DAY 1: RIO
Arrival in Rio de Janeiro. Reception and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
DAY 2: RIO DE JANEIRO-CORCOVADO-HISTORIC RIO
After breakfast, we will have a full day tour including Corcovado and a historical tour – lunch included.
We will depart from the hotel at 09:00 to visit Christ the Redeemer. One of Brazil’s most important monuments and one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, located at the top of Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, the monument is 30 meters high (not including the pedestal, which adds 8 meters) and its outstretched arms measure 28 meters. Inaugurated in 1931, after a process that lasted approximately nine years, it was conceived by Father Pedro Maria Boss and designed by engineer Hector da Silva Costa, with the collaboration of French sculptor Paul Landowski.
On the historical tour, you’ll get to know old Rio and have the opportunity to explore the cultural side of this beautiful city. Rio is also a city with a glorious and honorable past that is definitely worth exploring. This privileged tour of colonial Rio highlights the hidden, preserved, and authentic Rio, with notable sites such as the old Lapa neighborhood, with its famous aqueduct arches; Plaza 15, Rio’s historic center, home to the restored Royal Palace and the Historical Museum; the imposing Candelaria Church; and the São Bento Monastery, considered the city’s richest historic building. It also includes Rio’s financial heart, Rio Branco Avenue, and Cinelandia Square, home to the magnificent Municipal Theater.
Free evening
DAY 3: RIO DE JANEIRO-SUGARLOAF
After breakfast, we will have a half-day tour including Sugarloaf Mountain.
Sugarloaf Mountain, comprised of two peaks: Urca and Sugarloaf, are connected by a double-decker cable car. The first stop offers views of the bay, the forest, and Copacabana, while the final climb offers panoramic views of the city and the coast. Both locations offer breathtaking views, making them must-see attractions.
Afternoon at leisure.
Departure from the hotel at 19:00 – Dinner and a Show at the Roxy Dinner Show
The Roxy Dinner Show is a new and unique experience in Rio de Janeiro that combines a delicious dinner with music and dancing. Located in the heart of the Copacabana neighborhood, the event offers an evening of high-quality entertainment, ideal for those seeking a fun and cultural experience. During the show, you’ll enjoy an engaging performance that combines Brazilian music with vibrant dance routines, creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
DAY 4: RIO DE JANEIRO-PETRÓPOLIS
Full-day private tour to Petrópolis – Lunch included at a steakhouse.
Departure from the hotel at 08:00 for Petrópolis. After a short excursion into the mountains, enjoying the subtropical vegetation surrounding the city, you’ll arrive in Petrópolis, a typical provincial town with an excellent climate and ancient cobblestone streets, often traveled by horses and carriages similar to those used during the Empire. Visit the cathedral and the former summer palace of Emperor Pedro II, the last emperor of Brazil. The palace, now the Imperial Museum, displays an excellent collection of imperial jewels, furniture, paintings, and tapestries from the Empire. Return and arrival in Rio de Janeiro in the late afternoon.
Free evening
DAY 5: RIO DE JANEIRO – FOZ DO IGUAÇU
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Foz do Iguaçu. Arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Arrival in Foz do Iguaçu – Welcome by your local guide and then tour to the Brazilian Falls.
The Iguaçu Falls, located in Iguaçu National Park, 28 km from the city, are one of the Seven Wonders of the World. They consist of 275 falls that make up the largest group of waterfalls in the world in terms of flow per second, with heights ranging from 40 to 80 meters, and are aligned in a “U” shape for almost 4 km. The main falls are Salto de Santa María and Garganta do Diablo. Since the Iguaçu River borders Brazil and Argentina, there are viewpoints in both countries. On the Brazilian side, a panoramic elevator leads to a viewing platform with a magnificent panoramic view of the falls; strategically constructed walkways and viewing platforms allow for a better view of each cascade. To admire the falls, visitors walk along a 1-km external walkway and another 800-m walkway, which extends over the waters of the Iguazú River, allowing them to observe the main falls.
DAY 6: IGUAZU FALLS, ARGENTINE SIDE
Full-day visit to the waterfall on the Argentine side, including lunch.
Departure from the hotel at 08:00 for Argentina. The tour includes a visit to Iguazú National Park, located in the province of Misiones, Argentina, 28 km from the city and 45 km from the Belmond Hotel das Cataratas. Upon arrival at Iguazú National Park, visitors will be transferred to the Visitor Center, where they will wait for a natural gas train for a 15-minute ride. The first stop is the Cataratas Station, the starting point for the Upper and Lower circuits. The next stop is the Devil’s Throat circuit, one of the most important observation points of the falls. The tour consists of two circuits: the Devil’s Throat Circuit, which consists of an 1,100-meter walkway over the upper reaches of the Iguazú River, from where you can contemplate a magnificent natural spectacle: the magnitude of the Devil’s Throat. Return to your hotel in Foz do Iguazú (Brazilian side).
Note: Visitors must cross the border and go through customs. To do so, they must present their passport and, if applicable, their entry visa to Argentina.
DAY 7: IGUAZU–AIRPORT-RIO-OUT
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Rio. Arrival and connection to your next destination. End of services!
