Day 1: Sao PauloArrival at the airport of Sao Paulo. You will be met by our driver. Transfer to the hotel.
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Day 2: Sao PauloAfter breakfast at the hotel you will have a guided city tour around Sao Paulo. We start our tour at the historical downtown. We will visit Se Square, Sé Cathedral, the largest Japanese quarter in the world, the city 's Foundation Square, we will drive along the Tea Bridge, visit the Municipal Opera and Ballet Theater, the Station Square, the Municipal Market, Republic Square, the Building of Italian Terrace. Then, we will explore the modern part of the city: central Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park. The huge territory of the park is decorated with water channels, lakes, spreading trees, There are a lot of playgrounds and bike trails in the park too. You can also see the Obelisk, the monument built in honor of the heroes of the revolution of 1932, as well as the Bandeiras monument, created in memory of the expeditions that was in search of gold and precious stones in the first century after the discovery of Brazil. At the end of the tour we will see elite areas with the modern architecture of the city, and visit the graphite district.
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Day 3: Sao Paulo / ManausTransfer to the airport for your flight to Manaus*. Arrival, meeting and transfer to the hotel. Dinner and evening program.
From Manaus you get into the jungle, where you accommodate in lodges and plunge into exotic life. You can walk in the jungle or go fishing to catch a piranha. And during a night safari full of jungle sounds, you can see crocodile eyes.
*You have to arrive in Manaus before 16:00, and you have to leave after 14:30. In all other cases, you will should pay additionally for an individual transfer to/from the lodge (not included in the program price)
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Day 4: ManausBreakfast at the hotel. We will have a boat tour along the Amazon River. During the ride you can catch piranhas with a fishing rod from the boat. When we visit the village of Caboclo, we will get acquainted with lifestyle, traditions and customs of the indigenous people of the Amazon. Walk around in the jungle and get acquainted with the local flora and fauna. During the tour, the guide will teach you how to survive in the jungle, how to distinguish poisonous plants from edible ones. He will also teach you how to shoot poisonous arrows.
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Optionally:*“the Meeting of the Waters “ (possible during the day –time transfers from/to Lodge/150USD per pax) In the morning, your driver will take you to the pier, where you will board a speed boat which will drive you at top speed across the river towards the Meeting of the Waters, a fascinating spectacle as the Rio Negro and Amazon River crash into one another without the differing light and dark tones overflowing into the other side. Only in this part of the world, a mythical land of magic and mystery, could such an incredible natural occurrence take place.
*Swimming with pink dolphins (100USD netto per pax) A unique swimming experience with Amazonian pink dolphins! You will learn a lot of interesting things about these unique mammals, and the most important thing is when you will experience indescribable delight while communicating with them. You can also feed the dolphins and take pictures with them. Transfer to Manaus by speedboat. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro; Pick up at airport; Transfer to Búzios; Accommodation in a hotel on the tropical coast.
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Day 5: Manaus-Rio de JaneiroTransfer to the airport for your flight from Manaus to Rio de Janeiro.
Upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro, your driver will meet you at the airport and you will be transferred to your hotel. Rio de Janeiro is green hills, blue sky, beautiful bays, islands and marvellous beaches. It is the second biggest city in Brazil and, certainly, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Blue ocean water will call you to the beach. The most popular beaches - Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon, are famous for its black and white tiled promenade. From early morning to late in the night you can see people playing football and volleyball on the golden sand of the beaches. For those who prefer active holidays Rio offers opportunities to practice almost any sport: golf, tennis, surfing, rafting, diving, delta flight and many others. Numerous open cafeterias on the beach will offer you refreshing coconut water, freshly squeezed juices and other drinks. You can also see presentations of local musicians on the beach playing all kinds of music.
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Day 6: Rio de JaneiroCity Tour and Sugarloaf mountain (4 hours) After breakfast a half-day excursion to the Sugar Loaf is planned. The first stop is on Urca Mountain, with a wide viewing area, where you can eat in the restaurant or bar. 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. Then you will go by car to the central regions of the old Rio, where you will admire several old churches, monasteries, the main cathedral of the city, as well as buildings built in colonial style.
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Day 7: Rio de JaneiroCorcovado and Crist the Redeemer Statue (4 hours) After breakfast we set off on a tour through the city. Arriving at the station, where the environmentally friendly train will take us through the jungle to the top of Corcovado. On either side of the railway you will have spectacular views from Tijuca forest, inhabited by monkeys and other exotic animals and birds. At the top of Corcovado, at an altitude of 700 m above sea level, stands the symbol of Rio - Statue of Christ the Savior (38m), which was built in 1931. A breathtaking panorama view of the metropolis and its surroundings the Niteroi Bridge, Guanabara Bay, the Botanical Garden, the world's largest Maracana stadium, Sugar Loaf, and more is possible from the top of Corcovado.
Optional: Helicopter Flight over Rio ( 200 USD per pax)
The helipad is located on Sugar Mountain or Lagoa, where, accompanied by an instructor, you will fly over Rio de Janeiro. The flight duration is 8-10 minutes. But even during this time, the majestic panorama of endless golden beaches, the monumental statue of Jesus and Rio lying below adds adrenaline to the blood. An unforgettable sight!
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Day 8: Rio de Janeiro - Foz do IguaçuTransfer to the airport for the flight to Iguasu. Arrival in Iguasu and transfer to the hotel.
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Day 9: Rio de Janeiro - Foz do IguaçuBreakfast at the hotel. After that you will go on a adventurous tour to visit the amazing falls. Foz de Iguassu Falls are located on the borders of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay - and have 275 large water flows, falling from a terrible height. Falls are located in the National Park with its unique flora and fauna, which appeared after a volcanic eruption, and the displacement of the earth formations. The name Tupi-Guarani Indian tribe is translated from the waterfalls and means "big water". There are 275 waterfalls, each of which has its own name, which rush down with a crash into the canyon of "Devil's Throat". There is an amazing contrast between the calm and even lazy river water over Iguassu Falls above and the powerful overthrow boiling water flows from a height of 72 meters into the abyss. You can stand for hours without stopping, watching this show and thinking about the magnificence of the universe and eternity.
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 (for $130 p/p).
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 (optional $50p/p).
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Day 10: Foz do IguaçuAfter breakfast you will get to the Argentinian Side of the Falls by the bridge Tancredo Neves, built over the river Iguassu. The Argentinian side is different from the Brazilian one - here you will be under and below the falls at the same time. You will feel the power of the falling water very close to you and will be able to enjoy the natural park around this astonishing beauty. You will see the birth of the “Devil Throat”.
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Day 11: Foz do Iguaçu / Sao PauloBreakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Sao Paulo. Transfer to the hotel.
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Day 12: Sao PauloBreakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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