Classic Brazil Tour

This two-week program offers a perfect introduction to the more famous attractions of Brazil.

 
Sample Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Rio de Janeiro
Upon arrival in Rio, you will be met and transferred to the Copacabana Palace for three nights. Considered by many to be Rio's finest hotel, the Copacabana Palace is situated in the middle of Copacabana Beach and has been a symbol of Brazilian luxury since 1923. This afternoon is at leisure.

Day 2: Rio de Janeiro (B, L)
Today set out with your private guide for a full day tour of Rio de Janeiro, beginning with a visit to the Christ Statue at Corcovado Mountain, arriving by cog train through the lush Atlantic rainforest. In the afternoon, visit Sugar Loaf Mountain. You will take a short tour of Rio's downtown, with its fine colonial-style Portuguese buildings, before arriving at Praia Vermelha (red beach). Here you will take a cable car to the top of the peak for  yet another extraordinary view of the city .

Day 3: Rio de Janeiro (B)
This morning join a small group for a jeep tour of the Tijuca Atlantic Forest, the world's largest forest within an urban region. En route, stop at the Chinese View Belvedere for a panoramic view of Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, the Guanabara Bay and Sugar Loaf Mountain. In the afternoon you will begin your walking tour of Rio's historical district.

Day 4: Rio de Janeiro – Iguassu Falls (B)
Flight to Iguassu Falls. The falls are split by Argentina and Brazil. Upon arrival you will be transferred to the Bourbon Foz do Iguassu Hotel for two nights. On the afternoon you will walk some of the excellent circuits that line the Argentine side of the falls.

Day 5: Iguassu Falls (B)
Today enjoy a tour of the Brazilian side of the falls. In the afternoon, join a small group for a cruise that takes you right up to the very base of the falls.

Day 6: Iguassu Galls - Recife – Olinda (B)
Flight to Recife, the second largest city in northeast Brazil. It has undergone much renovation in the past few decades, energizing its colonial downtown into a lively area. Upon arrival in Recife, you will be transferred to the nearby town of Olinda. This recently restored 17th-century colonial town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982. Upon arrival you will be transferred to the Pousada do Amparo.
 
Day 7: Olinda  - Porto de Galinhas (B)
This morning take a city tour of Recife and Olinda. Later this afternoon, travel by road to Porto de Galinhas beach, one of Brazil's most beautiful beaches. Upon arrival, transfer to the Nannai Beach Resort for four nights.

Days 8-10: Porto de Galinhas (B)
Spend these days at leisure enjoying the sun, ocean, and beautiful beaches. (B)

Day 11: Porto de Galinhas - Recife – Salvador (B, D)
Return to Recife for your flight to Salvador. Salvador has become one of the region's historical gems as well as a source of cultural inspiration for the rest of the country. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the Pestana Convento do Carmo for three nights. This evening enjoy a performance of Samba, Brazil's most authentic dance, including a delicious dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 12: Salvador (B, L)
A full day of Salavdor sightseeing. Stop for a panoramic view of the city at the Monserrat district, before finishing the day at the flourishing market of Mercado Modelo.

Day 13: Praia Do Forte Excursion (B. L)
Today you will take an excursion to Praia do Forte, a small fishing village 80 kilometres north of Salvador that has some of the finest beaches in the region. Praia do Forte is located in a protected environmental area that includes 12 kilometres of semi-deserted beach surrounded by groves of coconut palms. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and then, in the afternoon, stop at the ruins of the defensive castle that gives the area its name. Return to Salvador this afternoon.

Day 14: Depart Salvador (B)
Today you will be transferred to the airport.

 
Typical Inclusions:
• All accommodation
• Regional flights
• Personalized sightseeing as indicated
• Meals as specified
• Airport transfers
• Hotel tax and service charges
• Surface transportation in air conditioned vehicles
• Government fees and local handling charges
• Admission fees
• Luggage handling based on a maximum of two large pieces of luggage per person, plus carry-on bags

Prices vary with seasonality please contact your Concierge Traveller Advisor for more information.