DAY 1: Rio de Janeiro
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Welcome to Rio; it's the first day of your South America trip! Check in at the hotel and take some time to explore if you arrived with time to spare. Meet up with the group in the hotel foyer at 18:00. Walk to a nearby restaurant to enjoy an authentic Brazilian welcome dinner.
Experiences
Welcome Dinner. Welcome Dinner: Eat local on your first night in Rio de Janeiro! For the Brazilians, mealtime is a family event. Your welcome dinner involves a traditional Brazilian barbecue at a local Churrascaria restaurant. As the name states in Portuguese, churrasco involves meat roasted over charcoal, served with a side of grilled vegetables, garnishes, salads and a variety of traditional desserts. In combination with the warm-hearted culture of the locals, it makes for an unforgettable experience.
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Accommodationi
Hotel Mirador
DAY 2: Rio de Janeiro City Tour
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Set out on a full-day tour of Rio de Janeiro. Follow your local guide to some of the city's top attractions. Drink in the sea, mountain and forest views along the way. Travel along the main avenues by coach and disembark to explore on foot along pedestrian walks. Tick off some bucket list items like the Christ the Redeemer statue and the Santa Teresa neighborhood. Grab something from a local vendor for lunch. Tonight is yours to spend as you wish.
Experiences
Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer Statue entry and visit. Visit the most iconic monument of Rio and Brazil - the statue of Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor). Designed by engineer Heitor da Silva Costa, the 125 ft/38m tall Christ the Redeemer statue offers the most breathtaking views from where it stands on top of mount Corcovado, overlooking the city below. Brazil is a religiously diverse nation and considers the arms-open-wide gesture of the statue as one of welcoming and peace.
Visit the neighborhoods of Santa Teresa and Lapa & Rio de Janeiro’s tiled staircase. See a different and more quiet side of the cidade maravilhosa (marvellous city), as you meander the streets of hillside neighbourhood, Santa Teresa, and the downtown neighborhood of Lapa. Santa Teresa is a quiet, bohemian area with winding streets, colourful colonial houses, a charming yellow tram and a village-like spirit. Also see the connection between the two neighbourhoods: the 125-step Selarón staircase (Escadaria Selarón) made with colourful mosaic tiles and mirrors.
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Accommodationi
Hotel Mirador
Optional Excursions
- Lunch at Carretao de Ipanema i US$32
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.DAY 3: Rio de Janeiro: Free Day
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Make the most of a free day in Rio. Explore at your own pace, or join in on the Rio Plus Tour. This outing includes a cable car trip up Sugarloaf mountain to enjoy 360 degree views of the city and its nearby beaches. Head into downtown Rio to discover impressive cultural and colonial destinations. This includes the Museum of Tomorrow, and the Sao Bento Monastery. The Kobra Mural and La Candelaria also appear on the lineup. Take the evening to relax, or double down and do some more exploring!
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Accommodationi
Hotel Mirador
Optional Excursions
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change. DAY 4: Rio de Janeiro - Paraty
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Wave Rio goodbye as we head down Brazil's Costa Verde ('Green Coast'). Soak up exquisite views of the oceans and surrounding jungles. Get off the coach in Paraty. This beautiful resort town is known for its cobbled streets and romantic 17th century houses. Check in at the hotel and meet up with your local guide for an orientation tour. Enjoy a free evening or opt in on a meal at a local restaurant with the rest of the group.
Experiences
Paraty walking tour. Follow a local guide around Paraty and discover why Paraty was so affluent during the gold, coffee and cachaça periods. This gorgeous colonial town is situated in the perfect spot for spectacular views of the surrounding Atlantic ocean and jungle. The historic centre, a UNESCO heritage site, boasts beautifully preserved architecture, cobblestone roads and churches. Cars were banned from the historic core, so you can expect quiet surroundings with welcoming locals.
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Accommodationi
Pousada do Principe
DAY 5: Paraty: Free Day
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Settle into a free day in Paraty. There is an optional 4x4 tour and boat tour on offer, but you can also strike out on your own. Head into the steep valleys or mountains that surround Paraty to do some hiking. Or perhaps you'd like to head to the beach for some time in the sun. Paraty forms part of the Serra da Bocaina National Park so natural beauty abounds. The town itself also features wonderful architecture and cultural destinations. Get ready to be mesmerised!
