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Amazon Tour in Brazil

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PRIVATE TOUR - 7 DAY SAMPLE ITINERARY

FROM £$ 4200

Private Tour Highlights

  • Getting a flavor for Brazilian music in Rio, listening to live Brazilian beats and soaking up the bohemian atmosphere.
  • Taking a ride on a cog train through the world’s largest urban woodland up towards the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer.
  • Whizzing up to Sugarloaf Mountain on a cable car, drinking in the views of Guanabara Bay, Copacabana Beach and the Santa Cruz Fortress.
  • Navigating the canals of the Amazon on canoes at night to get up close to Caimans, while sensing the mystical energy of the rainforest after dark.
  • Soaking up Rio’s buzzing energy on a private tour of the city, encompassing important sights like Cinelandia Square and the Metropolitan Cathedral.
  • Delving into the Brazilian side of the Amazon Rainforest and exploring one of the world’s last great wildernesses.
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Tour Overview

Explore one of the world’s last great wildernesses with the Amazon Tour in Brazil! The Amazon Rainforest is the world’s largest and most biologically diverse ecosystem, but also the most fragile. Get the full Amazonian experience with a stay at the Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge, a small and charming hotel that brings together nature and comfort in a subtle and harmonious way. This tour also visits the city of Manaus, once known for producing rubber; it is now the financial hub of northern Brazil. In Manaus you will visit its famous Opera House.

Inclusions
Prices include domestic air transportation from Rio to Manaus, hotel accommodation including daily continental breakfast, lodge accommodation at Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge including all meals, all transfers between airports and hotels with assistance and baggage handling, guided tours of Rio de Janeiro, and the Amazon in English, and all entrance fees. Local airport taxes that are payable in the country of destination are not included. Taxes and security fees that can be paid at time of ticketing are already included.

Note;
* The order of the activities is subject to confirmation by the Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge and will be confirmed upon arrival at the lodge.
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Package Price: From £$ 4200

Prices shown above are per person. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability. Prices include local airfare (where applicable), hotel accommodation including daily breakfast; all transfers with baggage handling, all guided tours in English and all entrance fees.

Please note that prices are subject to change based on availability and seasonality, especially during the holiday season from December 20th through January 5th each year. Please contact a Yampu Travel Specialist for more information on best times to travel.

Trip Type:

All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!

Tour Itinerary

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1

Flight to Brazil

Overnight flight to Rio de Janeiro.

Overnight flight to Rio de Janeiro.

Day
2

Corcovado

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Reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel.

After settling in, enjoy a tour of Corcovado with a private driver and guide. The tour begins in Cosme Velho's neighborhood. The cog train rolls through the Tijuca Forest, the largest urban forest in the world, and up to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Once there, enjoy a panoramic and extraordinary view of Rio, including the Sugar Loaf, the Guanabara Bay, the beaches of Southern Zone and the Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon. At the peak of the hill is the art deco statue of Jesus Christ, and icon of Rio. After the visit of the Corcovado, the tour continues to the Sao Conrado area with a brief stop at Pepino beach where you can appreciate the hang gliders overhead. At the end of the tour, you will transfer back to your hotel. ...read less

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Day
3

Rio City Tour with Sugar Loaf

Today enjoy a private Half Day Tour to the Sugar Loaf with private driver/guide.

This tour begins with a stroll through downtown Rio, passing by the Sambodrome, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Get to know the traditional Cinelandia square with the historical buildings, the Municipal Theater, the National Library and the National Museum of Fine Arts. By taking the Aterro do Flamengo, you will be taken to the neighborhood of Urca where you will find one of the largest symbols of the city: The Sugar Loaf. This visit is made in two steps by cable car. The first cable car takes passengers to Urca Hill which provides a beautiful view of the Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niteroi bridge and Corcovado hill. From this stage, a second cable car will be taken up to the top to find a splendid view of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress and some beaches of Niteroi. ...read less

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Day
4

Day at Leisure

Day free to enjoy Rio, or choose from one of Yampu’s optional day tours.

Tonight, you will be met at your hotel by a Yampu representative for your private transfer to the Ginga Tropical Show (this tour does not include dinner).
After dinner, we will enjoy a Brazilian dance show that gathers on stage various cultures of our Tropical Country. The show combines a variety of Brazilian dances that developed from African rhythms via the slave trade and the natives that lived in Brazil before colonization. This is a show that perfectly combines diversity and culture. We have the Ziriguidum from the Northeast, the Amazon with its Folklore, Bahia with its mystical rituals and Capoeira, and Rio de Janeiro with its bohemian Lapa neighborhood, samba dance halls and the performance of the legendary Tricksters.
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Rio - Manaus

At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight to Manaus.

Upon arrival, enjoy a private transfer from the airport to Manaus, the capital of the Brazilian Amazon, and the central point for all excursions into the Amazon jungle. We will stop at our hotel for some free time to rest or take an optional tour to visit the Amazon Theatre, the Market and the Port of Manaus.

At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight to Manaus.

