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Iconic Brazil: From Rio de Janeiro to Iguazu Falls

PRIVATE TOUR - 8 DAY SAMPLE ITINERARY

FROM £$ 3625

Private Tour Highlights

  • Taking a ride on a cog train through the world’s largest urban woodland, Rio’s Tijuca Forest, 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.
  • Feeling the raw power of spectacular Iguazu Falls during a guided walking tour or invigorating boat ride.
  • Exploring both the Argentine and Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls and the wider National Park.
  • Enjoying a Brazilian dance show that gathers on stage various cultures of this magnificent country.
  • Soaking up Rio’s buzzing energy on a private tour of the city, encompassing important sights like Cinelandia Square and the Metropolitan Cathedral, with its famous stained-glass windows.
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Tour Overview

Experience Iconic Brazil: From Rio de Janeiro to Iguazu Falls! One of the world’s natural wonders, Iguazu, is a large cascade of 275 waterfalls bordering Brazil and Argentina. Yampu travelers will visit the falls from both sides, as each side offers something special. From the Brazil side, enjoy a panoramic view, and from Argentina, an exploration by zodiac boat on the lower Iguazu River allows for an up-close appreciation. This trip also includes four days in colorful Rio de Janeiro where you will get to visit Sugar Loaf, Corcovado Mountain, and enjoy a traditional Samba show with dinner.

Inclusions
Prices include domestic air transportation from Rio to Iguazu and Iguazu to Sao Paulo, hotel accommodation including daily continental breakfast, all transfers between airports and hotels with assistance and baggage handling, guided tours of Rio de Janeiro and of the Brazil side of Iguazu Falls 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.
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Package Price: From £$ 3625

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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Rio De Janeiro

Overnight flight to Rio de Janeiro.

Overnight flight to Rio de Janeiro.

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Private Half Day Corcovado Tour

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Reception at airport and transfer to your hotel. Note: Check in to the hotel is at 3 pm. Early check in may be available directly at the hotel subject to availability. You may store your luggage at the hotel until you are able to check in.

In the afternoon, 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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Private Half Day Tour to the 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.
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Day of Leisure in Rio de Janeiro

Your day is free to enjoy Rio, or choose from one of our optional day tours.

Your day is free to enjoy Rio, or choose from one of our optional day tours.

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Second Day of Leisure in Rio de Janeiro with Evening Ginga Tropical Show

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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 de Janeiro - Iguazu Falls

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

Reception at airport and transfer to your hotel before your private half day tour of Iguazu Falls (Brazil Side) with Guide.

En route to the falls, drive through the lush, subtropical vegetation of the park. After arrival, you will take a descending trail of the canyon from where you can enjoy panoramic views of more than 240 falls. Board a glass elevator, which takes you to a platform where more exquisite views will be revealed. Along with its "sister" park in Argentina, The Iguassu National Park forms the most significant remaining rainforest in the southern cone of South America, which along with the waterfalls have been declared a National Heritage Site by UNESCO. For passengers staying at Hotel Das Cataratas, the tour departs from the hotel. You will end the tour with a visit to the artisan’s fair. Duration: approximately 3 hours.
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Argentina Side of Falls and Group Half Day Great Adventure Tour

This morning you will enjoy a guided tour to the Argentinean side of the waterfalls. Your guide will meet you at your hotel and transfer to the visitor center inside Iguazu National Park. To get from the visitor center at the beginning of Upper Path, you will board a train that runs from the center to the paths throughout the park at Lower Path and Devil's Throat. You may walk from the visitor center to upper and lower paths, but not to Devil's Throat because it is located more than 4 kilometers from the visitor center.

Then, embark on the Great Adventure tour. This tour combines a jungle trip with a boat trip to the falls. Our journey starts in the jungle of the National Park in 4 by 4 trucks without roof for optimal visibility of the trees and to take the best possible photos. Then we take a zodiac boat to the lower Iguazu River and travel upstream to discover the falls. Be prepared to get wet under the falls! In the afternoon, return to your hotel.
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Flight Home

Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Sao Paulo and connect with an international flight back home.

Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Sao Paulo and connect with an international flight back home.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Iguazu Falls

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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    Foz do Iguacu (Brazil Side)

    Home to one of Brazil’s most popular attractions, Iguacu Falls, Foz do Iguacu is a beautiful city at the mouth of the Iguacu River. Visit the Parque das Aves to get acquainted with several species of exotic birds. Or visit the Three Borders Landmark, where Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay meet. For a more cultural experience, visit The Omar Ibn Al-Khattab mosque, the largest in Latin America.

Hotel Options

4 Star Properties

Rio de Janeiro : Windsor California

Rio de Janeiro : Arena Leme

Foz do Iguacu (Brazil Side) : Recanto das Cataratas Thermas Resort & Convention

Foz do Iguacu (Brazil Side) : Mabu Thermas Grand Resort

5 Star Properties

Rio de Janeiro : Hilton Copacabana

Rio de Janeiro : Windsor Miramar

Foz do Iguacu (Brazil Side) : Bourbon Cataratas Convention & Resort

Foz do Iguacu (Brazil Side) : Loi Suites Iguazu

Luxury Properties

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

Rio de Janeiro : Copacabana Palace (City View)

Foz do Iguacu (Brazil Side) : Belmond Hotel Das Cataratas

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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Laura and Jeanette

Traveled October, 2009

We were very impressed with our accommodations and itinerary

Laura and I had the most wonderful time in Brazil!! The tours were fantastic and we really enjoyed the very knowledgeable and professional guides. We were very impressed with our accommodations and itinerary. We felt very safe and always taken care of even though we are women travelling on our own. Thank you so much for the fantastic experience and we will definitely recommend you to our friends !

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