2 week Brazil holiday

Day 1 - Welcome to Rio de Janeiro!

Arrive in Rio de Janeiro where your guide and driver will meet you and take you by private car to your hotel.

Depending on your flight arrival, you might have some free time before bedtime so enjoy your hotel’s wonderful location near Copacabana beach.

Day 2 - Corcovado and Sugarloaf tour - group tour

Discover this wonderful city! This intense city tour includes all the must-see highlights so you can be amazed by the thrilling beauty of this tropical metropolis.

We will visit Christ the Redeemer, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, at the top of Corcovado Hill, via road access with car/van. Get ready for the most beautiful 360 degree views of Rio, a huge cityscape amidst hills, stretches of forest, bays and sandy beaches. We’ll also get a glimpse of the city’s rich historical and cultural heritage as we stop near the cathedral, the colorful stages of Lapa and the charming bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa.

A cable car ride to the picturesque Sugarloaf Mountain, with views of the exclusive Urca neighbourhood and Botafogo cove, completes this unforgettable tour that gives a taste of all that Rio has to offer.

Day 3 - Rio at leisure

During the day you will be free and here are some suggestion:
– Santa Teresa: this is one of the city’s oldest parts. You can ask your hotel to book you a taxi, they are quite inexpensive and it is the quickest way to get to Santa Teresa. The area has some beautiful artists’ shops, boutique hotels and all kinds of restaurants. Aprazivel restaurant has great views over the city or if you fancy something very local for lunch, Bar do Mineiro has the best feijoada in town!
– Lapa: in the evenings this area comes alive as it is where locals and tourists go out for samba and caipirinhas.
– Rent a scooter and travel along Copacabana and Ipanema
– Have a cocktail at Fasano Rio Hotel
– Just be lazy on the beach
– In the evenings take a stroll on Copacabana, there are plenty of bars right by the beach.

Day 4 - Fly to Manaus

In the morning a private car will drive you to the airport for your flight to Manaus (MAO). You will have a private transfer from MAO Airport to your hotel in the city.

I suggest you take tonight to relax and get ready for your Amazon adventure tomorrow.

Day 5 - To your lodge in the Rainforest

Today you will be taking the transfer deep into the Amazon!

The regular outbound transfer is at 9am. The trip is done in two stages: The first in an air-conditioned vehicle for 1h30 and the second in a speedboat for 45 minutes. Regular transfer means that it is operated at fixed times by the lodge and it is shared with other guests.

For the next few days you will enjoy activities organised by your lodge where you will spend 3 nights in a standard room with full board. 

Days 6 and 7 - Activities and excursions at your Amazon lodge

Your Amazon lodge offers daily guided excursions.

The staff will look after you to make sure you have an unforgettable stay. All you have to do is relax, explore following their lead and live a once your life adventure in this unique habitat full of wonders and surprises.

Day 8 - Fly to Iguaçu

In the morning you will be taken to Manaus airport where you will catch your flight to the Iguaçu Falls. Shared between Argentina and Brazil, they are one of the world’s natural wonders and are truly astounding. We have chosen a hotel on the Argentina side of the National Park as it offers a wonderful setting in the jungle and here you will spend 3 nights in a standard room with daily breakfast.

You will arrive at Foz do Iguaçu airport in Brazil and a driver will wait for you to take you to your hotel on the Argentine side. Spend the evening at leisure in anticipation of the falls’ guided tours!

Day 9 - Tour of the Argentine Falls - private

Today you will take a guided tour of the Argentine side of Iguaçu Falls. You will have the opportunity to witness the power of water cascading uninterruptedly from very close. There are trails and two circuits around the park, so you can admire the natural phenomenon from different points of view.

One of the most incredible experiences is to go to Devil’s Throat, where it is possible to see the strong waterfall from the top. The tour will last approximately 6 hours and as you will be walking for most of the excursion, we suggest wearing very comfortable, hiking shoes and some waterproof clothing.

Day 10 - Tour of the Brazilian Falls - private

Another day for visual delights! Today it is time to visit the Brazilian side of the falls which offers a more panoramic view of the natural wonder and provides a better idea of how big and majestic they are!

The tour will last around 3 hours after which, you have the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 11 - Fly to Rio and transfer to Buzios

This morning you will be picked up by your driver and taken to the airport for your last internal flight back to Rio.

Once landed you will be taken by private transfer to the trendy resort of Buzios, around 170 kms away. Journey time greatly depends on the traffic conditions but please be advised this could take around 4 hours or more.

You will spend 3 nights in Buzios in a standard room with daily breakfast.

Days 12 to 13 - Buzios at leisure

Buzios has become one of the most famous resorts in Brazil but still manages to retain the charm of a picturesque fishing village. It has more than 20 magnificent beaches with crystal clear waters contrasting with the exuberantly sculpted landscape and exotic vegetation.

Trendy Rua das Pedras has plenty of boutiques, bars and restaurants for your entertainment and we have included 4 nights in one of our favourite hotels for you to rest and relax!

Day 14 - Departure

Today you will be taken by shared transfer to Rio de Janeiro airport to catch your onward flight.