Essential Brazil

“The best of Brazil: Iconic cities, breathtaking beaches, cascading waterfalls and lush Amazon rainforest“

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Tour Highlights

Historic Rio
Sugarloaf Mountain
Christ the Redeemer
Immense Iguaçu Falls
Amazon Rainforest
Indigenous Activities
Eco Tourism
Colonial Coast

about this tour

Unveiling Brazil's contrasting landscapes and rich history, this unforgettable 14-day adventure tours through iconic locations. Beginning in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's famed city, where the Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugarloaf Mountain stand tall, alongside legendary beaches with soft sand and rolling waves. Iguaçu Falls thunders on both the Brazilian and Argentinian sides, with its breathtaking cascading waterfalls. Deep within the Amazon Rainforest, spend four days hiking lush jungles, canoeing tranquil waterways, and joining thrilling night safaris. The cooler coastline offers relaxing stops: Recife, nicknamed "Venice of Brazil," and historic Olinda, a charming colonial town on the coast.

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Rio de Janeiro
Upon arrival in Rio, a guide and vehicle will transfer you directly to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to relax and unwind after your journey. Take the time to settle in to your hotel, wander around the local area.and taste some of the local cuisine.

Brazilian flag
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil cuisine
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Vogue Square Fashion Hotel by Lenny Niemeyer
overnight
Upon arrival in Rio, a guide and vehicle will transfer you directly to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to relax and unwind after your…
Vogue Square Fashion Hotel by Lenny Niemeyer
This hotel is located in Rio de Janeiro, about 15 km from the beach. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities available at the hotel include a baggage storage service and a safe. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. A lift and wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. Additional facilities include a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, room service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Air conditioning ensures that rooms maintain just the right temperature. A balcony is included as standard in some rooms. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a microwave and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A telephone, satellite television and WiFi are provided as well. Slippers are included. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, bathrobes and a telephone are available for daily use. As an extra convenience, bathrooms provide cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. The hotel has non-smoking rooms. The indoor and outdoor pools are ideal for exercise as well as relaxation. Refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub offer the perfect way to unwind. A sun terrace is a great place to while away the hours. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including tennis, a gym, aerobics, a spa, a sauna, a steam bath and massage treatments. Activity coordinators organise an entertainment programme for adults and children. The hotel includes a restaurant and a bar. Breakfast, lunch or dinner can be booked.
2
Tour of Sugarloaf Mountain & Corcovado
The tour begins in the Cosme Velho district aboard a cog and pinion railway cart. The carriage climbs the steep, forested hillside leading to the peak of Corcovado, and the famous Christ the Redeemer monument. As iconic as the monument itself is, the breathtaking views of Copacabana, Ipanema and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon are just as memorable and well worth taking the time to fully appreciate. A gentle descent back down through the lush vegetation, streams and waterfalls of Tijuca Forest Reserve, there will be time for a brief photo stop at the famous Mário Filho or ‘Maracanã’ stadium and the Sambódromo, known as the centrepiece of Rio’s Carnival parade. Lunch will be at a typical Brazilian churrascaria (all you can eat barbeque), before moving on to the Urca neighbourhood, one of Rio’s older districts located in the shadow of Sugarloaf Mountain. Here, a cable car ascends Morro da Urca and then all the way up to the summit of Sugarloaf, some 400 metres above sea level. Dramatic views of Copacabana Beach, Guanabara Bay and the previously visited Christ the Redeemer are enjoyed from the cable car on the way up, with the vistas from the Summit being a real highlight of the day, even more so during sun set.

