Today, you leave the UK and head to Brazil with connecting flights along the way.

At the airport in Rio de Janeiro, you will be picked up by an English-speaking guide who drives you to your hotel. Depending on the traffic, the drive from the airport to your hotel takes about an hour.

Rio is both wonderful and chaotic at the same time, and this can give even the most seasoned traveller butterflies in their stomach – in a good way. To ensure that your visit to Brazil gets off to the best possible start, our partner will come to your hotel and hold a short welcome meeting of around 30–60 minutes. This is an opportunity for you to run through your tour together and get answers to any questions you may have about the tour or other practical questions about Brazil.

At midday, you will be picked up from the hotel and be taken on an exciting, guided tour of Rio’s major sights. You visit the cosy neighbourhoods of Santa Teresa and Lapa, before driving up to Mount Corcovado in the middle of Tijuca National Park, the world’s largest urban forest. At the top of the mountain stands the 38-metre-high Christ the Redeemer statue, watching over Rio from a height of 710 metres above sea level. Over time, the statue has become the city’s landmark and has been named one of the seven new wonders of the world. From the top of the mountain, you are rewarded with stunning views of Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, the colourful favelas, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon and the famous Maracaña football stadium. Lunch is not included on this tour, but it is possible to buy a sandwich and other snacks along the way.

You then move on to the 396-metre-high Pão de Açúcar, also known as Sugarloaf, another of the absolute highlights of the city. A cable car takes you first to the top of the Urca mountain, from which there are views of the coast and the area’s small islands. Another cable car then takes you from Urca to the top of Sugarloaf where you can enjoy a beautiful sunset over Rio.

You’ll be back at your hotel at 7-8 pm and have the rest of the evening to yourself.

Rio is known for the world’s largest carnival, and even if you don’t visit the city during carnival time, preparations for the big party are always under way. You spend the day on your own in the city today, or you have the option to purchase an optional tour and, for example, come behind the scenes of the world’s biggest party, experience Rio from the saddle of a bike or experience the city’s nightlife and taste the Brazilian national cocktail, Caipirinha.

You have the day to yourself to explore Rio. You can choose to relax on the beach or purchase extra excursions, giving you the opportunity to experience even more of what this adventurous city has to offer.

It’s time to say goodbye to Rio and head to Foz do Iguaçu, which is a base for trips to Iguazú Falls.

Iguazú Falls are nothing short of a natural wonder, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site for good reason. Consisting of 275 waterfalls of various sizes, located over a 2.7-km-long horseshoe-shaped stretch on the Iguazú River, they make up the world’s largest waterfall.

It’s a wonderful experience to see the waterfalls from both the Argentinian side and the Brazilian side, and today you’re Brazil bound.

On your arrival at the airport in Foz do Iguaçu, you will be picked up by your guide and driven the short distance to the entrance of Foz do Iguaçu National Park. The Brazilian side is where you enjoy the most spectacular panoramic view of the waterfalls and can really admire the scale of them.

You walk along small paths through the rainforest which take you to different viewing platforms from which you can admire the waterfalls from various angles and, not least, take some fantastic photos. On your walk along the paths, you are in with a good chance of seeing butterflies, exotic plants and birds and the curious little coati scampering about you in the eternal hope of being fed.

After the visit, you will be driven to your hotel and have the evening on your own in Foz do Iguaçu.

Today, you’ll be exploring Iguazú Falls from the Argentinian side. You will be picked up from your hotel by your guide and taken across the Tancredo Neves bridge over the Iguazú River, which forms the border between Brazil and Argentina.

Most of the falls are on the Argentinian side, and you will be guided through the rainforest via an extensive network of paths, stairs and footbridges to the many impressive waterfalls.

From the entrance to the national park, you’ll take a small train out to the largest of the waterfalls, Garganta del Diablo, which means the Devil’s Throat. You’ll be left in no doubt about why this waterfall has been given this particular name! The rush of the water here is deafening and the spray feels like you’re under the shower and can give you quite a soaking. But standing in the midst of these mighty forces of nature is a completely indescribable experience.

The lush nature around the waterfalls is home to unique flora and fauna, and your guide will tell you all about the nature you encounter in the park, such as orchids, toucans, giant lizards and, with a little luck, monkeys, too.

Lunch is enjoyed at one of the restaurants in the park (at your own expense). You return to your hotel in the afternoon.

PLEASE NOTE: Remember to bring your passport today, as you will be crossing the border to Argentina.

More unique nature experiences await you, because today your journey continues to the Amazon jungle, the world’s largest rainforest!

You will be driven to the airport in Foz do Iguaçu and fly to Manaus, which is located in the middle of the rainforest and is the capital of the state of Amazonas. You might be a little taken aback at landing in the heart of a modern metropolis with more than 2 million inhabitants here in the middle of the rainforest, when there has only been green jungle as far as the eye could see from the plane.

On your arrival, you will be driven to your hotel, and you have the rest of the day to yourself. If you have the time and inclination, we recommend a trip to the city’s beautiful theatre and opera house, Teatro Amazonas, built in 1896.

