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 before spending time on the beach in Praia do Forte.
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; Salvador, the pulsating African heart of the country; and the sweeping palm-fringed beaches of Praia do Forte.
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.
- 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
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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 Praia do Forte.
Days 13 & 14
At leisure in Praia do Forte
Day 15
Transfer to airport in Salvador for international flight home.
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Our Expert's Opinion
As our signature holiday to Brazil, we have crafted this itinerary to encompass all of the country's classic highlights in under two weeks. From the vibrant and buzzing city of Rio to the thundering magnificence of Iguazú Falls and a boat trip through the Amazon, this holiday has everything you would want from a first-time trip to Brazil. There is so much to see in Brazil, but as you are flying out of Salvador, you will feel as though you have experienced much of what this vast country has to offer.
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