Sugarloaf Mountain
Rio de Janeiro
Barra da Tijuca
Brazilian cuisine
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Vogue Square Fashion Hotel by Lenny Niemeyer
overnight
The tour begins in the Cosme Velho district aboard a cog and pinion railway cart. The carriage climbs the steep, forested hillside leading to the peak of Corcovado, and the…
Vogue Square Fashion Hotel by Lenny Niemeyer
This hotel is located in Rio de Janeiro, about 15 km from the beach. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities available at the hotel include a baggage storage service and a safe. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. A lift and wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. Additional facilities include a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, room service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Air conditioning ensures that rooms maintain just the right temperature. A balcony is included as standard in some rooms. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a microwave and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A telephone, satellite television and WiFi are provided as well. Slippers are included. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, bathrobes and a telephone are available for daily use. As an extra convenience, bathrooms provide cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. The hotel has non-smoking rooms. The indoor and outdoor pools are ideal for exercise as well as relaxation. Refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub offer the perfect way to unwind. A sun terrace is a great place to while away the hours. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including tennis, a gym, aerobics, a spa, a sauna, a steam bath and massage treatments. Activity coordinators organise an entertainment programme for adults and children. The hotel includes a restaurant and a bar. Breakfast, lunch or dinner can be booked.
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Historic Tour Rio de Janeiro
Rio’s city centre is filled with lovely historic buildings, where Portuguese colonial and Renaissance-style buildings rub shoulders with modern skyscrapers in an eclectic mix of architectural styles. The tour is by foot, the best way to discover this diverse area, and also by public transport (metro and bus) allowing you to spend the day just like a "carioca" (a term for local residents). The attractions you’ll see during this tour include: Cinelandia Square, where the Opera House, Museum of Fine Arts, Town Hall and National Library are all located, the modern cathedral of São Sebastião, the colonial churches of São Antônio and São Francisco da Penitência, with a short stop at the charming Colombo patisserie. You’ll also visit the interior of the Royal Portuguese Reading Chamber, the popular market of Uruguaiana, the square of Praça XV de Novembro, the former Imperial Palace, the State of Rio Parliament, the old cathedral of Nossa Senhora do Carmo and the historic alleyway of Travessa do Comércio, to finish by the impressive church of Nossa Senhora da Candelária.

Rio de Janeiro
New Metropolitan Cathedral
Teatro Municipal
Confeitaria Colombo
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Vogue Square Fashion Hotel by Lenny Niemeyer
overnight
Rio’s city centre is filled with lovely historic buildings, where Portuguese colonial and Renaissance-style buildings rub shoulders with modern skyscrapers in an eclectic mix of architectural styles. The tour is…
Vogue Square Fashion Hotel by Lenny Niemeyer
This hotel is located in Rio de Janeiro, about 15 km from the beach. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities available at the hotel include a baggage storage service and a safe. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. A lift and wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. Additional facilities include a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, room service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Air conditioning ensures that rooms maintain just the right temperature. A balcony is included as standard in some rooms. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a microwave and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A telephone, satellite television and WiFi are provided as well. Slippers are included. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, bathrobes and a telephone are available for daily use. As an extra convenience, bathrooms provide cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. The hotel has non-smoking rooms. The indoor and outdoor pools are ideal for exercise as well as relaxation. Refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub offer the perfect way to unwind. A sun terrace is a great place to while away the hours. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including tennis, a gym, aerobics, a spa, a sauna, a steam bath and massage treatments. Activity coordinators organise an entertainment programme for adults and children. The hotel includes a restaurant and a bar. Breakfast, lunch or dinner can be booked.
4
Walking Tour of Rio’s Bohemian Santa Teresa District
The day begins with a walking tour around Rio’s bohemian Santa Teresa district. With its cobbled streets and lovely turn-of-the-century homes on the hill overlooking Guanabara Bay and the city centre, Santa Teresa is a very special place. This colourful neighbourhood is home to many of Rio’s artists, musicians and poets, and is undoubtedly the most picturesque area in the city. It’s numerous cosy restaurants and bars and trendy shops attract ever increasing numbers of visitors. Although essentially a walking tour, part of the route will be enjoyed from aboard Santa Teresa’s antique tram - which passes Rio’s famous ‘Arcos da Lapa’ aqueduct on its way to and from this higher laying neighbourhood. Continuing on foot, the tour reveals many of Santa Teresa’s secrets, such as the colourful, tile-lined stairway that leads to the studio of Jorge Selarón and the cultural centre of Parque das Ruínas with its impressive viewpoint over the bay. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, further exploring the hidden corners of Santa Teresa or relaxing at the beach near your hotel. Tonight get a taste of Rio’s energetic nightlife in Lapa and try to keep up with some samba steps.

