RIO DE JANEIRO, MANAUS, BRAZILIAN AMAZON

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 07:00- 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 – MANAUS

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Manaus. Arrive in Manaus, on the banks of the mighty Amazon River. After clearing customs and immigration, your local tour guide will escort you to your selected hotel. Manaus is the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Amazonas. It is the seventh largest city in Brazil, with an estimated population of over 2 million people, and the largest metropolitan area in northern Brazil. Remainder of the day at leisure.

DAY 6: MANAUS – AMAZON COMMUNITY – Jungle Hike

You will be taken to the dock to board your riverboat to an Amazonian community. In the afternoon, depart by canoe to a nearby clearing along the river. An experienced native “mateiro” will guide you through the jungle, where you’ll explore and discover the wonders of the Amazon rainforest, including butterflies, giant trees, and jungle fruits, offering a variety of sights, sounds, and aromas. (B, L, D)

Day 7-8: AMAZON VILLAGE (am/pm) Canoeing and Explorations

We will depart early in the morning by motorized canoe to the igarapes, igapos, and lakes near the village. Admire the colorful birds leaving their roosts and experience how the jungle comes alive with a symphony of sounds. We will return in time for breakfast. Later, we will canoe to the area’s streams and lakes. An experienced native guide will show you how to catch tasty Amazonian fish such as tucunare, tambaqui, and even ferocious piranhas. Afterward, we will head to a small village where the local inhabitants, direct descendants of the Amazonian indigenous people, derive their simple way of life from the land. (B, L, D)

DAY 9: AMAZON VILLAGE – MANAUS – RIO DE JANEIRO – DEPARTURE

Return to the city. Transfer to the airport for your international departure flight home or to Rio de Janeiro, where you will connect with your flight to your next destination.

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