Highlights of Brazil

Today you will be collected from your hotel and transferred to the airport to board your flight to Foz do Iguacu. After settling in, the remainder of the day is at your leisure. The Falls were declared a Natural World Heritage in 1986 by UNESCO. The park has 458,000 acres that borders the Argentinean and Brazilian National Parks and the two countries are divided by the Iguazu River. Together they make this region one of the largest natural protected areas in South America.

The next day you will meet your guide for your full day private tour of the National Park from the Argentinean side. The Lower Circuit is composed of a trail nearly a mile long that allows you to get close to some of the smaller waterfalls such as the Carlos Bozzetti Waterfall where you can take some great photos.

The Upper Circuit allows you to see the top of the majestic falls on the Argentinian side and you can enjoy a breath-taking panoramic view of the area. The view stretches from the Argentinean falls to San Martin Island and parts of the Brazilian falls. The Ecological Jungle Train takes you up to the Devil's Throat - the largest waterfall in the region. ?As you stand at the top of the impressive altitude of 107 metres, you get a feeling of the incredible power unleashed by millions of gallons of water cascading into space. Thanks to the newly built catwalk, you can get pretty close to this site. The entrance fee for this excursion is included. Afterwards, you will be transferred to your hotel on the Brazilian side of the Falls by private vehicle and once you have checked in, the remainder of the day is at your leisure.

The next day you will take in the Falls from the Brazilian side as you stroll the 1,200 metres of catwalks with your private guide on this half-day excursion. Walking along, take in the breath-taking views of the 275 waterfalls from a number of different perspectives. The four main rapids on the Brazilian side are: Floriano, Deodoro, Benjamin Constant and Salto Union or The Devil's Throat.

As you come to the end of the path, you can hear the roar and see the spray long before you see the water itself. Prepare to get wet, even from a distance, as the spray travels a long way and watch out for the almost permanent rainbow. The entrance fee for this excursion is also included. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Accommodation

1 night(s) in hotels

Meals

1 Breakfast(s)

Today you will be collected after breakfast to join your private guide to visit the National Park from the Argentinian side. The Lower Circuit is composed of a trail nearly a mile long that allows you to get close to some of the smaller waterfalls such as the Carlos Bozzetti Waterfall where you can take some great photos.

The Upper Circuit allows you to see the top of the majestic falls on the Argentinian side and you can enjoy a breath-taking panoramic view of the area. The view stretches from the Argentinean falls to San Martin Island and parts of the Brazilian falls. The Ecological Jungle Train takes you up to the Devil's Throat - the largest waterfall in the region. ?As you stand at the top of the impressive altitude of 107 metres, you get a feeling of the incredible power unleashed by millions of gallons of water cascading into space. Thanks to the newly built catwalk, you can get pretty close to this site. The entrance fee for this excursion is included.

Afterwards, you will be transferred to your hotel where the remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Included Excursions

Iguazu Falls from Argentina

Accommodation

1 night(s) in hotels

Meals

1 Breakfast(s)

Today you will take in the Falls from the Brazilian side as you stroll the 1,200 metres of catwalks with your private guide on this half-day excursion. Walking along, take in the breath-taking views of the 275 waterfalls from a number of different perspectives. The four main rapids on the Brazilian side are: Floriano, Deodoro, Benjamin Constant and Salto Union or The Devil's Throat.

As you come to the end of the path, you can hear the roar and see the spray long before you see the water itself. Prepare to get wet, even from a distance, as the spray travels a long way and watch out for the almost permanent rainbow. The entrance fee for this excursion is also included.

Afterwards, you will be taken to the airport by private vehicle to catch your flight on to Rio. Upon arrival you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Copacabana by private vehicle. Rio de Janeiro never fails to impress with its effervescent modern outlook that reflects the progression throughout its 500 year history. The historic sites, sparkling beaches, green belts music and literature, yearly Carnival celebration and jubilant attitude of the locals rightly attract millions to the city. ?The evening is yours to explore at your own pace.

Included Excursions

Iguazu Falls from Brazil

Accommodation

1 night(s) in hotels

Meals

1 Breakfast(s)

This morning you will be taken to the airport by private vehicle to catch your flight to Manaus - the gateway to the Amazon Jungle. You will be transferred to your hotel on arrival and once you have checked in, the remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Accommodation

1 night(s) in hotels

Meals

1 Breakfast(s)

You will be collected from your hotel early this morning and you will travel for three hours via speed boat, van and then speed boat again. During your trip you may see some pink dolphins and you will stop to see the amazing Meeting of the Waters. This is the spot where the muddy waters of the Solimoes River and the black waters of the Negro River run side by side, without mixing, to form the great Amazonas River.

