WONDERS OF BRAZIL 6 DAYS

Rio de Janeiro - Iguassu FAlls - Sao Paulo

Brazil is a captivating country. It is the largest Latin American country and the second largest tourist destination. It boasts fantastic natural attractions, beaches, adventure, history, and plenty of tradition. It is multi-ethnic and heir of native, African, and Portuguese roots, a nation that never tires of dancing in its world famous Carnival in February or of partying with its Cachasa and Caipiriña.

itinerary & prices

Day 1 (Monday) Arrive Rio de Janeiro
Arrival in Rio de Janeiro, meet and transfer to the hotel – shared basis with English/ Spanish speaking guide. Overnight in Rio de Janeiro at MIRADOR HOTEL (3 Star) or WINDSOR LEME HOTEL (4 Star).

Day 2 (Tuesday) Rio De Janeiro - Rio Express - Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf –Shared basis –Duration 5 hours. (B)
Today a memorable experience awaits you as you explorethe best highlights of Rio de Janeiro in a 5-hour to visit theChrist the Redeemer by Van &Sugarloaf MountainYou will be picked-up in the lobby of your hotel between 7:30 am and 8:10 am, depending on the hotel location foraquick tour in Rio de Janeiro visiting the two most famous landmarks: the Christ the RedeemerStatue and Sugarloaf Mountain. Get picked up from your hotel and drive up to the Christ the Redeemer Statue -one of the New Seven Wonders of the World -on top of Corcovado Mountain. The drive is short and beautiful, traveling through the Tijuca Forest before opening to incredible views of the entire city. Then go to Sugarloaf Mountain, located in the Urca neighborhood. Ride a series of 2 cable cars in route to the summit, first arriving at Urca Hill, and then continuing to the top of Sugarloaf, reaching a height of 1,295 feet (395m). Conclude the tourwith an exquisitely beautiful panorama of Rio de Janeiro.

Includes:
▪5-hour tour via air-conditioned vanwith bilingual guide (Portuguese, Spanish & English speaking).
▪Entrance fees to Christ the Redeemer.
▪Entrance fees to the Sugarloaf Mountain cable car.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 (Wednesday) Rio De Janeiro (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure for discovering this beautiful city including the wonderful beaches of Rio de Janeiro.

OPTIONAL TOUR IN RIO DE JANEIRO AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL PURCHASE
1.- Carnaval Experience (shared service - group tour - not available on Sunday - duration 3 hours approx) $119 per person
Life is a carnival and even more so if we are in Rio de Janeiro! This experience will allow us to discover all the effort, training, hard work and production behind the iconic and massive Rio Carnival, an event that attracts visitors from all over the world year after year. We will tour the City of Samba, the warehouses where the most recognized samba schools build and store floats and colorful dance costumes. We will also visit the Rio Grande Samba School Factory to delve even further into the world of samba. On the tour we will see different processes of the schools at the level of production of floats, clothing and all the people involved in making the parade a reality (musicians, choreographers, dancers, artisans, producers, designers). In the exhibition hall we will learn about the history of this dance and the historical schools. To live the complete experience, we can try on original costumes and take pictures with them, we can also participate in a samba class to learn the basic steps of a professional dancer. To close this visit, we will taste a typical Brazilian cocktail.

2.- Tijuca forest and Botanial Garden (Shared basis - Duration 4 hours - afternoon only $95 per person
(Not available on Thursday and Sunday). A half-day tour for nature lovers! In the purest style of a safari, aboard an open-top truck and with the help of our guide, we will discover the exuberance and diversity of Brazilian flora. Within its 137 hectares, the Botanical Garden houses more than 6,000 species of plants, including a wide variety of bromeliads and orchids. It has a sensory garden and an avenue of bicentennial palm trees. Among the most striking tree species we will find the Brazilwood (tree that gives its name to the country). We will also visit the turtle lake and the giant water lily lake. Another point in the city that we will visit will be the Vista Chinesa viewpoint (388 m), one of the few places from where you can see Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, lpanema and Leblon. The adventure continues in the Tijuca National Forest, the largest urban forest in the world. Here we will follow a low intensity trail and reach the Taunay waterfall. While we walk, our guide will tell us everything about the Atlantic forest and its biodiversity. We will also take a panoramic walk along the famous San Conrado beach, with its sky crossed by paragliders and hang gliders, popular activities in the city.

3.- Crazy for football: Tour Maracana and Flamingo $147 per person
(Shared basis - Duration 6 hours -- No available on Monday). A half-day tour designed especially for soccer lovers! We will arrive at the legendary Maracana stadium where we can see the locker rooms, the warm-up room and the press room. We can also enter the main locations of the stadium, such as the stands, the substitutes' bench and even the field. On our tour we will also be able to see the collection of objects related to matches, historical milestones and emblematic players who passed through the most important football stadium in the entire country. We will also visit the Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, the most popular team in Brazil. We will take the Gavea Tour to see the basketball gym, the football stadium, the gymnastics area, and the water park, where prominent sports figures train. At the Flamengo Museum we will review the history of the club through images, audios, and t-shirts. The best thing about this visit is that we will be able to see up close the trophies that the club has accumulated over the years, such as the Libertadores 2019, the Super Cup, and the Recopa 2020. Our day will not be complete without stopping by the official Flamengo store to acquire a souvenir of this experience.

