Excursion "Colors of Brazil: Rio de Janeiro - Carnival - Amazon

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Group tour "Colors of Brazil: Rio de Janeiro+Iguazu Falls+Amazonian jungle ".

Description
Duration: 11 days / 10 nights (28.02 – 10.03.2025)
Route: Rio de Janeiro (4 n) + Iguazu Falls (3 n) + Amazon Jungle (2 n) + Rio de Janeiro (1 n)
Flight: from Warsaw 02/27/2025, connection in Amsterdam 2.5 hours
Cost: 16,305 USD for two (DBL)

Tour program "Colors of Brazil: Rio de Janeiro - Carnival - Amazon - Iguazu Falls"

Day 1: Adventure in Rio de Janeiro

Upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro, you will be met by a transfer and transferred to your hotel. Afterwards, you will have free time to explore Rio! Enjoy the city: green hills, blue skies, turquoise ocean, beautiful bays and wonderful beaches. At night, the city will be transformed by the lights of the favelas, which sparkle like the precious stones that adorn this part of Brazil. Famous beaches such as Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon will impress with their black and white mosaic embankments. On the beaches you will find many open cafes where you can enjoy refreshing coconut water, freshly squeezed juices and other drinks. Look around! You are in Rio de Janeiro - one of the most beautiful and exotic cities in the world!

Day 2: Exploring Rio de Janeiro

After breakfast at the hotel, we will go on a city tour, which begins with a visit to Mount Urca. The cable car takes you up the mountain, stopping along the way between the ground and Sugarloaf Mountain. From the top you will find a breathtaking view of Rio de Janeiro: Copacabana, the Two Brothers and Gavea mountains, Red Beach, Guanabara Bay, Niteroi Bridge, Botafogo and the central areas, as well as the famous Christ the Redeemer, endowing the city with his eternal presence. You will see Rio from a new perspective and truly appreciate its beauty.

After descending from the mountain, we will go to the Historical Center of the city with colonial architecture and many ancient churches. The streets, lined with cobblestones and painted in vibrant colors, take you back in time to a time when Rio was the center of trade and cultural exchange in the Portuguese Empire. Here you will feel the atmosphere of old Rio, rich in history and the bustle of its past days.

Optionally, you can take a helicopter flight over the city (starting at US$150), starting from Sugarloaf Mountain and giving you unparalleled views of Rio de Janeiro with its endless beaches, the majestic Christ statue, the Botanical Garden and much more. Flight duration is from 10 to 30 minutes.

We recommend trying the famous Brazilian meat at the Fogo de Chao restaurant, where you can enjoy not only excellent cuisine, but also views of Sugarloaf Mountain (USD 75)

Day 3: Carnival!

After breakfast at the hotel you will have free time. We recommend that you relax and prepare for the main event - the famous Rio Carnival!

You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the Sambadromo - the famous stadium where the best samba schools in Brazil perform. Here you will find a fantastic evening filled with music, dancing and an unrivaled holiday spirit.

Day 4: Peaks of Rio de Janeiro

After breakfast, enjoy an exciting city tour, including a visit to Mount Corcovado and the Christ the Redeemer Statue.

An eco-train will take you through the lush jungle to the top of Corcovado. The path will pass through the Tijuca forest, which is inhabited by monkeys and other exotic animals and birds. At an altitude of 700 meters above sea level, you will find the Statue of Christ the Redeemer, the symbol of Rio, which has dominated the city since 1931. It offers breathtaking panoramic views of Rio: the Niteroi Bridge, Guanabara Bay, the Botanical Garden, the world's largest football stadium, Sugarloaf and much more.

In the evening, we recommend trying seafood delicacies at Marius Seafood Restaurant (USD 130/person) to end the day with a gourmet dinner and enjoy the richness of local cuisine

Day 5: Transfer to Foz do Iguaçu

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Foz do Iguaçu. Upon arrival in Foz do Iguaçu, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, where you can relax and prepare for further adventures in this exciting destination

Day 6: Iguazu Falls

After breakfast, we will go on a unique excursion to the Iguazu Falls with a professional guide.

Iguazu Falls is one of the world's greatest natural wonders, located in a National Park that spans Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. The area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is famous for its unique flora and fauna. The park is home to 275 individual waterfalls, the most impressive of which is the Devil's Throat, up to 70 meters high, which is 1.5 times the height of Niagara Falls. This is truly one of the most majestic and beautiful places on the planet, rich in natural wonders.

Your excursion will begin with a visit to the Brazilian part of the waterfalls, where you will be able to enjoy stunning views of the falling water, feel its power and magic.

Optional: *Makuku jeep safari

Take part in an exciting Makuku Jeep Safari ($135/person). This adventure will allow you to explore the region's jungles with an experienced guide who will teach you a lot about the ecology of the area. You'll initially ride in the back of an open Jeep for approximately 3 kilometers, enjoying the views and wilderness setting. You will then hike to the Iguazu River, where a motorboat will take you closer to the falls. This will allow you to enjoy unique views of waterfalls and feel their power and beauty very close.

Optional: *Bird Park

*Bird Park ($65/person) – Take a tour where colorful toucans and macaws fly freely overhead.

Optional: *Helicopter flight over the waterfalls

*Helicopter flight over the waterfalls ($170/person) - you will see the power and beauty of the waterfalls from a bird's eye view!

Day 7: The spectacular Argentine side of the waterfalls

After breakfast, enjoy an exciting program on the Argentine side of the falls. Iguazu Falls, located in the National Park with its unique flora and fauna, are the result of a volcanic eruption and shifting earth formations. Their name comes from the Tupi-Guarani dialect and translates as “big water”. Among the 275 waterfalls that rush down with a roar, especially impressive is the Devil's Throat, a powerful stream of water from a height of 72 meters that falls into the abyss.

On the Argentine side, you can enjoy these magnificent natural phenomena up close. Each waterfall has its own name and its own unique atmosphere.

After completing the excursion, you will be transferred back to your hotel, where you can relax and enjoy the day's impressions

Day 8: Travel to Manaus and Amazon Tours

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Manaus, in the heart of the Amazonian wilderness.

In Manaus you will be met and taken to the pier for your first excursion into the Amazon.

The first excursion, "Meeting of the Rivers", begins with a motorboat ride that takes you to the place where two mighty rivers meet - the Rio Negro and the Amazon. It is a breathtaking sight when different river waters do not mix and create unique shades. You will then go swimming with pink dolphins for your second unforgettable experience of the day. During this voyage you will not only learn a lot about these unique mammals, but you will also have the opportunity to feed them and take photographs.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Manaus by motorboat, after which you will go to Eco Lodge Evolution. This jungle hotel offers a stay close to the natural beauty of the Amazonian jungle - the best place to continue your Amazon adventure.

Day 9: Amazon Jungle Adventure

After breakfast, we will go on a trek through the jungle, accompanied by a naturalist guide, to get acquainted with the unique nature of the region. We will visit the Caboclo house, where we will learn about the daily life and traditions of the indigenous people, and learn how to prepare cassava flour. After lunch we will head to the village of Akajatuba, where the locals will show us their traditional activities, including fishing, fruit growing and crafts from natural materials. We will take a canoe trip, visit the flooded jungle and try to catch piranhas. After dinner, we'll go on a night walk with lanterns to explore the banks of the river and observe local fauna such as tinga caimans and frogs