Day 1

RIO DE JANEIRO - Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to Astoria Palace Hotel, check-in to your Deluxe Room with views to Copacabana Beach. Afternoon free.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast at hotel

We will depart to visit the Christ Statue, recently elected as one of the seven modern wonders of the world, which sits 2,300 above sea level, atop Corcovado Hill. Following a scenic drive along the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, we will arrive at the foot of the hill from where we will embark on a small train ride which climbs the beautiful mountain. Upon reaching the top, visitors will experience a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro and discover why it is known as the “Marvelous City”! Tour also includes a drive along Rio’s famous beaches. Duration: 4 hours

Afternoon at leisure for a stroll, some shopping or relaxing on the beach or at your rooftop pool!

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast at hotel

Free day or optional tours:

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4

Breakfast at hotel

Check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Iguassu Falls.

IGUASSU FALLS - Arrival in Iguassu Falls, meet your guide and transfer to Recanto Park Hotel.Check-in for your 2 overnight stay.

This afternoon enjoy your tour to the Brazilian side of the Falls. Our trip begins at the Iguaçu National Park where we will drive through the lush, subtropical vegetation of the park en route to the falls. We will take a stroll on the trail that descends down the canyon, to offer panoramic views of more than 240 falls. We will then take the glass elevator up the cliff face for an exquisite view from the upper deck. The Iguassu National Park along with its “sister” park in Argentina form the most significant remaining rainforest in the southern cone of South America which along with the waterfalls, have been declared a National Heritage Site by UNESCO. For passengers staying at Hotel Das Cataratas, the tour departs from the hotel. We will end the tour with a visit to the artisans fair.

Optional Bird Park Add-on:

The Bird Park provides tourists with the opportunity to experience the native flora and fauna of the region up-close. Visitors can walk along the trails through the forest and have the opportunity to get close to some wonderful bird species native to Brazil, some of which are classified as endangered. *Duration: approximately 02 hours.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5

Breakfast at hotel

In the morning, we depart for your tour to the Argentinean side of the Falls. We will cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge, heading towards the Iguaçu National Park in Argentina. At the entrance, a small train will take visitors on a tour through the park, making 2 stops. We will follow the pathways to the top of the waterfalls that provide spectacularly unique views of the ‘Cataratas’, amidst the abundant nature filled with orchids, colorful birds and other wildlife. The highlight of the tour is a visit to the suspended platform at the very brink of the ‘Garganta do Diabo’ waterfall (Devil’s Throat) – the largest fall in the park. This tour highlights the Argentinean side of the Falls.

Afternoon free or you can make the Great Adventure Boat Tour add-on:

The Great Adventure Boat Tour is unique, and combines the whole essence of the 240 waterfalls and surrounding Jungle of the Iguassu National Park in one tour. The tour is offered daily, every hour, and departs from the Head Office or The Visitors Center. The tour starts by entering the jungle from the “Sendero Yacaratía” trail with special transportation that allows a panoramic view of the surrounding nature along with experienced and knowledgeable guides. After an 8 km truck ride, we will arrive at the Puerto Macuco Base, at a floating platform where the second part of the tour begins. With motor-boats, we will take visitors 6 km through the Canyon of the Iguassu River, through the rapids, up until the falls. After enjoying the view from the calm side of the San Martin Island, we will sail to the “Tres Mosqueteros” waterfall, where the Brazilian and Argentinean sides of the Garganta do Diabo waterfall (Devil’s Throat) can be clearly appreciated.

After that, we will sail along the shore of the island until we get to the most exciting part of the tour where we face the San Martin waterfall, a wonderful and unforgettable experience, for it’s the largest waterfall any motor-boat can approach safely. When the tour is complete, passengers will disembark at the base of the lower circuit where visitors can follow the trail back to the park.

*The tour lasts approximately 1 ½ hours.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6

Breakfast at hotel

Check-out and transfer to the airport where you will embark on your journey to the most African city of Brazil, Salvador and our last stop. SALVADOR - Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to Mercure Rio Vermelho for your 3 overnights stay.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7

Breakfast at hotel

We will then depart for the Historic City Tour. This tour introduces tourists to Salvador City, showing how it has changed throughout the ages to become the Salvador of today. Starting out along the bay, the tour then works its way through Salvador’s tree-lined streets up to Pelourinho, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its spectacular and well preserved colonial architecture. Leaving our vehicle behind in the Municipal Square, close to the Lacerda lift, we will continue on foot, giving visitors the opportunity to fully appreciate the splendid buildings that take us back in time to the beginnings of this vibrant city. Along the way, we will stop off at the São Francisco Church, with its extravagant gold leaf baroque designs, from where we will continue our tour, heading towards the Largo do Pelourinho, at the heart of the neighborhood.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8

Breakfast at hotel

Free day or optional tours

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 9

Breakfast at hotel

Check out and transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

• - "From" prices expressed in US dollars per person based on Double Room occupancy, minimum of 2 travelers;
  
  
• - Hotel accommodations include daily breakfast and taxes;
  
  
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