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Brazil : Whistle-stop Tour
12 day travel itinerary

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Visit staggering natural wonders and vibrant, diverse cities.

12 Days
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Brazil is undeniably a land of profound economic and social contradictions, but don't let this put you off visiting. It is a truly captivating country, full of culture, spectacular natural beauty, rhythm-filled metropolises and rich regional cuisines.

Here you can explore the Amazon Rainforest, which boasts the greatest collection of plant and animal species found anywhere in the world, enjoy incredible views of the mighty Iguaçu Falls and spot the elusive jaguar in the Pantanal wetlands. Away from Brazil's stunning natural wonders, relax on Rio's sun-kissed beaches or have a caipirinha or two before dancing the night away in the megacity of São Paulo.

Be informed, plan your trip and Brazil will certainly not disappoint.

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Itinerary Highlights

  • Iguaçu Falls, one of the largest, and most impressive, waterfalls in the world
  • Postcard-perfect panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro
  • The Amazon rainforest boasting the greatest collection of plant and animal species found anywhere on earth
  • São Paulo, a megacity full of smart bistros and gourmet restaurants

Discover the Itinerary

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  • Day 1

    • TRAVELTravel to Rio de Janerio
    • ACCOMMODATIONYoo2 Hotel
      Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro - Praia de Botafogo - Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Day 2

    • ACCOMMODATIONYoo2 Hotel
      Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro - Praia de Botafogo - Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • ACTIVITYTijuca Forest Hike
      Parque Nacional da Tijuca - Estrada da Cascatinha - Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • FOODBar do Mineiro
      Bar do Mineiro - Rua Paschoal Carlos Magno - Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • ACTIVITYWalk through Santa Teresa
      Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • ACTIVITYEscadaria Selarón Mosaic Steps
      Escadaria Selarón - Rua Manuel Carneiro - Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • ACTIVITYWonder at Rio de Janeiro Cathedral
      Cathédrale Saint-Sébastien de Rio de Janeiro - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • ACTIVITYCinelandia Square
      Cinelândia Square - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Day 3

    • ACCOMMODATIONYoo2 Hotel
      Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro - Praia de Botafogo - Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • ACTIVITYChrist the Redeemer
      Christ the Redeemer - Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • ACTIVITYBotanical Gardens
      Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro - Rua Jardim Botânico - Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • FOODParque Lage
      Parque Lage - Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • ACTIVITYCable Car to Sugarloaf
      Sugar Loaf cable car - Avenida Pasteur - Urca, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • ACTIVITYWalk Copacabana to Ipanema Beach
      Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • ACTIVITYSunset at Pedra do Arpoador
      Pedra do Arpoador - Avenida Francisco Bhering - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Day 4

    • ACCOMMODATIONYoo2 Hotel
      Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro - Praia de Botafogo - Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • ACTIVITYFood tour (see notes)
      Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Day 5

    • TRAVELRio de Janerio to Foz do Iguaçu
    • ACTIVITYIguaçú Falls (Brazilian side)
      Parque Nacional Iguaçu, State of Paraná, Brazil
    • ACTIVITYParque das Aves
      Parque das Aves - Avenida das Cataratas - Vila Yolanda, Foz do Iguaçu - State of Paraná, Brazil
  • Day 6

    • ACTIVITYIguaçú Falls (Argentian side)
    • TRAVELFoz do Iguaçu to Manaus
  • Day 7

    • TRAVELTravel to Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge
    • ACCOMMODATIONAnavilhanas Jungle Lodge
      Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge, Novo Airão - State of Amazonas, Brazil
    • ACTIVITYJungle lodge activities
      Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge, Novo Airão - State of Amazonas, Brazil
  • Day 8

    • ACCOMMODATIONAnavilhanas Jungle Lodge
      Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge, Novo Airão - State of Amazonas, Brazil
    • ACTIVITYJungle lodge activities
      Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge, Novo Airão - State of Amazonas, Brazil
  • Day 9

    • ACCOMMODATIONAnavilhanas Jungle Lodge
      Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge, Novo Airão - State of Amazonas, Brazil
    • ACTIVITYJungle lodge activities
      Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge, Novo Airão - State of Amazonas, Brazil
  • Day 10

    • ACCOMMODATIONAnavilhanas Jungle Lodge
      Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge, Novo Airão - State of Amazonas, Brazil
    • TRAVELAnavilhanas Jungle Lodge to Manaus
    • ACTIVITYMeeting of Waters
      Meeting of Waters, Careiro da Várzea - State of Amazonas, Brazil
    • ACTIVITYComunidade Catalão - Visit to a floating village
    • TRAVELManaus Airport to São Paulo Airport
  • Day 11

    • ACTIVITYSão Paulo bicycle tour
    • ACTIVITYBeco de Batman
      Beco do Batman - Rua Medeiros de Albuquerque - Jardim das Bandeiras, São Paulo - State of São Paulo, Brazil
    • OTHERMercado Municipal Food Market
      Mercado Municipal de São Paulo - Rua da Cantareira - Centro Histórico de São Paulo, São Paulo - State of São Paulo, Brazil
  • Day 12

    • FOODD.O.M.
      D.O.M. - Rua Barão de Capanema - Jardins, São Paulo - State of São Paulo, Brazil
    • TRAVELSão Paulo to Home