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BRAZIL – AMAZON, RIO AND IGUASSU FALLS
10 Days / 9 Nights
$ 1,399 - based on double occupancy
AMAZON RAIN FOREST, RIO DE JANEIRO AND IGUASSU FALLS
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Brazil
Brazil is one of the largest countries in the world and for this reason has a lot of diversity. Rio de Janeiro is definitely the country’s highlight but Brazil still has a lot
to show. The paradisiacal resorts in the Northeast like
Fortaleza, Recife or the
multicultural Salvador are just examples of the more than 5,000 miles of beaches
the country offers. Many small fishing villages are also prepared to received
tourists without the crowd of the big cities. Most of the Amazon Rain Forest –
the largest in the world – is settling inside Brazil’s borders and there is much
to be seen. Pantanal, the lowlands in the Central-West part of the country is
the best spot in the country for wildlife observation and birdwatching (while
the Amazon is the best place to see the flora). Iguassu Falls in the border with
Argentina is one of the wonders of the world and you can observe the falls from
pretty much everywhere: from a boat running the rapids, from the top on walkways
built specifically for this end or even flying over the falls on a helicopter.
Sao Paulo, one of the largest cities in the world, is the industrial and
financial center of the country and has a mix of people that came pretty much
from everywhere in the world to build this big city. Brasilia, nestled in the
middle of the country, was specially built on the late 50’s with the specific
reason of being the new capital, and it’s a representation of the rich Economy
of the country. The colonial cities in Minas Gerais state show all the richness
brought by the golden rush with the picturesque architecture of its churches and
houses. Going further south the colonization by Germans, Italians and Austrians
are clearly noted in small towns where it’s not hard to find parts of the
population that don’t even speak Portuguese. Hiking, snorkeling, scuba diving,
water rafting, surfing and many other activities are also found everywhere in
the country and many destinations are becoming specialized in this type of
adventure. Brazil is the world in one country!
Manaus and the Amazon Rainforest:
accommodates most of the largest rainforests in the world. The forest represents half of the planet’s remaining
rainforests. Manaus is the largest city in the Amazon rainforest and has more
than 1 million people living in its metro area and it’s also the natural base
for tourists or researchers visiting the Brazilian side of the forest. There are
many jungle lodges in the Manaus Area from where you can depart for guided tours for
wildlife and fauna observation and also to visit tribes nearby. The most popular
tours are the encounters of the waters of rivers Negro and Solimoes and of course
the trips into the jungle for wildlife observation, trekking and even spotlight
of crocodiles at night.
Rio de Janeiro: Rio is definitely one of the most beautiful places in the world. The combination of the ocean with the mountains surrounding the town is astonishing. Rio is the second largest Brazilian city and also has a booming
commercial area. Besides the beaches there are many point of interest that you
won’t probably be able to see in only one trip. The best views are from above
and the best spots are the Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corcovado where the statue of
Christ the Redeemer, the famous city’s trade mark, is set up. Copacabana,
Ipanema and Leblon are famous worldwide and also have a booming commercial area
with world-class restaurants, shops and nightlife. Among other attractions we
have also to include the Downtown Area with the cathedral and still many
colonial buildings, Santa Teresa (colonial architecture and only accessible by a
street car), the Rio-Niteroi bridge and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, near Ipanema
and Leblon. If you are ready for a lifetime experience and are not afraid of
heights you will love hang gliding over Rio on a 15-minute tendon flight. Short
trips to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande with their secluded paradisiacal beaches
with a lot of trails for hiking. Buzios, up north, is also an easy ride. It’s
only a 2-hour trip from Rio and it still has the enchantment that made it become
famous in the 60’s.
Iguassu Falls: Vastly larger than Niagara Falls, Iguassu - only rivalries in
magnificence with Africa’s Victoria Falls - is located in the border of Brazil
and Argentina. The waterfall system consists in more than 300 falls up to
200-feet in height. Both Brazilian and Argentinean sides are worthy visiting and
your trip should include a raft trip on the rapids. Iguassu is also home of the
largest power plant in the world: Itaipu which is shared between Brazil and also
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| |  Arrive to Manaus, in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest late at night. Transfer to our hotel.
Services included today: Transfer airport-hotel; overnight at Tropical Hotel.
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| |  Free morning in Manaus to explore the largest city in the Amazon Area. Transfer by boat to our jungle hotel passing thru the meeting of the waters where rivers Solimoes (Amazonas River) and Negro meet. Sunset at the Negro River with dinner included.
Services included today: Breakfast; transfer hotel-pier; boat trip to the jungle hotel, dinner; overnight at Jungle Palace (B,D).
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| |  We’ll have a good opportunity to watch the sunrise and observe local birds. A buffet breakfast follows the nature observation. From there we’ll go for a jungle hike with lunch included. After lunch we’ll explore Cumaru Creek and go for some piranha fishing. We’ll visit Paricatuba, a fisherman’s village and the ruins of a prison built in the beginning of the 20th Century. On the evening we’ll go for alligator spotting and for the boat tour known as ‘Sounds of the Amazon’ with dinner.
