4# BRAZIL FIXED DEPARTURES – 2023 PROGRAM 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS Rio de Janeiro & Iguassu Falls

Day 1: Monday or Friday: Rio De Janeiro
Flight to Rio de Janeiro (not included)
Arrival in Rio de Janeiro meet and transfer to the hotel – Shared service (bilingual guide Spanish & English).
Overnight in Rio de Janeiro
Check In: 14:00 – Check Out: 12:00
Meals included: none.

Day 2: Tuesday or Saturday: Rio De Janeiro
Breakfast at the hotel.
RIO EXPRESS – CHRIST THE REDEEMER AND SUGARLOAF – Shared basis – Duration 5 hours.
Today a memorable experience awaits you as you explore the best highlights of Rio de Janeiro in a 5-hour to visit the Christ the Redeemer by Van & Sugarloaf Mountain
You will be picked-up in the lobby of your hotel between 7:30 am and 8:10 am, depending on the hotel location for a quick tour in Rio de Janeiro visiting the two most famous landmarks: the Christ the Redeemer Statue and Sugarloaf Mountain. Get picked up from your hotel and drive up to the Christ the Redeemer Statue – one of the New Seven Wonders of the World – on top of Corcovado Mountain. The drive is short and beautiful, traveling through the Tijuca Forest before opening to incredible views of the entire city. Then go to Sugarloaf Mountain, located in the Urca neighborhood. Ride a series of 2 cable cars in route to the summit, first arriving at Urca Hill, and then continuing to the top of Sugarloaf, reaching a height of 1,295 feet (395m). Conclude the tour with an exquisitely beautiful panorama of Rio de Janeiro.
Includes:
▪5-hour tour via air-conditioned van with bilingual guide (Portuguese, Spanish & English speaking).
▪Entrance fees to Christ the Redeemer.
▪Entrance fees to the Sugarloaf Mountain cable car.
Overnight in Rio de Janeiro
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 3: Wednesday or Sunday: Rio De Janeiro
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day at leisure for discovering this beautiful city including the wonderful beaches of Rio de Janeiro. OPTIONAL TOUR IN RIO DE JANEIRO AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL PURCHASE
HALF DAY: SANTA TERESA, LAPA WITH TRAM RIDE AND SELARON STEPS. – Shared basis – Duration 4 hours –Operation from Tuesday to Sunday (morning only)
You will be picked-up in the lobby of your hotel between 8:05 am and 9:00 am, depending on the hotel location for a half-day tour to discover the many hidden gems in Rio’s Downtown area with a tour guide.
Begin your tour at Downtown (“Centro”), where you will get the tram (“bondinho”) to the bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa. You will drive over the Arcos da Lapa, the aqueduct used to connect water from Santa Teresa to Downtown and one of Rio’s most traditional postcards. At Santa Teresa, you will experience an interesting local atmosphere. Walk along the bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa, a bucolic area in Rio de Janeiro. Located on a hillside, Santa Teresa has become a district of cultural interest because of its architectural value and prime location, famous for its winding, narrow cobblestone streets and a favourite spot for artists and tourists. A flair like Montmartre, in Paris. You will visit the Ruins Park (closed on Mondays), a public park with an art gallery built around the ruins of a mansion. Take a minute to enjoy the city’s landscape, in particular the Downtown area and the Sugarloaf Mountain. Up next, you will walk down the colorful Selarón Steps, one of Rio’s landmarks, and arrive at the district of Lapa, the zone with most traditional nightlife. Take a stroll in the Passeio Público, the oldest public park in the South America, to reach Cinelândia, a lively spot in Rio thanks to its bars, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Among many remarkable constructions in the area, you will notice the Municipal theater, Rio de Janeiro’s most traditional theatre and opera house, as well as the Biblioteca Nacional, Brazil’s most important library.
Your last stop will be at Confeitaria Colombo (closed on Sundays), a permanent member of all “must-see cafés” rankings around the world. Enjoy the opulent art nouveau decorated with huge stained glass, tiles, and mirrors imported from France, Portugal, and Belgium. You can finish your tour tasting one of the Brazilian traditional snacks – such as the coxinha de frango (‘little chicken thigh’) – or desserts – such as the brigadeiro (‘brigadier’) in one of Rio de Janeiro’s most prestigious places at the beginning of the 20th century.
