The marvels of Brazil - 12 days e 11 nights

Arrival in Rio de Janeiro and accommodation in hotel with air-conditioned vehicle.
The room will be available at check in time at 3:00 p.m., still being able to leave your luggage in storage and use the common areas.
Remaining part of the day is to visit this wonderful city.

Overnight stay in Rio de Janeiro with breakfast.
HOTEL AMERICAS COPACABANA - www.americascopacabanahotel.com.br

Departure in the morning between 08:00 and 09:20. We will be a small group of 8 people on board a rustic panoramic jeep without a roof, for the excursion to Corcovado. We will reach the hill of the same name at an altitude of 709 meters, where the large statue of "Christ the Redeemer" overlooks the city. From here, you can observe the landscape that Brazilians call the most beautiful in the world, offering a complete view of the city and the bay of Rio de Janeiro.

We will then continue to Sugarloaf Mountain, which, along with Corcovado, shares the title of tourist attraction with the most spectacular view of Rio de Janeiro. It is reachable by cable car in two stages. The first stage goes up to Morro da Urca, and from there, with a total journey of 1400 meters, you reach the summit, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Guanabara Bay and its islands, Christ the Redeemer, and the most famous beaches of Rio.

In the afternoon, we will continue our visit to the Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro, founded in 1808. It extends over a vast area of about 140 hectares and is an oasis of biodiversity, with a collection of more than 6,500 species of plants, many of which are exotic and rare.
Afterwards, we will head to explore the Tijuca Forest, a lush and mountainous area and one of the largest urban forests in the world, covering an area of about 32 square kilometers. It is a habitat for numerous species of wildlife, including monkeys, toucans, and colorful butterflies.
A local English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout this day of exploring the city. The entrance fees to Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain are included.
Return to the hotel is scheduled for 16:00 / 17:00.

Note: The exact order in which the different areas of the city will be visited during the day may vary from the description; our guide will provide updates on the schedule during the excursion.
In private tours, the visit to Sugarloaf Mountain may be moved to the following day, and the jeep will be replaced by an air-conditioned minibus.

Overnight stay in Rio de Janeiro with breakfast.
HOTEL AMERICAS COPACABANA - www.americascopacabanahotel.com.br

Morning departure between 8:00 am and 9:20, we will be a small group of 8 people with a rustic panoramic jeep without a hood, we start with a visit to the historic center of Rio de Janeiro, where we will take a walk to see some historic buildings including the Palácio Tiradentes, Praça XV, Convento do Carmo, Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo and Igreja da Candelária.
Later we will visit the São Bento Monastery inaugurated in 1590 and continue to the more modern Metropolitan Cathedral, built in 1979, famous for its futuristic architecture.
Our tour will continue with a visit to another iconic venue of the city of Rio de Janeiro, the Escadaria Selarón.
Once the first part of the tour was over, we headed by jeep through the well-known Santa Teresa. Narrow, winding streets and colorful historic buildings characterize the bohemian neighborhood, while from the top of the Morro of Santa Teresa you can enjoy some of the best views in Rio, with lush landscapes and Guanabara Bay.
An English guide will accompany you during the excursion.

Return to the hotel around 12:30 pm and afternoon at leisure to rest and relax.

Overnight stay in Rio de Janeiro with breakfast.
HOTEL AMERICAS COPACABANA - www.americascopacabanahotel.com.br

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer in air-conditioned vehicle to airport of Rio de Janeiro and flight departure.
Leave hotel 4 hours before plane take-off.

Arrival in Foz do Iguaçu airport and hotel accommodation in air-conditioned car.

At 2:00 PM, the visit to the stunning waterfalls on the Brazilian side is scheduled. The Iguaçu National Park, established in 1939 and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986, is home to 282 waterfalls, some of which reach heights of up to 82 meters. Through a panoramic walkway, visitors will be able to admire the falls up close, taking in a breathtaking view that highlights their full majesty and natural power. A unique and unforgettable experience, surrounded by one of the most extraordinary natural landscapes in the world.
We recommend the "Macuco Safari" boat tour for adventure lovers (bookable directly on-site), which allows you to go up the Iguazu River and reach the front of the waterfalls, an incredible sight. For clarity, we would like to inform you that, in addition to the cost of the tour, you will also need to pay for the driver's waiting time during the day. 

Overnight stay in Foz do Iguaçu with breakfast.
HOTEL RAFAIN CENTRO - Foz do Iguaçu - www.rafaincentro.com.br

Breakfast at the hotel.
At 7:00 AM, an extraordinary experience begins with a guided tour of the Iguazú Falls on the Argentine side. On board an air-conditioned vehicle, we will travel the 32 km of paved road to the National Park. During the trip, a stop at the customs is scheduled, so you will need to bring your passport.
Once we arrive at the visitor center, we will take a train that departs every 30 minutes and will take us to the panoramic walkway that crosses the heart of the Iguazú National Park, a protected area renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity. We will have the opportunity to admire brightly colored butterflies, exotic birds, and, with a bit of luck, even coatis and monkeys.
The trail offers numerous observation points along the walkway and suspended bridges, where you can admire the falls from unique perspectives and capture breathtaking views of the waters crashing with spectacular force.

The visit culminates at one of the most exciting and iconic points: the Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat). From here, you will witness an unforgettable scene, with the park's most imposing waterfall plunging powerfully into the void, enveloped in a spectacular mist.

