Brazil Experience: 9 Days / 8 Nights - Rio De Janeiro - Foz de Iguacu – Angra dos Reais – Ilha grande

Duration: 9 Days | 8 Nights
Dates: All year-round possible (Nov-Mar warmer months and Jun-Aug slightly cooler)
Destination: Rio De Janeiro - Foz de Iguacu – Angra dos Reais – Ilha grande

Brazil, a country of vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and rich history, beckons travelers from around the globe to immerse themselves in its wonders.

Day 1: Rio De Janeiro
Upon arrival, Meet and transfer the hotel. - Private service with English speaking guide.
Overnight in Rio de Janeiro at selected hotel.
Meals included: None.

Day 2: Rio De Janeiro
Breakfast at the hotel.

Full Day Wonders Of Rio
(Private service – English speaking guide – duration: 7 hours approximately)
You will go up to the Statue of Christ at the top of Morro do Corcovado - one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Get up close to Christ the Redeemer and spend some time taking in the panoramic view of this beautiful city in Rio from the incredible viewpoint at the top of the mountain.

Then you’ll visit the famous colorful Ecadaria Selaron – steps of “Selarón”, a set of world-famous steps in Rio de Janeiro. They are the work of Chile-born artist Jorge Selarón, who claimed it as "my tribute to the Brazilian people", from there visit Santa Teresa, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Rio, where you can see the original architecture from the beginning of the 19th century. During the 60's Santa Teresa became the hippie center and today it is home to many artists such as painters and sculptors, restaurants and bars.
Lunch experience at Premium churrascaria you will learn about this tradition which started 300 years ago in the south of the country. The barbecue at that time was made only by experts, who transmitted the knowledge to their children and grandchildren. Since then, almost nothing has changed. We brought all the barbecue ritual and the ancestral knowledge of the BBQ (drinks not included).

Finally, an amazing walking tour by important and scenic spots at Ipanema and Copacabana lead by a musician-singer-tour guide, an all-in-one professional, playing live Bossa Nova songs and telling stories, curiosities, all about the history, the great composers and the magic behind this Brazilian music style that is Rio’s ‘trademark’. You’ll visit different spots (Ipanema and Copacabana), such as bars, beaches and also passing by the places where the Bossa Nova music was written, played and composed. Our tour guide is an all-in-one professional as he’s also a musican and singer, playing the guitar and some other instruments along the way. You’ll get to know all about Bossa Nova, how and where it started, who were the main composers and performers, like Tom Jobim, Vinícius de Moraes, João Gilberto and others.

Walking by this circuit in Ipanema and Copacabana our team will reveal all the secrets and the main facts and events behind this music style that is Rio’s trademark. Walk by the same streets where the Girl from

Ipanema did and, listening to our tour guide,let your mind feel Rio’s cultural atmosphere of the 50s-60s, when the Bossa Nova had its golden years and most glamorous times. Music, culture, history, curiosities, scenic spots and a lof of fun.

Overnight in Rio de Janeiro at selected hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3: 2024: Rio De Janeiro
Breakfast at the hotel. Breakfast at the hotel included.

Full Day Inmersion To Rio De Janeiro´S Roots
(Private service – English speaking guide – duration: 7 hours approximately)
Come to experience the flavours of “Nature’s Candies” in a 2-hour fruit market tour in South America which is the origin of the biggest variety of fruits in the world. Coconut, passion fruit, avocado, pineapple, cocoa, açaí, custard apple, star fruit, guava, cashew to name but a few… There are literally hundreds of them and dozens are part of everyday Brazilian life, especially in or near the Amazon or the Cerrado (Brazilian Outback). This fruit tasting session introduces you to over a dozen of these exotic fruits. You will cut open, smell, taste and drink various fruits.

You must be sure our fruit representative will talk about nutritional value, culinary uses and economic importance as well.

Then you will go ahead to “Samba city”,an exciting backstage tour of Cidade do Samba, the impressive complex of workshops for Rio's world-famous Carnival. See where all the magic is created and get insight into the detailed processes that culminate in the planet's most vibrant street party.We will visit the Academics da Grande Rio depot, where the majestic platform decorations are built. The fascinating display of creativity features a wide array of colorful, shiny and extravagant costumes used in the parades.Learn the history of Carnival and the samba as you proceed to the Exposure Room. Later, try on one of the unique costumes and get your photo taken dressed as an authentic samba dancer.

Afterwards, you will enjoy a delicious typical lunch “Feijoada” one the most famous dishes of Brazilian cuisine, originated trough the customs of the African slaves. Fresh black bean stew and cuts of pork served with rice, cabbage, farofa manioc, crackling, cured pork chop, spicy pepper sauce, and sliced oranges.

Finally, you will go ahead to neighborhood of Urca where one of the largest symbols of the city is located: Sugar Loaf. You will travel all the way to the top in two steps by cable car. The first cable car takes us to Urca Hill, a vantage point 215 meters high for which already grants beautiful views of Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niterói Bridge, and Corcovado Mountain. From this stage, a second cable car takes us up to the top. At 395 meters, we will enjoy splendid views of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress, and several beaches of Niterói.

Overnight in Rio de Janeiro at selected hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 4: 2024: Rio De Janeiro
Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure.
Overnight in Rio de Janeiro at selected hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 5: 2024:Rio De Janeiro – Foz de Iguacu
Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer the Airport. – Private service with English speaking guide. Flight from Rio to Foz de Iguazu (not included). Arrival in Foz de Iguacu, meet and Transfer to the hotel. - Private service with English speaking guide.

