Discover all the charm and excitement of Brazil on this fabulous tour, focussing on the most incredible sights that this country has to offer. Your journey will begin in the stunning city of Salvador, before moving on to Brazil’s capital city of Brasilia. You will then take in the breath-taking sight of the Iguaçú Falls before completing your holiday in the party city of Rio de Janeiro. Your accommodation will be of a comfortable 4 star standard (with a 3 and a half star hotel in Iguaçú).

9 nights,  Packages,  From £2,595*

Price for this tour is based on low season so will vary dependent on departure date.

Please contact us for an exact price.

Itinerary

3 Night(s) – Salvador
1 Night(s) – Brasilia
2 Night(s) – Iguaçu
3 Night(s) – Rio de Janeiro


Days 1, 2, and 3 Salvador (3 nights):
Day1: On arrival in Salvador you will be transferred to your hotel.
Day 2: Today you will explore the charming city of Salvador, Brazil’s former capital which is also fondly known as ‘the capital of joy’ for its exuberant carnival celebrations and general liveliness. You will enjoy a half day tour of the city visiting some of the highlights including the suburb of Barra, the Pelourinho quarter (the former city centre, full of historic buildings) and the beautiful San Francisco church. The afternoon will be free to explore the city at your own pace followed by an evening meal at a Uaua restaurant where you will sample a traditional Brazilian dinner.
Day 3: You will be free to spend the day at your leisure, further exploring the city or relaxing at the hotel.

Day 4 Brasilia (1 night): You will be transferred to the airport for your internal flight to Brazil’s splendid capital city of Brasilia (approx. 2 hour flight) where, on your arrival you will be taken on a half-day city tour. On the tour you will discover the Television Tower (if weather permits), the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Santuário Dom Bosco.

Day 5 & 6: Foz do Iguaçu (Iguaçú /Iguazu Falls) (2 nights):
Day 5: You will be taken to the airport for your 3 hour (approx.) flight to Foz do Iguaçu – home to one of the world’s most spectacular waterfalls, the Iguaçu (or Iguazu) Falls, which straddles Brazil and Argentina. After checking into your hotel, you will be taken across the border to the Iguazu National Park in Argentina where you will view this magnificent waterfall in all its glory. Encompassing 247 separate falls and spanning 1.7 miles of river, it is a truly immense and breath-taking sight. You will board a train for a half day tour through the National Park and follow elevated walkways to view the ‘Devil’s Throat’ – a narrow chasm where half of the entire fall’s water flows creating a spectacular sensation.
Day 6: Today, you will explore the Brazilian side of the Iguacu Falls, taking in a half-day tour on which you will enjoy magnificent views of the falls and take a ride in a glass lift which will take you to an upper deck for you to further enjoy the falls and incredible views. You will visit an artisan fair before taking an open top jeep safari through the park.

Day 7, 8 and 9: Rio de Janeiro (3 nights):
Day 7: You will be transferred to the airport for your 2 hour (approx.) flight to Rio de Janeiro where you will stay at your hotel on Copacabana Beach for 3 nights.
Day 8: You will enjoy a drive along the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, stopping at the bottom of Corcovado Hill where you will take a small train to the landmark Christ the Redeemer statue – this impressive white statue stands over 30 metres tall and is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. You will also drive past some of Brazil’s iconic beaches. You will be free to spend the afternoon as you wish.
Day 9: On your final day, you will enjoy a one hour tasting session today of some of Brazil’s exotic fruits including coconut, pineapple, acai and cashew fruits, learning of their importance both culinary and economically. You will then ride two cable cars to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain where you can take in some formidable panoramic views of the city.

Day 10: Rio to UKYou will be transferred to the airport for your flight home to the UK.