Experience Brazil's natural wonders
See the true highlights of Rio, Iguassu Falls, and the Amazon jungle in 9 unforgettable nights! Enjoy guided tours, transfers, luxurious accommodations and more as you explore Brazil's astonishing natural beauty.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare into Rio de Janeiro (GIG), out of Manaus (MAO)
- All airport transfers
- 3 nights in Rio de Janeiro at the PortoBay Rio Internacional Hotel, or similar
- Full-day tour to Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain
- One-way, economy class flight from Rio (GIG or SDU) to Foz do Iguassu/Iguassu Falls (IGU)
- 2 nights in Iguassu Falls at the Recanto Cataratas Thermas Resort, or similar
- Iguassu Falls Tour (Brazilian side)
- One-way, economy class flight from Foz do Iguassu/Iguassu Falls (IGU) to Manaus (MAO)
- 3 nights in the Amazon at the Amazon Ecopark Jungle Lodge including the following:
- Evening Canoe Nature Tour
- Meeting of the Waters
- Visit to Wild Animal Habitat
- 3 dinners, 2 lunches
- Transfer from Amazon lodge to Manaus hotel
- 1 night in Manaus at the Hotel Villa Amazonia, or similar
- Breakfast daily
Great Ways to Explore
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Begin your trip in the thrilling, vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro! Explore where the city meets the sea, mountains and jungle.
- Visit two of Rio's iconic sites in one tour: Corcovado (home to Christ the Redeemer) and Sugarloaf Mountain.
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Stand in awe as you experience one of the world's most incredible natural wonders - Iguassu Falls!
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In the Amazon, see where the Amazon river and Rio Negro collide in what's known as the Meeting of Waters.
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Enjoy evening canoeing, jungle hikes, piranha fishing, alligator spotting and more in the Amazon.
Endless Amazon jungle, white sand beaches, gushing waterfalls...experience Brazil's incredible natural beauty on this 9-night adventure!
Begin your trip in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's vibrant and second-largest city. Spread your arms out wide like Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado Mountain and take a cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain on an included full-day tour. Then spend your time in Rio at your leisure, either laying out on Copacabana Beach or dancing the night away in a samba club.
From Rio, fly to Iguassu Falls and experience this astonishing natural wonder. Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, millions of visitors flock to the semicircle Iguassu Falls to witness the 275 gushing waterfalls.
End your vacation in Brazil's unrivaled part of the Amazon. Arrive in Manaus - known as the gateway to the Amazon - and transfer to your lodge deep in the lush jungle. Enjoy tours taking you through the jungle at night, the Meeting of Waters and a wild animal habitat. Spend one night in Manaus before flying home.
Helpful links for travel to Brazil:
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare into Rio de Janeiro (GIG), out of Manaus (MAO)
- All airport transfers
- 3 nights in Rio de Janeiro at the PortoBay Rio Internacional Hotel, or similar
- Full-day tour to Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain
- One-way, economy class flight from Rio (GIG or SDU) to Foz do Iguassu/Iguassu Falls (IGU)
- 2 nights in Iguassu Falls at the Recanto Cataratas Thermas Resort, or similar
- Iguassu Falls Tour (Brazilian side)
- One-way, economy class flight from Foz do Iguassu/Iguassu Falls (IGU) to Manaus (MAO)
- 3 nights in the Amazon at the Amazon Ecopark Jungle Lodge including the following:
- Evening Canoe Nature Tour
- Meeting of the Waters
- Visit to Wild Animal Habitat
- 3 dinners, 2 lunches
- Transfer from Amazon lodge to Manaus hotel
- 1 night in Manaus at the Hotel Villa Amazonia, or similar
- Breakfast daily
Great Ways to Explore
-
Begin your trip in the thrilling, vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro! Explore where the city meets the sea, mountains and jungle.
- Visit two of Rio's iconic sites in one tour: Corcovado (home to Christ the Redeemer) and Sugarloaf Mountain.
