10 Nights / 11 Days
Discover Brazil – a country of immense contrasts- vibrant Rio,cultural Salvador ,the mighty Amazon and the spectacular Iguassu Falls.
PROGRAM DAY-BY-DAY
DAY
DESCRIPTION
1
Rio de Janeiro
Arrive Rio and transfer to your hotel.
Rio de Janeiro
We will drive to one of the older parts of Rio called Cosme Velho, from where we take the train to the Corcovado mountain with the gigantic statue of Christ the Redeemer (2.300ft above sea level). A modern Swiss-made cogwheel rail climbs the mountain from its base at 15 meters almost to the summit at 710 meters. The trip up takes 17 minutes approx, at a maximum speed of 15km/h. The trip down takes 22min. a a speed of 12km/h.. return to your hotel.
This afternoon visit to the world famous Sugar Loaf Mountain in the middle of the Guanabara Bay, from where one of the most breathtaking views of the city of Rio can be seen. (take the two-stage car up to the top of the Mountain). The tour also offers a panoramic tour to downtown Rio, which is a great opportunity to see some of the historical sites of the city such as the Cathedral and the Municipal Theatre.
Salvador
Tour of the city start in the modern suburb of Barra at the mouth of the Bay with its famous lighthouse and make our way slowly by car or coach to the old historical section of town, the Pelourinho area with the largest and the best preserved complex colonial architecture in the Americas. We stroll through the narrow, bustling streets lined with buildings in pastel shades of an age gone by. We visit the church of S. Francisco with its exuberant gold-leafed Baroque interior and the Pelourinho Square, the heart of the old town. This tour shows two distinct aspects of Salvador, the new and the old, concentrating on the early expansion of the city. Optional stop at mercado modelo a thriving market fot local artifacts
Salvador - Manaus
Transfer to the airport and connect by air to Manaus.. You will be met on arrival and transferred to the Tropical Hotel, located on the banks of the Amazon
Manaus - Eco Park
Enjoy a Meeting of the Waters tour , where the Rio Negro & Amazon run side by side and then travel to the Ecopark Lodge . Air conditioning bungalows with private baths built in perfect harmony with nature. All the comforts of home in a most exotic setting. The Ecopark is known for its unique and pioneer course of survival in the rainforest.Bilingual guides with ample knowledge of the area will teach you how and where to find edible fruits and potable water, learn first aid, to build a shelter, to make bridges of ropes, to find your way in the forest and so much more.
8
Eco Park
This morning a nature hike through the jungle, then lunch featuring typical Amazonian dishes. Visit to the home of local Amazonian residents with an opportunity for piranha fishing. This evening try some alligator spotting.
9
Eco Park - Manaus - Iguazu
Visit the unique monkey sanctuary.Transfer back to Manaus Airport and connect by air to Iguassu. On arrival transfer to your hotel overlooking the Brazil side of the Falls
Accommodation ; Das Cataratas Hotel
Iguazu
Located inside Argentina's side of National Park. Transport takes visitors across the Argentinean border and ends up into the Parque National del Iguazu, 40 km away from the Brazilian border. Once in Argentina side, a walking tour on the falls. The view is magnificent, specially the one right on top of the Devil's Throat, reached by little boats leaded through a plotted water corridor on the edge or the basaltic plateau. The river down tours let people reach the San Martin Island surrounded by breath taking ambience.Return to your hotel . afternoon at leisure
Airfares We can provide a separate quotation for the applicable airfares in conjunction with this package.
Inclusions:
accommodation in hotel category of your choice – all rooms with private facilities , local service charges & hotel taxes, transfers and tours as specified in the itinerary on a seat in coach basis with local English speaking guides, breakfast daily plus other meals as specified in the itinerary.
Exclusions:
airfares,items of a personal nature, tips and gratuities, airport taxes, excess baggage charges, meals not specified in itinerary.
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10 Nights / 11 Days
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