Half day Brazilian falls + Macuco Safari
(Private service - Duration: 4.5 h)

Arrival at Iguassu airport (IGU), meet and great and proceed directly do Brazilian falls tour. Located 20 kms from the center of the City of Foz do Iguassu, where 8 kms are inside the National Park. In front of the Hotel das Cataratas, the visit begins on foot, for approximately 1000 meters, with a frontal view of all the falls. One of the most beautiful sculptures of nature, considered "the eighth wonder of the world". The Iguaçu River is born in the Serra do Mar and travels 1320 km to Foz do Iguassu. The set of waterfalls, shortly before their encounter with the Paraná River, formed 275 jumps with an average height of 60 m. The falls produce a mist that crowned by beautiful and immense rainbows, give the visitor a true spectacle of sound and colors. On this trip, the participants will get to know several and different species of sub-tropical plants and trees, including orchids and the heart-of-palm, which grow in abundance here.

Luckly, animals and some of the beautiful birds of the region will appear during the trip. After a 3 kilometers jeep ride, the tour continues to a 600 meters on foot to the picturesque Macuco Falls, hidden in the forested canyon. The trail brings us to the banks of the Iguassu River, to board a twin-engine inflatable boat with capacity of 12 to 20 passengers each, specially designed for the local river conditions. Then cruise up into the Iguassu Canyon, shoot several rapids, and arrive to the very base of the majestic waterfalls. As the experienced pilot maneuvers in the midst of the falls themselves, the passenger will have a completely different view and experience a thrill never forgotten. Overnight in Foz de Iguacu at selected hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 6: 2024: Foz de Iguacu
Breakfast at the hotel.

Half day Argentinean waterfalls
(Private service - Duration: 6 h)
Located 28 km from the center of the city of Foz do Iguassu (20 kms within the Argentine territory). Crossing the Iguassu River, through the Tancredo Neves Bridge, in 30 minutes, you will arrive to the Argentine National Park, to visit the Falls. First, take the train to Devil's Throat, which is the largest waterfall in the Iguazu Falls, located in the midst of the Brazilian and Argentinean Falls. Afterwards, on foot, visit the other jumps, through the Superior Circuit (1200 meters), and weather permitting, the Lower Circuit jumps (1750 meters).

OPTIONAL WITH ADDITIONAL PRICE:
Overflight the Falls in Helicopter: Ten minutes overflying the area give a fascinating sight of the majestic falls framed by the green mass of the jungle. The unique geological formation is outstanding, and the grandeur of the view is overwhelming.
Additional per person: from 230 AUD (subject to change) (min 2 pax).

NIGHT AT THE ARGENTINIAN STYLE
(Round trip transfer included)

Learn about Argentine culture, taste fantastic local dishes, drink, exceptional wine, and mingle with fellow travellers from around the world, in a fun setting.
Get a taste of the best local cusine. Savour a 5 course dinner, paired with four exceptional wines from all the regions from Argentina.
1.-WELCOME
Patagonian trout tartar & wine based cocktail.
2.- EMPANADA CLASS
Learn how to make your empanada!
3.- PICADA
Grilled provolone cheese sliced chorizo sausage black , sausage roll,skirt porl steak
4.-MAIN COURSE
200G tender loin steak gaucho styled grilled veggies
5.-MALE CLASS
Mate and alfajor class
Dulce deleche mousse with red berries
Sweet and cheese tasting

Overnight in Foz de Iguacu at selected hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

Day 7: 2024: Foz de Iguacu – Rio – Angra dos Reis – Ilha grande
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the airport (private service – English speaking guide)
Flight from Foz de Iguazu to Rio de Janeiro (not included)
Arrival in Rio transfer to the Angra dos Reis.
(private service – driver only – Portuguese speaking driver – duration: 2 hours approximately)
Boat ticket from Angra to Ilha Grande included.
Overnight in Ilha grande at selected hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 8: 2024: Ilha grande
Breakfast at the hotel
Day at leisure
Overnight in Ilha grande at selected hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 9: 2024: Ilha grande – Aangra dos Reis – Rio de Janeiro
Breakfast at the hotel. At proper time, transfer to Riode Janeiro (privat service – driver only – portugues speaking driver)

Tour Price
• Price shown is for a person based on twin share deluxe accommodation.
• All prices displayed are subject to availability and can be withdrawn or varied without notice.
• Prices are guaranteed once booking is confirmed by us and paid in full by the due date.
• Depending on your needs and group size (individual, couple, family, group, etc.) we will provide the final pricing for your tour.
• Flexible booking terms and conditions are available. Contact us for enquiries.

Inclusions:
• All services, lodging, food, and beverages, plus taxes, tourist tickets, and entrance fees mentioned in the program
• All excursions will be provided with a guide in the English/Spanish language.
• Entrance fees included in excursions are subject to change without prior notice (due to policies of protected area administrators), even when the reservation has been confirmed. We will inform the client promptly in case of increases and the difference could be charged to the billing.

Exclusions:
• Early check-in, late check-out, services and food not listed in the itinerary, beverages during the meals, hotel extras, and personal expenses.
• Domestic and International airfare.
• Tips for guides, drivers, if not specified in the description.
• Others not mentioned in the programs

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