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Uncover the magic of natural wonders and vibrant culture on a journey through Iguassu Falls, Rio de Janeiro, and Paraty on this tour to Brazil!
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Easy Tours are accessible for all travelers. There will be limited periods of standing or walking during sightseeing excursions as pre-booked transportation will take passengers between destinations.
Experience the beauty of Brazil with this tour that takes you to some of the most spectacular destinations in the country. Start with the majestic Iguassu Falls and explore its Argentinean side as you get up close to the Devil's Throat and witness its sheer power. Next day, visit the Brazilian side of Iguassu and enjoy the magnificent views of the cascading waterfall. Continue to Rio de Janeiro, known as the "Marvelous City," where you will visit the iconic landmark Christ the Redeemer statue, standing tall and proud at 2,300 ft above sea level. Embark on a breathtaking cable car ride to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain and soak in the stunning panoramic views of the city. After this, travel to Paraty, a colonial town backed by steep mountains, known for its countless beaches and rich history. Discover the charming old town of Paraty with cobblestone streets, colorful doors, and unique architecture from the 18th century. The following day, board a schooner and sail to some of the most stunning islands like Cotia, Comprida, and Algodao in Paraty. Return to Rio de Janeiro, where the tour ends, and you fly home with lovely memories.
Prices for this tour are per person, based on a twin/double room sharing basis.
Single supplement is available for $549 USD per person.
Make your own way to your chosen airport to board your international flight to Brazil. Enjoy inflight meals and services.
Overnight Onboard Flight
Upon arrival in Iguassu, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Iguassu. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to explore the city at your own pace.
Overnight in Iguassu
Enjoy your breakfast and depart from the hotel. Cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge with its lovely view of the Iguassu Canyon heading towards the Iguaçu National Park in Argentina. At the entrance, a small train takes visitors on a tour through the park, making 2 stops: upper and lower circuit. Follow the walkways to the top of the waterfalls that provide spectacularly unique views of the ‘Cataratas’, amidst the abundant nature filled with orchids, colorful birds, and other wildlife. The highlight of the trip is a visit to the suspended platform at the very brink of the Devil’s Throat – the largest of the waterfalls.
Overnight in Iguassu
After breakfast, you will visit Iguassu National Park and discover the Brazilian side of the falls with a motorcoach. Go along the paths following the cascades and the catwalk, to see the Devil’s Throat. Enjoy the breathtaking views from here. Afterward, you can take an elevator back up to the road. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival at the airport in Rio, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Rio de Janeiro
Depart from the hotel after breakfast to visit the city's most famous landmarks and see the natural beauty of Rio de Janeiro from above. After a scenic drive along Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, passengers arrive at the bottom of Corcovado Hill. Embark on a comfortable train that ascends the mountain, where the statue of Christ the Redeemer is located 2,300 ft above sea level. The Christ statue, known as the “Wonder of Rio,” was elected one of the 7 "New Wonders of the World." Upon arrival at the top, guests can use the panoramic elevators or escalators to arrive at the foot of the statute. Passengers can enjoy a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro and discover why it is called the "Marvelous City." Afterward, descend the mountain and stop for a delicious lunch. Over a million tourists each year visit the world-famous ‘Pão de Açúcar’ (Sugar Loaf Mountain), which has become an iconic symbol of Rio de Janeiro. Rising from a small peninsula at the entrance of Guanabara Bay, its name refers to its resemblance to the traditional shape of a concentrated, refined sugar loaf. The journey to the top is made in glass cable cars. The first cable car takes passengers to the top of Urca Hill, which rises 215 meters above sea level and offers spectacular views of the entire bay and its surrounding islands. From Urca Hill, passengers continue in a second cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf, which rises 395 meters above sea level and offers a 360-degree view of the entire city, including Botafogo and Copacabana Beaches, Corcovado Mountain, and downtown Rio de Janeiro.
Overnight in Rio de Janeiro
Post breakfast, enjoy your day at leisure or book an optional tour.
Overnight in Rio de Janeiro
Optional: Rio By Night: Samba Show Ginga Tropical Show: USD 210, min 2 paxEnjoy a multicultural Brazilian show where various cultures in this tropical country will gather on stage! Prepare for a show that combines diversity and culture. You will see The “Ziriguidum”, the Northeast, the A Maz On, and the Pampas with its Folklore. Discover Bahia with its Capoeira, their mystical rituals, and Rio de Janeiro with its incomparable bohemian Lapa, their dance halls, and the performance of the legendary Tricksters. See the luxurious Carnival, with its fantastic drummers and beautiful Mulatas.
Optional: Maracana Stadium Behind The Scenes: USD 80, min 4 paxBuilt for the 1950 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, the Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho, better known as the Maracana Stadium, provided the venue for that year’s memorable decider between the host nation and Uruguay. This was one of the most dramatic chapters in the history of the competition! Once the largest stadium in the world, packing in crowds of up to 200,000 people — among the highest attendances ever seen in the history of the game — the Maracana was completely renovated for the 2014 FIFA World Cup which reduced the capacity to 76,935 for Brazil 2014. It remains, nevertheless, the country’s biggest football ground. As Rio’s second most popular tourist attraction, the Maracana continues to attract football fans from all around the world. Visitors will get to go behind the scenes, passing by the Tribune Press, the locker room, the Tribune of Honour, the cabins, and the Museum; with a collection of relics of the stars who made the history of the temple in world football. This tour will be approximately 3.5 hours long and a minimum of 4 passengers will be required. This tour is only available on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Optional: Half Day Jeep Tour Tijuca Forest: USD 55, min 2 paxOne thing that makes Rio so beautiful is the lush green everywhere. The Tijuca Rainforest, plays a large role in keeping the city green and protecting its water sources. Home to hundreds of species of plants and wildlife, waterfalls, trails, vistas and more, spending a few hours in this jungle refreshes and reinvigorates with ease. You'll visit waterfalls, the famous Vista Chinesa, take an easy trail, and learn about the history of this immense urban forest (perhaps the largest in the world), which was reclaimed from farm land in the 19th century.
