Ultimate Brazil

26 days, Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

A local girl taking photos from atop Sugar Loaf mountain in Rio, Brazil
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26 days

Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

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Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 16, avg 10

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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26 days

Rio de Janeiro to Salvador

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There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.

Trip Code: SZUB

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Map of the route for Ultimate Brazil

Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Rio de Janeiro

Arrive at any time.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2Rio de Janeiro/Paraty

Travel up the coast to Paraty and wander the cobblestoned streets of this beautiful colonial town.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 3Paraty

Enjoy a free day to explore Paraty. Optional activities include a Caipirinha boat trip, kayaking and horseback riding.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 4Paraty/Iguaçu Falls

Fly to Iguassu Falls for two full days of exploration from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides.

Day 5Iguaçu Falls

Visit the Brazilian side of the falls to get the best panoramic view. Opt to visit the bird park filled with beautifully coloured local wildlife or enjoy an optional helicopter ride for a birds-eye view of the falls.

Day 6Iguaçu Falls

Experience Iguassu in Argentina by exploring trails and catwalks. Opt to take a boat tour to view the falls from below.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 7Iguaçu Falls/Bonito

Leave early for a full travel day to Bonito.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 8Bonito

Spend time in Bonito with optional activities available like snorkelling in the rivers or exploring the nearby caves and waterfalls.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 9Bonito

Enjoy another free day to explore Bonito.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 10Bonito/Pantanal

Journey into the Pantanal, a perfect place to experience the wildlife of Brazil. Enjoy a 2-day excursion into the wetlands with a local guide.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 11Pantanal

Full day of exploring the Pantanal. Try piranha fishing or horseback riding. Opportunities to spot wildlife such as monkeys, macaws, giant otters and caiman.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 12Pantanal/Rio de Janeiro

Transfer to Campo Grande and fly back to Rio before arriving to the centrally located hotel in Copacabana.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 13Rio de Janeiro

Enjoy a free day to soak up the vibrant energy of Rio de Janeiro.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Day 14Rio de Janeiro/Amazon Jungle Lodge

In the morning, leave the concrete jungle behind to fly north to the lush Amazon. Travel by motorized canoe along the famous Amazon river, take in the flooded landscape and spot wildlife along the way. In the evening, spot caimans on a boat excursion and overnight in a jungle lodge.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 15Amazon Jungle Lodge

Enjoy two guided hikes through the Amazon and learn about the plants, trees and wildlife that live deep within the jungle. Stop at a local community for lunch and learn about their way of life.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 16Amazon Jungle Lodge/Fortaleza

Wake up early for a morning excursion by canoe and enjoy the silence before the jungle awakens. Take in the sights and sounds of the Amazon while travelling along the river back to Manaus before flying to Fortaleza.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 17Fortaleza/Jericoacoara

Today is a long travel day to get to the calm teal waters of "Jeri". Travel up the coast away from Fortaleza and arrive in the evening in time to watch the sunset over the ocean.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 18Jericoacoara

Enjoy the chill life in Jeri, spend the day exploring the area by 4x4 or relax in a floating hammock above the crystal clear water. In the evening, watch Brazilians practice Capoeira on the beach, a unique type of martial art made to look like dancing.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 19Jericoacoara

Take a stroll along the endless beach and watch windsurfers ride the waves. Opt to take a surf lesson, rent a stand up paddle board or soak up the sun.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 20Jericoacoara/Fortaleza

Travel from Jeri back to Fortaleza, enjoy the vibrant city and nightlife.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 21Fortaleza/Salvador

Transfer to the airport and catch a morning flight to Salvador. Spend the day exploring, walk around the old city with its colourful buildings and see all the boats lined up in the port.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 22Salvador/Chapada Diamantina National Park

Head away from the coast for some hiking, mountains and breathtaking landscapes. Catch a bus to Chapada Diamantina NP and look forward to a few active days. Enjoy the evening in the small town of Lençóis, the base for exploring the park.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Days 23–24Chapada Diamantina National Park

Chapada Diamantina NP is a hidden Brazilian gem with flat top mountains, beautiful waterfalls and majestic caves to discover. Hike around the park and explore the caves filled with crystal clear water, swim in natural pools and test your fear of heights at impressive lookout points.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 25Chapada Diamantina National Park/Salvador

Take a scenic ride through the countryside on the way back to Salvador. Enjoy the evening in this vibrant city.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 26Salvador

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Discover Moment: Paraty
  • Your Discover Moment: Bonito
  • Your Discover Moment: Rio de Janeiro
  • Beach time in Paraty
  • Iguassu Falls visit (Brazil & Argentina)
  • Bonito stay
  • Pantanal wildlife excursion (2 days)
  • Rio de Janeiro stay
  • Amazon Jungle stay (3 days)
  • Beach time in Jericoacoara
  • Guided exploration of Chapada Diamantina NP
  • Internal flights
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels (15 nts), guesthouse (6 nts), tented room with hammocks in the Pantanal (2 nts, multi-share), jungle lodge (2 nts).

Meals

21 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Allow USD1135-1475 for meals not included.

Transportation

Public bus, van, plane, boat, canoe, hiking

Staff & experts

Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guide while in the Pantanal and Amazon

Departures

There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.

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Ultimate Brazil

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