Day 1: Arrival in Rio de Janeiro, Airport Pick-up
Welcome to the City of God - Rio de Janeiro in southeast of Brazil. Your English-speaking guide and driver will pick you up on time at Rio de Janeiro International Airport and send you to the hotel. Located on the charming Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro is the world-known tourism destination for tropical landscapes, sun-kissed beaches and brilliant cultures. For the rest of the time, you can have a rest or explore Rio’s most beautiful beaches like Copacabana and Ipanema. Accommodation: Arena Leme Hotel (4 stars) or similar
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Day 2: Visit Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain
After the rich breakfast in the hotel, the guide and the driver will pick you up at the hotel. The Brazil Amazon tour starts with the 710-meter (2,362 feet) high Corcovado Mountain, which is the most ideal place to overlook the whole Rio de Janeiro city. On the hilltop is the famous Christ the Redeemer, the most famous landmark of Rio de Janeiro. Completed in 1931, the total height is 38 meters (125 feet), and the distance between the fingers of the left and right hands reaches 23 meters (75 feet), so that you can see it from everywhere in Rio. In the afternoon, we will visit the Sugarloaf Mountain, another landmark and also a must-see in Rio. You will take a cable car to the top to overlook the city and the beautiful Guanabara Bay. After the visit, continue to walk in the old Rio and visit the "Cultural Corridor" there. Then we'll transfer you back to the hotel to rest. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Arena Leme Hotel (4 stars) or similar
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Day 3: Half Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro & Fly to Foz do Iguazu
This morning, we will travel to Maracanã Stadium by car. Built by Brazil for the 1950 World Cup, the stadium is the world's largest one, which can accommodate 150,000 spectators. Then we'll visit the Rio de Janeiro Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of the Celestial Ladder. It was completed in 1976. Different from the ancient and elegant churches in Europe during the same period, the main building of this cathedral is a pyramid-like modern building with a conical top. It is 80 meters (262 feet) high and the base is 106 meters (348 feet) in diameter, which can accommodate 20,000 people. After that, we will send you to the airport for a flight to Iguazu and then transfer you to the hotel. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Wish Foz do Iguacu (4 stars) or similar
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Day 4: Visit Iguazu Falls on the Brazilian Side & Bird Park
After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up and head to visit the widest waterfall in the world - Iguazu Falls on the Brazilian side. Located on the junction between Argentina and Brazil, the whole falls are horseshoe-shaped, 82 meters (269 feet) high and 4 km (2.5 miles) wide. It takes half a day to visit. In the afternoon we'll visit Iguazu Bird Park beside the falls, also the biggest bird park in South America. You will see parrots, Tucano and other tropical birds. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Wish Foz do Iguacu (4 stars) or similar
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Day 5: Fly to Campo Grande, Transfer to South Pantanal
Today, we will transfer you to the Iguazu International Airport for a flight to Campo Grande. A local guide and a driver will meet you at the airport and drive for 3.5 hours to Refúgio da Ilha Eco Lodge in South Pantanal. Pantanal is the richest water plants habitat. You will be guided to tour around. Dinner is included. And a discovery tour after dinner will be arranged so that you can experience nightlife in the Pantanal. Afterward, stay overnight at the farm. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Refúgio da Ilha Eco Lodge (4 stars) or similar
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Day 6: Have Fun in South Pantanal
The breakfast will be served for you in the early morning and the daily guided tours will be arranged later. You will have a chance to ride a horse like a cow boy and explore Pantanal on a horse. You may see some wild animals. There will be many mosquitoes in the dry season, so repellent is a must if you want to join the tour. The main purpose of this trip is to experience the lifestyle of cow boys. After lunch, we'll have a safari drive and other evening activities. Stay overnight at the Eco Lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Refúgio da Ilha Eco Lodge (4 stars) or similar
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Day 7: South Pantanal Discovery
Today, Brazilian breakfast will be served for you at the farm. Full day activities with meals are arranged for you. We will explore interesting animals in the wetland and enjoy a happy time here. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Refúgio da Ilha Eco Lodge (4 stars) or similar
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Day 8: Drive Back to Campo Grande, Fly to Manaus
After having breakfast, you will be transferred to Campo Grande Airport for a flight to Manaus. The guide and driver there will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel in Manaus. Manaus is a small town located on the riverside of the Amazon River. It was extremely prosperous due to monopolizing the whole world's rubber in the past. Today, the prosperity has gone away. The Amazon Theatre left behind tells about its past glory. Check in and have a good rest at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Villa Amazonia Hotel (4 stars) or similar
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Day 9: Explore Amazon Rainforest
This morning, your guide and the driver will drive you to the lodge in Amazon. Upon arrival, have some welcome drinks at first. In the afternoon, we will take a motorboat to explore Amazon. The full board served at the lodge will be included on this tour. After dinner, the guide will accompany you to have a night tour to observe some interesting animals, which will be a fun experience. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge (4 stars) or similar
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Day 10: Amazon Wildlife Adventure Tour
On the 10th day of the Brazil Amazon tour, we'll walk in the original rainforest to explore various rare plants and animals. The guide will explain to you the scientific knowledge of insects, plants, and animals encountered on the way. After that, return to the lodge. In the afternoon, you will be guided to swim and kayak in the designated safe area, which will be a fun experience. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge (4 stars) or similar
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Day 11: Discover Native Inhabitants Life Style in Amazon, Return to Manaus
Today we need to get up early to admire the sunrise and visit the local jungle tribe. The local residents still follow the traditional lifestyle of the previous generations and live happily on this land. During the visit, the guide will lead you to understand the local people's diet and explain the local culture and living conditions for you. Afterwards, drive back to Manaus, which takes about 2.5-3 hours. After arrival, check-in a hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Villa Amazonia Hotel (4 stars) or similar
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Day 12: Say Goodbye to Manaus, Airport See-off
Today your Brazil Amazon tour comes to an end. The breakfast will be served for you in the hotel. According to your flight time, the driver will transfer you to Manaus Airport and see you off. Meals: Breakfast
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