RIO DE JANEIRO, MANAUS, RIO NEGRO CRUISE

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. Arrival and transfer to your hotel in Manaus. Remainder of the day at leisure.

DAY 6: MANAUS – BLACK RIVER CRUISE

Meeting in the lobby of the Hotel Tropical at 14:00 Boarding and departure upriver on the Negro River. Onboard, we will enjoy fresh fruit juice and hear information about the facilities. After a snack, we will gather in the waiting room for talks about the Amazon, where we will begin to better understand the preservation and ecology of the region. After dinner, we will explore small streams in our canoes and listen to the sounds of nocturnal animals, with the possibility of observing birds, frogs, snakes, and caimans.

DAY 7: BLACK RIVER CRUISE

Early in the morning, we’ll explore the surroundings along the riverbank in our canoes, where we’ll encounter mainly frugivorous birds such as parrots and toucans. After breakfast, we’ll take a walk through the jungle and discover the surprising aromas of leaves, fruits, forests, and animals. Around noon, we’ll return and have a chance to swim before lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll cruise through Anavilhanas National Park, one of the world’s largest freshwater archipelagos, a maze of canals. In the late afternoon, we’ll embark on canoes and learn more about this wonderful natural park.

DAY 8: BLACK RIVER CRUISE

Early in the morning, we will spend some time fishing for piranhas and other fish. After breakfast, we will visit an indigenous community where we will find many typical Amazonian fruits, such as cupuaçu and tapereba, and palm trees such as açaí, tucumã, and pupunha. We will learn about the preparation of cassava flour and the health and education situation of children. After lunch, we will disembark at one of the white sand beaches to swim in its murky waters. In the late afternoon, we will explore by canoe and look for wildlife. Dinner will be served on the way to the Amazon River.

DAY 9: BLACK RIVER CRUISE – MANAUS – RIO DE JANEIRO – OUT

Early in the morning, we will explore the Janauary Lake Ecological Park. This area is often an excellent place for wildlife viewing and the chance to see the “Victoria Regia,” the giant water lilies. While we have breakfast, we will sail toward the “Meeting of the Waters,” the confluence of the two largest rivers in the world, the Amazon and the Negro. It’s now time to return to the Hotel Tropical pier while enjoying the beautiful views of the Manaus waterfront. Arrival at 11:30

Transfer to the airport for your flight home or to Rio de Janeiro. Arrival in Rio and connection to your flight to your next destination or home. End of services!