The return to the hotel is scheduled for the late afternoon, leaving you with unforgettable memories of one of the most fascinating natural spectacles in the world.

Overnight at the hotel in Foz do Iguaçu with breakfast included.

 
HOTEL RAFAIN CENTRO - Foz do Iguaçu - www.rafaincentro.com.br

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer in air-conditioned vehicle to airport of Foz do Iguaçu and flight departure. 
Departure from the hotel reception 2 and a half hours before the flight departure.

Arrival in São Luís and accommodation in hotel with air-conditioned vehicle.
This is the first step of the trip and starting point to visit the "Rota das emoções or “Route of emotions”"
Remaining part of the day is to visit the city.

Overnight stay in São Luís with breakfast.
HOTEL BRISAMAR - São Luis - www.brisamar.com.br

Departure in the morning between 06:30 and 07:40 on a 30-seat air-conditioned tourist minibus. We will travel approximately 270 km on paved roads to reach the city of Barreirinhas, one of the main gateways to the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. Arrival in the city is expected between 12:20 and 12:50.
Note: Seat allocation is random. For those seeking more comfort, a private vehicle can be requested for an additional fee.

At 2:00 PM, after checking into the hotel, departure for an unforgettable tour in a non-air-conditioned 4x4 jeep. We'll cross the scenic Rio Preguiças and follow a sandy trail leading to the entrance of the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. From there, we begin a hike across the breathtaking white sand dunes toward the stunning Laguna Bonita. In this natural paradise, you’ll have the chance to swim in refreshing, crystal-clear lagoons nestled among the vast dunes. These lagoons are formed by rainfall between February and June, creating vibrant green and blue pools, some reaching depths of up to 4 meters.
The landscape is constantly changing: strong winds, especially in the second half of the year, shift the dunes by up to 20 meters annually, making every visit unique.
Return to the city after 7:00 PM, following an unforgettable sunset over the dunes.

Overnight in Barreirinhas with breakfast.
POUSADA DO BURITI - Barreirinhas - www.pousadadoburiti.com.br

Breakfast at the hotel and departure in the morning at at 08:15 from the small town of Barreirinhas towards the village of Atins, using a rustic non-air-conditioned Toyota, passing through meadows that during the rainy season are flooded and in the following months gradually dry up, creating an ideal habitat for grazing various animals.
The Lençois Maranhenses park is 30 km far away, approximately 1:40 hours, and you can already see the first dunes called the Canto di Atins, reached which we will continue to the lagoons with fresh and crystalline waters that form between the immensity of the dunes.
On the way back we will stop at a typical local restaurant that has become famous for its exceptional grilled shrimp (meal not included).

Return to the pousada about 04:30 / 5:30 pm.

Overnight in Barreirinhas with breakfast. 
POUSADA DO BURITI - Barreirinhas - www.pousadadoburiti.com.br

Departure in the morning at 8:30 am (the check-out should happens before departure for the excursion, but you can let your baggage at the reception) to the port in Barreirinhas, set out in motorboat down Rio Preguiça towards the ocean.
The first stop is in the Vassouras region to visit the Pequenos Lençóis Maranhenses and see local fauna in the monkey tent known as “tenda dos macacos”; second stop is in the village called Mandacarú, a small fishing village where you can to appreciate various craft shops, the best caipirinha in the region at the kiosk on the pier and if accessible, you can climb up the light house called “Farol Preguiças” navy lighthouse to enjoy an enchanting panorama that embraces the entire mouth of the river and part of the National Park of Lencois Maranhenses; finally arriving at Caburé beach to eat lunch (not included in price) and swim in the river or sea.
Return to city after 3:00 pm.

About 4:30 pm an acclimatized transfer by minibus will bring you to São Luís, trip duration 5 hours, the arrival is estimated for 9:30 pm.
​Note: The allocation of seats is totally random and for those who want more comfort, we offer the possibility of a private vehicle in supplement.

Overnight stay with breakfast in São Luís.
HOTEL BRISAMAR - São Luis - www.brisamar.com.br

Breakfast at the hotel.

Acclimatized transfer to the airport.
Departure from the hotel 2 hours before the flight

Arrival in Salvador and transfer to hotel with air-conditioned vehicle.

Overnight at Salvador with breakfast.
HOTEL MONTE PASCOAL - Salvador - www.montepascoalpraiahotel.com.br

At 08:00 departure for the half day visit of the city of Salvador.

The slaves deported have handed down many traditions of their land, including the "Capoeira", a sort of martial art and the "Condomblè", an African-influenced religious practice of Catholicism.
We will visit the Farol da Barra, built in the seventeenth century, one of the postcards ofthe city, the lower town overlooking the harbor and the upper town, the richest historic buildings and the famous "Pelourinho" considered by UNESCO as the complex most important of the colonial Americas.
Return to the hotel about 12:00 pm.

A English speacking guide will accompany you during the city tour.

Overnight stay at Salvador with breakfast.
HOTEL MONTE PASCOAL - Salvador - www.montepascoalpraiahotel.com.br

Breakfast at the hotel.
Acclimatized transfer to the airport of Salvador. Departure from the hotel 3 hours before the flight
The accommodations will be available until noon. If you have a flight after normal check-out time, you can still leave your luggage in the lobby and use the hotel's common areas, such as the bar and swimming pool, until your departure time.
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• Our trips are daily so you can choose without worrying about pre-determined days.