11 Days Best of Brazil & the Amazon

Best of Brazil & the Amazon

11 Days/ 10 Nights

Tour Includes:

Accommodation in superior tourist or first-class hotels and lodges
Daily breakfast and meals as per itinerary (full board at Amazon Ecopark Lodge)
All transfers and transportation as per the program
City tours in Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu, Manaus, and Salvador da Bahia
Excursions to Sugar Loaf, Corcovado, Iguassu Falls (both sides), and the Amazon rainforest
Boat tour to the Meeting of the Waters
English-speaking local guides throughout
Entrance fees to parks and attractions mentioned in the program

Best of Brazil & the Amazon

11 Days/ 10 Nights

Itinerary:

Day 1 – Rio de Janeiro
Arrival in Rio de Janeiro, one of the world’s most dazzling metropolises, framed by forested mountains, golden beaches, and the sparkling Atlantic Ocean.

Day 2 – Rio de Janeiro
Full-day city tour visiting Rio’s highlights — Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corcovado, home to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.

Day 3 – Rio de Janeiro
Day at leisure to explore the city at your own pace.
Optional: Excursion to Petrópolis, the summer residence of Emperor Pedro II, visit the Olympic Boulevard and the futuristic Museum of Tomorrow, or enjoy a lively Samba Show at night.

Day 4 – Rio de Janeiro – Iguassu
Flight to Foz do Iguassu. Visit the Brazilian side of the Iguassu Falls, offering panoramic views of over 275 cascading waterfalls surrounded by lush rainforest.

Day 5 – Iguassu
Half-day visit to the Argentine side of the Iguassu National Park, including the dramatic Devil’s Throat viewpoint. Afternoon at leisure for relaxation or optional excursions.

Day 6 – Iguassu – Manaus
Optional morning visit to the Bird Park, home to hundreds of exotic species. Flight to Manaus, gateway to the Amazon.
Optional: Ecological tour focused on the region’s diverse flora and fauna.

Day 7 – Manaus – Amazon
Transfer to the pier to begin your 3-day / 2-night stay at Amazon Ecopark Lodge, located on the Rio Tarumã in the heart of the rainforest. Accommodation in rustic wooden bungalows with full board. Explore the unique biodiversity of the Amazon through guided hikes and canoe excursions.

Day 8 – Amazon
Boat excursion along the Negro River to witness the breathtaking Meeting of the Waters, where the dark waters of the Negro and the sandy Solimões Rivers flow side by side without mixing.

Day 9 – Amazon – Manaus – Salvador da Bahia
Transfer back to Manaus. On the way to the airport, enjoy a panoramic city tour including the Amazon Theatre and main landmarks. Flight to Salvador da Bahia, Brazil’s capital of happiness, known for its Afro-Brazilian rhythms, colonial charm, and vibrant street life.

Day 10 – Salvador da Bahia
Half-day city tour visiting Barra with its famous lighthouse and the colorful colonial district of Pelourinho, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Optional: Evening Bahian cultural show with dinner.

Day 11 – Salvador da Bahia
End of the tour. Transfer to the airport for your homebound flight or post-tour stay.