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14-Day Brazil's Diverse Landscapes

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Overview

Discover incredibly diverse landscapes as you journey through Sao Paulo, Fos Do Iguassu, the Savanna, Alta Floresta (the Amazon Rainforest) and Pantanal on this 2 week Brazil itinerary with a local guide!

You'll begin your adventure in South America’s biggest city, Sao Paulo. The melting pot of cultures found here is present in the different art-house cinemas, theatres, underground bars, 24-hour clubs, and exquisite gourmet restaurants.

Moving on, you'll spend a few days exploring the sights around the mighty Iguazu Falls. Then, you'll begin your ten-day Savanna, Amazon and Pantanal adventure.

The heartland of Brazil covers an area equal to Western Europe; it is considered the richest savanna in the world due to its high plant diversity and endemism.

The mythical Amazon covers an area of more than five million square kilometres and spreads over eight states, one of them is the State of Mato Grosso, the largest and most preserved rainforest region in the world.

The Pantanal, one of the last great wildernesses, is the largest continuous wetland on the planet, declared a World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, is South America’s primary wildlife sanctuary.

You'll partake in numerous hikes, treks, photo safaris, nocturnal truck drives, canoe rides and more to explore these three wonderful areas.
Outdoors & Nature
Hiking & Trekking
Sightseeing

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Sao Paulo!

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Welcome to Sao Paulo!

Upon arrival, you'll be met by your driver and whisked off to your hotel. São Paulo, also nicknamed Sampa, is South America’s biggest city. The bustling metropolis is cosmopolitan, modern, and industrialised. The melting pot of cultures found here is present in the different art-house cinemas, theatres, underground bars, 24-hour clubs and exquisite gourmet restaurants.

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    Accommodation

    Blue Tree Premium Paulista4 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from GRU Airport to Blue Tree Premium Paulista

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    São Paulo

Day 2

Sao Paulo City Tour

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Sao Paulo City Tour

You'll start your city tour of Sao Paulo by walking around in the downtown area. You'll visit the Sé Cathedral, considered the fourth largest neo-gothic style cathedral in the world. You'll then walk by other historical spots like the city’s birthplace “Pateo do Collegio” and the “São Bento Monastery”. You'll then continue towards the Liberdade district and Trianon Park, an urban rainforest off Paulista Avenue, before passing by Jardins district.

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    Accommodation

    Blue Tree Premium Paulista4 star

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    Activities

    São Paulo City Tour

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    São Paulo

Day 3

Fly from Sao Paulo to Fos do Iguacu to Discover the Falls

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Fly from Sao Paulo to Fos do Iguacu to Discover the Falls

Today, you'll transfer to the airport with your English-speaking driver-guide for your flight to Fos do Iguaçu, the gateway to the famous falls by the same name. Upon arrival, you'll be collected and taken to your next hotel. In the afternoon, you'll head out on a tour of the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls. You'll also have the option to visit the Bird Park after your tour.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Viale Cataratas4 star

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    Activities

    Iguazu Falls Tour: The Brazilian Side

    Parque das AvesOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from São Paulo to GRU Airport

    Plane from GRU Airport to Foz do Iguaçu International AirportOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Foz do Iguaçu International Airport to Hotel Viale Cataratas

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    São Paulo

    Foz do Iguaçu

    State of Paraná

Day 4

Explore The Argentine Side of the Falls

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Explore The Argentine Side of the Falls

Today, you'll drive to the Iguazú National Park in Argentina. From the visitor’s centre, you'll take a train to the Upper Circuit (1,700 metres) as you admire the panoramic views of the falls, arriving at the Devil’s Throat once more. Measuring 80 metres high, its horseshoe shape creates a stunning waterfall. From here, you'll walk along the Iguazú River canyon to the lower circuit (1,500 metres) as you admire the regional fauna and flora and feel the constant presence of the waterfalls.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Viale Cataratas4 star

