Rio to Iguazu Falls

Welcome to the City of God - Rio de Janeiro. Your guide and driver will pick you up at Rio de Janeiro International Airport on time with a placard and transfer you to the hotel. The airport is 20 kilometers away (12.4 mi) from the Rio downtown area. After check-in, the rest of the day is free for you and you can relax. Located on the beautiful Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro on southeast of Brazil is a world famous tourist destination.

Accommodation: Arena Leme Hotel (4 stars) or similar

Today, your Rio de Janeiro to Iguazu Falls tour starts. After delicious breakfast in the hotel, your guide and driver will pick you up on time and our first stop is Statue of Christ Redeemer. We will ascend the mountain by a comfortable train and use the escalators or the panoramic elevators to get to the foot of the statute. Located on 710-meter (2,329 ft.) high Mont Corcovado, it is the most ideal place to enjoy a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro. The next stop is Tijuca Forest, which is considered as the biggest tropical forest in city. After the visit, we will go back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Arena Leme Hotel (4 stars) or similar

In the morning, your guide and the driver will escort you to Sugarloaf Mountain. We'll take a cable car to the hilltop which offers a 360 degrees view of the entire city and the charming Guanabara Bay. Then, continue to visit Maracanã stadium and Rio's Cathedral staircase. After the visit, you will be guided to walk in the old Rio to visit Cultural Corridor. Finally, we will transfer you to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Arena Leme Hotel (4 stars) or similar

After having breakfast, we will drive you to the airport for a flight to Foz do Iguazu. Your guide and the driver there will take you to see the famous Iguazu Falls on the Brazilian side. We'll spend half day to admire this tremendous natural landmark. A one-mile walk around the waterfall will offer you great views from different viewpoints. In the afternoon, we'll visit Iguazu Bird Park, the biggest bird park in South America. Located beside the Iguazu Falls, the park houses cute parrots, Tucano and other tropical birds.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Wish Foz do Iguacu (4 stars) or similar

Today, your guide and the driver will take you cross the Brazil-Argentina border to Iguazu National Park, which takes about one hour. On the Brazilian side, you'll be treated to spectacular panoramic views of the falls, while on the Argentine side, you'll walk along three different trails for about 5km /3 miles, to admire the falls from different angles very closely. One of the highlights is the view from a platform, Devil´s Throat, which takes you to the center, just in front of those impressive falls. After the visit, return to the hotel in Brazil.

Tips: As you will pass the border today, you are kindly advised to check with your local embassy in advance for tourist visa.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Wish Foz do Iguacu (4 stars) or similar

On the 6th day of the Rio de Janeiro to Iguazu Falls tour, we will transfer you to Foz do Iguazu International Airport for a flight back to Rio. Your local guide and driver there will pick you up and escort you to the hotel. Upon arrival, enjoy your own leisure time at one of the city's most famous beaches, such as Copacabana or Ipanema.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Arena Leme Hotel (4 stars) or similar

Today is the last day of your Rio de Janeiro to Iguazu Falls tour. After breakfast, your driver will escort you to Rio de Janeiro International Airport. Wish you a happy tour in Brazil.

Meals: Breakfast