Services included today:Sunrise in the forest; hiking, Cumaru Creek tour with piranha fishing, alligator spotlight and Sounds of the Amazon tours; overnight at Jungle Palace (B,L,D).
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| | Transfer in the morning back to the airport in Manaus for our flight to Rio de
Janeiro and transfer from the airport in Rio to our hotel in the city.
Services included today: Breakfast; transfers; overnight at Miramar Palace.(B)
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| |  City tour of Rio de Janeiro including the famous Sugar Loaf and Mount Corcovado
where the statue of Christ the Redeemer is settled overlooking the city. The
tour also includes an overlook of the internationally famous beaches of Leblon,
Ipanema and Copacabana. Tour includes lunch at a churrascaria (typical Brazilian
barbecue).
Services included today: Breakfast; city tour; lunch at a barbecue house
(churrascaria) tickets for the Sugar Loaf lift and Corcovado tram; overnight at
Miramar Palace. (B,L)
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| |  Free day at leisure. Good options for the days at leisure in Rio would be flying
over the city on a helicopter or even hang gliding (not included on the package.
Contact us in case you’d like to receive more information) or just relaxing at
the pool or on the beach of your choice. At night you can go to one of the
city’s nightclubs or book yourself for a dinner with a samba show included on
the menu. Rio has also many options for fine shopping on the huge malls of the
city or on the fine street shops of Leblon or Ipanema. Golf is also available
and there is a course near your hotel, at San Conrado Beach. Rentals are
available but reservations are recommendable.
Services included today: Breakfast; overnight at Miramar Palace. (B)
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| | Free day at leisure.
Services included today: Breakfast; overnight at Miramar Palace.(B) | | | |
| | Time to leave Rio. Transfer to your flight to Iguassu Falls and to your hotel
upon arrival in the city.
Services included today: Breakfast; transfers; overnight at Hotel das Cataratas
(B) | | | |
| | | | | Visiting one of the most acclaimed Brazilian attractions, Iguassu Falls. The
tour will take us to Iguassu Natl’ Park on the Brazilian side of the falls from
where we’ll observe the falls from the top where special walkways were built to
give us the best views. You can also opt for a boat ride on the rapids
(optional) and lunch will be served on a restaurant that faces the Iguassu River
(not included on the package). Free afternoon for leisure. You can either rest
by the pool at your hotel or visit the city center to buy the last souvenirs on
your list. You can also visit Puerto Iguassu, in the Argentinean side of the
border for good buys in jewelry and leather.
Services included today: Breakfast; tour thru Iguassu Falls, overnight at Hotel
das Cataratas. (B)
| | | Visiting one of the most acclaimed Brazilian attractions, Iguassu Falls. The
tour will take us to Iguassu Natl’ Park on the Brazilian side of the falls from
where we’ll observe the falls from the top where special walkways were built to
give us the best views. You can also opt for a boat ride on the rapids
(optional) and lunch will be served on a restaurant that faces the Iguassu River
(not included on the package). Free afternoon for leisure. You can either rest
by the pool at your hotel or visit the city center to buy the last souvenirs on
your list. You can also visit Puerto Iguassu, in the Argentinean side of the
border for good buys in jewelry and leather.
Services included today: Breakfast; tour thru Iguassu Falls, overnight at Hotel
das Cataratas. (B)
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| | Transfer to the airport for our flight back home and transfer across Sao Paulo,
the largest city in Brazil, to exchange airports.
Services included today: Breakfast; transfers.(B) | | | | PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 1 Night of accommodation in Manaus;
- 2 Nights of accommodation in the jungle in the Amazon Forest;
- 4 Nights of accommodation in Rio de Janeiro;
- 2 Nights of accommodation in Iguassu Falls;
- All tour during the stay in the Amazon Jungle (3 days/2nights);
- City tour of Rio de Janeiro;
- Excursion to Iguassu Falls;
- All inland transfers;
- Meet & Assistance;
- Breakfast and other meals described above;
- All tours accompanied by English speaking guides;
- Hotel Taxes.
NOTES:
- Prices are per person based on DBL;
- Hotel room upgrade may be available upon request;
- Subject to availability.
Price above does not include airfares.
Below you’ll find some add-ons from sample cities in the U.S. Flights from
other points are also available. Prices are subject to availability and to
changes without notice. Price includes all international and domestic flights.
Price does not include airport and governmental taxes. Please contact us for
details.
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FROM PRICE |
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ATLANTA |
$ |
946.00 |
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BOSTON |
$ |
946.00 |
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CHARLOTTE |
$ |
866.00 |
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CHICAGO |
$ |
946.00 |
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LOS ANGELES |
$ |
1086.00 |
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MIAMI |
$ |
906.00 |
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NEW YORK |
$ |
836.00 |
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SAN FRANCISCO |
$ |
1116.00 |
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WASHINGTON |
$ |
966.00 |
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