Street art, Rio
Jardim Botânico
Copacabana beach
Samba drum
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Vogue Square Fashion Hotel by Lenny Niemeyer
overnight
The day begins with a walking tour around Rio’s bohemian Santa Teresa district. With its cobbled streets and lovely turn-of-the-century homes on the hill overlooking Guanabara Bay and the city…
Vogue Square Fashion Hotel by Lenny Niemeyer
This hotel is located in Rio de Janeiro, about 15 km from the beach. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities available at the hotel include a baggage storage service and a safe. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. A lift and wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. Additional facilities include a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, room service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Air conditioning ensures that rooms maintain just the right temperature. A balcony is included as standard in some rooms. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a microwave and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A telephone, satellite television and WiFi are provided as well. Slippers are included. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, bathrobes and a telephone are available for daily use. As an extra convenience, bathrooms provide cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. The hotel has non-smoking rooms. The indoor and outdoor pools are ideal for exercise as well as relaxation. Refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub offer the perfect way to unwind. A sun terrace is a great place to while away the hours. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including tennis, a gym, aerobics, a spa, a sauna, a steam bath and massage treatments. Activity coordinators organise an entertainment programme for adults and children. The hotel includes a restaurant and a bar. Breakfast, lunch or dinner can be booked.
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From Rio to Iguaçu Falls
With the main sights, sounds, and smells of Rio covered, it's time to move on to your next adventure. You will be collected from your hotel for private transfer to the airport for your onward flight to Iguaçu. With its source located in the Serra do Mar near the Atlantic coast, and with the surrounding National Park covering both Brazil and Argentina, the Iguaçu River grows into a winding course more than 1,000 km in length, before emptying into the Paraná River through the famous 2,700 m wide Iguaçu Falls.The spectacle of approximately 275 drops culminates in the dauntingly titled ’Devil’s Throat’, where water plummets more than 80 metres; exploding onto the rocks below in a haze of fine mist. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be transferred directly to your hotel to enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Coati Iguazú Falls
Foz do Iguaçu
Iguazú Falls
Iguazú Falls
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Eco Cataratas Resort
overnight
With the main sights, sounds, and smells of Rio covered, it's time to move on to your next adventure. You will be collected from your hotel for private transfer to…
Eco Cataratas Resort
Located in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil near the Iguaçu National Park and Bird Park, this hotel is perfect for anyone who wants to maximize the attractions of the Falls. Foz de Iguaçu airport is roughly 2 km from the hotel. 3 suites and 87 double rooms are located on 3 storeys and can be reached by lift. The reception desk is open round the clock. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access in public areas allows guests to stay connected. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The complex has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. A number of shops, including a souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a newspaper stand, a TV room and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and central heating. Rooms include a double bed. Extra beds can be requested. A minibar is provided. A direct dial telephone, a TV, a radio, a stereo system and WiFi (no extra charge) ensure optimal comfort. Bathrooms include a hairdryer and are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. As an extra convenience, bathrooms provide cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms. The outdoor pool complex includes a children's swimming area and is ideal for working out or just relaxing. A waterslide and a refreshing drink at the poolside snack bar offer the perfect way to unwind. Parasols and comfortable sun loungers are available on the sun terrace. For those who wish to stay active while on holiday, the complex offers tennis. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, table tennis, billiards and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath and massage treatments. Leisure facilities include an entertainment programme, a kids' club and live music. Dining facilities include a restaurant with air conditioning, a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Bed and breakfast can be booked. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. The complex also offers special catering options. The complex accepts payment by American Express.
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Iguaçu Falls: Brazilian side
This morning it is time to head to the Iguaçu National Park for an excursion which will include both a gentle wildlife walk and the sight of an untamed force of nature. From the entrance to the park, a private vehicle leads the way to some of the trails which traverse this 1,700 km² Reserve. The subtropical rainforests which cover the landscape are home to a huge variety of jungle plants, tropical trees, and 400 bird species. The walkways offer incredible panoramic views at numerous lookout points along the route to the main falls for some incredible photo opportunities. The spectacular Devil’s Throat is the highlight of the day, it is clearly visible from various angles leading up to and on the climax of the trek, where the water drops more than 80 metres with a force strong enough to create a never-ending spray cloud 10 metres tall. Having taken in this spectacle of nature, prepare to get wet, as next up is a boat tour that will take you right up to the thundering waters of the falls. This excursion starts with a two kilometre drive in an open-top jeep through the tropical rainforest of Iguaçu National Park. The final 500 metres to the bank of the Iguaçu River are on foot, before you board a specially-equipped motor launch for a thrilling ride as the boat negotiates the rough waters and penetrates the mist created by the falls.

