The Cultural Wonders of Brazil

You'll be greeted at the airport by our English-speaking guide who will assist you and drive you to your Rio hotel, Hotel Miramar by Windsor. 

The rest of the day is yours to relax by the pool or explore the area around the hotel. 

Tonight we will meet at the Hotel Roof Top for a welcome drink followed by dinner at Alloro al Miramar. 

Get a good night's sleep as the tour kicks off tomorrow morning.

After breakfast, we'll visit Christ the Redeemer, located atop Corcovado Mountain. It is one of the most important and most visited monuments in the entire world. The journey up Corcovado begins on a cog train in Rio‘s Cosme Velho district. On the way up, you will be stunned by the incredible views over the city. On top of it all stands Christ the Redeemer, looking over the city and its inhabitants and visitors. 

Lunch will be at a must-visit restaurant! Marius Degustare invites you to taste its refined selection of meat, fish and seafood and enjoy their unique and fun atmosphere.

After a scrumptious lunch you will be driven to the barrio of Ipanema which gives the world-famous beach its name. A few streets behind the beach you'll discover the vibrant life of Rio. Here you'll discover small boutiques and shops with unique styles as well as shops where you can buy local chocolate, gin and fine South American wines. 

After some time to refresh, we'll dine as a group at a local restaurant known for their pasta. Cedilha is small and cozy, with attentive waiters and very good food. Leave room for dessert as they are exceptional. 

Sleep will come easy after a long day.

After breakfast, our morning will be spent at Sugarloaf Mountain. Due to the height and excellent views, both Sugarloaf and Corcovado are some of the most beautiful viewpoints in Rio. You'll undoubtedly take the famous postcard picture from the cable railway on the way up. Our first stop is Morro da Urca, where we'll change trains and head to our final destination. Once we reach the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, you relish a view of the beaches of Rio and Niteroi as well as the Atlantic Rainforest along the coast.
 
For lunch, we'll eat at Emile's. Their menu consists of fresh, local ingredients carefully prepared by a talented team. 

The afternoon will be at leisure allowing you to do what your heart desire.  More shopping? A sweet snack or  perhaps some beach time. 

For dinner, we'll dine at Satyricon, on authentic Mediterranean cuisine. From fresh fish and seafood to specialty meats, all carefully selected by the owners Marly and Miro Leopardi. 

Tonight we'll experience Rio by night at Rio Scenarium. Located in a former antique shop, local bands play here creating a lively atmosphere. You can mingle, dance, enjoy delicious local food and sip one of the best caipirinhas in town.

After breakfast, we'll head out to Petropolis. Located 60 kilometers from Rio, Petropolis is known as the Imperial City. The buildings and delightful streets will tell of Brazilian history. 

The tour starts with a visit to the Imperial Museum, which was the summer residence of Dom Pedro II. Next we are off to visit the stunning Neo-Gothic Cathedral, where Princess Isabel was buried, right next to the tombstone of Dom Pedro II and his wife. 

We will pause for lunch at Cervejaria Bohemia, the first brewery in Brazil. It was founded by the German Henrique Kremer in 1853, and produced the first pilsner beer in Brazil. 

After lunch will visit the Crystal Palace, built in France and installed in Brazil. 

In the late afternoon we'll head back to our hotel. Dinner will be at your leisure after a busy day.

Today we'll fly to another part of Brazil world's away from Rio De Janeiro. 

Your guide will already be waiting for you when you touch down in Foz do Iguacu and will take you to straight to your accommodation, Hotel Belmond das Cataratas. Our hotel is located in the southern part of Foz do Iguacu, in the middle of the national park right in front of the waterfalls.

Enjoy your afternoon relaxing, exploring, or spending some time in the spa. 

Tonight we will have dinner at Ipe Restaurant where will will try some Gaucho-style BBQ of meats, fish, and vegetables.

After a filling breakfast full of native delights, we'll drive together to Iguacu National Park. We'll walk along the well-developed panorama path and stop multiple times to take pictures or simply to let the impressive natural spectacle take its effect on you. Here we'll learn a lot of interesting facts about the immense waterfalls as well as the local flora and fauna. At the end of the path, a footbridge takes you very close to the water. 

A visit to the Tropicana Bird Park will complete the visit of the Brazilian side of the falls. In the huge aviaries, birds are kept humanely and the visitor gets to observe parrots and toucans in their native subtropical environment. 

