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Ultimate Brazil
26 days, Rio de Janeiro to Salvador
Itinerary
Day 1Rio de Janeiro
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until the evening welcome meeting.
Booking pre- or post-trip accommodation is highly recommended to allow time for activities and to fully experience this vibrant city.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2Rio de Janeiro/Paraty
Travel up the coast to Paraty and wander the cobblestoned streets of this beautiful colonial town.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow
City tour Paraty + cachaça tasting
160BRL per personTour a cachaça distillery where sugarcane juice is used to create the most popular distilled spirit in Brazil. If it tastes familiar, that's because it's the main ingredient in a Caipirinha, the country’s national cocktail. Often called “Brazilian rum,” cachaça is so popular, it’s produced by 40,000 micro-companies across the country. The blend from Paraty is sweet and salty; taste the sea as you sip this local liquid.
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BreakfastDay 3Paraty
Enjoy a free day to explore Paraty. Optional activities include a Caipirinha boat trip, kayaking and horseback riding.
Opt to pre-book the "Paraty Caipirinha Boat Tour" activity on the checkout page ahead of time to include this optional on your tour.
Your Discover Moment
There's plenty to see and do in Paraty, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like going on a boat tour, watching a puppet show, and visiting a cachaça distillery. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!
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Kayaking
90BRL per personSee Paraty's from a whole other level—sea level! Check out the spectacular views of the old town and the coastal mountain range and explore otherwise inaccessible mangroves.
Paraty Bay Boat Tour
Explore some of Paraty's 65 islands and hundreds of beaches on a schooner tour.
City tour Paraty + cachaça tasting
160BRL per personTour a cachaça distillery where sugarcane juice is used to create the most popular distilled spirit in Brazil. If it tastes familiar, that's because it's the main ingredient in a Caipirinha, the country’s national cocktail. Often called “Brazilian rum,” cachaça is so popular, it’s produced by 40,000 micro-companies across the country. The blend from Paraty is sweet and salty; taste the sea as you sip this local liquid.
4x4 Tour
150BRL per personHop in the back of a jeep and hang on for this tropical tour. Enter the Serra da Bocaina National Park, visit waterfalls (great for photos and swimming), and step back in time along the Gold Trail road, constructed by African slaves to transport gold mined inland and transported to Paraty port bound for Portugal.
Horseback Riding Paraty
390BRL per personThrow on some long pants, grab the reins and hop up on a well-trained horse. Trail ride through the Atlantic Rainforest in the mountains around Paraty. Cross rivers and follow trails lined with tropical trees. Reach a lookout and see the village and the water below. Stop at a waterfall and jump in! Let the rushing water massage your muscles then hop back on the horses and gallop home.
Paraty Boat Tour
150BRL per personHome to hundreds of pristine islands and idyllic white sand beaches it doesn't get much better than the Costa Verde. Cruise up the coast with a caipirinha in one hand and your camera in the other. Stop along the way to swim in the crystal clear waters or to catch a few rays. Snorkeling equipment is provided for those wanting a peek at what is under the water's surface.
Snorkelling
Book a special boat trip or simply rent a mask and fins and float in the waters near Paraty. Ask your CEO for the best snorkel sites. Ilha Comprida is known locally as “nature’s aquarium”; the waters are filled with fish. Other spots include Trinidade and Sao Gonçalo. Bring an underwater camera if you’ve got one. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to document the aquatic life teeming in these clear turquoise waters.
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BreakfastDay 4Paraty/Iguaçu Falls
Fly to Iguassu Falls for two full days of exploration from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides.
Skip the 19 hour journey by land and hop a flight to Iguassu from São Paulo, maximizing your time to enjoy the falls.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
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.
Iguassu Falls (Brazil Side) Guided Tour
Visit the Brazil side of the falls to get a panoramic view of Iguaçu, one of the world's largest and most impressive waterfalls. In total, there are over 275 individual falls spread out over 3km (2 mi). Find the best spot to take jaw-dropping photos of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Optional Activities - Day 5 HideShow
Iguassu Falls Bird Park Visit
120BRL per personGrab a camera and get up and close and personal with macaws, parrots, parakeets, and 150 other species of birds. Located on the Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls, the bird park is on 12 acres of native subtropical forest. Enter a huge aviary to see the birds free from cages and nets. Check out other exhibits to view butterflies, alligators, and snakes (boas and anacondas).
Iguassu Helicopter Ride
130USD per personFly above the roaring cascades of Iguassu falls on a memorable helicopter ride to get a unique view and mind-blowing photo opportunities. Sit back in the comfortable seats, enjoy the ride and let the experienced pilot guide you over the immense 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.
Explore trails that will bring you directly over the falls of the Devil's Throat—the highest and deepest of the falls. Other trails allow access to the stretch of falls across the forest on the Argentine side. Opt to take an inflatable boat to the base of the thundering falls.
