Overview & Highlights
The top highlights of Brazil: in Rio de Janeiro, Corcovado and Sugar Loaf mountains; fly to Iguazú Falls and then on to explore the Amazon rainforest. Continue to exotic, African-influenced Salvador. A choice of beach extensions at the end.
- Guided excursion to Corcovado mountain and Christ the Redeemer statue, Rio de Janeiro
- Guided excursion with cable car up Sugar Loaf mountain, Rio de Janeiro
- The Brazilian and Argentine sides of the Iguazú Falls
- Jungle excursions from the Amazon lodge
- Walking tour of colonial Pelourinho, Salvador
This highlights holiday aims to show off the country at its best - Rio de Janeiro, a sensual city full of fun; Iguazú Falls, among the world’s most impressive cataracts; the wildlife jungles of the Amazon and Salvador, the pulsating African heart of the country.
Each region of Brazil has its own traditions, arts and music, its own culinary specialities and its own natural wonders. The varied landscapes and palm-shaded beaches are gorgeous, while the multifarious cultural influences of Brazil's indigenous population, migrants from Europe, Portugal's African colonies, Japan and the Lebanon, are everywhere to be seen on this holiday to the absolute top sights.
Outline itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Rio de Janeiro. Transfer to hotel, rest of the day at leisure.
Day 2
Guided excursion to Corcovado mountain and Christ the Redeemer statue.
Day 3
Guided excursion to Sugar Loaf mountain.
Day 4
Fly to Foz do Iguaçu. Guided visit to the Brazilian side of Iguazú Falls.
Day 5
Full day guided exploration of the Argentine side of Iguazú Falls.
Day 6
Fly to Manaus, boat/drive to jungle lodge.
Days 7-8
Guided Amazon jungle excursions.
Day 9
Fly to Salvador da Bahia.
Day 10
Guided walking tour of historic Pelourinho district.
Day 11
Visit colonial river port Cachoeira.
Day 12
Transfer to Salvador airport.
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What our clients say
97% of our clients rated their experience with us as Excellent or Good.
We enjoyed all our excursions. Rio was a great start. The views from the Sugar Loaf were quite spectacular. Likewise the trips at both sides of the Iguazu Falls provided stunning scenery and of course Machu Picchu which even surpassed our epectations. Our first optional excursion was fascinating - up Corcovado. We also thoroughly enjoyed our helicopter trip over the falls, and the day trip to Potosi - a different and very interesting trip with lots to see.We also enjoyed visiting Moon Valley with its varied and interesting formations and in contrast going in to Lima. Every trip was worthwhile and enjoyable.
JR, Swansea
Really it was the whole experience. A well-organised trip with lots of interesting things to see and do with people we got on well with and a knowledgeable,friendly,helpful guide.
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Kathryn Rhodes - Travel Expert
Kathryn backpacked across Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Peru before joining us. She has a degree in Philosophy and French and is a keen netball player.
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