Brazil Adventures

After a delicious breakfast in your hotel, you will head out on a trip to see the world-famous Christ the Redeemer statue on top of Corcovado Mountain. A specially designed train will take you from the foot of the mountain along a winding road through the magical Tijuca rainforest where if you are lucky, you can see some of the enchanting tropical wildlife on constant display in Rio, such as toucans, monkeys and armadillos. At the summit of Corcovado, 700m above sea level, proudly stands the iconic image seen around the world – a 38m high statue of Christ the Saviour. But that is not the only breathtaking thing about this place –you will be overwhelmed by the stunning panoramic view of the city, so high up it seems as though you are truly flying with the birds around you. From the far reaches of Guanabara Bay, to the Maracanã Stadium, all along to Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana, Ipanema and Gávea Mountain, you can see whole Rio de Janeiro.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the Angra dos Reis region (about 3.5 hours from Rio) to the island of Ilha Grande (by car, then by boat), accommodation at the hotel. Rest. Ilha Grande is an hour by boat from the coast of Angra dos Reis and is one of the most pristine remnants of Brazil's Atlantic rainforest. The island houses one of the richest ecosystems in the world, and a hotspot for biodiversity and conservation. The entire island is a protected area, a real paradise with many beaches, mountain peaks, waterfalls, and forests! Welcome to paradise!

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport (by boat, then by car), for your flight to Foz de Iguasu. Meeting and transfer to the hotel.

You will go on a jeep safari tour through the jungle, and then get to an exciting 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 a motorboat takes you into the falls. You can expect splashes and rainbows, a sea of delight and unique photos.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Campo Grande. Arrival and transfer to the Pantanal. The Pantanal is a unique nature reserve in Brazil, an incredible natural wetland with extraordinary wildlife and nature. Located in the heart of South America, the world’s largest wetland covers 210,000 sq km. The majority is in Brazil, split between the states of Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul. These open marshes are home to an immense variety of life – if you like to see animals and birds in their natural environment, the Pantanal is the place to be. This is an excellent environment for birdwatchers, photographers, scientists and nature lovers. Accommodation at Pousada Aguape (FB). Pousada Aguape is a lovely farm on the edge of the Pantanal offering its guests a close contact with the exuberant nature of the region and the way of life on a typical Pantanal farm. While staying in the lodge you will be offered the following excursions: horse riding through the plains, and along the ponds of the Pantanal; hiking in picturesque lands of the Pantanal. Piranha fishing and jeep safari,

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.

You will enjoy rafting and going off 6 waterfalls on special inflatable tires. And then you will have another adventure- the Arvorismo-Cabanas zipline, located over 6 km from Bonito-MS, Cabanas tour happens on a circuit with 18 obstacles and 2 ziplines, one of them is a zipline on the Rio Formoso with a possibility to land into the river! The tour has a security system with a continue lifelineto which the visitor will be always connected while passing the obstacles. At Cabanas Canopy tour visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy the view from the treetops while passing different obstacles. Optionally: Abismo Anhumas (not included) Often voted Bonito’s most unforgettable attraction, the Anhumas Abyss is truly an otherworldly experience. Get into the heart of the earth and enjoy the experience of stalactites and stalagmites above and below the amazing underground lake. After putting on the climbing gear you courageously leap into a narrow crack in the earth, which subsequently widens into a vast cavern. Now you are hanging above an underground cave. A sunray shining into the side of the cave accompanies you all the way. One of the largest underground caves in Brazil, the abyss' walls are decorated with a fantastic array of stalactites and stalagmites. A 72-meter rappel straight down into the cavern brings you to an underground lake where you can dive or snorkel in the transparent waters with visibility at nearly 30 meters. The rope is used by the instructors to pull you back up onto the earth level.

Departure to Barreirinhas, the trip takes 4h on a good road where we will see plantations of Babaçu and Buriti fruits. Barreirinhas is located on the waterfront of the Preguiças River, being a very peaceful and hospitable town. The Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, located close to town is a rare gem with magnificent dunes sculpted by nature and in the period of March to September contains hundreds of lakes formed by rainwater. After checking in at the hotel, we will begin a tour in a 4x4 vehicle to get to the heart of the park. We get up the first dune to hike the Blue lake circuit. There will be availability to take a bath in the crystal blue lagoon, and sand slide down the water, and finish off the tour by contemplation of the beautiful sunset in the dunes. Return to Barreirinhas around 19h00 and you can continue enjoying a bath in the hotel pool or go for a meal at one of the riverside restaurants. Overnight in Barreirinhas.

Breakfast at the hotel. At the mentioned time transfer to the airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Arrival in Rio. Meeting and transfer to the hotel.