Trogon 2008
Summary of nights: Rio 2, Ilha Grande 2, Rio 1, Iguazú 2, Salvador 2, Lençois 2, bus 1, Salvador 1, Manaus 1, lodge 1, Manaus 1, Rio 1.
- Enjoy the panoramic views of fabulous Rio.
- Barefoot beach paradise on Ilha Grande.
- Iguazú, the world’s most impressive waterfalls in a tropical national park.
- The colour and music of exotic Salvador – savour Brazil’s African heritage. From colonial Lençois, hike in the forests and rivers of forgotten tablelands.
- Venture into the wildlife wilderness of the Amazon rainforest.
Holiday itinerary
Day 1 Depart UK.
Days 2,3 Explore Rio de Janeiro.
Day 4 Bus and ferry to Ilha Grande.
Days 5,6 Relaxing on Ilha Grande, return to Rio.
Days 7,8 Fly to Iguassú, explore the falls.
Days 9, 10 Fly to and explore Salvador.
Days 11-13 Bus to Lençois, optional hiking in Chapada Diamantima, return to Salvador.
Day 14 At leisure in Salvador.
Day 15 Fly to Manaus.
Day 16 Boat to Amazon lodge, rainforest excursions.
Day 17 Return to Manaus.
Day 18 Fly to Rio.
Day 19 Depart Rio, arriving UK day 20.
A few days to spare?
Take a Grand Tour of South America - this trip combines perfectly with our Panorama of the Andes tour. Or, take a look at our suggested extensions, or our tailor-made section, for some inspiring ideas on how to spend a few extra days from unwinding on tropical beaches, exploring the Amazon basin, cruising around the Galápagos islands or discovering impressive ancient sites. Our Adventure project in Brazil, new for 2008, offers an exciting opportunity to get involved with animal conservation.
Tour profile
Transport: 4 flights, 2-6 hours; 4 road journeys, longest 6hrs.
Accommodation: Good quality simple hotels (with private bathroom). Lodge in the Amazon is more basic and may have communal facilities.
Meals: Breakfast daily, full board at the Amazon lodge.
Included excursions: Sugar Loaf mountain, Rio; Brazilian falls, Iguassú; walking tour of Salvador; full programme of excursions in the Amazon.
Group size: Min 4, max 16. Led by Journey Latin America tour leader.
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"Group travel made the transfers from one place to the next very efficient. The tour leader was very knowledgeable about what to see and where to eat. And there were a lot of people in the group who I really liked." CS, Netherlands. |