Itinerary in brief:
- 3 nights in Rio de Janeiro
- 3 nights in Foz do Iguacu
- 1 night in Manaus
- 3 nights in the Amazon
- 4 nights in Cumbuco
Day 1: Depart UK
Depart the UK from your chosen airport.
Included: International flight
Day 2: Arrive Rio de Janeiro
Welcome to the Cidade Maravilhosa! On arrival at Rio de Janeiro airport, you will be met and taken by private transfer to your hotel near Copacabana beach where you will check in for a 3-night stay.
Included: Private arrival transfer, hotel
Day 3: Jeep tour to Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain
Today we have included a fun tour of the most famous highlights of the city! Enjoy breakfast at your hotel then join a small group for an open-air jeep tour to visit some iconic Rio sights, including the Corcovado and the Statue of Christ and Sugarloaf Mountain.
Included: Breakfast, shared tour, hotel
Day 4: Free day in Rio
Today we’ve included a day for you to Rio at your own pace. We suggest relaxing on either Copacabana or Ipanema beaches or if you feel you want to see more of what the city has to offer, why not visit the historic Santa Teresa neighbourhood? Quite bohemian in feel, Santa Teresa area is one of Rio’s oldest districts and is full of history and lovely bars and restaurants, perfect for sipping a Caipirinha and watching the world go by.
Included: Breakfast, hotel
Day 5: Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu
You will be collected from your hotel and driven by private transfer to Rio de Janeiro airport for your flight to Foz do Iguacu. When you land, you will be met and taken by private transfer to your hotel where you will check in for a 3-night stay.
Included: Breakfast, private transfers, domestic flight, hotel
Day 6: Tour of the Brazilian side of the Falls
After breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel and taken to Iguazu National Park for a visit to the Brazilian side of this natural wonder. The tour takes around 4 hours, and we suggest wearing comfortable shoes and bring some waterproof clothing. You’ll get a wide angle view over the impressive cascades from here.
Included: Breakfast, private tour, entrance fees, hotel
Day 7: Free Day
You now have a full day to explore at leisure which is a great opportunity to cross the border and visit the Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls if you choose.
Included: Breakfast, hotel
Day 8: Foz do Iguaçu to Manaus
You will be collected from your hotel at a suitable time and driven by private transfer to Foz do Iguacu airport to connect with your flight to Manaus, for your adventure in the Amazon! When you land, you will be met and taken by private transfer to your hotel where you will check in for a 1-night stay.
Included: Breakfast, private transfers, domestic flight, hotel
Day 9: Manaus to Amazon Lodge
This morning after breakfast you will be picked up by the staff of your Amazon lodge who will coordinate the transfer to the lodge, via both land and boat. Once you arrive, check in for a 3-night stay.
Set along the Taruma River, your lodge is the perfect base for exploring the Amazon. It offers full board throughout your stay, and all excursions are led by English speaking guides. This afternoon, you will already be able to take part in your first half-day of exploration!
Included: Breakfast shared transfer, lunch, dinner, tour, lodge
Days 10 & 11: Amazon
You now have two full days to take part in all the tours and activities that your lodge offers. You can choose from nature hikes, canoe tours, a monkey forest visit and trip to see the ‘Meeting of the Waters’ phenomenon – where differently coloured waters of the Amazon and the Rio Negro combine.
Included: Full board, shared tours, lodge
Day 12: Amazon to Fortaleza
Today, you’ll be collected from your lodge and driven by private transfer to Manaus airport for your flight to Fortaleza on the northeast beaches of Brazil. Once you land, you will be met and taken by private transfer to your hotel in Cumbuco where you will check in for a 4-night stay.
Included: Breakfast, shared departure transfer, domestic flight, private arrival transfer, hotel
Days 13 to 15: Free Days
Cumbuco is a charming fishing village just outside Fortaleza. It is very picturesque and has a beautiful and long stretch of sandy beach which is the ideal place for total relaxation! Why not spend this unwinding or if you feel adventurous try some water sports like kite and windsurfing!
Included: Breakfast, hotel
Day 16: Depart Fortaleza
You will be collected from your hotel at a suitable time and driven by private transfer to Fortaleza airport to connect with your onward flight back home.
Included: Breakfast, international flight
Day 17: Arrive UK
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