Revelling in Rio, soaking up the Afro-Brazilian culture in Salvador, visiting remote beaches and colonial cities, floating down the Amazon River, seeing the world's largest waterfall, taking in the table-top mountains of "The Lost World."
Explore South America with other like-minded travellers on this epic journey from Rio to Venezuela by way of the Amazon. Explore the historic cities and sandy beaches along Brazil's Atlantic coast then journey into the heart of the Amazon on a four-day boat journey. Hotel and transportation are arranged by our expert CEOs—so you can concentrate on choosing your own adventure! Indulge in an excursion to Angel Falls or simply soak in the African vibe on the streets of Salvador—the adventure is yours to choose!
What's Included
- 4 to 5-day river trip along the Amazon, One day 4-wheel drive excursion on the Gran Sabana, Boat through the Paranaiba delta, Several 4-wheel drive transfers through remote northeastern Brazil
- 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners. (Allow USD810-1065 for meals not included.)
- Simple hotels (31 nts), riverboat (4 nts), bus (6 nts). Note: accommodation can be quite basic/multi-share at times.
- Public bus, 4x4, Amazon riverboat, walking, plane.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
- Small group experience; Max 15, avg 10.
Places Visited
- Brazil
- Venezuela
Day 1 Rio de Janeiro
Arrive at any time.
Day 2-9 Salvador/Bahía/Pernambuco
Fly to Salvador. Optional city tour or excursion to Itapirca island. Free time to explore the heart of Afro-Brazilian culture. Arrive by overnight bus to Olinda. Optional city tour. Continue by bus to Praia da Pipa, with great beaches and a nearby wildlife sanctuary.
Day 10-21 Ceará/Piaui/Maranhão
Overnight bus to Fortaleza. Travel to the sand dunes of Jericoacoara for optional windsurfing, sandboarding or just relax on the beach. Included boat ride down the Parnaiba Delta to see small fishing villages, mangrove-clad rivers and remote beaches. Travel by bus and dune buggy to Sao Luis. Optional city tour or free time to explore. Overnight bus to Belem.
Day 22-26 Amazon River (3B,3L,3D)
Travel by public ferry down the Amazon River, from Belem to Manaus.
Day 27-31 Amazonas/Manaus
Optional excursion into the jungle from Manaus, or free time in the city to explore.
Day 32-41 Santa Elena/Canaima National Park/Mochima
Travel by overnight bus into Venezuela to Santa Elena. Included guided excursion to the Gran Sabana to observe the unique "tepuis," or table top mountains. Overnight bus journey to Ciudad Bolivar. Free time to explore the city's markets and museums. Optional overnight or multi-day tours available to Canaima National Park and Angel Falls. Travel by bus to Mochima National Park. Optional swimming and snorkelling or take a boat tour to some nearby islands. Continue by bus to Caracas on day 41.
Day 42 Caracas
Depart at any time.
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