At the park we will dine at Sabores da Floresta Restaurant and connect with nature through a special meal using hyper-local ingredients from their own gardens. 

After a plentiful day of exploration enjoy dinner on your own or order room service and rest well.

In order to marvel at the natural spectacle of the waterfalls from all angles, we will go with our guide to the Argentinean side. We will coordinate with our guide to take the best hike depending on how much the group wants to walk. The view into the Devil's Throat shouldn't be missed. 

There will be an optional boat tour below the waterfalls. 

For lunch we'll savor regional cuisine at Aqva Restaurant. 

After a long day enjoying nature it's time to rest and relax. For our  farewell dinner we will dine at Itaipu Restaurant on signature Brazilian dishes and celebrate our time together reconnecting with nature and learning about Brazilian history whilst making new friends.

Today will be the last day of our trip. We'll bid "adeus" to our new friends. 

After breakfast, you'll be escorted to the airport for flights back home.

If you are continuing on for the Amazonian extension, your adventure will continue.

Welcome to Manaus in the heart of the Amazon!

Upon arrival, you'll head to the Hotel Juma Opera. You can relax for the rest of the day and adjust to the weather or explore the historic center of Manaus. 

Tonight we will meet up at the Opera Resturante at the hotel for some divine gastronomy.

Today we'll have a city tour including the old town of Manaus. Here you learn about the history and religion of inhabitants of Manaus and the Amazon. Numerous famous buildings and monuments, such as the Opera House, the Rio Negro Palace and the City Market, will be visited on this tour. 

Lunch will be at the hip restaurant Caxiri offering a variety of local Brazilian food. Specialties include fish and grilled meat. 

The afternoon is yours to spend how you want. It will be a good time to catch up on your shopping before heading out to the river.

We'll have dinner as group at Banzeiro enjoying the unique tastes of Amazonia.

In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel in Manaus to start your journey into the Amazon Rainforest. 

On the way to the lodge, you'll see the famous “Meeting of the Waters” where the different colored Rio Negro and Rio Solimoes meet to become the Rio Amazonas. If you are lucky, you will also spot pink dolphins and giant water lilies. 

The journey to the lodge takes about 3 hours and is quite diversified due to land and water transportation. Eventually by boat, you will arrive at our lodge where friendly staff will receive you with a welcome drink. Your first jungle adventure is scheduled after lunch. 

Led by your guide, you will paddle with a canoe through small creeks (igarapés) and flooded forest areas (igapós) for a first close encounter with the mighty Amazon Rainforest. During this trip it is also possible to swim in the river and with some luck you will see a pink dolphin swimming next to your canoe, a monkey family playing in the trees, or a sloth hanging from a branch. 

Later on, dinner will be served at the lodge's restaurant before you head out on a night excursion to spot caimans and observe the nocturnal life of the Amazon.

Before breakfast you will start the day early to witness the spectacular Amazon sunrise accompanied by the sound of the awaking rainforest. This time of the day is also excellent for bird watching.

After a delicious breakfast, including lots of tropical fruits, another excursion is waiting for you. During an easy hike through the forest your guide will explain interesting facts about local plants and their use as medicine and food, reveal some jungle survival techniques, and try to spot the local wildlife. It is possible to see howler monkeys, a tapir, or some colorful macaws.

Later, lunch will be served at the lodge's restaurant. Later we will go fishing for piranhas another great opportunity to spot wildlife on the riverbank. If you are successful, your catch of the day can be prepared for dinner. 

At night, an informal lecture will be held by one of the local guides on customs and traditions of the Amazon people. Dinner at the lodge.

After breakfast, we'll begin another nature hike to explore the surrounding area further and discover more about the flora and fauna of the Amazon.

For lunch, the guides will prepare a picnic over an open fire in the jungle. Afterwards, you can relax and have a nap in a hammock. 

In the afternoon we'll will visit a local community to learn about the life of the "Caboclo Ribeirinhos," aka the river bank people and the importance of cassava flour for the economy of this region. 

As tonight is our last night, we'll return to the lodge in time for dinner. We'll have drinks under the stars and toast our new friends and our incredible adventures.

After breakfast we will transfer back to Manaus. We've built in a stop at a to observe huge pirarucu or arapaima fish which can reach up to 9.8 feet (3 meters) and 440 lbs (200 kg). 

We'll continue on to your hotel in Manaus or to the airport where you will arrive around noon. Our concierge can assist you with your transport back home.