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9 Day itinerary in Brazil, South America

Trip to Brazil - October 2023

Ideal for those who come to Brazil for the first time. It’s 11 days of discoveries that include nature, culture, history and lots of fun. Meet the “wonderful city” of Rio de Janeiro, its beaches, mountains, cheerful and welcoming people. See the indescribable Foz do Iguaçu, one of the biggest waterf... Read More

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Overview

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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Rio de Janeiro

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Meet local people

Hiking

Nature & Wildlife

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Salvador

2

Rio de Janeiro

3

Christ the Redeemer

4

Foz do Iguaçu

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Arrival – Rio de Janeiro

Arrival at the airport of Rio de Janeiro. Private reception and transfer to the Hotel. Rest of the day off. Included: Private transfer airport > Hotel + Accommodation with breakfast. Stops: Rio de Janeiro

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Comfort: Royal Rio Palace Hotel
Day 2

place Full Day private tour in Rio de Janeiro

Day of sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro: 

• Sugar Loaf: the famous Sugar Loaf cable car is the most used to reach the top of that mountain of 1296 m above sea level. The Hill offers a 360-degree view, where you can enjoy the beautiful rainforest, beaches and a part of the great metropolis. 

• Christ the Redeemer: one of the postcards of the Wonderful City. The Christ Redeemer, with its 98 ft high, is located on the Hill of Corcovado Mountain in the Tijuca Rainforest. Is there, with his arms wide, that he welcomes all those who arrive in this town. Included: Visits to the Sugar Loaf, Christ the Redeemer, private + Entries in Corcovado and Sugar Loaf + Accommodation with breakfast. Stops: Rio de Janeiro.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Comfort: Royal Rio Palace Hotel
Day 3

place Half Day private tour in Rio de Janeiro

  • Two Brothers Peak and Vidigal Favelayou will stroll along the seaside until finding the entrance of the Vidigal favela, where you will catch a van which to ride to the top of the favela. Then, start the 45-minute hike through the woods to reach the summit of the Two Brothers Peak (660 meters high). You’ll need proper shoes to do this hike! 

    After some time enjoying the breathtaking views, go down through the narrow streets and numerous steps of the Vidigal favela. You will learn more about why favelas exist in Brazil as your guide will explain their history, their architecture, and their way of life in the favela.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Comfort: Royal Rio Palace Hotel
Day 4

place End of stay in Rio and departure for Iguazu

Morning free in Rio de Janeiro. At the schedule time, private transfer to the airport. Flight to Iguassu Falls. Private reception and transfer to the Hotel. Included: Flight Rio > Iguaçu + Private transfers (hotel > airport > hotel) + Accommodation with breakfast. Stops: Rio de Janeiro, Iguaçu

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Comfort: Bogari Hotel
Day 5

place Foz do Iguaçu visits

Day of sightseeing in Foz do Iguaçu – Argentine side: • Transfer to the Argentine side. Once in the Argentine National Park, board a train that has as destination the “Garganta del Diablo”, where a 1.200 meter walkway will lead you to an impressive view of the Devil’s Throat. After enjoying the scenery, board again on the train until the first station to start a walk of 3.2 km (upper and lower circuit) through the footpaths and walkways that provide a different and more complete view of the Falls. • Bird Park: located in front of the Iguazu National Park, on the Brazilian side. More than 900 birds from 180 different species live in the Park, which has 17 hectares of native vegetation. Included: visits mentioned in private + Entries in the National Park and the Bird Park + Accommodation with breakfast. Stops: Iguaçu.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Comfort: Bogari Hotel
Day 6

place From Iguaçu to Salvador

Visits in Iguaçu – Brazilian side: • Iguaçu National Park: it is one of the most beautiful natural parks in the world, with 275 waterfalls. These occupy a 3 km extension on the border between Brazil and Argentina. On the Brazilian Side, the ride lasts 2 to 4 hours. This side will give you a best panoramic view of the Falls, replete with waterfalls that reach approximately 80 meters high. Transfer to Iguaçu Airport. Flight to Salvador. Private reception and transfer to the Hotel. Included: Visits mentioned in private + Entries to the Falls – Brazilian Side + Pirvate transfer to Iguaçu Airport + Flight Iguaçu > Salvador + Private transfer airport > Hotel in Salvador + Accommodation with breakfast. Stops: Iguaçu, Salvador.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Comfort: Bahiacafé Hotel
Day 7

place Free day in Salvador

Visit options: • Praia do Forte: visit the Tamar Project – one of the most visited centers of the world, due to his biodiversity. In an area of 10.000 square meters, you can see 4 of 5 species of sea turtles in different stages of the life cycle. • If your journey takes place between the months of July and October and depending on weather conditions, it is recommended to visit the Humpback Whale Institute. Included: Accommodation with breakfast.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Comfort: Bahiacafé Hotel
Day 8

place Salvador

Day of sightseeing in the city of Salvador: • Visit of the “Upper Town”: walking through the city center through the streets and alleys of the famous Pelourinho historic district, listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site and considered as the largest collection of colonial architecture from the 17th and 18th centuries still existing. That’s where you will find the Church of São Francisco, considered the country’s richest Baroque work. • Visit of the “Lower Town”: coastal area of the city of Salvador, linked to “Uper Town” by the Lacerda Elevator. Here one can visit the Church of Senhor do Bonfim – one of the symbols of religious syncretism in the city – and the Mercado Modelo, a traditional craft center. Included: Visits mentioned in private + Accommodation with breakfast. Stops: Salvador.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Comfort: Bahiacafé Hotel
Day 9

place Salvador – Departure

At the schedule time, private transfer to the airport of Salvador for your international flight. Included: Private transfer Hotel > airport + Accommodation with breakfast. Stops: Salvador, Departure.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • Bahiacafé Hotel
  • Bogari Hotel
  • Royal Rio Palace Hotel

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  • Breakfast (9)

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