-
Stand in awe as you experience one of the world's most incredible natural wonders - Iguassu Falls!
-
In the Amazon, see where the Amazon river and Rio Negro collide in what's known as the Meeting of Waters.
-
Enjoy evening canoeing, jungle hikes, piranha fishing, alligator spotting and more in the Amazon.
Package Overview
Endless Amazon jungle, white sand beaches, gushing waterfalls...experience Brazil's incredible natural beauty on this 9-night adventure!
Begin your trip in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's vibrant and second-largest city. Spread your arms out wide like Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado Mountain and take a cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain on an included full-day tour. Then spend your time in Rio at your leisure, either laying out on Copacabana Beach or dancing the night away in a samba club.
From Rio, fly to Iguassu Falls and experience this astonishing natural wonder. Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, millions of visitors flock to the semicircle Iguassu Falls to witness the 275 gushing waterfalls.
End your vacation in Brazil's unrivaled part of the Amazon. Arrive in Manaus - known as the gateway to the Amazon - and transfer to your lodge deep in the lush jungle. Enjoy tours taking you through the jungle at night, the Meeting of Waters and a wild animal habitat. Spend one night in Manaus before flying home.
Helpful links for travel to Brazil:
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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Day 1. Welcome to Rio de Janeiro!
Arrive in Rio de Janeiro, also known as the "Marvelous City." The second biggest city in Brazil, Rio is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Guanabara Bay and blessed with endless natural beauty.
Ease your way into this sprawling city with a stroll through the historic center filled with architectural gems. The Theatro Municipal, built in 1909, was modeled after the Opera Garnier in Paris!
Transfer to Rio de Janeiro hotel
Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil
1 of 2 hotels
Located on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, PortoBay Rio Internacional combines the best of both worlds - the vibrant city and the beach right at your feet. You'll have exclusive beach access as well as top notch facilities when you stay at this modern and chic hotel.
Wake up to the sounds of waves crashing from the 117 rooms offering private verandas or panoramic window views overlooking Copacabana. Savor Brazil on a plate at La Finestra restaurant, sip a negroni at Negroni Bar and enjoy a light snack at Bossa Lounge. Take a dip at the hotel's rooftop pool on the 20th floor, which offers a spectacular panoramic view of the famous bay and major sights of Rio de Janeiro, with Copacabana beach in the foreground and Christ the Redeemer in the background. Additional amenities include a massage room, two saunas, fitness center and pool bar.
Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil
2 of 2 hotels
The 4-star Windsor Excelsior Copacabana is an upscale hotel located just in front of Copacabana Beach. Enjoy walking distance from one of the best beaches in Rio de Janeiro while partaking in the captivating atmosphere of this luxury hotel. Some of the best highlights include a rooftop terrace offering panoramic views of the ocean, a gorgeous pool, and fitness center. Enjoy dining at the hotel's on-site restaurants which serve traditional Brazilian food as well as some international cuisines, followed by some drinks at the hotel's lobby or rooftop bar.
All comfortable guest rooms come equipped with a television, private bathroom, large window, coffee/tea maker, and more. Room service and internet access are also provided. The hotel's front desk is open 24-hours a day and speaks multiple languages. Concierge services and tour recommendations also are available upon request.
Both Copacabana Beach and the Cardeal Arcoverde metro station are within a few minutes walking distance from the hotel. Other nearby attractions include the Copacabana Fort, Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens, and Tijuca Forest National Park.
Day 2. Rio de Janeiro
Today you will embark on a full-day tour of Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountains! Both of these imposing mountains make up the iconic skyline of Rio, and you will enjoy unparalleled views from the summits. On this tour, you will also visit downtown Rio's architectural gems.
Tour to Corcovado & Sugarloaf Mountain (full-day)
Tour the famous Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountains! Drive through Tijuca Forest and up to the 2,329 ft high Corcovado Mountain. At the top of Corcovado, proceed up the steps that lead to the peak´s lookout, where the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer stands.
