Upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro, transfer to your hotel. You will have the rest of the day free to enjoy the first impressions of the marvelous city of Rio de Janeiro. You can get this chance to see and feel the exciting life of the city or get relaxed among the palm trees drinking coconut water and listening to samba. Whatever you choose – you can find it easily in Rio!
Overnight in Rio De Janeiro.
Start off your Brazil adventure with a tour up Corcovado, the mountain in the middle of Rio de Janeiro famous for its massive Christ the Redeemer statue. You’ll ride through Laranjeiras, one of the city’s oldest residential districts, and through the traditional Cosme Velho neighborhood. Here, you will board a mountain train for a scenic trip through the Tijuca forest, the largest urban forest in the world. Upon reaching the top, 2,300 feet above sea level, you’ll be greeted by spectacular 360-degree city views. Soak up the scenery and feel dwarfed by the 130-foot tall Statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Return to your hotel, the rest of the evening is free for your own leisure.
Overnight stay in Rio De Janerio.
After breakfast at the hotel, stroll around the cosy and sweet streets in this serene little area that just also happens to be where Rio de Janeiro was officially founded as a city. Your guide will take you on a Rio de Janeiro city tour, including a trip to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain. Visit historical landmarks and golden beaches, and then take the cable car gondola ride to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, a granite peak overlooking Guanabara Bay. Enjoy panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro’s curvy coastline and forests.
In afternoon return back to the city with plenty of time to enjoy the many exciting activities in Rio. Head to one of the city’s famous beaches, or simply soak in the luxury of Leblon and Ipanema, the two most affluent and elegant areas in the entire city.
After breakfast enjoy a free day to discover more of the city by yourself or ask for optional tours of Botanical Garden. The Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden is a worth-visiting magnificent 137-hec garden over 200 years old featuring a 750-meter (half-mile) avenue of 134 impressive royal palms and more than 7000 types of plants. There you can see orchids, bromeliads, cacti, huge bamboos, and carnivorous plants, among many others. The most famous one is Victoria, a huge water-lilly floating on the water that is capable of sustaining a 5-year old kid on it!
Rio at Night: Samba & Capoeira Show: Spend an unforgettable night in Rio by watching exciting show full of Brazilian samba and capoeira performed by beautiful and professional dancers. Overnight stay in Rio De Janeiro
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Foz de Iguacu where you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. If you wish you can take an additional excursion to the Argentinian side of the Falls. You will get to the Argentinian Side of the Falls by the bridge Tancredo Neves, built over the river Iguassu. The Argentinian side is different from the Brazilian one – here you will be under and below the falls at the same time. You will feel the power of the falling water very close to you and will be able to enjoy the natural park around this astonishing beauty. You will see the birth of the “Devil Throat”. Overnight stay in Iguazu Falls.
After breakfast you will have an unforgettable program at the Brazilian side of the Falls. Foz de Iguassu Falls are located on the borders of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay – and have 275 large water flows, falling from a terrible height. Falls are located in the National Park with its unique flora and fauna, which appeared after a volcanic eruption, and the displacement of the earth formations. There are 275 water-falls, each of which has its own name, which rush down with a crash into the canyon of “Devil’s Throat”. There is an amazing contrast between the calm and even lazy river water over Iguassu Falls above and the powerful overthrow boiling water flows from a height of 72 meters into the abyss. You can stand for hours without stopping, watching this show and thinking about the magnificence of the universe and eternity. You will go on a trip “Makuko safari” through the jungle. Ride in the open back of the jeep for about 3 kilometers, accompanied by a guide who will tell you many interesting things about the ecology of the region. Then you go on foot to the river Iguazu, where a motor boat will carry you close to the falls. You will then enjoy an excursion to the Bird Park, located near the National Park of Iguaçu. You can go into the huge open-air cages full of fabulous birds.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back home via Sao Paulo or Rio de Janeiro