Border Crossing (Brazil - Argentina)
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
Iguassu Falls Visit
Spend the whole day on the Argentine side of Iguassu, exploring the paths over the falls or experience the UNESCO World Heritage site from a boat tour. Tours utilize trails and catwalks adapted to the landscape of the area, and walking is easy for all ages; guided tours of the complex are available several times a day.
Border Crossing (Argentina - Brazil)
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
Optional Activities - Day 6 HideShow
Iguassu Falls Visit
70USD per personEnter the jungle from the “Sendero Yacaratía” and enjoy the panoramic view. Board motorboats that pass through the Lower Canyon of the Iguassu River, and continue onto the falls. After enjoying the view from San Martin Island, sail to “Tres Mosqueteros” to the "Devil's Throat." Sail along the shore before and enjoy the splendour of the San Martin waterfall, a wonderful and unforgettable experience.
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BreakfastDay 7Iguaçu Falls/Bonito
Leave early for a full travel day to Bonito.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
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BreakfastDay 8Bonito
Spend time in Bonito with optional activities available like snorkelling in the rivers or exploring the nearby caves and waterfalls.
Your Discover Moment
There's plenty to see and do in Bonito, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like visiting underwater caves, swimming in natural pools, and rappelling. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!
Optional Activities - Day 8 HideShow
Bonito Snorkelling
236-280BRL per personBonito is famous for the spectacular snorkelling in the beautiful clear water. Marvel at colourful fish.
Day 9Bonito
Enjoy another free day to explore Bonito.
Your Discover Moment
There's plenty to see and do in Bonito, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like visiting underwater caves, swimming in natural pools, and rappelling. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!
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BreakfastDay 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.
Experience the Pantanal, an immense wetland area famed for its profuse wildlife. A 2-day excursion allows visitors to fully appreciate the natural beauty of the area.
Please note, while on the rustic excursion in Pantanal the nights will be spent in hammocks.
Shared Van
Climb aboard and make friends with your seatmate en route to the next stop.
Pantanal Wildlife Excursion
The Pantanal, a largely flat, wetland area about half the size of France, is still one of the best places on the continent for observing wildlife. The area is rich in bird life, including beautiful and colourful macaws and Jabiru storks. With luck and appropriate weather you may spot capivara (capybara), howler monkeys, caiman, giant river otters, anacondas, and anteaters.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 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.
Pantanal Wildlife Excursion
The Pantanal, a largely flat, wetland area about half the size of France, is still one of the best places on the continent for observing wildlife. The area is rich in bird life, including beautiful and colourful macaws and Jabiru storks. With luck and appropriate weather you may spot capivara (capybara), howler monkeys, caiman, giant river otters, anacondas, and anteaters.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 12Pantanal/Rio de Janeiro
Transfer to Campo Grande and fly back to Rio before arriving to the centrally located hotel in Copacabana.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Plane
Please note you will be arriving back to Rio airport at approximately 7pm because there are no direct flights from Campo Grande to Rio. Depending on the schedule there may be a stopover in Sao Paolo.
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BreakfastDay 13Rio de Janeiro
Enjoy a free day to soak up the vibrant energy of Rio de Janeiro.
Your Discover Moment
There's plenty to see and do in Rio de Janeiro, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like watching a football game, going on a city tour, and hang gliding over this beautiful city. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!
Optional Activities - Day 13 HideShow
Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos
You may be a seasoned pro at group travel by now, but there will likely be some new travellers joining the group. Sit in on the welcome meeting to meet the newest members of your group and learn about the next leg of your tour.
Favela Tour
180BRL per personGet a feel for what life in a Favela is really like. We take you to the top of the Rocinha Favela and then descend on foot. On the way down, you get a unique insight into the vibrant spirit of the people, especially the kids.
Rio de Janeiro City Tour
340BRL per personThere’s so much to see and do in this vibrant city pulsing with passion, music and the waves of the sea. Take a city tour and visit some of Rio’s hot spots. Visit the art deco statue of Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado Mountain, the colourful Lapa Steps and the Rio Cathedral. Ride a cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain and marvel at the magnificent views of the bay, city and beaches beyond.
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.
Transfer one hour from Manaus to the village of Rio Preto da Eva, visit a local market before heading up river by motorized canoe to the jungle lodge.
The wet season, from March to August known as igapó, floods the surrounding forests enriching the soil and plants. Gliding over the submerged forest by canoe is an experience that is unique to the Amazon.
The dry season from September to February also has its draws, when the level of the river reaches its lowest, fish crowd together making them easy targets for catfish and dolphins. Lower water levels also make it harder for caimans to hide and easier to spot.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Motorized Canoe
Climb in and move swiftly through the water to the next stop.
