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16-Day Bucket List Brazil

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Overview

If your travel bucket list includes Brazil as a destination, then this 16-day Brazil holiday tour is for you!

Over the duration of the trip, you will visit the most famous attractions in the country, enjoy incredible adventure activities and learn about the wonderful history and culture of the destinations you visit in Brazil.

Beginning in Salvador, you'll explore this historic city before moving to the gateway to the Amazon, Manaus. You'll spend the next five days immersed in the largest rainforest in the world, learning all about its flora and fauna and wildlife spotting.

After the Amazon experience, you'll fly to Iguacu where you'll spend a couple of days exploring the mighty Iguazu Falls which straddles the Argentina-Brazil border. The latter part of your trip will be spent in the state of Rio de Janeiro in the mighty capital city and the charming colonial town of Paraty.
Outdoors & Nature
Sightseeing
Beach & Sea
Culture & Arts
Food & Drink
Adventure

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Salvador

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Arrive in Salvador

Today, you'll arrive in Salvador for the start of your Brazil holiday. You'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. You'll be able to enjoy the rest of the day as you wish. You can take a stroll on the cobblestone streets of the historic centre, visit some of the hundreds of churches and enjoy the colonial architecture. However you wish to spend this day, it's up to you.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Villa Bahia4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time in SalvadorOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Salvador-Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport to Hotel Villa Bahia

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    Destinations

    Salvador

Day 2

Explore Salvador's Historic Centre

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Explore Salvador's Historic Centre

Today, you'll head out with a local guide to explore the Salvador Historic Centre and learn all about its history as you stroll through its cobblestone streets. During the tour, you will learn about the rich culture of Salvador and how the community has preserved their Afro-Brazilian traditions. You'll enjoy the view of All Saint's Bay and tie a wish bracelet to the gates of the Bonfim Church from the top of the city. Later, we suggest you enjoy the sunset from the Porto da Barra Beach.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Villa Bahia4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Panoramic Tour of Salvador

    Free Time at Praia do Porto da BarraOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Salvador

    State of Bahia

Day 3

Fly from Salvador to Manaus, the Gateway of the Amazon

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Fly from Salvador to Manaus, the Gateway of the Amazon

Today, you'll be up early to be transferred to the airport to catch your flight to Manaus, the largest city in the Amazon and the gateway to all its fun and educational activities. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel. Take advantage of your free afternoon and evening to explore the capital of the Amazonas, known as the gateway to the world's largest rainforest.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Villa Amazônia4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time in ManausOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Villa Bahia to Salvador-Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport

    Plane from Salvador-Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport to Manau International Airport AM Eduardo Gomes

    Private Driver from Manau International Airport AM Eduardo Gomes to Go Inn Manaus

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Salvador

    Manaus

Day 4

Explore Manaus

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Explore Manaus

Set amidst the world's largest rainforest, Manaus is the Amazon's biggest city. Home to the National Institute of Amazonian Research, the city is an important centre of rainforest research and education on sustainability. Today, you can take advantage of your free day to explore the capital of the Amazonas using your provided guide. Make sure to visit the Municipal Market and the amazing Amazon Theatre.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Villa Amazônia4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Manaus Historical Tour

    Free Time in ManausOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Manaus

Day 5

Travel into the Amazon & Amazon Day Tour

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Travel into the Amazon & Amazon Day Tour

Today, you'll explore a region of the Amazon on a boat tour along the Negro River. You will have the chance to admire the miraculous 'Meeting of the Waters', the point where the Negro and Solimoes rivers meet. You will also visit a floating village where you can fish with the locals. On your way back to Manaus, admire the beautiful Amazonian sunset as you head to your lodge that will be home for the three days.

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    Accommodation

    Amazon Green Tours Lodge

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Amazon River Tour & Transfer to Lodge

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Manaus

    State of Amazonas

    Manacapuru

Day 6

Go Deep into the Amazon: Sunrise, Jungle Walks & Canoeing

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Go Deep into the Amazon: Sunrise, Jungle Walks & Canoeing

Today, you'll head deeper into the Amazon on a series of exciting jungle activities. To begin the day, you'll get up early to watch the sunrise. You'll then head out on a hike with a local guide to see medicinal plants, water vines, spiders, frogs, butterflies and survival techniques in the jungle. You will also have the opportunity to learn how the indigenous people make traps. Later in the afternoon, you'll canoe the creeks of the Amazon to explore the biodiversity of the region.

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    Accommodation

    Amazon Green Tours Lodge

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Jungle Walk

    Canoeing in the Creeks

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Manacapuru

    State of Amazonas

Day 7

Tree Climbing Tour & Return to Manaus

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Tree Climbing Tour & Return to Manaus

Today, you'll leave the lodge to travel upstream to explore the Mutuca River to spot wildlife and to see one of the largest trees in the Amazon rainforest on the way, the Samauma Tree. Upon return to the lodge, you'll have lunch before heading back to Manaus. Upon arrival back in the city, you'll check into your hotel and then have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish.

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    Accommodation

    Amazon Green Tours Lodge

    Hotel Villa Amazônia4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Samauma Tree Tour & Return to Manaus

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    Transportations

    Boat from Amazon Green Tours Ldge to Manaus

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Manacapuru

    State of Amazonas

    Manaus

Day 8

Fly to Iguazu

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Fly to Iguazu

Today, you'll say goodbye to Manaus once again as you are transferred to the airport ahead of your flight to Iguazu. The flight takes around 5-6 hours to reach Iguacu. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred by private car to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you'll go straight to the Itaipu Dam for a special circuit tour of the complex and you'll also explore other parts of the city's centre, like the Buddhist Temple.