Iguaçu Falls
Iguaçu Falls
Iguazú Falls
Boat to the Falls
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Eco Cataratas Resort
overnight
This morning it is time to head to the Iguaçu National Park for an excursion which will include both a gentle wildlife walk and the sight of an untamed force…
Eco Cataratas Resort
Located in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil near the Iguaçu National Park and Bird Park, this hotel is perfect for anyone who wants to maximize the attractions of the Falls. Foz de Iguaçu airport is roughly 2 km from the hotel. 3 suites and 87 double rooms are located on 3 storeys and can be reached by lift. The reception desk is open round the clock. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access in public areas allows guests to stay connected. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The complex has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. A number of shops, including a souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a newspaper stand, a TV room and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and central heating. Rooms include a double bed. Extra beds can be requested. A minibar is provided. A direct dial telephone, a TV, a radio, a stereo system and WiFi (no extra charge) ensure optimal comfort. Bathrooms include a hairdryer and are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. As an extra convenience, bathrooms provide cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms. The outdoor pool complex includes a children's swimming area and is ideal for working out or just relaxing. A waterslide and a refreshing drink at the poolside snack bar offer the perfect way to unwind. Parasols and comfortable sun loungers are available on the sun terrace. For those who wish to stay active while on holiday, the complex offers tennis. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, table tennis, billiards and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath and massage treatments. Leisure facilities include an entertainment programme, a kids' club and live music. Dining facilities include a restaurant with air conditioning, a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Bed and breakfast can be booked. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. The complex also offers special catering options. The complex accepts payment by American Express.
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Iguaçu Falls: Argentine side
Today enjoy a full-day tour of the Argentinian side of the Falls and National Park. Upon arrival at the Park, the first stop will be the Visitors´ Centre, which offers an excellent insight into the rich biodiversity of the area. To visit the Falls, the most convenient option is by rail, courtesy of a track which was specially designed for the Park. The train connects three stations; Central Station (where the Visitors´ Centre is located), Cataratas Station, which gives access to lower and upper trails, and the Devil’s Throat Station, which leads to the main falls. It is a scenic 7 km route of around 20 minutes. The tracks run along the Iguazú River and the train runs at speeds of no more than 20 km/h, stopping whenever animals cross the lines! The Park offers three well-signed walking trails: The Green Trail is a relaxed walk (650 m) passing a swamp and various native flora. Cataratas Station is the starting point of the longer Upper (1700 m) and Lower (1400 m) Trails, offering great panoramic views at numerous lookout points. The final Lower Trail offers a more intimate approach to the falls from below, showcasing the immensity of this natural wonder, as the water pounds relentlessly into the rocks at the foot of The Devils Throat. Having explored the falls, trails, river and park, transfer back for the evening.

