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Discover the breathtaking views of the Iguassu Falls, walk along the shores of Copacabana, and wander through the Amazon Rainforest with this tour of Brazil!
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Discover three of the most fascinating destinations in South America with this small-group tour of Brazil! Explore the ins and outs of Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro, and the Amazon Rainforest as you embark on a magical journey that is full of famous landmarks, historic sites, and local wildlife. Begin your tour in the Iguassu Falls from the Brazilian side — one of the most spectacular natural wonders in the world, situated on the border between Brazil and Argentina. Travel to Rio de Janeiro to see the magnificent views of the Sugarloaf and Corcovado Mountains and walk along the famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema. Catch a flight to Manaus where you will visit the Teatro Amazonas and the Museum of Indigenous Peoples. Explore the Amazon Rainforest — the most biodiverse place on the planet! Search pink dolphins, fish for piranhas, walk through the jungle, and marvel over the local flora as you explore the Amazon Ecopark Jungle Lodge in Manaus, where you will end your tour of Brazil!
Small Group Tour
Single travelers will get a single room without paying a single supplement
Prices for this tour are per person, based on a single room
Single traveler will get a single room without paying a single supplement
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 Iguazu, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Iguacu. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to explore the city at your own pace.
Overnight in Iguazu
Today 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 along the catwalk, which will take you very close to the bottom of the Devil’s Throat. Enjoy the breathtaking views from here. Afterwards, you can take an elevator back up to the road where you will meet your coach for your journey back to the hotel. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in Iguassu
Prepare to be transferred to the airport in Iguassu 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
In the morning you will head on a tour of Rio. Downtown is the business heart of Rio; it is a part of the city where colonial meets modern skyscrapers. Passing along Rio Branco Avenue, you will see the Candelaria Church, which was built in the late 18th century and only completed in 1898. The headquarters of the major Brazilian banks and commercial enterprises can also be found on this avenue. You will see the Opera House (Teatro Municipal) and Carioca Square, the Church of Santo Antonio built in the 17th century as well as the contrast of the modern buildings such as Petrobras and the Cathedral. You will see Rio's aqueduct, built in the 18th century, which nowadays connects downtown to the Santa Teresa district, an old residential area. Afterwards, you will drive through Flamengo Park to discover one of the highlights of Rio. From the park, you can see the famous Sugar Loaf Mountain, which can be reached with a cable car ride at 1,200 feet high (not included). From the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain, you can look down on Rio and discover one of the most breathtaking views in the world. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure — the following optional tour can be booked.
Overnight in Rio de Janeiro
Optional: FD Jeep Tour Rio 4 Wonders: USD 280, min 2 paxFollowing hotel pick up in an open-air Hummer style jeep, we will take you to the stunning Tijuca Atlantic Forest, the largest urban forest in the world, with stops at the Chinese Vista with magnificent views of Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, Guanabara Bay and Niterói. After visiting the National Park, the tour continues up to the Corcovado Mountain, located at the Tijuca’s Forest, where the Christ Redeemer Statue, one of the 7 “New Wonders of the World”, is located. We will continue on to the top by panoramic elevators or escalators that arrive at the foot of the statue, where we can enjoy a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro, discovering why it is called the "Marvelous City”. From Corcovado, you can see the beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon, the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon and the Botanical Gardens. After this visit, the jeep takes the guests down the hill for having lunch. After lunch, the tour continues up to the Sugar Loaf Mountain, which has become an iconic symbol of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Rising up from a small peninsula at the entrance of Guanabara Bay, its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of concentrated refined sugar loaf. 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 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 and downtown Rio. The tour finishes with a visit to the Botanical Garden, founded by Dom João VI in 1808 as an Acclimation Garden for exotic plants, was transformed over nearly two centuries into the Research Institute of the Botanic Garden of Rio de Janeiro. The Botanic Garden contains more than 6,000 different species of tropical and subtropical plants and trees, including 900 varieties of palm trees. Visitors can stroll along the pathways of the park to the sounds of native birds like the “curios” and the “sabiás.” No other park can compare to this one for the variety of species that are cultivated is huge, like Imperial Palm-tree, the big water lilies, famous Victoria-regia, models of Brazil Wood, an almost extinct tree in our littoral. With pleasing hiding-places, it was one of the favorite places of Tom Jobim, continuous frequenter. Duration: approximately 8 hours.