The tour continues through Rio’s world-famous beaches to board a cable car for a two-staged ascent up Sugarloaf Mountain. After admiring the views, descend the mountain and proceed along Guanabara Bay and Flamengo Park. Visit downtown Rio, passing by the financial and business center and other attractions like Candelaria Church, Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Lapa Arches, Municipal Theater, National Library, Fine Arts Museum and the Sambodrome - site of Rio’s famous Carnival parade.
Day 3. Rio de Janeiro
Rio is perhaps most famous for its beach life, and two beaches in particular: Copacabana and Ipanema. Rio residents (known as cariocas) can be seen playing soccer, sunbathing, and swimming all along the 2.5-mile stretch of Copacabana Beach. Among its trademarks is the Atlântica Avenue boardwalk, with mosaic waves of stones designed by landscape architect Burle Marx.
More upscale than Copacabana, the area around Ipanema Beach is considered the “little Paris” of Rio for its avant-garde galleries, bookstores and movie theaters.
Ipanema Beach • Rio de Janeiro
Day 4. Rio de Janeiro - Iguassu Falls
Say goodbye to Rio as you transfer to the airport for your flight to Iguassu Falls.
Located close to the point where the Iguassu River empties its waters into the Parana River, Iguassu Falls is the world’s widest waterfall and a natural wonder. On the border of Brazil and Argentina, the city of Foz do Iguassu is a busy town thanks to the many visitors that come to see the falls and Brazilian shoppers who come to purchase imported goods in Ciudad Del Este, the Paraguayan tax-free city right across the border.
The Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam also brings great activity to the city thanks to the high number of its employees living in Foz do Iguassu.
Transfer to Rio de Janeiro airport (GIG or SDU)
Fly to Iguassu Falls!
Transfer to Iguassu Falls hotel
Iguassu Falls,
Brazil
1 of 2 hotels
Situated near Iguassu Falls, a 7th Wonder of the World, Recanto Cataratas Thermas Resort combines innovative architecture with the natural beauty of its surroundings. The resort is also close to Bosque Guarani zoo and Iguassu Falls International Airport. The resort offers a dizzying array of amenities suitable for the whole family. There is an aquatic park, thermal pool equipped with a poolside bar, indoor thermal pool, two restaurants, amusement square, London-style pub, and bowling alley, disco club, game rooms, library, spa, Each of the modern and comfortable 300 rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars.
Iguassu Falls,
Brazil
2 of 2 hotels
See the magnificent Iguassu Falls from this centrally located hotel in Foz do Iguacu, Brazil. Located on the main tourist avenue, Hotel Viale Cataratas offers modern and comfortable accommodations for every type of traveler. Each of the 151 rooms feature complimentary Wi-Fi, rain showers, blackout drapes, and more. Guests can enjoy a delicious meal at Ventura Restaurant and sip a refreshing cocktail at the Pool Bar.
Day 5. Iguassu Falls
Today, enjoy a tour of Iguassu Falls. Made up of a system of 275 waterfalls, Iguassu Falls is nearly twice as tall as Niagara Falls and rivaled only by Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls.
Iguassu Falls Tour (Brazilian Side) (3.5 hours)
Cross Iguassu National Park to the Brazilian side of these extraordinary Falls, then walk along cascading paths and make your way to the bottom of Devil's Throat. Enjoy breathtaking views of this spectacular natural wonder! At the end of the tour, hop in an elevator and ride up to road-level.
Please note it is your responsibility to obtain the appropriate visa for entry into Brazil.
Day 6. Iguassu Falls - Amazon
Leave Iguassu Falls today and transfer to the airport for your flight to Manaus, the capital of Amazonas State. Manaus is the hub of the whole Amazon Region and is located four miles from the point where the Negro River meets the Solimoes River to form the Brazilian Amazon River.
After you check into your accommodation and get settled, enjoy an evening canoe tour in the Amazon jungle!
Transfer to Iguassu Falls airport (IGU)
Fly to Manaus!
