Brazil

Welcome at Rio de Janeiro, meet our guide and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel. Full Day Corcovado & Sugar Loaf with lunch. Depart from the hotel after breakfast to visit the most famous landmarks of the city and see the natural beauty of Rio de Janeiro from up above. Over a million tourists each year visit the world famous ‘Pão de Açúcar’, (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 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. Afterwards, descend the mountain and stop for a delicious lunch. From there passengers will be taken to the bottom of the 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 recently 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. There, passengers can enjoy a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro and discover why it is called the "Marvelous City". Duration: approximately 8 hours.

Accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport of Rio de Janeiro to fly to the next destiny: Manaus. Welcome and transfer to an Amazon lodge. Full board included.

During the next days you will be able to do the activities below (the distribution of the tours will be coordinated by the lodge and informed upon arrival).

TOUR TO THE " MEETING OF THE WATERS "

The Meeting of Waters tour is only available for clients with pick-up (hotels or airport) until 08:30am. Departure on board of a regional double deck boat. The boat goes down the Negro River navigating along the shore of the City of Manaus, allowing passengers to view the Amazonas Theater, the Port of Manaus, the Customs and the interesting aspects of the local life - the stilt houses for instance. Arrival at The Meeting of the Waters by 11h30am.

It´s a spectacular merge of Negro and Solimões Rivers. From this point on both rivers form the famous Amazon River that runs all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. The waters of the two rivers run together for about 12kms, side by side, without mixing. The phenomenon happens due to differences in temperature, density and speed of the waters of the rivers.

Optional lunch will be served in a typical restaurant (rustic yet clean restaurant with buffet style, international and regional dishes).

Duration: 8 to 9 hours.

NATURE HIKE

Biodiversity is the main characteristics of our lodges. It includes species in virgin rainforest, natural savannahs and creeks. Several streams of crystal clear warm water also run through the local.

During tour the guide will lead clients, educating them about the local flora & fauna, how and where to find edible fruits and potable water, first aid , how to find their way in the forest and much more.

Duration: 1 to 3 hours (depending on health conditions of participants).

MONKEY FOREST

The facilities for rehabilitation and re-introduction of wild animals in their habitat (known as the 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, a unique feeding system has been developed. Twice a day, (10:30 & 15:30), the animals receive supplements of their natural diet, ensuring that they are being fed the necessary nutrients.

The Monkey Forest is open to guests at feeding times, always accompanied by credentialed professional, permitting guests to film and photograph these animals in a natural and safe environment.

Duration: 40 minutes to 1 hour.

NOTE! Twice a year the monkeys move away for 2-3 weeks to travel through the forest and demarcate their land. During this period will not be possible to see the monkeys, only the one in quarantine.

VISIT TO THE CABOCLO'S HOUSE

Depart the lodge on boat or motorized canoe, accompanied by a Bilingual guide to learn about the traditions and customs of local Amazonians (“natives").

Duration: 40 minutes to 1 hour.

FISHING TOUR

Depart lodge in paddle or motorized canoes, accompanied by a Bilingual guide. (Fishing of piranhas and other species, depending on season).

Note 1: It is a non-professional fishing.

Duration: 40 minutes to 1 hour

NIGHT TOUR IN CANOE

Depart lodge in paddle or motorized canoes, to appreciate the sounds of the jungle at night, with the possibility to spot small alligators (or other nightly creatures). Alligators are spotted because their eyes shine like small red lights. Once the alligator is spotted by the guide’s spotlight, he will try to catch a small alligator with his own hands and bring it on to the canoe, and a brief explanation of their habitat follows. The alligator will then be safely released back to the river. (No harm is done to any of the animals) Duration: about 1 hour.

Note: during "high water level" season (from April to August) and on full moon evenings, it might be difficult to find alligators.

**Bilingual guide, transfers and tours in shared basis, accommodation with full board pension (in the lodge). In the packages with Meeting of the Waters, lunch is not included. Rates and availability for this lunch will be confirmed under request**

Breakfast at the hotel. Full Day with activities organized by the lodge (mentioned above). Full board included. Accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel. Full Day with activities organized by the lodge (mentioned above). Full board included. Accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport of Manaus to fly to iguazu (via Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo). Welcome and transfer to the hotel. Half Day Brazil Falls side. From a giant balcony the waterfalls can be viewed in all their beauty. We also have the choice of observing them from a distance and at wider angles. The area is explored on a circuit of footbridges, which are located in front of the falls and offers a panoramic view which is really astonishing. Accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel. Full Day Argentina Falls side tour. You will find more than 270 water falls along the cliffs and islets, split into a half moon which is the shape of this beautiful geographical feature. From the visitors’ center, the paths can be covered on foot, or a picturesque little train can be chosen for that purpose. The National Park has two circuits to be covered: a lower surface and an upper surface. On the lower circuit one can reach the base of the falls, where the magnificence of their beauty can be appreciated. On the upper circuit unique landscapes can be viewed from footbridges and viewpoints; an unforgettable experience. Accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel. Then, transfer to the airport of Iguazu to fly to the next destiny or back home. End of our services.