Exotic Cocktail

Day 1 : Rio de Janeiro (- / - / -)

Arrival in Rio de Janeiro. Meeting at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 : Rio de Janeiro (B / - / -)

After breakfast, a sightseeing tour of Rio de Janeiro. Excursion to the Sugar Loaf. The first stop is the Urca Mountain, with a wide viewing area that also offers the possibility to have a snack in the restaurant on top of the mountain. On the mountain of Sugar Loaf you will have a beautiful view of Rio, Copacabana beach, the bay, the surrounding mountains, islands in the ocean, bridge Niteroi, and the statue of Christ on Corcovado Mountain.

After going down by cable car, the tour continues by car to the central regions of the old town of Rio where you can admire several old churches, monasteries, the main cathedral of the city as well as buildings in colonial style. 

Day 3 : Rio de Janeiro (B / - / -)

Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer Statue Tour :

After breakfast we set off on a tour through the city. Arriving at the station, the environmentally friendly train will take us through the jungle to the top of Corcovado. On both sides of the railway you will have spectacular views of Tijuca forest, inhabited by monkeys and other exotic animals and birds. On top of Corcovado, at an altitude of 700 m above sea level, you will stand in front of the symbol of Rio de Janeiro- Statue of Christ the Savior (38m) that was built in 1931. From top of Corcovado, you have a breathtaking panoramic view of the city and its surroundings like the Bridge Niteroi, Guanabara Bay, the Botanical Garden, the Maracana stadium and the Sugar Loaf.

Day 4 : Rio de Janeiro - Foz de Iguaçu (B / - / -)

Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the airport, flight to Foz de Iguaçu. Meeting and transfer to the selected hotel. After arrival you will go on a tour to the Brazilian Falls. The waterfalls of Foz de Iguassu, located on the border of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay, are 275 huge water streams falling from a terrible height. Waterfalls are located in the national park with unique flora and fauna, which arose as a result of a volcanic eruption and displacement of earth layers. The name of the waterfalls in translation from Guarani means "big water". 275 waterfalls, each has its own name, are thrown with a roar in the gorge “Devil's Throat”.

The contrast between the calm and even lazy flow of the Iguazu River above the waterfalls and the powerful overthrow of the seething streams of water from a height of 72 meters into the abyss is amazing. You can stand for hours without looking up, contemplating this spectacle and thinking about the magnificence and eternity of our universe. 

Day 5 : Foz de Iguaçu (B / - / -)

After breakfast in your hotel, our guide will pick you up for a tour on the Argentinean side of the falls, it is different from the Brazilian; you will walk on paths through the falls which give you the opportunity to have a look under the falls. You feel the strength of the falling water from up close and enjoy the 55.500 hectares natural park surrounding this spectacular beauty! Within the park, take the train to the marvelous devil's throat the strongest of all the waterfalls. Stand directly above the falling water and admire the strength of this natural phenomenon. Transfer back to the hotel.

Optional : Macuco Safari 

You will go on a tour through the jungle, and then get to a wonderful boat ride. In the jungle you will ride in an open jeep for about 3 kilometers, accompanied by a guide who will tell a lot of interesting things about the ecology of the region. Then you will go on foot to the banks of the Iguazu River, from where they will take you by motor boat close to the waterfalls. You are expected by splashes and rainbows, the sea of delight and unique photos.

Optional : Bird Park

You will enter the huge open-air cages, where amazing, fairytale birds of outlandish colors freely fly or walk among the rainforest.

Day 6 : Foz de Iguaçu - Pantanal (B / - / D)

After breakfast in the hotel, our driver will transfer you to the airport for the flight to Campo Grande where a local driver will take you to Pantanal. Pantanal is located in the center of the South American Continent. This is a unique world conservation area located in Brazil. Wetland covered with dense flowering vegetation is the main landscape of the area. Here, lakes and rivers with crystal clear water provide shelter for the rarest specimens of birds and animals.

Travelers stay in modern hotel-houses (Lodges), which provide complete comfort and convenience. Pantanal for nature lovers, scientists, fishermen, photographers, people tired of the rhythms of modern urban life - this is the most suitable place. Here you will find peace, watching the life of birds and the huge size of butterflies, listening to the sounds of nature, dissolving in it. During your stay the following tours will be scheduled at the pousada; horse riding, boat rides, trekking, piranha fishing, birdwatching, photo safari and nocturnal viewing of caymans.

Overnight at Pousada Aguape. (D)

Day 7 : Pantanal (B / L / D)

The trips mentioned above are scheduled at the pousada. The trips will be carefully selected, depending the climate and time of the year and will be guided by local guides that know all about the flora and fauna that make this place unique. To avoid the intense heat during the day, the tours are taking place early in the morning and mid-afternoon, at these times of the day, the possibilities of seeing the movement of the animals are a lot bigger.

During your stay all excursions and meals are included.

Overnight at Pousada Aguape. (B,L,D)

Day 8 : Pantanal – Bonito (3,5 hrs) (B / - / -)

Early in the morning we will drive to Bonito and on the way, we will visit the Estancia Mimosa Farm. After a warm welcome at the main ranch house, we start an exciting walk through the Mimosa River Forest. During the hiking trail, there are ten beautiful waterfalls to admire or swim in. The visitor will have the opportunity to enjoy the waterfalls and the rock formations through the way around the Rio Mimosa; there is also a natural deep pool to jump from a 5 meters platform and the chance of going through passages and observatories inside the forest near to the river. After the hike, you can order a delicious lunch in the main building (not included-optional), and you can relax in the hammocks.

Day 9 : Bonito (B / - / -)

After breakfast, visit the Gruta do Lago Azul. The trail will start with a 40 minutes walk to the cave, then, after descending 100 meters, you will see the lake with crystal clear water. The depth is 72 meters and in the morning when the sunbeams hit the lake, the water will have an intense blue color.

Day 10 : Bonito (B / - / -)

After breakfast we will start the snorkeling tour in the crystal-clear river. The tour starts with a visit to the river spring, where you can see the water springing out of the ground. We start the snorkeling tour along the crystal-clear river. The 750-meter-long snorkel allows you to observe the rich subaquatic flora and fauna. An unforgettable experience.

Day 11 : Bonito – Buzios (B / - / -)

Breakfast, the transfer to Campo Grande airport when you will take a flight to Rio de Janeiro. After arrival in Rio de Janeiro the driver will take you straight to your hotel in Buzios. 

Buzios - This is a fishing village 177 km north of Rio de Janeiro, one of the most beautiful places in the world. The unique charm is given by a fanciful landscape, exotic vegetation, and picturesque beaches. The climate is dry and temperate. Buzios charms with its beaches of warm yellow sand and clear ocean water. The beaches offer wonderful views of the mountains, covered with forests, coastal cliffs, and the sunset here is especially colorful.

All conditions for diving, surfing, water skiing, kayaking. You can rent a buggy and ride on the beaches and the town. Buzios has several viewing platforms, with a magnificent view of the ocean and mountains. While sailing, you will see the magnificent scenery of the entire coast, and try the local drink: Caipirinha. Sailboats stop right in the ocean, and you can swim and see the colorful underwater world. In the evening you will find cozy restaurants with a wide variety of cuisine, discos. The main pedestrian street is full of life after sunset. Here you can just walk, shop, sit in a bar or restaurant,  which there are a lot around. 

Day 12 : Buzios (B / - / -)

Free day in Buzios. 

Day 13 : Buzios - Rio de Janeiro (B / - / -)

Last breakfast and then transfer to Rio de Janeiro airport.

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