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Accommodationi
Pousada do Principe
Optional Excursions
- Jeep Tour in Paraty i US$49
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.DAY 6: Paraty - São Paulo
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Off we go to São Paulo, where we'll spend one night. Brazil's mega city buzzes with energy. Set out alongside a local guide upon arrival. Feel the vitality of the city as you make your way along the streets. Visit the sprawling Mercadão food market to browse and pick up local fair. Tuck into a Mortadella sandwich or other local delicacy. Settle in at the hotel after a full day of exploring. Opt in on dinner, or simply relax.
Experiences
São Paulo City Tour and visit to the Mercadão. São Paulo is quite simply enormous. It’s the biggest city in Latin America and the Southern hemisphere to be exact. Upon arrival, set out with a local expert to find out more about the history and economy of the city and see the points of interest. Then stop at the Mercadão, a famous food market, for lunch. This municipal market is the perfect spot if you want to see and taste all kinds of South American foods - from north to south. Look out for the famous Mortadella sandwich, codfish and prawn pastries, and cashew fruit.
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Accommodationi
Sleep Inn Guarulhos
DAY 7: São Paulo - Flight to Foz do Iguaçu - Iguassu Falls Brazilian side
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Goodbye São Paulo, we're off to the Brazilian city of Foz do Iguacu! Board a short inland flight and head to the Iguaçu falls inside the Iguaçu National Park immediately upon arrival. This massive waterfall system is the largest in the world. Follow your tour leader to the best vantage points, or follow the pathways to the foot of the falls if you wish. Head to the hotel afterward to book in. Tuck into Brazilian barbecue at a group dinner and rest up - tomorrow is another exciting day!
Experiences
Visit the Iguaçu Falls in Iguaçu National Park. Foz do Iguaçu is located on the triple borders or Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina. Depending on the rainfall, there can be between 150 en 300 waterfalls at the time of your visit. This experience gives you a chance to enter the national park and explore to your heart’s content. Iguaçu Falls is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. It’s truly a once in a lifetime experience. Entry included.
Brazilian barbecue dinner: Eat local on your first night in Iguazu! Your dinner this evening involves a traditional Brazilian barbecue at a local Churrascaria restaurant. The experience involves different types of meat roasted over charcoal, served with all you can eat sides of vegetable, salad and traditional desserts.
Local Brazilian Dining Experience. On Day 9, enjoy a jolly night out as you sit down for a traditional Brazilian meal at a family home with home-made Brazilian food, unlimited caipirinhas (Brazil’s national cocktail) and beer. (took off contentful)
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Accommodationi
Viale Tower
Optional Excursions
- Rafain Dinner and Show i US$75
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.DAY 8: Foz do Iguaçu - Puerto Iguazu (Paraguay): Free Day
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Strike out on your own today or opt in on a variety of organised excursions. This includes helicopter flights over the falls or a visit to Parque das Aves. Keen to add another country to your trip? Join in on a day trip to Paraguay! Cross the bridge over Paraná River to enter Ciudad del Este in Paraguay. Browse shops and markets. Visit the Itaipú Dam - the world's most expansive hydroelectric power plant. Encounter the Monday Waterfalls. The world-famous Rafain show and dinner experience are on offer back in Brazil tonight - opt in or enjoy some free time.
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Accommodationi
Viale Tower
DAY 9: Iguassu Falls - Iguassu Falls Argentinian Side: Free Day
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Take another day to explore the Iguazu falls region at your own pace. Join in on a guided tour of the Argentinian side of the falls if you wish. The Iguazu National Park features many different trails and has a train powered by natural gas that runs through the forest. Experience the drama of the falls up close by opting in on the Great Adventure - a boat tour that takes you to the foot of the massive San Martin waterfall. Head back to Foz do Iguacu and get ready to sit down to an authentic Brazilian dinner.
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Viale Tower
Optional Excursions
- Half-Day Argentinean Falls Trip i US$78
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.DAY 10: Foz do Iguaçu - End of Tour
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The Rio to Iguazu tour comes to an end after breakfast in Foz do Iguaçu this morning. You have the option of boarding a transfer to either the Puerto Iguazu or Foz do Iguaçu International Airport.
Experiences
If you would like to extend your stay in Foz do Iguacu after the tour, please contact us to confirm the hotel. By this point you will have enjoyed 10 incredible days exploring the very best of Brazil. A true delight!