Discover Exotic Brazil: Adventure to Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls, Manaus, and Buzios. MIXED

City Tour and Sugarloaf mountain

After breakfast an excursion to the Sugar Loaf is planned. The first stop is on Urca Mountain, with a wide viewing area, where you can have a snack at the bar. On the mountain of Sugar Loaf you will have a beautiful view of Rio, Copacabana beach, the bay, the surrounding mountains, islands in the ocean, bridge to Niteroi, Guanabara Bay and the statue of Christ on Corcovado Mountain.

Then you will go by car to the central regions of the old Rio, where you will admire several old churches, monasteries, the main cathedral of the city, Uruguayana and Carioca streets as well as buildings built in the colonial style.

Accommodation: Arena Leme 4*

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Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer Statue (4 hours)

After breakfast you set off on a tour through the city. Arrive at the station where an eco-friendly train will take you through the jungle to the top of Corcovado. On either side of the railway you will have spectacular views from Tijuca forest, inhabited by monkeys and other exotic animals and birds. At the top of Corcovado, at an altitude of 700 m above sea level, rises the symbol of Rio, the statue of Christ the Savior (38 m), built in 1931. A breathtaking panorama view of the metropolis and its environs Bridge Niteroi, Guanabara Bay, the Botanical Garden, the world's largest stadium of Maracana, Sugar Loaf, and more is possible from the top of Corcovado.

Accommodation: Arena Leme 4*

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After breakfast enjoy a free day to discover more of the city by yourself or ask for our optional tours.

Botanical Garden

The Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden is a worth-visiting magnificent 137-hec (338-acre) garden over 200 years old featuring a 750-meter (half-mile) avenue of 134 impressive royal palms and more than 7000 types of plants.

There you can see orchids, bromeliads, cacti, huge bamboos, and carnivorous plants, among many others. The most famous one is Victoria, a huge water-lily floating on the water that is capable of sustaining a 5-year old kid on it! (not included)

Monkeys are sometimes visible during the visit, and there are always plenty of birds flying over the trees (the more recognizable ones are toucans).

Duration: 4 hours

Tropical Islands Tour

The town Itacuruça situated on an island 1,5 hours away from Rio de Janeiro, in Mangaratiba, is active in fishing, tourism and agriculture. The town has small fishermen houses. In order to get there you need to cross the Sepetiba Bay in the Saveiro schooner. During the trip you will enjoy the romantic views of the tropical green islands. You may have a luck to see dolphins, huge fishes, parrots, turtles and poisonous stingrays. On the way the schooner will stop for you to take a bath in the ocean. You will have a delicious lunch at the island, take a walk on the island, swim in the bay or in the pool and return to our schooner that will take you back to Rio.

Duration: 8 hours

Rio at Night: Samba & Capoeira Show

You will spend an unforgettable night in Rio! Our guide will pick you up at the hotel and take you to the exciting show full of Brazilian samba and capoeira performed by beautiful and professional dancers. You can have dinner during the show. After the end of the show our guide will bring you back to your hotel.

Duration: 4 hours

Royal Petropolis

Petropolis is one of the most important Brazilian historic towns located in the mountains 60 km away from Rio de Janeiro. Pedro II bought this land in 1830 to build a summer palace and bring his daughter there who could not stand the hot climate of Rio de Janeiro due to her health conditions. The European founders of the city built many constructions there, the beautiful examples of German style architecture.

The Royal palace still preserves many objects of Royal furniture and the Royal family's objects that are now exposed in the museum. Here you can find unique jewelry works; for example, a golden crown decorated with diamonds and pearls. Together with our guide you will visit the Gothic Cathedral where Princess Isabel, King Pedro II and his wife are buried. Then you will visit the Royal museum.

Flying over Rio by Helicopter

You will take a helicopter tour from Sugarloaf mountain. During your flight you will get amazed by the mindblowing view of the city below with its infinite beaches, huge Christ statue, Botanical Garden and many more.

Duration: 8-9 minutes

Accommodation: Arena Leme 4*

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After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight to Foz de Iguacu where you will be welcomed and have an unforgettable program at the Brazilian side of the Falls.

Foz de Iguassu Falls are located on the borders of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay and have 275 large water flows, falling from a terrible height. Falls are located in the National Park with its unique flora and fauna, which appeared after a volcanic eruption, and the displacement of the earth formations. The name Tupi-Guarani Indian tribe is translated and means "big water". There are 275 waterfalls, each of which has its own name, which rush down with a crash into the canyon of "Devil's Throat". There is an amazing contrast between the calm and even lazy river water over Iguassu Falls above and the powerful overthrow of boiling water flowing from a height of 72 meters into the abyss. You can stand for hours without stopping, watching this show and thinking about the magnificence of the universe and eternity.

You will then enjoy an excursion to the Bird Park, located near the National Park of Iguaçu. You can go into the huge open-air cages full of fabulous birds. Transfer back to the hotel.

Accommodation: Viale Cataratas 4*

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Good Morning! After breakfast at your hotel, our guide will pick you up for a full day adventure to the Argentinian Side of the Iguazu National Park. The Argentinean side is very different from the Brazilian one; there are three trails leading you through the nature in the parc.

The Lower Circuit at a length of 1,700 meters, runs into the lush jungle and take direct contact with the breaking of the Dos Hermanas, Chico and Ramirez. Walking down a runway you will be at the foot of a huge seawall which is the fall of Salto Bosetti and you will enjoy the steep falls in the Saltos Alvar Nuñez, Elenita and Lanusse.

The Upper Circuit: a walk of 1,300 meters, elevated runways will take you on the fall line of several major jumps, reaching the edge thereof. It provides an overview of the whole area from a greater height.

The Devil's Throat: Accessed through the Rainforest with the Ecological Train arriving at the Devil's Throat Station. From there, after a 1,000 meters walk, you will reach the enormous 'Devil's Throat'. You will walk around next to the falls to have a close look of the falls. You can feel the strength of the water and enjoy the 55.500 hectares of natural beauty!

Accommodation: Viale Cataratas 4*

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Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport, flight to Manaus.

Upon arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Manaus. Dinner and night canoe tour to see alligators (all excursions with English-speaking guide). Arrival at Manaus Airport before 13h00 in order to get picked up by the regular transfer. Otherwise a private transfer will be charged by the lodge

Accommadation: Evolução Ecolodge 4*

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Breakfast at the hotel. You will have a fantastic boat trip on the Amazon River!

You will also visit an Indian village where you will get to know the daily life and traditions of the local Amazon inhabitants. Take a walk in the jungle and enjoy the rich flora and fauna. During the excursion your guide will teach you some lessons on survival in the jungle, on distinguishing poisonous plants from the ones you can eat. The guide will also teach you to shoot poisonous arrows.

Accommadation: Evolução Ecolodge 4*

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Transfer to the airport, flight to Rio de Janeiro.

Upon arrival, you will be picked up by our guide and transferred to your hotel in Buzios. Buzios is a small fishing village situated 105 miles away from Rio de Janeiro with more than 20 magnificent beaches and crystal-clear water, wonderful landscape and exotic vegetation, privileged with a great year-round summer.

Originally settled by European pirates and slave traders, this mixture of many bloods prospered and became a picturesque village, elected one of the 10 most beautiful areas in the world famous for its unique combination of rustic charm, architectural harmony, incredible beauty and sophisticated boutiques and restaurants visited by travellers who come from all over the world to savour its magic.

Accommodation: Rio Buzios Beach 3*

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Enjoy your free days at the Tropical Resort of Buzios.

Accommodation: Rio Buzios Beach 3*

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Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your international flight back home.

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