Brazil: Rio de Janeiro - Foz do Iguacu - Amazon - Salvador - Morro de Sao Paulo

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Brazil Round Trip: Highlights of Brazil

Rio de Janeiro - Foz do Iguazu - Amazon - Salvador - Morro de Sao Paulo

Day 1 to day 3: Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is one of the cities most quoted in songs. Join singing and get carried away by the Brazilian rhythm of this unique metropolis. Get to know the culture and history of this fascinating city. However, Rio de Janeiro offers magnificent mile long beaches as well: Who hasn't heard of Copacabana or Ipanema? Experience the unusual contrast of the biggest lush forest in the world, all within a city!

Price includes:

• Airport transfer with driver (drop-off) and guide (pick-up only)
• 2 overnights (double occupancy) incl. Breakfast in Hotel Atlantis Copacabana ***
• Sugar Loaf Mountain and Citytour (4 hrs.) with private guiding
• Corcovado by Train and beaches of Rio (4 hrs.) with private guiding

Day 3 to day 5: Foz do Iguazu

Neither words nor pictures will meet the awesome power and beauty of the waterfalls– They have to be seen and heard! For thousands of years they have been a holy sepulcher for the tribes of the Tupi-Guaraní and Paraguas before being discovered by the "white man”". The region boasts one of the best preserved virgin forests in the country; rich in bromeliads, orchids, cedars and araucarias. In the national park of Iguazu there are sparrow-hawks, woodpeckers, owls, "Macucos" and herons as well mammals like apes, tapirs and otter.

Price includes:

• Airport transfers
• 2 overnights (double occupancy) incl. breakfast at Hotel San Rafael ***
• Visiting the national park on Brazilian side (ca. 3 hrs.) with private guiding
• Visiting the national park on Argentinian side (5 hrs.) with private guiding
• National park entrance fees

Day 5 to day 6: Manaus

  Manaus is the capital of the Amazon and is situated on the river Rio Negro, eleven kilometers from the Amazon River mouth. Between 1870 and 1910 the city got well known due to the rubber boom, being the only supplier for a long period of time. Today, Manaus is not regarded for its uncured rubber anymore but instead for its grand theatre as well as its tour-trips into the very exuberant species-rich virgin forest.

Price includes:

• Airport transfers (pick up) in Manaus
• 1 x overnight stay (double occupancy) incl. breakfast at Hotel do Largo ***

Day 6 to day 8: Amazon - Dolphin Lodge

The rustic Dolphin Lodge is located on the bank of the river Mamori approximately 78km south of Manaus. It is recommendable especially for guests who want to get to know a pristine Amazon. From this location you will really experience the natives and their life in the Amazon.

Price includes:

• Transfer from Hotel do Largo Airport transfer (drop-off) in Manaus
• 2 overnights in the Dolphin Jungle Lodge (double occupancy) incl. full board
• Daily trips and excursions like animal watching, jungle trekking, sunrise tour, night safari, piranha fishing, visit of a traditional village

Day 8 to day 10: Salvador

Salvador is the capital of Bahia. Most of the 5 million Africans who were brought into slavery by the Portuguese arrived there. They were sold at the central slave market in Salvador, the so-called Pelourinho (engl.: pillory). The influence of Africa still can be seen today, through language and religion. Also the fight-dance of "Capoeira" is a heritage from those days and Salvador is the centre of this activity.

Price includes:

• Airport transfer
• 2 overnights (double occupancy, sea view) incl. breakfast at the Pousada Barroco na Bahia

Day 10 to day 14: Island Morro de Sao Paulo

The heavenly island "Ilha de Tinharé" - better known as "Morro de Sao Paulo" - is situated about 80 km south of Salvador, Bahia. Here we are offering an unforgettable holiday experience in a tropical ambience without hassles and traffic. Popular activities are diving, surfing, microlite flights and of course parties on the beach every evening. A special extra will be provided to visit the picturesque neighboring village of Garapuá where you can taste a fresh coconut from the plantation, or enjoy a boat trip to the island Boipeba. The Pousada is located on a small hill. A breath-taking view in a idyllic paradise is waiting for you!

Price includes:

• Catamaran-ticket Salvador - Island Morro de Sao Paulo
• Luggage transfer to the Pousada Kolibri
• 4 overnights in a bungalow incl. breakfast at the Pousada Kolibri
• Air taxi Morro de Sao Paulo - Salvador airport

Extras:

• Flights can be booked on request as well (please contact us for further information)
• Meals, personal expenses, pocket money and soft drinks
• Optional day trips