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    Accommodation

    Pousada Agroecológica Guata Porã

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Villa Amazônia to Manau International Airport AM Eduardo Gomes

    Plane from Manau International Airport AM Eduardo Gomes to Foz do Iguaçu International Airport

    Private Driver from Foz do Iguaçu International Airport to Pousada Agroecológica Guata Porã

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Manaus

    Foz do Iguaçu

Day 9

The Mighty Iguazu Falls

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The Mighty Iguazu Falls

Today, you'll explore this mighty waterfall which straddles the border between Argentina and Brazil. On the Argentinian side, you'll do a full-day tour that will allow you to explore the many trails inside the park before you return to your hotel. Back on the Brazilian side, you'll enjoy lunch at the park facing the falls before transferred to Parque das Aves, an amazing bird conservation project in the region.

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    Accommodation

    Pousada Agroecológica Guata Porã

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Iguacu National Park - Brazil

    Parque das Aves

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Iguaçu to Parque das Aves

    Private Driver from Parque das Aves to Pousada Agroecológica Guata Porã

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Foz do Iguaçu

    State of Paraná

Day 10

Explore the Argentine Side of Iguazu

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Explore the Argentine Side of Iguazu

Today, visit the other side of the falls and spend a full day exploring the Iguazú National Park in Puerto Iguazú Argentina. One of the most impressive parts of Iguazu is found on the Argentinian side. Here, you'll discover just how forceful nature can be, and you'll feel it through all of the sense, as the stray gradually soaks your clothes, your ears are filled with the sound of its gushing and you can't take your eyes off of its power.

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    Accommodation

    Pousada Agroecológica Guata Porã

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Iguazu Falls: Argentina Side

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Foz do Iguaçu

    Misiones Province

Day 11

Travel from Iguazu to Rio de Janeiro

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Travel from Iguazu to Rio de Janeiro

Today, you'll be collected from your hotel in Iguazu and taken to the airport where you'll catch a flight to Rio de Janeiro. After a couple of hours, you'll touch down in the mighty capital. From here, you'll be collected by your driver and taken to your hotel in the city centre. The rest of the afternoon will be free to spend as you wish. The city of Rio de Janeiro buzzes with life and you'll soon learn that there is so much to see and do in this city.

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    Accommodation

    Arena Leme4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Pousada Agroecológica Guata Porã to Foz do Iguaçu International Airport

    Plane from Foz do Iguaçu International Airport to Rio de Janeiro Airport RJ Santos Dumont

    Private Driver from Rio de Janeiro Airport RJ Santos Dumont to Arena Leme

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Foz do Iguaçu

    Rio de Janeiro

Day 12

Explore Rio de Janeiro with a Local Guide

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Explore Rio de Janeiro with a Local Guide

Today, you'll explore Rio de Janeiro with a private guide on your first full day in the city. You'll start by checking off the famous monument that stands tall over Rio, Christ the Redeemer. Then later, you'll tick the famous Sugar Loaf Mountain off your bucket list. In the afternoon, you can head to Parque Lage and explore the wonderful parks and streets that filter through Rio de Janeiro.

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    Accommodation

    Arena Leme4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Christ the Redeemer

    Rio de Janeiro City Tour

    Parque Lage

    Sugarloaf Mountain

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rio de Janeiro

Day 13

Free Day in Rio de Janeiro & Optional Beach Tour

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Free Day in Rio de Janeiro & Optional Beach Tour

Today, you have the entire day free to spend as you wish in Rio de Janeiro. You may want to visit the most beautiful beaches in the city of which there are many, including the famous Cococabana Beach. Make sure to stick around and watch the fantastic sunset from these beaches. If you're feeling adventurous, you can do a hang gliding tour over Rio de Janeiro from Pedra Bonita. This will hands-down be one of the most exciting experiences of your life!

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    Accommodation

    Arena Leme4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ipanema BeachOptional Activity

    Copacabana BeachOptional Activity

    Leblon BeachOptional Activity

    Hang Gliding Tour over Rio de JaneiroOptional Activity: AU$ 404 per person

    Barra da Tijuca BeachOptional Activity

    Beach Blast BarraOptional Activity: AU$ 579 per person

    Joatinga BeachOptional Activity

    Prainha BeachOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rio de Janeiro

Day 14

Rio de Janeiro to Paraty & City Tour

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Rio de Janeiro to Paraty & City Tour

Today, you'll travel from Rio de Janeiro to Paraty, a city which has been considered a national monument since 1958. Upon arrival, you'll check into your hotel and then meet your guide to head out on a historic tour of the city. You'll be guided along the charming streets and learn about the colonial architecture and the gold commerce of the time that allowed the town's construction.

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    Accommodation

    Pousada do Ouro3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Paraty Historic Tour

    Paraty Historical Centre

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Rio de Janeiro to Paraty - Rio de Janeiro

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rio de Janeiro

    Paraty

Day 15

Schooner Tour & Caipirinha Workshop

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Schooner Tour & Caipirinha Workshop

The schooner tour is the best way for you to enjoy Paraty's bay view, go snorkelling near tropical islands and enjoy a lunch of fresh seafood. Today, you'll do this tour. Then, afterwards, you'll have some free time before your evening workshop and dinner. For dinner on your final night in Brazil, you will enjoy a workshop with regional ingredients, make caipirinhas with a local cachaca and learn more about the region's history through food.

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    Accommodation

    Pousada do Ouro3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Schooner Tour Paraty

    Food & Drink Workshop in Paraty

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Paraty

Day 16

Goodbye Brazil!

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Goodbye Brazil!

Today, you'll check out of your hotel and be transferred to the airport to catch your departing flight from Brazil.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Paraty to Paraty Airport (SDTK)

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Paraty

Included in Price

  • 15 nights accommodation
  • 17 activities
  • 15 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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