After breakfast, start the day by visiting the famous statue of Christ The Redeemer, which has been elected as one of the seven modern wonders of the world. The statue sits 2,300 ft. above sea level, atop Corcovado Hill. Following a scenic drive along the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, you will arriveat the foot of the hill, where you will embark on a small train which climbs the beautiful mountainside. Upon reaching the top,you will experience a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro and discover why it is known as the “Marvelous City”! Lunch will be in a BBQ house. You can choose to spend the rest of the day at leisure or book an optional tour.
Overnight in Rio de Janeiro
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.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before you are transferred to the airport for your flight to Manaus. Upon arrival in Manaus, you will be transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, head on a city tour of Manaus where you will discover some of the typical neighborhoods of the city and the Museum of Indigenous Peoples, where guests can see some of the traditions, tools, and garments which are used by these people. Next, you will visit the Teatro Amazonas (Opera House), the primary tourist attraction in the city. The rest of the day will be spent at leisure to explore the city at your own pace. Manaus is the capital of Amazonas, which is the largest state in Brazil. It is a modern city and one of the fastest-growing in Brazil. It is also the perfect point of departure for exploring the rest of the Amazonian region. Visitors can discover the beautiful riverbanks and "igarapes" (creeks), swim and canoe in placid lakes, or simply walk through the evergreen forest.
Overnight in Manaus
After breakfast, depart the Manaus Pier to head on the meeting-of-the-waters tour. Leave Manaus onboard a regional double-decker boat. The boat will take you to the Negro River navigating along the shores of Manaus, allowing passengers to see the Amazon Theater, the Port of Manaus, the customs, and the fascinating aspects of local life such as the stilt house. Next, discover the incredible meeting of the Negro and Solimões Rivers as they join to form the Amazon River which runs all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. The water of these two rivers run together for about 12 KM side by side — without mixing. The phenomenon occurs due to the difference in temperature, density, and speed of the waters and rivers. Throughout this tour, you will get the opportunity to enjoy lunch in a floating restaurant (not included). Later in the day, you will arrive at your lodge. Check-in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in the Amazon
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and spend a full day at leisure to enjoy the activities at the park.
Overnight in the Amazon
Nature Hike Duration: 1 to 3 hours (depending on the physical fitness of the tour members). Time is approximate.
Biodiversity is the main characteristic of ECOPARK. It includes uncatalogued species in the virgin rainforest, natural savannahs, and beautiful creeks. Several streams of crystal-clear warm waters also run through the land. During this tour, the guide will lead clients to educate them about the local flora and fauna, and how and where they can find edible fruits and potable water, along with first aid, how to find their way in the forest, and so much more.
Visit to the Caboclo House Duration: 1 hour. Time is approximate.
Depart the lodge on a boat or motor canoe, to visit a local family. Dubbed the “caboclos”, learn about their local traditions and customs and discover the rich history of the Amazon, the rubber cycle, and much more. During this visit, you will see how the cassava meal is prepared and how they smoke the extracted rubber sap.
Monkey Forest Duration: 40 minutes to 1 hour. Time is approximate
The Monkey Forest is a restricted area where wild animals come and go as the seasons pass by. There is always a feeding time schedule, under the supervision of the biologist and/or personnel with credentials to do so. Guests are welcome to visit, film, and photograph the animals which may be on-site in a safe and natural environment. The facilities for rehabilitation and re-introduction of wild animals in their habitat known as Monkey Forest was created in 1991 with the intention of receiving animals which have been confiscated from illegal commerce. This is a joint project with the Municipal Secretary of Environment and Sustainability. In this center, the animals are initially put into quarantine to be evaluated and taken care of by a team of veterinaries and biologists. In partnership with the FFV (Live Forest Foundation), a non-profit institution overseen by Amazon Ecopark Lodge, a unique feeding system has been developed. Twice a day (10:30 & 15:30), the animals receive supplements for their natural diet, ensuring that they are being fed the essential nutrients. The Monkey Forest is open to guests’ visits, always in the company of a facility professional. Guests are welcome to film and take as many photos as they wish in this safe and natural environment.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home via Manaus.
