Rio, Iguazu & Amazon Experience

Welcome to Brazil! Today, your guide and driver will hold a pick-up plate and wait for you at the Rio de Janeiro airport according to your flight time. After that, we will transfer you to the hotel about 22km (14mi) away. During the drive, you can catch a glimpse of this vigorous tourist city. Endowed with beautiful mountains and water, Rio de Janeiro is bound to surpass your expectation.

Accommodation: Arena Leme Hotel or similar

Today we will take you to two of Rio's most important attractions, Christ the Redeemer on top of Corcovado Mountain and Sugarloaf Mountain. After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel and head to today's first stop, Corcovado Mountain. With the height of 709m (2,326ft), this mountain is the ideal place to enjoy the panorama of Rio de Janeiro. Moreover, on its top, a visit to the Christ the Redeemer is a must. It is a gigantic statue of Jesus Christ, being the very landmark of this city. Next, we will head to Sugarloaf Mountain, another iconic symbol of the city of Rio. The journey from the foot of the mountain to the top is divided into two parts, starting with a three-minute cable car ride to the top of Urca Hill, which is 215 meters above sea level. Then switch to another cable car and ride for about three minutes to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, which is 395 meters above sea level. You will be offered with a 360-degree amazing view of the whole city, including Guanabara Bay and its surrounding islands, Copacabana beach, Santa Cruz fortress, Santos Dumont Airport, Rio-Niteroi Bridge and Dedo de Deus (Finger of God) and so on. After that, you will have a relaxing walking tour in the old Rio and appreciating the "Cultural Corridor", and finally been escorted back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Arena Leme Hotel or similar

After breakfast, visit the Bohemian community of Santa Teresa to appreciate its unique architectural heritage and cultural wealth. Then, have a walking tour of the historic center of Rio de Janeiro before we transfer you to the airport for your flight to Iguazu. Upon arrival, your guide and driver in Iguazu will be waiting for you at the airport and transfer to check in at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Wish Foz do Iguacu or similar

Now we will set off for the famous Iguazu Falls on the Brazil side. This waterfall of 75m (246ft) high and 4 km (2.5mi) wide is located in the border between Argentina and Brazil. The splashing and thundering water will make you awe the majesty of nature. In the afternoon, visit Iguazu Bird Park, the largest bird park in South America. When roaming here, you can have fun with parrots, songbirds, toucans with colorful beak and other tropical birds.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Wish Foz do Iguacu or similar

Take a morning flight from Foz do Iguazu to Sao Paulo. The airport transfer on both sides are offered according to your flight schedule. Once reaching Sao Paulo airport, your local tour guide and driver will accompany you to the hotel and help you check in. After, we're going to visit Sao Paulo Cathedral, Liberdade and Batman Alley.

Sao Paulo Cathedral was built from 1913 to 1954 and combines both Gothic and Renaissance styles. Remember to take a photo at the square in front of the cathedral. Because it is the starting point not only for local religious parades, but also for measuring the distance between Sao Paulo and other cities. Walk for 900m (990yd) and we will reach the Liberdade. Since the early 1900s, many Japanese have settled down here. So, this neighborhood features a distinctive oriental style. And this is presented through bank, religious site, Buddhist temple, residence, garden and other buildings. Batman Alley used to be a shabby alley of several hundred meters' long. But now the trendy graffiti everywhere has put a different look on it. Local artists repaint the walls from time to time. So, every graffiti you see can be the 'limited edition'!

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Vila Dos Orixás Boutique Hotel or similar

Today, Your driver will escort you to the airport after breakfast. After, take the plane bound for Manaus and then we will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel in Manaus. The flight from Sao Paulo to Manaus takes around 4 hours. Upon arrival, please have a good rest at the hotel and get ready for your coming Amazon rainforest tour.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Villa Amazonia Hotel or similar

After breakfast, the guide and driver will lead you to the lodge. Refreshing welcome drinks will cheer you up. In the afternoon, we will take motorboat to explore the vibrant Amazon area. Warm tip: full board served at the lodge is included. After dinner, the guide will take you to observe animals in the evening, truly an unforgettable experience.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge or similar

In the morning, we will enjoy hiking in the rainforest. During the hike, the guide will tell you interesting knowledge about the rare fauna and flora you encounter along the way. After having a break in the lodge at noon, you can go swimming and row boating in the afternoon. Of course, the guide will show you the safe areas for these activities.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Anavihanas Jungle Lodge or similar

Get up early to appreciate the splendid sunrise here. Then, we're going to visit local tribes in the jungle, which is a highlight of this trip. Native inhabitants still follow the way of life from their previous generations. You can feel the harmonious and peaceful vibe through the guide's explanation of their eating habits and other customs.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge or similar

After having breakfast, your driver will lead you to the airport. Please take the flight for Brasilia, upon arrival at Brasilia airport, please connect flight to Salvador de Bahia on your own. Upon landing in Salvador de Bahia, you will be picked up by local driver and sent to the hotel. Take a good rest after the long flight.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Pousada Solar Dos Deuses or similar

Salvador de Bahia is situated at the end of a mountainous peninsula extending into the Atlantic Ocean. A steep slope divides Salvador de Bahia into the Upper Town and Lower Town.

After breakfast, the tour guide and driver will first show you around the Upper Town, especially the historic center Pelourinho area. Listed as the World Heritage, Pelourinho boasts the most Baroque buildings across Americas. Also, it is known for having many narrow streets paved with black and white pebbles. Various patterns on the ground will definitely draw your attention.

We will visit the Lower Town after lunch. The most famous attraction here is the Pilgrimage Church, also, the Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfirm. This Catholic church was built in 1745 in honor of Senhor do Bonfirm. He was said to be a saint who healed the wounded and saved the dying. So, many of his followers come here to pray for good health. After the visit, you will be accompanied back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Pousada Solar Dos Deuses or similar

After enjoying the breakfast, your driver will escort you the Salvador de Bahia airport for your departure flight. Hope this vacation brings you a joyful experience.

Meals: Breakfast