Heron Iguazú Falls
Blue Morpho
Iguaçu Falls
Iguaçu Falls
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Eco Cataratas Resort
overnight
Today enjoy a full-day tour of the Argentinian side of the Falls and National Park. Upon arrival at the Park, the first stop will be the Visitors´ Centre, which offers…
Eco Cataratas Resort
Located in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil near the Iguaçu National Park and Bird Park, this hotel is perfect for anyone who wants to maximize the attractions of the Falls. Foz de Iguaçu airport is roughly 2 km from the hotel. 3 suites and 87 double rooms are located on 3 storeys and can be reached by lift. The reception desk is open round the clock. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access in public areas allows guests to stay connected. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The complex has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. A number of shops, including a souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a newspaper stand, a TV room and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and central heating. Rooms include a double bed. Extra beds can be requested. A minibar is provided. A direct dial telephone, a TV, a radio, a stereo system and WiFi (no extra charge) ensure optimal comfort. Bathrooms include a hairdryer and are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. As an extra convenience, bathrooms provide cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms. The outdoor pool complex includes a children's swimming area and is ideal for working out or just relaxing. A waterslide and a refreshing drink at the poolside snack bar offer the perfect way to unwind. Parasols and comfortable sun loungers are available on the sun terrace. For those who wish to stay active while on holiday, the complex offers tennis. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, table tennis, billiards and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath and massage treatments. Leisure facilities include an entertainment programme, a kids' club and live music. Dining facilities include a restaurant with air conditioning, a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Bed and breakfast can be booked. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. The complex also offers special catering options. The complex accepts payment by American Express.
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Manaus, Amazon
This morning will involve a transfer to the airport in time for the flight to Manaus. Upon arrival, a private vehicle will be waiting for the transfer to your hotel, where you will spend the night before setting off on your Amazon adventure. Time permitting, we recommend a guided tour of the city’s historic centre, which developed as a result of the wealth generated by the rubber boom at the end of the nineteenth century. Highlights include the famous Teatro Amazonas opera house and the bustling Adolpho Lisboa Municipal Market in the port area, where all sorts of exotic fruit, medicinal herbs and giant river fish are on sale.

