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Best of Brazil Tour

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Day 1: Arrive Rio de Janeiro

Arrive at Rio de Janerio airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight: Rio de Janeiro

Day 2: Full Day City Tour (B)

Leaving the hotel and proceeding as far as Cosme Velho Station to board a cog-train(*) for the ride through Tijuca Forest up Corcovado Mountain at 748 m (2.454 ft) high. The train ride takes 20 minutes and is a wonderful opportunity for a closer look at the forest’s lush tropical vegetation and to enjoy scenic landscapes of the beaches and the city. Disembarking at the top of Corcovado and then proceeding up the steps that lead to the top lookout where the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer stands. After appreciating the breathtaking view unfolding below, passengers will descend by train. The tour proceeds passing by Rio’s world-famous beaches as far as Urca District to board a cable car for a two-staged ascent up Sugar Loaf Mountain at 390 m (1.280 ft) high. Then coming down and proceeding along Guanabara Bay and Flamengo Park as far as downtown. Visit downtown area, passing by the financial and business centre and by other attractions such as the Candelaria Church, Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Lapa Arches, Municipal Theatre, National Library, Fine Arts Museum. Stop at Confeitaria Colombo, a restaurant opened in 1894 and part of the Brazilian history*. Then drive till the Sambadrome, site of Rio’s famous Carnival parade. *Subject to change. Alternatively, another restaurant of equal value will be visited, such as Casa Cavé or Amarelinho. **Remark: (*) In the unusual case that the train does not operate, the drive will instead take place with vans certified by the city’s administration from/to the Largo do Machado parking. Overnight: Rio De Janeiro

Day 3: Rio De Janerio(B)

Day at leisure. Overnight: Rio De Janeiro

Following optional tours can be booked on the spot:

Option 1: Full day tour to Petropolis

Option 2: Half day Tour to Olympic Boulevard including Museum of Tomorrow & Rio Art Museum

Option 3: Rio by night – Show in the evening

Day 4: Rio de Janeiro – Iguassu (B)

Transfer to the airport Rio de Janeiro and flight to Iguassu. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check-in. Later in the day visit the Brazilian side of the falls. The tour leaves from the hotel by coach and crossing Iguassu National Park as far as the Brazilian Falls. It follows a walk along the paths following cascades and then along the catwalk that leads very close to the bottom of the Devil’s Throat to enjoy magnificent views. Take an elevator to go up to the road, and there board the coach to get back to the hotel.

Day 5: Iguassu (B)

Today visit the Argentinean side of the falls. Leaving from the hotel on the Brazilian side for a drive and a quick customs check, crossing the Tancredo Neves Bridge over the Iguassu River, which forms the border between Argentina & Brazil. Once in Argentina, tour takes a scenic highway up the Argentinean Iguassu National Park. Stopping at the Visitors’ Centre and proceeding from there the Superior Circuit, the up-river cascades, to the Inferior Circuit, the down-river falls and then takes the Ecological Jungle Train that leads visitors to and from the most impressive observation point of the falls – The Devil's Throat . Return to the hotel. **Remark: For the border crossing, travelers need their passports and visas (if necessary).

Day 6: Iguassu – Manaus (B)

Transfer to the airport and flight to Manaus in the Amazon region. Upon arrival, transfer to the Hotel in Manaus.

Day 7: Manaus – Amazon (B, L, D)

Transfer to the pier to start the Amazon Ecopark Lodge experience. Continue to the lodge where you will be welcomed with local juices. Explore the variety of the flora and fauna of the Amazon region during various excursions on foot or with a canoe such as Jungle Trekking, visit to the Orchid Garden and the Lake of the “Quelônios” turtles, visit to a "Caboclo´s" house, fishing or a canoe tour at night. **Remark: The Lodge Package is shared with international travelers and accompanied by an English-speaking guide. **Remark: Activities according to Lodge’s schedule to be defined on the spot. All tours include bilingual guide assistance. The itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions as well as availability.

Day 8: Amazon Package (B, L, D)

Depart from the lodge on board of a regional double deck boat; the boat will go down the Negro River navigating along the shore of the City of Manaus, allowing you to enjoy view of the Amazonas Theatre, the Port of Manaus, the Customs and the interesting aspects of the local life - the stilt houses for instance. Arrival at The Meeting of the Waters, a spectacular merge of Negro and Solimões Rivers. From this point on, both rivers form the famous Amazon River that runs all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. Their waters run together for about 12km, side by side, without mingling. The phenomenon happens due to differences in temperature, density and speed of the waters from both rivers.

Day 9: Amazon- Manaus (B)

After breakfast transfer back to Manaus. During a panoramic city tour you will see the main sights of Manaus, such as the old part of Manaus that is a reminder from the rubber boom of the end of the last century, the São Sebastião Square, the customs office pre-fabricated in Liverpool and shipped to Manaus almost 100 years ago, the clock tower (called little Big Ben), the Matriz Square, Cathedral and the Municipal Market. You will also make a photo stop at the Opera House built almost entirely from European materials during the rubber boom and inaugurated in 1896.

Day 10: Manaus - Salvador da Bahia (B)

In the morning leave Manaus and take a flight to Salvador da Bahia. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check-in.

Day 11: Salvador da Bahia (B)

The focus of the historical city tour will be on the city sites related to the colonial Brazil and Afro-Brazilian history, taking advantage of Pelourinho being the greatest baroque neighborhood outside Europe, declared by UNESCO a world heritage site. If you're a history buff, there are lots of centuries-old buildings churches and even museums to tour. You will have the chance to see a little of the new and the old city. Beginning in the Barra neighborhood, with the Atlantic Ocean view and the first lighthouse of the American continent, at the Saint Antony Fort. Continue through the traditional neighborhoods of Corredor da Vitória, Campo Grande (big outdoor scene for Salvador’s carnival). Then, stop at the Municipal Square, and from there, you will have a view of the lower city and the Bay of All Saints. Then, towards Pelourinho, you walk along the narrow and stone-paved streets, seeing all this important site of Brazil colonial roots. In addition to many beautiful churches, and buildings, the promenade will have its end at Terreiro de Jesus square, by visiting the San Francisco church – with its gold leafed interior and Jacaranda wood furniture. The afternoon is free for leisure.

Day 12: Salvador da Bahia - Departure (B)

Transfer to airport for flight back home. Thank you for visiting Peru

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