Includes:
▪Roundtrip transportation with bilingual guide (Portuguese, Spanish & English speaking).
▪Santa Teresa tram ride included.
Not included Food and Drinks (available for purchase at Cafeteria Colombo)
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OPTIONAL TOUR IN RIO DE JANEIRO AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL PURCHASE
HALF DAY: MUSEUM OF TOMORROW, AQUARIUM RIO & OLYMPIC BOULEVARD. – Shared basis – Duration 4 hours – Operation from Tuesday to Sunday (morning only)
Get to know the Rio port area, visit a popular museum in Brazil and the largest marine aquarium in South America.
You will be picked-up in the lobby of your hotel between 8:30 am and 9:30 am, depending on the hotel location for a half-day tour to begin the tour going to the Olympic Boulevard or Porto Maravilha, the city’s port area that has been completely revitalized and where the newest tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro are located.
Visit Museum of Tomorrow, a modern and technological applied science museum dedicated to exploring and questioning all the possibilities for building the future of the planet and humans. Observe and take photos in front of the unusual and futuristic architecture from one of the most visited museums in Brazil. Inside the Museum of Tomorrow, you will learn about opportunities and challenges that
humanity will have to face in the coming decades from the perspectives of sustainability and coexistence.
Then, make a stop for photos at the Kobra Mural – one of the largest graffiti murals in the world – created by Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra. Observe five ethnic groups depicted realistically on a colorful background with geometric shapes.
Last stop is at AquaRio, the largest marine aquarium in South America. See more than 5,000 animals from 350 different species from around the world in 28 saltwater tanks. You will be able to see up close and even interact with an immense variety of fish, invertebrates, rays, sharks, and corals. Take a photo inside the main
tank tunnel, where you will see animals passing over you! An entertainment show about nature for all ages!
Includes:
▪Roundtrip transportation with bilingual guide (Portuguese, Spanish & English speaking).
▪Entrance fee to Museum of Tomorrow.
▪Entrance fee to Aquarium.
Not included Food and Drinks (available for purchase)
OPTIONAL TOUR IN RIO DE JANEIRO AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL PURCHASE
HALF DAY: RIO NATURE – TIJUCA FOREST AND BOTANICAL GARDEN – Shared basis – Duration 4 hours – afternoon only
You will be picked-up in the lobby of your hotel between 1:00 pm and 14:00 pm, depending on the hotel location for a half-day tour to discover the diversity of Brazilian and foreign flora with a tour at the Botanical Garden in Rio de Janeiro. Then, contemplate the incredible beauty of the Tijuca National Park, one of the largest urban forests in the world.
Enjoy close the natural diversity of Rio de Janeiro. Begin your tour at the Botanical Garden and visit the Sensory Garden, the Brazilwood (tree that gives name to the country), the Turtle Lake and the lake with the giant-waterlily. Walk through the bicentenary imperial palm trees as you go to the orchidarium and bromeliad house. Then, visit the Vista Chinesa gazebo and enjoy a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro with mountains, forest, and ocean at 388 meters above sea level. In a distance, you can also see Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf. Follow to an adventure at Tijuca National Forest, one of the largest urban forests in the world. Observe the Taunay Waterfall and walk through a simple trail as you learn more about the Atlantic Forest, its flora and fauna. Get back to the vehicle and pass by the famous São Conrado beach to observe the hang gliders and paragliders, before returning to the hotel through a panoramic route
Includes:
▪Roundtrip transportation with bilingual guide (Portuguese, Spanish & English speaking).
▪Entrance fee to the Botanical Garden and Tijuca Forest.
Overnight in Rio de Janeiro
Meals included: breakfast.

