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Brazil & Iguazu Highlights - Tour Rio de Janeiro to Iguazu Falls

Adventure through Brazil & experience Rio de Janeiro's vibrant rhythm, Paraty’s pristine coastal beauty, and the mighty Iguazu Falls.

10 Days | 1 Country
Rio de JaneiroFoz do Iguacu
Up to $2,680
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Brazil & Iguazu Highlights - Tour Rio de Janeiro to Iguazu Falls

10 Days | 1 Countries

Summary

This 10-day journey takes you to the heartbeat of South America! Kick off this Brazilian adventure with a 3-day exploration of Rio de Janeiro. Then, skip down the Costa Verde for a beach holiday experience in Paraty. For the grand finale, tick the majestic Iguazu Falls off your bucket list.

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Tour Overview

Start Point IconStart Point

Rio de Janeiro

End Point IconEnd Point

Foz do Iguacu

Accommodation IconAccommodation

9 Nights (3 & 4 star hotels)

9 Nights

(3 & 4 star hotels)

Meals IconMeals

9 Breakfasts | 2 Dinners

9 Breakfasts

2 Dinners

Transport IconTransport

Air-conditioned coach | Plane

Air-conditioned coach

Plane

Tour Type IconTour Type

Fully-guided tour

Fully-guided tour

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Itinerary

Start Point IconStart Point
  • Hotel in Rio de Janeiro | Welcome meeting at 06:00 PM
End Point IconEnd Point
  • Hotel in Foz do Iguacu | 10:00 AM

Tour Highlights

Included Experience
Visit the Christ the Redeemer statue
Visit the Christ the Redeemer statue

Visit Brazil’s most iconic monument. The 125 ft/38m Christ the Redeemer statue offers breathtaking views on top of mount Corcovado, overlooking the city below.

Included Experience
Enjoy a Brazilian BBQ experience at a local family home
Enjoy a Brazilian BBQ experience at a local family home

At Victor’s house, tuck into a delicious, all-you-can-eat home-made BBQ along with all-you-can-drink Caipirinhas! Enjoy a Caipirinha workshop and enjoy traditional music and samba dancing.

Included Experience
Visit the Iguazu Falls in Iguaçu National Park
Visit the Iguazu Falls in Iguaçu National Park

As one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and with 150-300 waterfalls depending on rainfall, this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Optional Experience
Half-Day Argentinean Falls Trip
Half-Day Argentinean Falls Trip

See the impressive Iguazú National Park across the border in Argentina and experience the magnificent waterfalls of this region!

Included Experience
Embark on a Rio city guided tour
Embark on a Rio city guided tour

Visit Christ the Redeemer, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian and the vibrant Lapa neighbourhood. Then, see Maracanã Stadium, where the legendary Carnival takes place.

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Brazil & Iguazu Highlights - Tour Rio de Janeiro to Iguazu Falls

This 10-day tour visits top destinations in Brazil including Rio de Janeiro, Paraty and Sao Paulo as well as Iguazu Falls.

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Highlights

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7 Included Experiences!

  • Taste Feijoada, Brazil’s national dish
  • Embark on a Rio city guided tour
  • Visit the Christ the Redeemer statue
  • See the colourful Seláron staircase in Lapa
  • Embark on an orientation walking tour of Paraty
  • Enjoy a Brazilian BBQ experience at a local family home
  • Visit the Iguazu Falls in Iguaçu National Park

Optional Experiences

Unless marked as “Pre-Book”, all optional excursions can be booked on tour. Optional excursions can be paid for in cash or with card (in the stated currency) to your tour leader. Prices and availability are subject to change.

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Rio+US$160

See Sugarloaf Mountain, the Kobra graffiti wall, São Cristóvão local fair, Samba City and more on this exciting Rio de Janeiro tour!

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Carioca Dinner ExperienceUS$50

Feel like a true Carioca (Rio resident) as you taste three local delicacies and enjoy drinks at a popular local bar!

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Paraty Island TourUS$80

Set sail on a schooner boat and discover the spectacular island scenery surrounding Paraty! Enjoy lunch on board and stop at four beautiful beaches.

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Birds of BrazilUS$80

Visit Parque das Aves, a bird sanctuary in Foz do Iguaçu. Enjoy an included lunch and admire colourful birds such as toucans, macaws and parrots!

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Half-Day Argentinean Falls TripUS$200

See the impressive Iguazú National Park across the border in Argentina and experience the magnificent waterfalls of this region!

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Rafain Dinner & ShowUS$90

Experience traditional Latin American dance, music and food! Enjoy a two-course churrascaria meal along with an exciting performance.

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Paraguay Day Trip (with local guide)US$120

Tick another country off your list and travel to Paraguay from Foz de Iguaçu. Visit Ciudad del Este, Itaipu Dam, Monday Waterfalls and more!

Dates & Rates

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Accommodation

We partner with a range of hand-picked hotels in each destination. The hotels listed below are those we stay at most frequently. However, you may stay at different hotels of a similar standard. 

All rooms are twin share with private, en suite bathrooms. Solo travellers will be paired with another traveller of the same gender. Single supplements are available upon request at checkout. A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in Rio de Janiero and Foz do Iguaçu book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.

Reviews

Overall RatingRatings Star4.9/57 Reviews
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Verified Traveller Mello
7 Dec 2024
Rating:
Amazing! Once in a Lifetime, a must experienced.

Right from the start the tour guide RAFAEL is very accomodating,helpful.This tour is well guided. Since,this is my first time to join the tour all I can say is that I am still look...

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Verified Traveller Camiel
14 Nov 2024
Rating:
Awesome

This was truly an amazing experience. I had a wonderful time. Our guide Rafael was super awesome. When I got injured he found and doctor's office and took me there to be seen. He a...

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Verified Traveller Pat
29 Oct 2023
Rating:
Expat Explore comes through once again!

4th Tour, 4th Amazing Adventure! I've been to Egypt, South Africa, Great Britain, and the latest was Brazil/Iguazu. Expat caters to the exact type of traveler that I am. I want ...

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