Wildlife, waterfalls and parties! Brazil pulsates with colour, music and life itself. Join Rio’s residents, the Cariocas, for a party on the beach at sunset to start your trip, before bouncing beneath the cascading falls of Iguacú, climbing towers with monkeys in the Pantanal and, if you have the energy, exploring the narrow streets and markets of historic Salvador.
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Arrive in Rio de Janeiro and discover the capital’s boutiques, boulevards and beaches such as Ipanema and Copacabana. Sunset in Rio is a spectacular time as the city’s residents, the Cariocas, head for the beaches while the mountains cast long shadows under a pink and golden sky.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Astoria Copacabana
Astoria Copacabana
Conveniently located near to Copacabana beach, this comfortable hotel has good-sized rooms, as well as a rooftop terrace with pool, plus sauna and fitness centre. There’s also a restaurant and bar.
Day 3:
Corcovado Mountains and Sugar Loaf Mountain
Reach Corcovado Mountain for spectacular views of the city and Christ the Redeemer. Take a walking tour through the historic streets and ride a cable car up Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Astoria Copacabana Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Astoria Copacabana
Conveniently located near to Copacabana beach, this comfortable hotel has good-sized rooms, as well as a rooftop terrace with pool, plus sauna and fitness centre. There’s also a restaurant and bar.
Day 4:
Rio de Janeiro
Relax on the beautiful beaches of Rio de Janeiro.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Astoria Copacabana Included meals: Breakfast
Astoria Copacabana
Conveniently located near to Copacabana beach, this comfortable hotel has good-sized rooms, as well as a rooftop terrace with pool, plus sauna and fitness centre. There’s also a restaurant and bar.
Day 5:
Iguacú Falls
Fly to Iguacú Falls and cross the border into Brazil for panoramic views over the Devil’s Gorge. Iguacu Falls is 275 individual falls cascading down from a height of 70 metres. On the Brazilian side, you will get great panoramic views of the falls from trails and viewing balconies running around them.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Recanto Park Plaza Included meals: Breakfast
Recanto Park Plaza
Recanto Park Plaza is a comfortable hotel in downtown Foz de Iguacú with good services. Rooms feature mini-bars, air-conditioning, TV, telephone and safe. There’s also a swimming pool, fitness centre and sauna.
Day 6:
Visit the Argentinian side of the falls
Walk along trails under the pounding waters of the Argentinian side of the falls, among jungle surroundings. You will walk on upper and lower trails to get different perspectives of the falls, and an up-close look at the Devil’s Gorge.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Recanto Park Plaza Included meals: Breakfast
Recanto Park Plaza
Recanto Park Plaza is a comfortable hotel in downtown Foz de Iguacú with good services. Rooms feature mini-bars, air-conditioning, TV, telephone and safe. There’s also a swimming pool, fitness centre and sauna.
Day 7:
Fly to the Pantanal
Fly from Iguacú to Cuiaba and transfer to your lodge in the heart of the Pantanal.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Pousada do Rio Mutum Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Pousada do Rio Mutum
Rio Mutum is located right in the middle of the Pantanal, offering great opportunities for bird-watching and wildlife-viewing. Rooms are colourful and set around neat, manicured lawns. There are covered bar and restaurant areas and nice grounds to wander around when you have freetime.
Day 8 to 9:
Safari in the Pantanal
The Pantanal’s rivers, tree canopies and wetlands are home to hundreds of species of birds, thousands of brightly-coloured butterflies and some of the world’s most intriguing mammals. Depending on the lodge you are staying in, you’ll have several activities to choose from - try canoeing, horse riding, photo safaris, piranha fishing, alligator spotting or nature walks.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Pousada do Rio Mutum Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Pousada do Rio Mutum
Rio Mutum is located right in the middle of the Pantanal, offering great opportunities for bird-watching and wildlife-viewing. Rooms are colourful and set around neat, manicured lawns. There are covered bar and restaurant areas and nice grounds to wander around when you have freetime.
Day 10:
Fly to Salvador
Transfer to Cuiaba airport for your flight to Salvador. Salvador is the capital of the Bahia region, and was also the first colonial city in Brazil. Renowned for its Portuguese colonial architecture Salvador has now been declared a UNESCO world heritage site.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Bahiacafe Hotel Included meals: Breakfast
Bahiacafe Hotel
Bahiacafé Hotel is located near the port in All Saints Bay and is in one of Salvador’s older buildings. Many restaurants and bars are nearby. There’s also a charming bar and a restaurant on-site, and rooms are en-suite with mini-bar.
Day 11:
Salvador
Today you will visit some of the highlights of the city. You'll be captivated by Salvador's extraordinary architecture and historical presence. Starting at Barra's lighthouse and fort, the tour continues through the squares and narrow streets to Pelourinho, the heart of the city. Some of the highpoints along the way include the popular Fonte Nova football stadium, a stop at the Mercado Modelo craft market and the Nossa Senhora do Rosario dos Pretos Church.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Bahiacafe Hotel Included meals: Breakfast
Bahiacafe Hotel
Bahiacafé Hotel is located near the port in All Saints Bay and is in one of Salvador’s older buildings. Many restaurants and bars are nearby. There’s also a charming bar and a restaurant on-site, and rooms are en-suite with mini-bar.
Day 12:
Salvador's tropical islands
Today is at leisure to explore Salvador, maybe taking a schooner trip to the tropical islands and palm-fringed beaches of All Saints Bay.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Bahiacafe Hotel Included meals: Breakfast
Bahiacafe Hotel
Bahiacafé Hotel is located near the port in All Saints Bay and is in one of Salvador’s older buildings. Many restaurants and bars are nearby. There’s also a charming bar and a restaurant on-site, and rooms are en-suite with mini-bar.