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    Activities

    Iguazú National Park: The Argentine Side

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    Breakfast

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    Foz do Iguaçu

    Misiones Province

Day 5

Fly to the Savanna to Begin Your Ten-Day Amazon, Savanna & Pantanal Tour

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Fly to the Savanna to Begin Your Ten-Day Amazon, Savanna & Pantanal Tour

This morning, you'll leave your hotel in Brazil and transfer to Iguassu Airport for your flight. Upon arrival at Cuiabá airport, you'll be transferred to your first ecosystem: Savanna. On the way to your lodge, you'll pass by impressive rock formation sculpted over million years by the wind. When you reach the lodge, you'll check in and enjoy dinner before retiring to your room after a long day of travelling.

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    Accommodation

    Pousada do Parque4 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Viale Cataratas to Foz do Iguaçu International Airport

    Plane from Foz do Iguaçu International Airport to International Airport of Várzea Grand MT Marechal RondonOptional Activity

    Private Driver from International Airport of Várzea Grand MT Marechal Rondon to Chapada dos Guimarães National Park

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    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Foz do Iguaçu

    Chapada dos Guimarães

Day 6

A Day of Hiking in Chapada dos Guimarães National Park

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A Day of Hiking in Chapada dos Guimarães National Park

The day will be devoted to wonderful hikes through the National Park. The first hike ends at the 86-metre-high waterfall, Véu de Noiva, where you'll savour a traditional meal at the local restaurant, looking down to a huge canyon.In the late afternoon, you'll take a light hike to the sunset viewpoint above the 850-metre-high São Geronimo Peak in front of the Lodge. You'll return to the lodge in time for dinner.

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    Accommodation

    Pousada do Parque4 star

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    Activities

    Chapada dos Guimarães National Park

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Chapada dos Guimarães

    State of Mato Grosso

Day 7

From Savanna to the Amazon Rainforest

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From Savanna to the Amazon Rainforest

After breakfast, you'll leave for Cuiabá Airport to check-in for your flight to Alta Floresta. Upon arrival, you'll be welcomed and the airport by your driver and taken for a welcome drink at Floresta Amazônia Hotel. You'll then transfer to Cristalino Jungle Lodge right after to check in. In the evening, dinner will be followed by local fauna and flora slide shows.

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    Accommodation

    Cristalino Lodge

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Chapada dos Guimarães National Park to International Airport of Várzea Grand MT Marechal Rondon

    Plane from International Airport of Várzea Grand MT Marechal Rondon to Alta Floresta AirportOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Alta Floresta Airport to Cristalino Lodge

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Chapada dos Guimarães

    Alta Floresta

Day 8

A Day of Hiking, Boating & Wildlife Spotting at Cristalino Jungle Lodge

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A Day of Hiking, Boating & Wildlife Spotting at Cristalino Jungle Lodge

You'll wake up early to observe the sunrise from the canopy tower. Then, you'll boat up the river and begin hiking the Brazil Nut Trail. You'll then float down the river observing the wildlife. Later, you'll go swimming along the river before lunch. Then, you'll choose between walking the Rocky Trail to the Tree House or to participate in supervised ropes and rapel activities. After dinner by the campfire, you'll go night cayman spotting or do some nocturnal life observation in the forest.

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    Accommodation

    Cristalino Lodge

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    Activities

    Canopy Tower Sunrise, Boat Rides, Hiking Trails & Nature Spotting at Cristalino Lodge

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Alta Floresta

    State of Mato Grosso

Day 9

Caja Trail & Sierra Trail Hikes in the Amazon

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Caja Trail & Sierra Trail Hikes in the Amazon

This morning, you'll hike to the canopy tower before breakfast. Later, you'll walk the Caja Trail, do some swimming before lunch. The Caja Trail is an excellent site for spotting primates who feed on the caja fruit. In the afternoon, you'll motorboat up the river and later, you'll hike the Sierra Trail and watch the sunset. The Sierra Trail has beautiful viewpoints since it is located in a hilly landscape. In the evening, you'll enjoy a candlelight farewell dinner by the campfire.

