13 days & 12 nights

Day 1 Arrival Rio de Janeiro
After arrival at the International Airport of Rio de Janeiro, our English speaking guide will welcome you (with name-board). He introduces you to the marvellous city and accompany you during the 45-minutes transfer to Hotel Atlantico Copabana*** or Hotel Marina Palace****, situated only a few blocks from the famous Copacabana/Ipanema Beaches. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 2 Rio de Janeiro
After breakfast the guide will pick you up at the hotel at 09.00 AM for a Half day tour to the post-card of Rio de Janeiro, the 38 meter high statue of Christ the Redeemer, which was completed on 12 October 1931 on top of the Corcovado mountain (710 m. high) taking the cog train through the rainforest. To reach the top of Corcovado Hill, the train crosses the largest urban forest of the planet. The Tijuca Forest is located at the heart of Rio de Janeiro and it separates the South and North zones of the city. During the 20-minutes train-ride up the mountain, enjoy the lush scenery of the Tijuca Forest and beautifull views of the city way below. Return at the end of the morning via a panoramic road. Overnight in your hotel. (B)

Day 3 Rio de Janeiro
Day at leisure. Enjoy the beaches, discover the city using the excellent subway connections or make an optional excursion (see section Rio de Janeiro). Overnight in your hotel. (B)

Day 4 Rio de Janeiro – Foz do Iguassu
After breakfast your guide will pick you up at the hotel for the private transfer to the airport of Rio de Janeiro in time for your domestic flight to Foz do Iguaçu. our English speaking guide will welcome you (with name-board), you will be assisted with your luggage, followed by transfer to Hotel Iguassu Charm Suites*** or Bourbon Iguassu Golf Club & Resort****. Rest of the day at leisure. (B,L)

Day 5 Foz do Iguaçu
After breakfast your guide will pick you up at the hotel for a visit to the Brazilian site of the magnificient Iguaçu Falls. Following the walkways that border the canyon of the Iguassu River. It is possible to observe hundreds of small waterfalls until where the last fall Floriano Falls is reached. There, a complete frontal view of Devils Throat can be seen. Return to the hotel at the end of the morning and the rest of the day is at leisure. A nice program for the afternoon is a visit to the famous Bird-park and the Itaipu Dam. (B)

Day 6 Foz do Iguaçu
Day at leisure. Enjoy the city or make an optional excursion, we recommend a tour to the Argentinean side of the waterfalls and for the adventurous people the spectacular boat-trip that takes you as close as possible to the waterfalls, providing a thrilling adventure and unique view of the falls . Overnight in your hotel. (B)

Day 7 Foz do Iguaçu – Amazon – Amazon Ecopark Lodge
After an early breakfast your guide will pick you up at the hotel and take care of the transfer to the airport of Foz do Iguaçu in time for your domestic flight to Manaus. On arrival at the airport of Manaus our English speaking guide will welcome you (with name-board), you will be assisted with your luggage, followed by the transfer to the “Amazon Ecopark Lodge”. Reception with local juice after which guests will be shown to the rooms. Dinner and evening tour by canoe for Alligator Spotting .Overnight at the lodge. (B,D)

Day 8 Amazon Ecopark Lodge
Breakfast ,Nature-Hike and return for regional lunch. After a short rest, visit to the home of local Amazonian residents (“caboclos”) with an opportunity for Piranha Fishing .Dinner and overnight.(B,L,D)

Day 9 Amazon Ecopark Lodge
Breakfast and full day tour to the Meeting of the Waters. with lunch. Following opportunity for Piranha Fishing Arrival at the lodge at 17h30. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. (B,L,D)

Day 10 Amazon Ecopark Lodge – Manaus - Salvador
Breakfast and visit to the Monkey Jungle. Check-out and transfer to the airport of Manaus in time for your domestic flight to Salvador. On arrival at the International Airport of Salvador, our English speaking guide will welcome you (with name-board), you will be assisted with your luggage, followed by the Transfer to Solar dos Deuses*** or Hotel Vila Gale Salvador****. Rest of the day at leisure. (B)

Day 11 Salvador
After breakfast you will be picked up by your guide for a half-day historical city tour. Starting in the modern suburb of Barra at the mouth of the Bay with its famous lighthouse, followed by visits to the Pelourinho area with the largest and the best preserved complex colonial architecture in the Americas, the church of S. Francisco with its exuberant gold-leafed Baroque interior and the Pelourinho square, the heart of the old town. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in your hotel. (B)

Day 12 Salvador
Day at leisure. Enjoy the beaches or make an optional excursion. Overnight in your hotel. (B)

Day 13 Salvador
Depending the departure time of your flight, the guided transfer you to the airport in time for your domestic or international flight. (B)


Included:
• Overnight in double rooms in hotels/pousadas mentioned in the program; 
• Transfers mentioned in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver (Except in Manaus-shared transport); 
• Meals as mentioned (B=breakfast / L=lunch / D=dinner);
• Excursions as mentioned ;
• English speaking guide during excursions mentioned. 

Not included:
• International flight  • Brazil Airpass  • Airport taxes  • Travel insurance 
• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary  • Drinks  • Tips  • Personal expenses.


What to bring:
Light weight pants, jeans, T-shirts, long sleeved shirts, shorts, bathing suit, extra socks and underwear, sandals, good walking and/or old tennis shoes, windbreaker/light rainjacket, sun hat, flash light, sun screen, insect repellent, binoculars, camera, film, extra batteries.
Sweatshirt or sweater recommended from June to September.