Wonders of Brazil

15 days - from $2499

HIGHLIGHTS:

Itinerary:

Day 1 Arrive Rio de Janeiro Arrive in Rio at any time.
Day 2 Rio de Janeiro Explore the famous sandy beaches of Rio on this free day, or take in breathtaking views from the ‘Christ the Redeemer’ statue and Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Day 3-4 Paraty Head down the beautiful 'Costa Verde’ to the town of Paraty, considered one of the world's best examples of Portuguese colonial architecture. Spend your time exploring the cobblestone streets and cafés, enjoying a boat cruise or dining on fresh seafood.
Day 5-8 Iguassu Falls/Night Bus Depart Paraty in the morning and head to São Paulo before boarding a night bus to Iguassu Falls. Explore this tri-border region where Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay meet at the junction of the Paraná and Iguazu rivers. The falls themselves are comprised of 275 separate waterfalls over a 3 km area, with some over 80m (262.4 ft) in height. Spend the next two days exploring both the Argentine and Brazilian sides of the falls. Incredible options include a Zodiac cruise into the heart of the falls or an up-close look by taking a motor boat right to the base of some of the falls. Night bus to Bonito, arriving around breakfast time on Day 9.
Day 9-10 Bonito Bonito is an outdoor lover's dream. Some of the many options here include snorkelling down the Rio da Prata, swimming in lagoons or visiting macaw nesting spots.
Day 11-13 Pantanal (3B, 3L, 3D) Explore the Pantanal, an immense wetland area famed for its abundant wildlife. Marvel at macaws, Jabiru storks, giant otters, anteaters, caimans and countless other species of fauna. Accommodation is basic as we stay in a large tent and sleep in hammocks.
Day 14 Rio de Janeiro After transferring to Campo Grande, we fly to Rio for one last night in paradise.
Day 15 Depart Rio de Janeiro

Accommodation: Hotels (9 nts), Multi-share tented room with hammocks (3 nts), Night bus (2 nts).
Highlights: Rio de Janeiro, Paraty, Iguassu Falls, Bonito, Pantanal Wetlands.
Meals Included: 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners.
Transport: Public bus, night bus, internal flight.
Trip Reference: ZWB