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    Accommodation

    Cristalino Lodge

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    Activities

    Caja Trail & Sierra Trail Hikes from Cristalino Jungle Lodge

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Alta Floresta

    State of Mato Grosso

Day 10

Fly from the Amazon Rainforest to the Pantanal

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Fly from the Amazon Rainforest to the Pantanal

This morning, you'll check out and head to the Floresta Amazonica Hotel for lunch before checking into the airport for your flight to the Pantanal. Upon arrival, after a briefing on your trip, you'll head to Araras Eco Lodge. This transfer is divided into two different stages; the first is a journey on a paved road along farms and cattle ranches and the second is along the Transpantaneira Park Road, watching the flora and fauna of the Pantanal ecosystem.

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    Accommodation

    Araras Eco Lodge3 star

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    Restaurants

    Floresta Amazonica Hotel

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cristalino Lodge to Floresta Amazonica Hotel

    Private Driver from Floresta Amazonica Hotel to Alta Floresta

    Plane from Alta Floresta Airport to International Airport of Várzea Grand MT Marechal RondonOptional Activity

    Private Driver from International Airport of Várzea Grand MT Marechal Rondon to Araras Pantanal Eco Lodge

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Alta Floresta

    Poconé

Day 11

Nature Spotting & Safaris at Araras Eco Lodge

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Nature Spotting & Safaris at Araras Eco Lodge

You'll begin the day with a photo safari through private dirt roads. You'll then board a canoe and paddle down the river, exploring the forest and mangroves. You'll then enjoy a bush lunch before returning to the lodge for an introductory walk through the surroundings. Later on, you'll trek to the Howler Monkey Tower, the highest observation point for a magnificent view of the sunset. After dinner, you'll join a night truck safari drive in search of nocturnal animals.

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    Accommodation

    Araras Eco Lodge3 star

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    Activities

    Photo Safari, Canoeing, Monkey Trails & Nocturnal Drives at Araras Eco Lodge

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Poconé

    State of Mato Grosso

Day 12

Horseback Rides & Hikes from Araras Eco Lodge

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Horseback Rides & Hikes from Araras Eco Lodge

After breakfast, you'll explore the diversity of the Pantanal landscape including some flooded areas of the Pantanal plain on horseback. The Pantaneiro horses are docile and well-adapted, through the centuries, to eat with its nose underwater. You'll return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, you'll trek at the Rondon Trail towards the 13-metre-high Jabiru Stork Tower, where you can watch a Jabiru Stork nest. You'll return to Araras Eco Lodge for dinner.

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    Accommodation

    Araras Eco Lodge3 star

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    Activities

    Horseback Rides & the Rondon Trail from Araras Eco Lodge

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Poconé

    State of Mato Grosso

Day 13

Hiking & Photo Safaris from Araras Eco Lodge

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Hiking & Photo Safaris from Araras Eco Lodge

In the morning, you'll have breakfast and then take a walk get to know a different area of Araras Private Natural Reserve, by trekking the Ronco trail. After lunch, you'll join a two to three-hour photo safari towards the south of the lodge, on a safari open truck, in search of the fauna along the Transpantaneira Park Road. After dinner, you'll tick off a list of the wild animals you have seen, with your guide.

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    Accommodation

    Araras Eco Lodge3 star

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    Activities

    Ronco Trail & Photo Safaris from Araras Eco Lodge

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Poconé

    State of Mato Grosso

Day 14

Departure from the Amazon

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Departure from the Amazon

On the last day of this 2 week Brazil itinerary, you'll enjoy your last sunrise walk to witness the dawn of this amazing ecosystem. You'll then return to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, you'll be collected for your transfer to Cuiabá depending on your flight time.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Araras Pantanal Eco Lodge to International Airport of Várzea Grand MT Marechal Rondon

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Poconé

Included in Price

  • 13 nights accommodation
  • 9 activities
  • 13 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Trekking permits

Not Included in Price

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