Street Market
Manaus
Manaus
Manaus
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Uiara Amazon Resort
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This morning will involve a transfer to the airport in time for the flight to Manaus. Upon arrival, a private vehicle will be waiting for the transfer to your hotel,…
Uiara Amazon Resort
This hotel is located beside the Rio Negro some 50 km from Manaus. This hotel has a lift and a 24-hour reception desk. Amenities include a baggage storage service and a safe. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel offers various facilities for guests with disabilities. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a TV room and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park for no extra charge. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service and a hotel shuttle bus. Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the lake view from a balcony or terrace. Guests are sure to get a good night's sleep in the double bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe and a minibar are also available. Guests will also find a mini fridge included among the standard features. Other features include a direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge). Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and include a telephone. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms. There are indoor and outdoor pools and a children's swimming area. Refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub offer the perfect way to unwind. Sun loungers and parasols on the terrace invite guests to relax and unwind. Leisure activities and facilities at the hotel include archery, fishing, canoeing and hiking or, for a fee, massage treatments. Leisure facilities include an entertainment programme, a kids' club and live music. The hotel includes a restaurant and a bar. A fortifying breakfast is served daily. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.
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Ecotourism in the Amazon
Get ready for your fully immersive Amazon rainforest experience! The accomodation is in the only floating hotel in the Amazon, located in the middle of Lake Salvador. They offer a wide range of activities to choose from over the next 3 days, such as:
- Ecological Trail
- Tour on Lake Salvador
- Voices of the Jungle Lecture: Discovering the Amazon
- Recreational Fishing
- Indigenous Practices (archery)
- Caboclo Canoeing
- Nighttime Observation and Sounds of Nature Tour
- Path of the Sun: Visit to the Caboclo’s House
- Exploring Nature: Jungle Survival Instruction Trail
Amazon Rainforest
Amazon rainforest
Amazon - celebrations
Archery
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Uiara Amazon Resort
overnight
Get ready for your fully immersive Amazon rainforest experience! The accomodation is in the only floating hotel in the Amazon, located in the middle of Lake Salvador. They offer a…
Uiara Amazon Resort
This hotel is located beside the Rio Negro some 50 km from Manaus. This hotel has a lift and a 24-hour reception desk. Amenities include a baggage storage service and a safe. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel offers various facilities for guests with disabilities. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a TV room and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park for no extra charge. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service and a hotel shuttle bus. Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the lake view from a balcony or terrace. Guests are sure to get a good night's sleep in the double bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe and a minibar are also available. Guests will also find a mini fridge included among the standard features. Other features include a direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge). Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and include a telephone. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms. There are indoor and outdoor pools and a children's swimming area. Refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub offer the perfect way to unwind. Sun loungers and parasols on the terrace invite guests to relax and unwind. Leisure activities and facilities at the hotel include archery, fishing, canoeing and hiking or, for a fee, massage treatments. Leisure facilities include an entertainment programme, a kids' club and live music. The hotel includes a restaurant and a bar. A fortifying breakfast is served daily. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.
Amazon Rainforest
Amazon rainforest
Amazon - celebrations
Archery
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Ecotourism in the Amazon
Awakening to the sounds of the Amazonian rainforest is a calming and exotic melody, the gentle hum of insects intertwined with the distant shrieks of unseen creatures. During your days in this peaceful eco-resort, you will be able to partake in these activities *(note, same list as yesterday).*
- Ecological Trail
- Tour on Lake Salvador
- Voices of the Jungle Lecture: Discovering the Amazon
- Recreational Fishing
- Indigenous Practices (archery)
- Caboclo Canoeing
- Nighttime Observation and Sounds of Nature Tour
- Path of the Sun: Visit to the Caboclo’s House
- Exploring Nature: Jungle Survival Instruction Trail
Blue & Yellow Macaw
Rain forest
Jungle flora
Parrot in rainforest
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Uiara Amazon Resort
overnight
Awakening to the sounds of the Amazonian rainforest is a calming and exotic melody, the gentle hum of insects intertwined with the distant shrieks of unseen creatures. During your days…
Uiara Amazon Resort
This hotel is located beside the Rio Negro some 50 km from Manaus. This hotel has a lift and a 24-hour reception desk. Amenities include a baggage storage service and a safe. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel offers various facilities for guests with disabilities. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a TV room and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park for no extra charge. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service and a hotel shuttle bus. Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the lake view from a balcony or terrace. Guests are sure to get a good night's sleep in the double bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe and a minibar are also available. Guests will also find a mini fridge included among the standard features. Other features include a direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge). Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and include a telephone. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms. There are indoor and outdoor pools and a children's swimming area. Refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub offer the perfect way to unwind. Sun loungers and parasols on the terrace invite guests to relax and unwind. Leisure activities and facilities at the hotel include archery, fishing, canoeing and hiking or, for a fee, massage treatments. Leisure facilities include an entertainment programme, a kids' club and live music. The hotel includes a restaurant and a bar. A fortifying breakfast is served daily. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.
Blue & Yellow Macaw
Rain forest
Jungle flora
Parrot in rainforest
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Ecotourism in the Amazon
This is your last full day at the peaceful Amazon resort. An early start is recommended to make the most of the rainforest's awakening. Experience the morning calls of local birds and monkeys as they fly through the trees. Similar to the past days, you can choose a guided activity offered by the resort, or explore at your leisure. The rainforest offers a constant stream of sights and sounds to discover.

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Uiara Amazon Resort
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This is your last full day at the peaceful Amazon resort. An early start is recommended to make the most of the rainforest's awakening. Experience the morning calls of local…
Uiara Amazon Resort
This hotel is located beside the Rio Negro some 50 km from Manaus. This hotel has a lift and a 24-hour reception desk. Amenities include a baggage storage service and a safe. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel offers various facilities for guests with disabilities. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a TV room and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park for no extra charge. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service and a hotel shuttle bus. Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the lake view from a balcony or terrace. Guests are sure to get a good night's sleep in the double bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe and a minibar are also available. Guests will also find a mini fridge included among the standard features. Other features include a direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge). Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and include a telephone. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms. There are indoor and outdoor pools and a children's swimming area. Refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub offer the perfect way to unwind. Sun loungers and parasols on the terrace invite guests to relax and unwind. Leisure activities and facilities at the hotel include archery, fishing, canoeing and hiking or, for a fee, massage treatments. Leisure facilities include an entertainment programme, a kids' club and live music. The hotel includes a restaurant and a bar. A fortifying breakfast is served daily. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.
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Manaus to Olinda
Today brings an end to your Amazon adventure. You will depart the lodge in time for a transfer back to Manaus and the airport . Arriving at the airport, it's time to take the flight to Recife, where a driver and guide will be waiting to make the short journey to the coastal town of Olinda. Founded in 1535, Olinda is one of Brazil’s best preserved colonial towns, recently becoming the country’s first Culture Capital. With its steep cobbled streets and colourful houses sitting majestically on the hillside overlooking Recife and the emerald sea, Olinda is surely one of Brazil’s most charming and picturesque attractions. The evening is free to explore the handicraft boutiques or enjoy a nightcap overlooking the ocean.

