Day 1 - USA/Rio de Janeiro
Arrive in Rio de Janeiro and transfer to your hotel. (Luxor Copacabana Hotel / Rio International Hotel)
Day 2 - Rio de Janeiro
A morning tour visits Corcovado Mountain. A short train ride takes you through Tijuca Forest and to the base of giant Christ the Redeemer statue, where you have a panoramic view of the entire city and beaches. In the afternoon, drive past Copacabana and Ipanema, two of the world's most famous beaches. Take a cable car ride up Sugar Loaf Mountain. Return to hotel via Flamingo Park and downtown. Evening, enjoy a samba presentation and dinner. (B/D)
Day 3 - Rio de Janeiro
A full day at leisure to explore the beaches and bars of this wonderful, vibrant city, famous for its sense of rhythm and fun. (B)
Day 4 - Rio de Janeiro/Iguazu
Transfer to the airport for flight to Iguazu Falls. In the afternoon enjoy Iguazu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to one of the world's largest and most impressive waterfalls, extending over some 2,700 meters. From the Brazilian side, walk beside the thundering cascades of Devil's Throat. (Rafain Palace Hotel/ Bourbon Cataratas Hotel) (B)
Day 5 - Iguazu
Morning tour across the border to view the falls from the Argentinean side. Here, walkways take you to the very top of the falls, where you experience their might from above. Optional guided walk amongst the dense undergrowth, teeming with butterflies and hummingbirds, is also available. (B)
Day 6 - Iguazu/Salvador
Transfer to airport for your flight to Salvador, on the Atlantic coast. On arrival transfer to hotel. (Vila Gale Hotel/Pestana Bahia Hotel) (B)
Day 7 - Salvador
Settle into the gentle pace of this part of Brazil's coastline, relaxing on the beach, swimming in the cool waters and enjoying freshly cooked local fish. Visit the city of Salvador, one of Brazil's most historic towns, with a wealth of colonial architecture and African culture. (B)
Day 8 - Salvador/USA
Transfer to Salvador for flight to the USA. (B)
Arrive in Rio de Janeiro and transfer to your hotel. (Luxor Copacabana Hotel / Rio International Hotel)
Day 2 - Rio de Janeiro
A morning tour visits Corcovado Mountain. A short train ride takes you through Tijuca Forest and to the base of giant Christ the Redeemer statue, where you have a panoramic view of the entire city and beaches. In the afternoon, drive past Copacabana and Ipanema, two of the world's most famous beaches. Take a cable car ride up Sugar Loaf Mountain. Return to hotel via Flamingo Park and downtown. Evening, enjoy a samba presentation and dinner. (B/D)
Day 3 - Rio de Janeiro
A full day at leisure to explore the beaches and bars of this wonderful, vibrant city, famous for its sense of rhythm and fun. (B)
Day 4 - Rio de Janeiro/Iguazu
Transfer to the airport for flight to Iguazu Falls. In the afternoon enjoy Iguazu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to one of the world's largest and most impressive waterfalls, extending over some 2,700 meters. From the Brazilian side, walk beside the thundering cascades of Devil's Throat. (Rafain Palace Hotel/ Bourbon Cataratas Hotel) (B)
Day 5 - Iguazu
Morning tour across the border to view the falls from the Argentinean side. Here, walkways take you to the very top of the falls, where you experience their might from above. Optional guided walk amongst the dense undergrowth, teeming with butterflies and hummingbirds, is also available. (B)
Day 6 - Iguazu/Salvador
Transfer to airport for your flight to Salvador, on the Atlantic coast. On arrival transfer to hotel. (Vila Gale Hotel/Pestana Bahia Hotel) (B)
Day 7 - Salvador
Settle into the gentle pace of this part of Brazil's coastline, relaxing on the beach, swimming in the cool waters and enjoying freshly cooked local fish. Visit the city of Salvador, one of Brazil's most historic towns, with a wealth of colonial architecture and African culture. (B)
Day 8 - Salvador/USA
Transfer to Salvador for flight to the USA. (B)