Day 1: Rio de JaneiroUpon arrival in Rio de Janeiro, your driver will meet you at the airport and you will be transferred to your hotel. Rio de Janeiro has green hills, blue sky, beautiful bays, islands and marvelous 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 2 | 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 3 | Rio de JaneiroCorcovado and Christ 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.
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Day 4| Rio de Janeiro – Foz do IguaçuAfter breakfast you will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight to Foz de Iguacu where you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel.
After that you will go on an 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.
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Optional: Macuco SafariYou 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 you 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.
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Optional: Bird ParkYou will enter the huge open-air cages, where amazing, fairytale birds of outlandish colors freely fly or walk among the rainforest.
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Day 5| 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 6| Iguaçu - Recife - Porto de GalinhasAfter your Breakfast in the hotel you will be transported to the airport to board your flight to Recife. From here you will be transferred to Porto Galinhas Your accommodation will be situated on the tropical coast.
The town is located in the south of the state, 60 km far from the city of Recife. The town is famous for its magnificent beaches, which are considered the most beautiful in the country. Clear turquoise water, pure white sand and palm trees on the coast add a unique flavor to this old colonial town.
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Day 7| Porto de GalinhasBreakfast at the hotel. Free day.
The coast of the state of Pernambuco is famous for its natural pools formed in the coastal waters during the low tides, and don’t miss the chance to swim and view underwater inhabitants and corals in these natural pools. For surfing lovers there are perfect beaches where the waves in any weather are high and can reach up to 2 meters. You can just relax on the beaches, where windsurfing and water skiing are very popular. The island of Santo Alexio, widely known among professional divers, is located a few kilometers from the coast. The resort is also famous for its skatepark, where several skating championships have been held. Maracaipe beach is popular with surfers, and it hosts the world surfing championship. Muro Alto is a huge natural pool formed by reefs over the years – a natural aquarium full of colorful fish. Numerous restaurants and cafes always offer fresh fish dishes. Lovers of night life will find a lot of entertainment in Porto de Galinhas, including traditional shows, bars and discos.
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Day 8| Porto de GalinhasTransfer to the airport of Recife for your flight back home.
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