Olinda
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Olinda
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Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
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Today brings an end to your Amazon adventure. You will depart the lodge in time for a transfer back to Manaus and the airport . Arriving at the airport, it's…
Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
This beach hotel is roughly 100 m away from the kilometre-long Praia de Boa Viagem beach. An abundance of entertainment venues are located in the immediate vicinity. Recife’s shopping centre is located some 3 km from the hotel, whilst the city centre is about 5 km, and the airport is approximately 7 km. Guests have a choice of 156 rooms located in a 9-storey main building and an 8-storey auxiliary building. The reception desk is open round the clock. Amenities include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and drinks machine. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel offers various facilities for guests with disabilities. 4 lifts and wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. A number of shops, including a supermarket, are great for shopping or just browsing. Children can enjoy the playground. Additional amenities include a TV room and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park. Other services include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a car hire service, room service, a laundry service and a hairdresser. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine. 10 conference rooms are available for lectures, presentations and meetings. Rooms feature a living room and a bathroom. Air conditioning ensures comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the view of the city from a balcony or terrace. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, an alarm clock and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. A hairdryer and a telephone are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. Family rooms are available for parents with children. Whether in need of rest and relaxation or more activity, guests can swim a few lengths of one of the 2 outdoor pools, while children have a special swimming area just for them. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. There is a poolside snack bar as well. Those who wish to stay active while on holiday can enjoy cycling/mountain biking and golf. For a fee, tennis is also available. With diving or, for a fee, water skiing, sailing and snorkelling available, fans of water sports have plenty of options to choose from. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, table tennis, billiards and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam, massage treatments and a solarium. Children are well looked after in the kids' club. Dining facilities include a dining room, a breakfast room, a café, a bar and a pub. A number of specialities await guests in the air-conditioned, non-smoking restaurant. Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board and full board. A generous breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. For lunch, guests can choose between a buffet, à la carte and a set menu. Dinner is served as à la carte. Staff are also happy to provide children's meals. All major credit cards, including American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard, are accepted for payment.
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Olinda and Recife
Today's tour combines Recife and Olinda. A guide leads a walking tour through Olinda's historic center, known for its Atlantic Ocean views. Highlights include the São Bento Monastery, built in 1582 and housing Brazil's first law school, and the Igreja da Sé with its gold interior. The tour also includes visits to colorful houses, artists' studios, and the former slave market for a deeper understanding of Olinda's history. After lunch, explore Recife's rich heritage. The tour begins with the historic center's canals, bridges, and islands, drawing comparisons to Venice. Founded by the Dutch, Recife's port area reflects a blend of cultures in its architecture. Starting at Praça da República, the tour continues through the old town, visiting churches and plazas. It reaches Rua do Bom Jesus, formerly "Jews' Street" and the location of the Americas' first synagogue (now a Jewish museum). The tour concludes near the quayside, where former warehouses have been transformed into restaurants, craft centers, and museums dedicated to Recife's cultural expressions, including frevo, the region's unique carnival dance.

