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Arrival at the airport in Rio de Janeiro , reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel.
Rio de Janeiro, the so called Marvelous City, is the capital of Rio de Janeiro State. Second biggest city in Brazil, it is nevertheless a beach resort, located by the Atlantic Ocean and by the big Guanabara Bay. Rio is graced by its topography. The city spreads on a 24 kilometer long strip of land, nestled between mountains and sea. There are some 45 kilometers separating downtown Flamengo from far flung Recreio, bordered on one side by the blue ocean, on the other by verdant hills. Between them lies a colourful state of mind called “carioca”, relaxed and high-spirited.

In the afternoon, HD Sugar Loaf
Downtown is the business heart of Rio. It is a part of the city where colonial Rio meets modern skyscrapers. Passing through Rio Branco Avenue, you will see the Candelaria Church, that started being built in the late 18th century and was completed in 1898. The headquarters for major Brazilian banks and commercial enterprises are located on this avenue. You will also see the Opera House (Teatro Municipal) and the Carioca Square, the church of Santo Antonio built in the 17th century as well as the contrast of the modern buildings such as Petrobras and the Cathedral. Proceeding you will see Rio's aqueduct built in the 18th century being used now to connect downtown to Santa Teresa district, an old residential area. Afterwards you will drive through one of the highlights of this tour: the Flamengo Park from where you have the chance to see the greatest highlight of this tour, the Sugar Loaf. This famous mountain reached by a cable car 1,200 feet high, will give you an experience you will never forget: looking down at Rio from the Sugar Loaf, one of the most spectacular views in the world.

Overnight at the HOTEL MIRAMAR (****) (standard room) or similar

(B/L/-)
Brazilian Buffet breakfast

In the morning pick up to, FD Tropical Islands with lunch Going southbound along the Green Coast as far the quaint fishing village of Itacuruca. Boarding there a fully equipped schooner for a leisurely cruise on the placid green waters of Sepetiba Bay, studded with tropical islands. Stopping at one of the islands for a refreshing dip followed by tropical style buffet lunch with free time for swimming and relaxing on the beaches. Beverages are not included.

Overnight at the HOTEL MIRAMAR (****) (standard room) or similar

(B/-/-)
Brazilian Buffet breakfast. Day at leisure in Rio to enjoy the world-renowned beaches or take some optional tours (at additional cost). We recommend the visit to Corcovado Mountain where the statue of Christ the Redeemer is located, an excursion to the nearby colonial city of Petropolis, or a Rio by night tour showcasing typical Brazilian barbecue and a Samba show. Overnight. (B)

(B/-/D)
Brazilian Buffet breakfast.
Transfer in exclusive air conditioned vehicle from south zone hotels to the airport, including bilingual guide assistance.

Reception upon arrival at the Cuiabá airport by a bilingual guide. Transfer to Pousada do Rio Mutum passing through the small village of Mimoso, where Mal. Candido Rondon was born. On the way, observe many kind of birds, small mammals and typical landscapes. The transfer takes about 3 hours and a half. After check-in, introduction to the lodge and area around it. In the evening a delicious piranha soup is served just before dinner. After dinner, introduction to the activities of the following days. Overnight.

Overnight at the POUSDA DO RIO MUTUM (standard room) or similar

(B/L/D)
Brazilian Buffet breakfast

After breakfast, horseback trail riding in the jungle, up to the edge of the Siá Mariana bay. During the whole year, a big variety of birds, animals and reptiles can be observed. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, boat trip down the Mutum river banks, Siá Mariana bay and Chacororé bay. Return by boat to the lodge, stopping to see the sunset at the Siá Mariana bay and do piranha fishing*. In the evening, cayman feeding with the piranhas fished from Siá Mariana bay and nocturnal animals spotting. Dinner and overnight.

*Accordingly to the law, fishing is forbidden from October to March.


Overnight at the POUSADA RIO MUTUM (standard room) or similar

(B/-/-)
Brazilian Buffet breakfast

At 4:30am - Canoeing in the Mutum river to observe the sunrise and the beauty of wildlife at the break of dawn in the Pantanal. Return to the lodge, breakfast and check-out. Transfer to the Cuiabá airport.

Transfer to Cuiaba to take the flight to Iguassu.(flight not included).
Foz do Iguassu is located close to the point where the Iguassu River empties its waters into the Parana River forming the world’s widest waterfalls and giving rise to the double border of Brazil and Argentina, the city of Foz do Iguacu is of great tourist interest.
Transfer upon arrival to Hotel Tropical das Cataratas

Overnight at the HOTEL TROPICAL DAS CATARATAS (****) (standard room) or similar.

(B/-/-)
Brazilian Buffet breakfast.
After breakfast, Brazilian side of the falls
Walking along the 1.500 mts long paths following cascades and then walking along the catwalk that leads very close to the bottom of the Devil's Throat, the guests will enjoy magnificent views. There is also an elevator for those wishing to view and shoot the falls from the top.

Then, visit the Argentinean side of the falls
Leaving from the Cataratas Hotel, for a short drive and a quick customs check, crossing the Tancredo Neves bridge over the Iguassu River, which forms the border between Argentina & Brazil. Once in Argentina, tour takes a scenic highway up the Argentinean Iguazu National Park. Tour starts with ample time to visit Argentinean falls. Stopping at the Visitors' Center and proceeding from there the Superior Circuit, the up-river cascades, to the Inferior Circuit, the down-river falls and then takes the Ecological Jungle Train that leades visitors to and from the the most impressive observation point of the falls - The Devil´s Throat. Return to the hotel.

Overnight at the TROPICAL DAS CATARATAS HOTEL (***) (standard room) or similar

(B/-/-)
Brazilian Buffet breakfast.

Transfer to the airport top your flight to Manaus(flight not included)

Manaus is the Capital of Amazonas State and the hub of the whole Amazon Region, it lies on the Negro River, six kilometers far from the point where the Negro meets the Solimoes River to form the Brazilian Amazon River
Upon arrival transfer to Hotel Tropical Manaus.

Overnight at the HOTEL TROPICAL MANAUS (****) (standard room) or similar

(B/-/D)
Brazilian Buffet breakfast.

14:00 pm pick up at the hotel and transfer by bus and boat to the Amazon Village Lodge inclusive visit meeting of the waters.
Check in and buffet dinner followed by Alligator spotting tour.

Overnight at the AMAZON VILLAGE (standard room) or similar

(B/L/D)
Brazilian Buffet breakfast
Breakfast and Jungle Trek in the surrounding area
Buffet lunch followed by Reconnaissance Tour
Buffet Dinner at Amazon Village Lodge

Overnight at the AMAZON VILLAGE (standard room) or similar

(B/-/-)
Brazilian Buffet breakfast

Transfer to Manaus airport to take your flight back home (flight not included)

END OF SERVICES

Rates per person:
DBL OCCUPANCY ROOM: USD$ 2299.00
SGL OCCUPANCY ROOM: USD$ 3899.00
The following entrance fees are included and subject to change without prior notice:
Sugar Loaf entrance fee	USD 14,00 per person
Iguassu National Park Brazil	USD 09,50 per person
Iguassu National Park Argentina	USD 14,00 per vehicle
Average Air rate inside Brazil: USD$ 842.00 + TAX
• SUBJECT TO CHANGE