Day 4: Thursday or Monday: Rio De Janeiro, Foz do Iguassu
Breakfast at the hotel.
At proper time, transfer from the hotel to the airport – Shared service (bilingual guide Spanish & English).
Suggested flight arrival until 12:30h maximum – not included. Arrival in Iguassu airport, meet and transfer directly to the Brazilian park, ending at the hotel after tour.
HALF DAY BRAZILIAN SIDE OF THE FALLS – Duration 3 hours – Shared service.
Departure in vehicle heading to the National Park of the Brazilian Falls. The tour starts with a visit to the Main Center of the park, where you will have the opportunity to get some hints about the local ecosystem. From there hike along the most important trail of the park where you can enjoy an astonishing view of the waterfalls. From the local belvedere you will have a privileged sight of both parks of the waterfalls. Return to the main point via the panoramic elevator.
Includes:
▪Roundtrip transportation with bilingual guide (Portuguese, Spanish & English speaking).
▪Entrance fee to National Park.During the pandemic period the Brazilian national park was not opened on Mondays. Please check with your sale executive if the policy will change for 2023.
OPTIONAL TOUR IN IGUASSU AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL PURCHASE
VISIT THE BIRD PARK (EXTENSION OF BRAZILIAN SIDE FALLS) – Duration 3 hours – Shared service.
Located at the entrance of the National Park Bird Park is an ecological sanctuary, linking ecotourism with conservation. Huge nurseries provide a basic understanding of some 900 birds, 150 species. Brazilian birds predominate, but there are species from Australia, Africa and Asia represented. It also develops a recognized work of education, research, and Environmental conservation. Other attractions include a butterfly nursery with approximately 25 species of reptiles, where you can see snakes and alligators from just a few meters away.
Overnight in Foz do Iguassu
Check In: 14:00
Check Out: 12:00
Meals included: breakfast

Day 5: Friday or Tuesday: Foz do Iguassu
Buffet breakfast.
HALF DAY ARGENTINIAN SIDE OF THE FALLS – Duration 5 hours – Shared service.
Transfer ahead to Argentina side with a quick stop at customs checks. After that, the tour continues to the Tancredo Neves Bridge over the Iguassu River, which separates the border between Argentina and Brazil. Once in Argentina, take a scenic highway up to the Argentine Iguassu Park (entrance fee included) where you will have a spectacular view of the Argentinean Falls, with access to the very brink of the awe-inspiring Devil’s Throat, largest of the Argentinean Falls, including the San Martin Falls. On the way back from the falls a stop at the “Three Borders” Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay meet. Visit the upper circuit and the Devil´s Throat.
Includes:
▪Roundtrip transportation with bilingual guide (Portuguese, Spanish & English speaking).
▪Entrance fee to National Park.
OPTIONAL WITH EXTRA COST
THE BIG ADVENTURE TOUR – Shared service.
The tour combines rainforest and waterfalls. We will drive trucks into the vast wild vegetation joined by experienced guides. We will get off at the pier and board a boat to sail the Iguazú Inferior River canyon, rafting the river rapids to appreciate falls from the San Martín Island peaceful backwater. Then we will visit the Tres Mosqueteros (Three Musketeers) falls, and Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat) will crown the tour. Sailing the coast of the island, we will get to the next exciting point: The San Martín falls, the greatest a boat can approach.
IMPORTANT: We recommend taking a second pair of shoes, informal clothes to change because in the Great Adventure excursion everyone will get wet.
Certain visitors are not allowed to ride: Great Adventure or Nautical Adventure navigation:
*People with osteoporosis, neck, back conditions, or surgery
*People with heart conditions or surgery
*People with COPD or neurological condition or surgery
*People unable to handle a nautical emergency on the lower Iguazu River.
Overnight in Foz do Iguassu
Meals included: breakfast.

Day 6: Saturday or Wednesday: Foz do Iguassu
Buffet breakfast.
Transfer out from Hotel to The Airport to board your departure flight.
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