Recife
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Recife
Recife
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Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
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Today's tour combines Recife and Olinda. A guide leads a walking tour through Olinda's historic center, known for its Atlantic Ocean views. Highlights include the São Bento Monastery, built in…
Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
This beach hotel is roughly 100 m away from the kilometre-long Praia de Boa Viagem beach. An abundance of entertainment venues are located in the immediate vicinity. Recife’s shopping centre is located some 3 km from the hotel, whilst the city centre is about 5 km, and the airport is approximately 7 km. Guests have a choice of 156 rooms located in a 9-storey main building and an 8-storey auxiliary building. The reception desk is open round the clock. Amenities include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and drinks machine. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel offers various facilities for guests with disabilities. 4 lifts and wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. A number of shops, including a supermarket, are great for shopping or just browsing. Children can enjoy the playground. Additional amenities include a TV room and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park. Other services include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a car hire service, room service, a laundry service and a hairdresser. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine. 10 conference rooms are available for lectures, presentations and meetings. Rooms feature a living room and a bathroom. Air conditioning ensures comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the view of the city from a balcony or terrace. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, an alarm clock and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. A hairdryer and a telephone are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. Family rooms are available for parents with children. Whether in need of rest and relaxation or more activity, guests can swim a few lengths of one of the 2 outdoor pools, while children have a special swimming area just for them. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. There is a poolside snack bar as well. Those who wish to stay active while on holiday can enjoy cycling/mountain biking and golf. For a fee, tennis is also available. With diving or, for a fee, water skiing, sailing and snorkelling available, fans of water sports have plenty of options to choose from. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, table tennis, billiards and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam, massage treatments and a solarium. Children are well looked after in the kids' club. Dining facilities include a dining room, a breakfast room, a café, a bar and a pub. A number of specialities await guests in the air-conditioned, non-smoking restaurant. Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board and full board. A generous breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. For lunch, guests can choose between a buffet, à la carte and a set menu. Dinner is served as à la carte. Staff are also happy to provide children's meals. All major credit cards, including American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard, are accepted for payment.
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Departure day
Your guide will advise you of pick up time for your private transfer to the airport. We trust you have had an enjoyable authentic experience during this tour of Brazil. Happy travels!

Christ the Redeemer
Relax on the beach
Samba
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Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
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Your guide will advise you of pick up time for your private transfer to the airport. We trust you have had an enjoyable authentic experience during this tour of Brazil.…
Kastel Manibu Recife - Boa Viagem
This beach hotel is roughly 100 m away from the kilometre-long Praia de Boa Viagem beach. An abundance of entertainment venues are located in the immediate vicinity. Recife’s shopping centre is located some 3 km from the hotel, whilst the city centre is about 5 km, and the airport is approximately 7 km. Guests have a choice of 156 rooms located in a 9-storey main building and an 8-storey auxiliary building. The reception desk is open round the clock. Amenities include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and drinks machine. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel offers various facilities for guests with disabilities. 4 lifts and wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. A number of shops, including a supermarket, are great for shopping or just browsing. Children can enjoy the playground. Additional amenities include a TV room and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park. Other services include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a car hire service, room service, a laundry service and a hairdresser. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine. 10 conference rooms are available for lectures, presentations and meetings. Rooms feature a living room and a bathroom. Air conditioning ensures comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the view of the city from a balcony or terrace. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, an alarm clock and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. A hairdryer and a telephone are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. Family rooms are available for parents with children. Whether in need of rest and relaxation or more activity, guests can swim a few lengths of one of the 2 outdoor pools, while children have a special swimming area just for them. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. There is a poolside snack bar as well. Those who wish to stay active while on holiday can enjoy cycling/mountain biking and golf. For a fee, tennis is also available. With diving or, for a fee, water skiing, sailing and snorkelling available, fans of water sports have plenty of options to choose from. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, table tennis, billiards and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam, massage treatments and a solarium. Children are well looked after in the kids' club. Dining facilities include a dining room, a breakfast room, a café, a bar and a pub. A number of specialities await guests in the air-conditioned, non-smoking restaurant. Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board and full board. A generous breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. For lunch, guests can choose between a buffet, à la carte and a set menu. Dinner is served as à la carte. Staff are also happy to provide children's meals. All major credit cards, including American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard, are accepted for payment.

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