Overnight at the hotel. 

Day 4 (Thursday) Rio De Janeiro - Foz do Iguassu by flight
Buffet breakfast. At proper time, transfer from the hotel to the airport – Shared basis with bilingual guide.
Suggested flight JJ4585 GIG/IGU Departure 1015 – Arrival 1230 – not included & is charged extra

HALF DAY BRAZILIAN SIDE OF THE FALLS – Shared basis with bilingual guide (Spanish & English) - 3 hours
Departure in vehicle heading to the National Park of the Brazilian Falls. The tour starts with a visit to the Main Center of the park, where you will have the opportunity to get some hints about the local ecosystem. From there hike along the most important trail of the park where you can enjoy an astonishing view of the waterfalls. From the local belvedere you will have a privileged sight of bothparks of the waterfalls. Return to the main point via the panoramic elevator.Includes:▪Roundtrip transportation with bilingual guide (Portuguese, Spanish & English speaking). ▪Entrance fee to National Park.

During the pandemic period the Brazilian national park was not opened on Mondays.

OPTIONAL TOUR IN IGUASSU AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL PURCHASE
VISIT THE BIRD PARK (Extension of Brazilian side Falls) $ 48.00 per person (Minimum 02 passengers)
Located at the entrance of the National Park Bird Park is an ecological sanctuary, linking ecotourism with conservation. Huge nurseries provide a basic understanding of some 900 birds, 150 species. Brazilian birds predominate, but there are species from Australia, Africa and Asia represented. It also develops a recognized work of education, research and Environmental conservation. Other attractions include a butterfly nursery with approximately 25 species of reptiles, where you can see snakes and alligators from just a few meters away.

Later check in at VIALE TOWER HOTEL (3 Star) or VIALE CATARATAS HOTEL (4 Star). Overnight at the hotel. 

Day 5 (Friday) Foz do Iguassu - Iguassu (Argentinian side)
HALF DAY ARGENTINEAN SIDE OF THE FALLS – duration 5 hours - Shared basis with bilingual guide (Spanish & English). Transfer ahead to Argentina side with a quick stop at customs checks. After that, the tour continues to the Tancredo Neves Bridge over the Iguassu River, which separates the border between Argentina and Brazil. Once in Argentina, take a scenic highway up to the Argentine Iguassu Park (entrance fee included) where you will have a spectacular view of the Argentinean Falls, with access to the very brink of the awe-inspiring Devil's Throat, largest of the Argentinean Falls, including the San Martin Falls. On the way back from the falls a stop at the “Three Borders” Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay meet.Visit the upper circuit and the Devil ́s Throat.
Includes:
▪Roundtrip transportation with bilingual guide (Portuguese, Spanish & English speaking).
▪Entrance fee to National Park.

OPTIONAL:  THE BIG ADVENTURE TOUR (Argentinean side) – SHARED BASIS Boat $ 144.00 per person
(Minimum 02 passengers). The tour combines rainforest and waterfalls. We will drive trucks into the vast wild vegetation joined by experienced guides. We will get off at the pier and board a boat to sail the Iguazú Inferior river canyon, rafting the river rapids to appreciate falls from the San Martín island peaceful backwater. Then we will visit the Tres Mosqueteros (Three Musketeers) falls, and Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat) will crown the tour. Sailing the coast of the island, we will get to the next exciting point: the San Martín falls, the greatest a boat can approach.

IMPORTANT: We recommend taking a second pair of shoes, informal clothes in order to change because in the Great Adventure excursion everyone will get wet. Certain visitors are not allowed to ride: Great Adventure or Nautical Adventure navigation:
* People with osteoporosis, neck, back conditions or surgery
* People with heart conditions or surgery
* People with COPD or neurological condition or surgery
* People unable to handle a nautical emergency on the lower Iguassu River

Overnight at the hotel. 

Day 6 (Saturday) Foz do Iguassu - Sao Paulo by flight/ Depart Brazil
Transfer out from Hotel to The Airport in Foz do Iguassu (Brazilian side) to Sao Paulo. Arrive & Connect with your onward flight. Flight to SAO to connect to your international flight – Not included & is charged extra.

Using 3 Star Hotels.

Using 4 Star Hotels

Single room supplement is extra.
Internal airfare Rio - Iguassu - Sao Paulo is extra approximately $455.00 per person and is subject to change unless tickets are issued.

INCLUSIONS
• Accommodations as listed or similar
• Meals as indicated
• Transfers - arrival & departure
• Sightseeing as indicated with English-speaking local guides
• Entrance fees to monuments and included features

EXCLUSIONS
• Personal expenses, International & internal airfare, Visa fees
• Customary gratitude to your guide and driver