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BreakfastDay 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.
The lodge is located within the jungle and just off the river making a great base for Amazon exploration. During free time relax in the hammocks or go for a swim.
Listen to the local guides explain what life is like in the Amazon and learn about the legends, traditions and culture of the region.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 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.
Sunrise Canoe Excursion
Canoe slowly along the river and get the best spot to watch the sunrise, waking up the wildlife in the jungle. Listen closely as the birds start to sing and the monkeys call out to each other. If you are lucky, you may encounter some of the river’s majestic pink dolphins.
Motorized Canoe
Climb in and move swiftly through the water to the next stop.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 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.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Free Time
Start to unwind and take in the surroundings.
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BreakfastDay 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.
Affectionately known as 'Jeri' to locals, Jericoacoara is a small fishing village where the streets are made of sand. Surrounded by sand dunes, and stunning coastline there are plenty of activities to choose from during the day. At night, the town lights up with its many restaurants and fun nightlife.
Free Time
Climb the sand dunes and test out your sandboarding skills.
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Dune Buggy Ride
400BRL per groupOne of the best ways to explore Jericoacoara and the surrounding dunes, hop in a dune buggy and get going!
Kite Surfing Lesson
550BRL per personAlways wanted to try kite surfing? This is the place to do it!
Por do Sol Sunset
FreeGrab your camera and a caipirinha and head to Pôr do Sol, a sand dune perfect for watching the sunset. One of the few places in the world you can see an emerald sunset, where the sun briefly turns a bright green before descending over the horizon.
Sandboarding
Rent a board on main street and head to one of the surrounding dunes to try your hand at sandboarding.
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BreakfastDay 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.
Visit the Holed Stone, a famous rock formation located a 30 min walk down the beach, grab your camera, it makes for a scenic view with the ocean as its backdrop.
Jeri is an ideal spot to try some of the many water sports on offer. Named one of the best places in the world for windsurfing, it is a mecca for water sports of all kinds, give surfing, windsurfing or kitesurfing a try.
Free Time
Take a buggy tour, surf the waves or soak up some sun.
Optional Activities - Day 19 HideShow
Surfing
Jeri is a great place for a surf lesson because of its smaller waves, grab a long board and try it out! Head to Malhada if you're looking for more of a challenge and larger waves. The best time of year for surfing is from December to April when there is less wind.
Dune Buggy Ride
400BRL per groupOne of the best ways to explore Jericoacoara and the surrounding dunes, hop in a dune buggy and get going!
Kite Surfing Lesson
550BRL per personAlways wanted to try kite surfing? This is the place to do it!
Por do Sol Sunset
FreeGrab your camera and a caipirinha and head to Pôr do Sol, a sand dune perfect for watching the sunset. One of the few places in the world you can see an emerald sunset, where the sun briefly turns a bright green before descending over the horizon.
Sandboarding
Rent a board on main street and head to one of the surrounding dunes to try your hand at sandboarding.
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BreakfastDay 20Jericoacoara/Fortaleza
Travel from Jeri back to Fortaleza, enjoy the vibrant city and nightlife.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
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BreakfastDay 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.
Salvador is famous for it's Afro-Brazilian culture, if you haven't had a chance to see the famous Capoeira, check out a performance. Wander the cobblestone streets of Pelourinho, the old city, and sit outside and enjoy dinner while people watching.
Find a spot on the umbrella crowded beach and do some shopping from the vendors passing by, they sell almost everything. The bay has calm waters which makes it ideal to go for a dip in the ocean.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Free Time
Enjoy exploring this historical city.
Orientation With CEO
Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Optional Activities - Day 21 HideShow
Salvador City Tour
45BRL per personTour the sights of this vibrant city by bus and take in the colourful colonial architecture.
Capoeira Performance
80BRL per personMarvel at the masters of Capoeira, a unique Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics and self-defence into a spectacular battle-like performance. Want to impress your friends back home? Opt to take a Capoeira lesson and master the moves for yourself.
Olodum House
FreeVisit the historic Pelourinho neighbourhood and learn about Olodum, the most famous "bloco-afro" percussion group in Brazil. Famed for appearing alongside Paul Simon and Michael Jackson in their music videos. The Olodum House showcases the history of the group and their role in African-Brazilian activism.
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BreakfastDay 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.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
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BreakfastDays 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.
Over the next few days, enjoy guided exploration through Chapada Diamantina NP. Journey down into the caves at Gruta Lapa Doce and Pratinha, where the glowing blue water is so transparent that it's hard to tell where the roof ends and the water begins.
Hike through the park to Poco do Diablo waterfall for a swim en route to Morro do Pai Inácio for an incredible view over the beautiful park.
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BreakfastDay 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.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
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BreakfastDay 26Salvador
Depart at any time.