Your Amazon adventure begins in earnest tomorrow, when you will venture deeper into the jungle, and we guarantee that you’ll find the contrast with the big city mindblowing and not least unforgettable.

The day starts early with a 4-hour transfer to your jungle lodge where you will spend the next 3 nights. You will be driven down to the harbour, from where you sail to the small town of Villa do Careiro. From here, you are driven to the Tupana River and sail the remainder of the way down to the lodge. This is not only a shuttle to your lodge, but the start of your Amazon adventure. You will, among other things, see where the two big rivers Rio Negro and Rio Solimões meet each other to become the Amazon. One river is brown and muddy, while the other is black. The dividing line between the two rivers is clearly visible. This amazing phenomenon is known as the “Meeting of Waters”.

Upon your arrival at the lodge, you will be welcomed with a refreshing drink and shown to your room. Lunch will then be served in the lodge’s restaurant.

In the afternoon, you will explore the jungle with your local guide. You sail with a motorised canoe down the river to explore the exciting area. The rainforest is dense, so you need an experienced eye to spot the animals.

After dinner, when darkness has fallen, a night safari down the river awaits you. The goal: to find caimans! The guide runs his torchlight over the water, and when the light hits a caiman’s eyes, they glow in the dark to reveal its position. Caimans live in South and Central America and are related to crocodiles and alligators.

NB: You should bring no more than 15 kilos of luggage with you to the lodge. Remaining luggage can be given to the driver and stored at Tupana Lodge’s office in Manaus.

Please note: The Amazon jungle itinerary is subject to change. This may be due to changing weather conditions or the behaviour of the animals, necessitating a slight change for safety reasons. Please follow your guide’s instructions at all times.

After breakfast, your guide will take you on a gentle hike into the jungle. This will give you a fascinating insight into the importance and medicinal significance of plants for the local natives.

Lunch is enjoyed back at the lodge.

In the afternoon, a fishing trip on the river is planned. The river is home to many exciting species of fish, and the big challenge, of course, is whether you can catch one of the famous piranhas. On the way back to the lodge, you will be able to admire the beautiful sunset.

Then it’s time for dinner and relaxation after all the day’s impressions.

You set out early on a boat trip on the river while watching the sun rise. At this time of the day, you can experience many different bird species, and if you’re lucky you may spot the pink dolphin that lives here.

Back at the lodge, you eat lunch before heading down the river in a motorised canoe to visit a local family. It’s a fascinating visit that gives you a unique insight into life in a rainforest and their culture and traditions.

After lunch, you go on a survival tour into the jungle. Pack a small bag with the few things you’ll need to be able to sleep in the jungle.
You hike to a small primitive jungle camp where you will spend the night. The guide will show you how to find the food and water you need to survive in the jungle.

The evening meal is enjoyed in the open air, and you can look forward to falling asleep to all the sounds of the rainforest. It is a wonderful experience to be at one with nature in the world’s largest rainforest.

Please note: If you do not wish to sleep in the jungle, you can stay at the lodge. The afternoon will then be yours to do as you wish.

Early in the morning, you will return to the lodge where there is time for a shower and a hearty breakfast before it’s time to say goodbye to life in the jungle and return to Manaus.

On your arrival in Manaus, you will be driven to the airport and fly to Salvador.

You will arrive in Salvador late evening and you will be picked up from the airport and driven to your hotel.

Salvador enjoys an amazingly scenic location right on the bay of Bahia de Todos os Santos. The city was founded by the Portuguese in 1549 and became Brazil’s first capital. At that time, Salvador was a major port for the slave trade, so a large percentage of the population has African blood in its veins. This Afro-Brazilian culture is quite unique, and you can see and experience the food, the music, the religion and not least the goods sold on the street corners.

Salvador’s historic centre, Pelourinho, has some of the best-preserved colonial architecture, earning it a listing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
Today, you will enjoy an exciting city tour and learn much more about the city’s history. You will experience the pleasant street life in the cobblestone streets and enjoy the impressive architecture. You will, among other things, see the iconic churches of Terreiro de Jesus and St. Francisco, the famous Brazilian writer Jorge Amado’s house and Barra lighthouse, from which you can take some great pictures of the city.

The tour takes around 4 hours, and the rest of the day is yours.

Much of Salvador is built on a slope, and the city is therefore divided into an upper part and a lower part. Pelourinho is located in the upper part of Salvador, and if you would like to experience more of what the lower part of the city has to offer, you can purchase an extra tour in the afternoon. This tour takes you to past the impressive fort of Mont Serrat and the large market, Mercado Modelo, where you can buy everything the heart desires.

You have the day to yourself in Salvador. You can stroll around in the pleasant streets or walk down to the beach, praia do farol da Barra and go for a swim.

Your Brazilian adventure has come to an end and you will be picked up and driven to Salvador airport. The time depends on your flight connection home.

You land in the UK after an eventful tour of Brazil.