On arrival at the lodge, a welcome drink prepared with exotic fruits awaits you and you will have a lunch of regional and international cuisine. In the afternoon, you will depart for a canoeing activity which is a reconnaissance tour through the igarapes (Amazonian creeks) and the igapos (flooded forest), in paddle canoes. During the trip, you can swim and may see some more pink dolphins. You will return to the lodge for dinner and that night, board the canoes again to observe the alligators, frogs and birds. At some point, the guide will direct his flashlight towards the banks of the river and you will be looking straight at the eyes of an alligator. The remainder of the evening is at your leisure.

Included Excursions

Amazon Jungle Excursion

Accommodation

1 night(s) in a jungle lodge

Meals

1 Breakfast(s), 1 Lunch(es), 1 Dinner(s)

Early this morning, it is time to depart from the lodge for a sunrise excursion where you can witness the transformation of the sky and listen to the sights and sounds of the waking birds. Your guides are trained and equipped with binoculars to complement this experience as they point out the different birds. You will return to the lodge for a breakfast of typical fruits and regional food before beginning a jungle hike.

In this educational jungle walk, your expert guide will introduce you to the Amazon’s wildlife, showing you plants that are edible, medicinal, and useful for many other purposes. These exploration walks are constantly changed to avoid damaging the forest through overuse. You will return to the lodge for lunch. The afternoon is free at your leisure or you can do a tour of the lodge itself by boat (in the wet season) or by foot (in the dry season). Later in the afternoon, you will board a motorboat with a guide to fish and find out more about the well-known piranha and also other Amazonian fish species. While enjoying the sunset, return to lodge and that evening, one of the knowledgeable naturalist guides will give a lecture on Amazon life.

Included Excursions

Amazon Jungle Excursion

Accommodation

1 night(s) in a jungle lodge

Meals

1 Breakfast(s), 1 Lunch(es), 1 Dinner(s)

After breakfast, you will be returning to Manaus Airport and en-route, you will stop at the Pirarucu Floating Dock to see the Pirarucu fish which can grow to more than 3 metres in length and weigh 200kg! The Pirarucu Floating Dock preserves these fish and allows you to feed them. You will then board your flight to Salvador and upon arrival, your driver will be on hand to collect you and transfer you by private vehicle to your hotel. Once you have checked, the remainder of the evening is at your leisure.

Accommodation

1 night(s) in hotels

Meals

1 Breakfast(s)

Today you will enjoy a city tour of the Salvador. Journey through the history of Brazil as you work your way around the most important buildings in the Historic Centre. Visit the Santa Maria and Dan Diego Forts before exploring the traditional neighbours of Corredor da Vitoria and Campo Grande.

Next you will witness some of the most unique views of the Lacerda Elevator, an urban elevator connecting the upper and lower city, as you arrive at the Praca Municipal. You will continue on foot to Pelourinho, a city within a city. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this area of Salvador is brimming with colonial architecture and history around every bend. Here you will visit the Basilica Cathedral and the San Francisco, known as the ?gold church? with its baroque architecture gold leaf covered interior.

The afternoon is then free for you to further explore the hidden gems of the city. Experience the hustle and bustle at Terreiro de Jesus or Head to the Solar do Unh?o ? the best place in Salvador to watch the sunset.

Included Excursions

Salvador City Tour

Accommodation

1 night(s) in hotels

Meals

1 Breakfast(s)

Today is free to further enjoy the city.

You could wander the local market of Mercado Modelo, located on the harbour, which sells a large variety of foods, crafts and antiques. Check out the local art scene in one of the many galleries or take a walking tour of the local street art dotted around the city.

Come evening, the Pelourinho district comes to life with live music and dancing. Sip on a caipirinha and try your hand at a few samba moves!

Accommodation

1 night(s) in hotels

Meals

1 Breakfast(s)

Your adventure of a lifetime comes to an end today. If you have a late flight or have lengthened your stay by adding post tour accommodation you will have more time to explore the sights.

At the scheduled time, you will be transferred from your hotel to the airport by private vehicle to meet your onwards flight.

Included Excursions

Departure Transfer

Meals

1 Breakfast(s)