Upon arrival, enjoy a private transfer from the airport to Manaus, the capital of the Brazilian Amazon, and the central point for all excursions into the Amazon jungle. We will stop at our hotel for some free time to rest or take an optional tour to visit the Amazon Theatre, the Market and the Port of Manaus.

Day
6

Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge

This morning, be picked up at your Manaus hotel (between 8am and 9am) for a three-hour van transfer to the Anavilhanas. Upon arrival, you will have a welcome cocktail followed by a tour of the lodge. In the afternoon, depart through the Anavilhanas islands in regional watercraft. We explore the numerous canals (paranas), lakes and islands of the largest river archipelago in the world. Visitors disembark on one of the islands to examine its unique ecosystem, observing regional plant- and wildlife. Dinner at the lodge. After dinner, partake in some alligator sightseeing. The unique sensation of living and feeling the forest at night is experienced in canoes during the exploration of riverbanks in search of caimans. ...read less

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Day
7

Forest Hike - Piranha Fishing

After an early morning breakfast, take part in an informative forest hike. Led by experienced local guides, you will explore the forest, where it is possible to observe some of the greatest Amazonian mysteries. You will also receive instructions on trees, wild fruit, herbs and jungle survival. The trail can be done entirely on foot, but you can also return to the lodge by means of a delightful canoe ride.

After lunch in the afternoon, visit the Amazonian dolphins and go piranha fishing. This is a fun fishing expedition in wooden canoes through regional riverbanks, where you will be able to catch some piranhas as well as other fish while admiring the sights, sounds and smells of the forest. Dinner followed by a lecture on the Amazon region and Anavilhanas. ...read less

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8

Anavilhanas- Manaus- Flight Home

Start the morning with some sunrise contemplation and bird watching. Leaving before dawn, you will be led to a lake in Anavilhanas where it will be possible to observe birds and other animals in transit and contemplate the colors and nuances of Amazonian skies. After breakfast enjoy a visit to handicraft studios and naval shipyard in Novo Airao. You will visit two regional craft centers where you can see the work of local craftsmen in their workplace. Later on, visit a shipyard of regional wooden watercraft. At 2pm, after lunch, depart to Manaus and transfer to the airport for the flight home. ...read less

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge Hotelaria - Avenida Presidente Getúlio Vargas, Novo Airão - State of Amazonas, Brazil

Places You'll See

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    Rio de Janeiro

    The largest Art Deco statue in the world, Christ the Redeemer, welcomes travelers to the famous city, Rio de Janeiro. Let the local music, art, and food capture your sense as you visit its sandy beaches or watch an enchanting samba show. Try your hand at trekking up Pao de Acucar (Sugarloaf Mountain) for beautiful views of the bay and beyond.

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    Manaus

    Located within the Amazon, and accessible mostly by boat and aircraft, the city of Manaus is the gateway to the Brazilian rainforest. At the conjunction of two differently colored rivers that form the Amazon, Manaus is the perfect place to take a riverboat tour to witness this natural phenomenon. While so close to the Amazon, take a guided tour of the lush forest.

Hotel Options

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Featured Accommodation

Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge

The Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge is a jungle lodge near Manaus in the Amazon, with 64 bungalows, surrounded by pristine rivers and nature. The bungalows feature comfortable and rustic furnishings, and are equipped with air conditioning, electric showers, and screened windows. The lodge offers a swimming pool overlooking the Rio Negro and islands, a 13m high Observation Deck with a stunning view over the river and the Anavilhanas Archipelago, Internet access, a local handicraft shop, and a fabulous restaurant serving regional and international cuisine.

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4 Star Properties

Rio de Janeiro : Arena Leme

Rio de Janeiro : Windsor California

Manaus : Hotel Villa Amazonia

5 Star Properties

Rio de Janeiro : Windsor Miramar

Rio de Janeiro : Hilton Copacabana

Manaus : Juma Opera Hotel (Superior Patio View)

Luxury Properties

Rio de Janeiro : Copacabana Palace (City View)

Rio de Janeiro : Fasano Hotel Rio de Janeiro (Ocean View)

Manaus : Juma Opera Hotel (Deluxe Opera House View)

Testimonials

Susan R.

Traveled December, 2015 - February, 2016

A remarkable and wonderful trip

This has been a remarkable and wonderful trip for us that will live in our memories forever. Please know that we appreciate all of your help. It has been a great two months.

Steven

Traveled March, 2011

My trip into the Amazon has been an eye opening experience

My trip into the Amazon has been an eye opening experience. I want to thank you for helping me organize everything, despite my many changes to the itinerary. I also met many great people, both travelers and employees at the lodge.

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Leelani F.

Traveled May, 2013

your sales consultants have an excellent way with dealing with clients

Thank you very very much for our wonderful tour of South America. you have done such a wonderful job of looking after us and I must thank you for it. I do not know whether you are aware, but your sales consultants have an excellent way with dealing with clients. They works with them beautifully. I do appreciate how they would always telephone me. And attended to all our requirements (which was changing constantly).We have recommended you to a lot of friends. you will be hearing from them, hopefully, soon. Thank you once again.

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