TO BRING: Camera, sunglasses, hat, water, comfortable shoes, layered clothes appropriate for the weather.
**bathing suit & towel if you plan to take a dip in the waterfall**
Transfer from Rio to Paraty (around 4 hours) after the breakfast. Upon arrival in Paraty, check in at your hotel and head out on a walking tour. Discover the history of this beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site on a fascinating walking tour of the old town. Your local guide will take you back in time to the Portuguese discovery of Brazil and will tell you all about how Paraty developed through the sugar, gold, and coffee economic booms. You will see how Paraty is quite different from all the other colonial cities in Brazil, its architecture is unique with original 18th-century characteristics. This is a great tour for people looking to film and take photos of Paraty’s lovely colonial buildings.
Overnight in Paraty
Enjoy your delicious breakfast buffet and get ready to explore Paraty. It has over 65 islands and hundreds of beautiful beaches with crystal-clear water, perfect for swimming and snorkeling. They are surrounded by lush tropical vegetation which makes them seem even more peaceful and totally unforgettable. On this tour, we’ll board a schooner and sail to some of the most beautiful beaches and islands in the bay, all surrounded by dense rainforests. After an initial journey of about 40 minutes, we’ll make three separate stops of about an hour each, giving us plenty of time for sunbathing, swimming, and snorkeling. Although the exact locations tend to vary with each tour, depending on weather conditions and in order to try and avoid the crowds, the islands generally included in the tour are Comprida, Algodão, Cotia, and Praia Vermelha, as well as the beaches of Lulas and Saco da Velha, amongst many others.
Overnight in Paraty
Have your breakfast and later enjoy your day at leisure or book an optional tour.
Overnight in Paraty
Optional: HD Tour Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery: USD 30, min 2 paxThis tour takes us into the beautiful National Forest of Serra da Bocaina. Our first stop will be at Pedra Branca waterfall, one of the prettiest waterfalls in the region and a great place to spot many species of birds and see the plants and trees typical of the Atlantic Forest. After this we’ll drive to the Tobogã waterfall. For those daring enough to try, it’s possible to slide all the way down the waterfall as it is formed by 30 meters of smooth rock. Next we’ll visit a Cachaça Destillery to learn about the production of Brazil’s most famous spirit, before heading for lunch at a picturesque restaurant on the Perequê River. Here there will be a bit of time to enjoy the natural pools, before we head back to Paraty.
Optional: Saco do Mamangua Boat Tour: USD 125, min 2 paxGet to know the region of Saco do Mamanguá, a fjord that has an 8 km long and 2 km wide entrance to the sea, with 33 beaches and 8 caiçara communities. The bottom of Mamanguá has a beautiful, highly preserved mangrove area. On this tour, aboard a fast speedboat model flexboat, you will experience a delicious atmosphere of adventure due to its high navigation speed, taking advantage of the time until you reach the first stop. The journey itself is a spectacle, with amazing landscape and biodiversity of extreme natural richness. The tour makes 3 stops for diving in wonderful places, where it is possible to explore the region, practice snorkeling, enjoy the marine life or simply enjoy the unique look of Saco do Mamanguá. Itinerary: subject to change due to weather conditions Praia do Engenho; Praia do Cruzeiro Praia do Costa Optional stop for lunch at Praia do Cruzeiro.
Post breakfast, at proper time, you will be transferred from Paraty to Rio de Janeiro airport for your flight back home.
* For land only passengers it is suggeted that you book your flight back home at anytime after 5pm.
The hotel is strategically located, near the main touristic sights. It's a very privileged region in the very southwest of Brazil, where Parana and Iguassu rivers converge, which makes a tri-border area along the junction of Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil. The city was founded on June 10th, 1914. The word Iguazu (Iguassu) has its origin in the native language Tupi-Guarani, spoken before the colonization.
Just 130 metres from Copacabana Beach, the Windsor Palace Copacabana features a rooftop terrace with a pool and beautiful ocean views. Surrounded by trendy shops, it is only 3 km from the famous Ipanema Beach. The air-conditioned rooms at the Windsor Palace Copacabana Hotel provide a modern bathroom, cable TV, a minibar, telephone and radio. Some rooms include partial sea views and balcony. The restaurant serves Brazilian and international food in a cosy atmosphere. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Several international and regional dining options are available within a 5-minute walk. Siqueira Campos metro station is 700 metres from Windsor Palace Copacabana, whilst Copacabana Fort is 2.2 km away. Santos Dumont Airport is at a distance of 8.7 km and Galeão International Airport is 25.5 km from the property.
Property of Prince Dom João de Orleans and Bragança, first born son of Prince João Maria de Orleans and Bragança and of the Egyptian Princess Fátima Chirine, the pousada is located in a house build in 1988 as a homage to the old mansions of Imperial times. With more than 2000 square meters of land and only 3 minutes walk from Paraty's Historical Center, the Pousada do Principe is one of the most beautiful and acknowledged pousadas of the region, where guests can have a unique experience to go back in time and taste the cozy colonial architecture. And you do not have to worry about Paraty's weather: the hotel has central water heating and anti-mosquito screens on the windows, all for the sensation of being in the midst of a natural paradise surrounded by the Atlantic Forest.
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