Transfer to Amazon hotel
Check-in - Amazon EcoPark Jungle Lodge
Manaus,
Brazil
Wake up to the sounds of the jungle at the Amazon EcoPark Jungle Lodge, a secluded accommodation along the Taruma river. While only 8 miles from the airport and 16 miles from downtown Manaus, you'll feel worlds away from the city. Accessible only by boat, this lodge is the perfect place to spend your nights while discovering the Brazilian Amazon.
The lodge has 70 bungalows under the rainforest canopy, each with 3, 4 or 6 apartments. Each apartment has its own entrance from outside, a balcony, screened windows, bathroom with electric shower, air-conditioning and mini bar. Relax with a drink at the bar, lounge on a hammock and taste exotic fruits at the restaurant (all meals are included). A river beach is exposed in months when the water level is low. Other amenities include a game room, four ponds, a pier and walking trails. Canoe tours, fishing trips and guided hikes are complimentary as well as transportation to and from Manaus.
Evening Canoe Nature Tour
Hop on a paddle or motorized canoe and hear the sounds of the jungle at night. On this tour, you will have the chance to spot small alligators or other nightly creatures. Look for alligators with their eyes shining like small red lights, and get to see one up close when your guide brings it on to the canoe and briefly describes their habitat. The alligator will then be safely released back to the river. (No harm is done to any of the animals)
Day 7. Amazon
This morning, enjoy a boat tour down the Negro River to the city of Manaus. See the Amazonas Theater, the Port of Manaus, the Customs and aspects of the local life like the stilt houses.
Later, tour the Meeting of Waters, where the dark Rio Negro and the pale sandy-colored Amazon River collide!
Meeting of the Waters
Witness the spectacular merge of the Negro and Solimões Rivers. From this point on, both rivers form the famous Amazon River that runs all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. The waters of the two rivers run together for about 1.2 miles, side by side, without mixing. The phenomenon happens due to differences in temperature, density and speed of the water.
Day 8. Amazon
Brazil is home to a wide variety of wildlife, from colorful parrots to sleepy sloths. See some of these incredible animals up close at the Wild Animal Habitat at the Amazon Ecopark Lodge. Get a chance to view animals that are being rehabilitated and re-introduced into the wild.
Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure.
Visit to Wild Animal Habitat
Visit the facilities for rehabilitation and re-introduction of wild animals in their habitat (known as the Monkey Forest), which was created in 1991 with the intention of rehabilitating animals confiscated from illegal commerce. In this center, a joint project with the Municipal Secretary of Environment and Sustainability, the animals are initially put into quarantine to be evaluated and taken care of by a team of veterinaries and biologists.
In partnership with the FFV (Live Forest Foundation), a nonprofit institution overseen by Amazon Ecopark Lodge, a unique feeding system has been developed. Twice a day, (10:30am and 3:30pm), the animals receive supplements of their natural diet, ensuring that they are being fed the necessary nutrients. The Monkey Forest is open to guests at feeding times, always accompanied by a credentialed professional, permitting guests to film and photograph these animals in a natural and safe environment.
Day 9. Amazon - Manaus
Take one last look at the Amazon before transferring to Manaus where you will spend the night. Consider visiting the Adolpho Ducke Botanical Garden, which is actually the world’s largest urban forest.
Transfer to Manaus hotel
Check-in - Hotel Villa Amazonia
Manaus,
Brazil
Enter the historic heart of Manaus and revel in the 4-star comfort of Hotel Villa Amazonia! Only footsteps from the Amazon Theater, this hotel provides peerless service and close proximity to the city's top attractions. The gorgeous building's facade, reception, and restaurant honor the heritage of the area's historic golden rubber age. Sample the flavors of the Fitz Carraldo Bistro before you crawl into the linen sheets of your generous guestroom for a good night's sleep.
Day 10. Depart Brazil
Your Brazilian adventure comes to an end today. At the appropriate time, transfer to Manaus airport for your flight home.
Transfer to Manaus airport (MAO)
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
PortoBay Rio Internacional
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