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Amazon Rainforest - Rio de Janeiro - Sao Paulo
Tour Overview
Brazil, a vast South American country, stretches from the Amazon Basin in the north to vineyards and massive Iguaçu Falls in the south. Rio de Janeiro, symbolized by its 38m Christ the Redeemer statue atop Mount Corcovado, is famed for its busy Copacabana and Ipanema beaches as well as its enormous, raucous Carnaval festival, featuring parade floats, flamboyant costumes, and samba music and dance.
Day 1: Sao Paulo - Iguazu
Arrive on South African Airways. Guided assistance at Guarulhos International Airport to take a flight to Foz do Iguazu. On arrival at Iguazu, meet and greet by our local representative and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel (Brazil Side).
Day 2: Half Day Iguassu Falls
Attractions: Iguassu Falls
After buffet breakfast, we proceed for half day tour of Iguassu Falls, exploration of the never-to-be-forgotten spectacle of 175 cataracts, miles of water hurtling over precipices higher than a 30-storey building, Walking along the 1.500 mts long paths following cascades and then walking along the catwalk that leads very close to the bottom of the Devil's Throat, you will enjoy magnificent views. There is also an elevator for those wishing to view and shoot the falls from the top. (including entrance fee to the National Park). Also you will visit the city of Puerto Iguassu and the point of the 3 frontiers (where Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil come together) at an optional cost. Afternoon at leisure to explore the area on your own or visit the Itaipu Damn at an optional cost. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3: Iguazu – Rio De Janeiro
After buffet breakfast, transfer to Foz Do Iguazu Airport with the assistance of local guide to take a flight to Rio De Janeiro. On arrival you will be met by our local representative and transferred to the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4: Half Day Tour to Corcovado & Beaches
Attractions: The Guanabara Bay,Sugar Loaf Mountain,Rio-Niteroi Bridge,The Atlantic Ocean
After buffet breakfast, we proceed to Cosme Velho Station to board a cog-train for the ride through Tijuca Forest up Corcovado Mountain. The train ride takes 20 minutes and is a wonderful opportunity for a closer look at the forest's lush tropical vegetation and to enjoy scenic landscapes of the beaches and city. Disembarking at the top of Corcovado and then proceeding up the steps that lead to the top lookout where the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer stands at 2,300 ft above sea - level, a breathtaking view of the city of Rio de Janeiro, the Guanabara Bay, Sugar Loaf Mountain, the 9 mile Rio-Niteroi Bridge, the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean. After appreciating the breathtaking view unfolding below, you will descend by train. The tour proceeds passing by Rio's world-famous beaches. Return and overnight at Hotel.
Day 5: Day at Lesiure
After buffet breakfast, the day is at leisure to enjoy the beaches of Ipanema or Copacabana, the sidewalk cafes and the Rio’s night life. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6: Rio De Janeiro – Manaus – Amazon Forest
After buffet breakfast, we proceed to International Airport for your flight to Manaus. On arrival at Manaus, you will be met by our local representative and transferred to the pier. After a short rest, visit to the home of local Amazonian residents with fishing tour. Evening tour by canoe with opportunity for Alligator Spotting. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
Day 7: Full Day Excursion – Meeting of the Waters
Attractions: Victoria Regias
After buffet breakfast proceed for a full day excursion to see the Meeting of the Waters where the Negro River meets the Amazon River traveling together for miles without mixing their waters; continue for dugout canoe trip through the flooded jungle, called Igarapes and Igapos where you will see the huge famous 'Victoria Regias' (Amazon water lilies). Lunch will served during the tour. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
Day 8: Return Home
After buffet breakfast, visit the Jungle Monkey, check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Sao Paulo, connecting to your onward flight to India.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Tour price includes:
07 nights accommodation in hotels with breakfasts.
Meals as per mentioned in the itinerary.
Return airport to hotel transfers on seat-in-coach basis.
Sightseeing as per mentioned in the itinerary.
Tour price does not include:
Airfare, Inter city airfare (GRU – IGU – GIG – MAO - GRU), Airport taxes, Passport, visa charges, all applicable country and airport taxes.
Any increase in the rate of exchange, surface transportation and land arrangements, which may come into, effect prior to departure.
Porterage, tips, insurance, laundry, wines, mineral water, telephone charges, optional tours and all items of personal nature.
Anything not specifically mentioned in 'Tour Price Includes'.
Video and Camera Permits at sights.
Peak season surcharges will be applicable.