Offering an outdoor pool and fitness centre, Vivaz Cataratas Hotel Resort is set in Foz do Iguaçu in the Parana Region, 6 km from Birds Park. There is a water park on site that is free of entry for all guests and guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and bar. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with a TV. Vivaz Cataratas Hotel Resort features free WiFi throughout the property. There is a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge, babysitting service and gift shop at the property. You can play tennis at this hotel, and car hire is available. Iguaçu Waterfalls is 19 km from Vivaz Cataratas Hotel Resort, while Iguaçu National Park is 7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Foz do Iguacu/Cataratas International Airport, 4 km from Vivaz Cataratas Hotel Resort.
Tradition and modernity in a single place. This is the Windsor Excelsior Hotel, in Copacabana, one of the main postcards of Rio de Janeiro. Guests just cross the street to swim in the green waters of the sea of Copacabana, without worrying about chairs and towels. The hotel provides everything as a courtesy. Then, if you want to go out for a while and experience the beauty of Rio de Janeiro, the Windsor Excelsior is a key point, providing easy access to major points of the city. If you search quality and good service, the Windsor Excelsior Hotel is an excellent choice. All the catering team is ready to welcome you friendly and efficiently. The view from the rooms is a special show - no comments. Not to mention the breakfast included in the rate, which is an attack on any diet. Simply irresistible.
Quality is situated in Adrianopolis neighbourhood, besides the Manauara Shopping and near the financial district of Manaus. It offers modern rooms with LCD cable TV, free internet and an outdoor pool. Quality Hotel Manaus is surrounded by restaurants and shops. It is situated 5 km from the centre of Manaus and 11 km from the International Airport. The air-conditioned rooms are spacious and include broadband internet. They come with a minibar and the private bathrooms have showers. Room service is available. The restaurant serves a tropical breakfast buffet with fruits, juices, breads and cakes. Tasty national and international dishes are prepared during the lunch and dinner.
Amazon Ecopark Jungle Lodge is a privately owned tourism complex and scientific and educational enterprise, operating since 1991. The lodging infrastructure was inaugurated in 1995. Ecopark Jungle Lodge is located on the Tarum River, approximately one hour from the Manaus airport. (transfer by van or bus and regional river boat). The lodge has 64 comfortable apts, divided among 20 wooden bungalows and one concrete bungalow, (total 21 bungalows). Each wooden bungalow has 3 apts, with separate entrances, varandas, and bathrooms. All apts have air conditioning, electric showers, and screened windows. The only all concrete bungalow has 4 apts, all with air conditioning, electric showers and screened windows. The concrete bungalow is especially recommended for guests with special needs, (2 apts have wheelchair access and bathroom handles). This bungalow is also very suitable for families, (2 apts each with 4 beds, or one double and 2 single beds). All bungalows are comfortable and pleasantly decorated, while maintaining a rustic and original atmosphere
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All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted tours is 8. Minimum age on Safaris is 8. Minimum age for game drives in Kruger National Park (South Africa) is 12. Minimum age for Uganda programs is 15.
Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.
We offer many Solo-Friendly trips with no mandatory single supplement. For all other tours, a single supplement will apply for solo travelers.
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American Residents can purchase Trawick Insurance with us at the time of booking or anytime prior to departure. After booking, Canadian Residents will receive an email with a referral to TuGo Insurance which can be purchased anytime prior to departure.
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Travel Protection coverages will take effect on the later of 1) the date the plan payment has been received by the Policyholder; 2) the date and time you start your Covered Trip; or 3) 12:01 A.M. Standard Time on the Scheduled Departure Date of your Covered Trip.
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