low tide, schooners are at anchor, all protected by the famous Bonfim church, one of the most important churches of pilgrimage in Brazil. We continue to Monserrat district with its panoramic view of the city. (note that Bonfim church is closed on Mondays)
Why not add a Bahia by Night dinner and show (extra cost)?
Day 6 - breakfast, then you will be transferred to the airport for flight to Manaus. Transfer to your choice of Jungle Lodge for all-inclusive activities for 4 days
Day 9 - transfer back to airport to fly to Iguassu. Arrive at Iguacu Airport, transfer to your selected hotel.
Day 10 - 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. Overnight at your hotel
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 Atlântica" (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 Salvador. Arrive Salvador, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Then enjoy a historical city tour. We start in the modern suburb of Barra at the mouth of the Bay with its famous lighthouse and make our way slowly by car or coach to the old historical section of town, the Pelourinho area with the largest and the best preserved complex colonial architecture in the Americas. We stroll through the narrow, bustling streets lined with buildings in pastel shades of an age gone by. We visit the church of S. Francisco (U$ 1.00 entrance fee not included) with its exuberant gold-leafed Baroque interior and the Pelourinho Square, the heart of the old town. This tour shows two distinct aspects of Salvador, the new and the old, concentrating on the early expansion of the city. It ends at Mercado Modelo, a thriving market of local artifacts.This is Salvador, a perfect example of a harmonious relationship between old and new, preserving the architecture and innovating with new urban planning solutions. The Pelourinho or Pelô, as the colonial city is affectionately known, is one of the most important collections of Baroque colonial architecture in Latin America, appointed in the UNESCO's World Heritage site.
Day 5 - breakfast, then lower city tour. The lower city tour takes us to the quiet waters of the Itapagipe Peninsula where the first holiday residences were built. Now, a peaceful family district, life moves at a slower pace than the bustling upper city. Fishermen fish from dug out canoes, locals collect shellfish at low tide, schooners are at anchor, all protected by the famous Bonfim church, one of the most important churches of pilgrimage in Brazil. We continue to Monserrat district with its panoramic view of the city. (note that Bonfim church is closed on Mondays)
Why not add a Bahia by Night dinner and show (extra cost)?
Day 6 - breakfast, then you will be transferred to the airport for flight to Manaus. Transfer to your choice of Jungle Lodge for all-inclusive activities for 4 days
Day 9 - transfer back to airport to fly to Iguassu. Arrive at Iguacu Airport, transfer to your selected hotel.
Day 10 - 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. Overnight at your hotel
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Day 11 - after breakfast, visit to the Brazilian side of the falls, then transfer to the airport for departure after 2pm.
2023 Land Price per person in US$ in low season for Amazon: (prices may change for holidays - no flights included)
* Please note that we can change Amazon lodges according to your interests. Can add or delete days, change hotels.
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