Brazil 2 week itinerary: Rio, Iguazu, Amazon & the beach

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    Soak up the epic scenery of Rio | Travel Nation
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    Meet the friendly indigenous people of Brazil's Amazon | Travel Nation

    Meet the friendly indigenous people of Brazil's Amazon

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    Visit the spectacular Iguacu Falls | Travel Nation

    Visit the spectacular Iguacu Falls

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    Spot tropical birds across Brazil | Travel Nation

    Spot tropical birds across Brazil

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    Soak up the extraordinary scenery of Brazil's Amazonia | Travel Nation

    Soak up the extraordinary scenery of Brazil's Amazonia

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    Watch the sunset from the beach in Cumbaco | Travel Nation

    Watch the sunset from the beach in Cumbuco

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    Soak up the sunshine on Cumbaco Beach, Brazil | Travel Nation

    Soak up the sunshine on Cumbuco Beach

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Duration(in days): 17

From: UK

To: UK

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£3,860

Inc. International flights (Per person, based on 2 sharing)

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    This Brazil 2 week itinerary will give you just enough time to tick off some highlights of this enormous country.

    Our classic itinerary includes an iconic Rio city break where you can take an open-top jeep tour to the Statue of Christ and Sugar Loaf Mountain. Then, you’ll fly over to Iguacu for two days exploring the mighty cascades of Iguazu Falls on the border with Argentina. Next, you’ll fly up to Manaus, the gateway to the Amazon, for lodge stay where you can spot monkeys, tapirs, macaws and jaguars in their jungle habitat.

    Finally, no trip to Brazil would be complete without the beach – so you’ll fly over to the golden sands and crystal-clear waters of the area around Fortaleza for a beach break on the northeast coast. From cities to nature, to wildlife - this trip packs in all the highlights into one trip!

    This Brazil itinerary can be tailored to suit your requirements; please contact one of our consultants to start planning your dream trip.

    This holiday includes

    • International and domestic flights
    • All transfers
    • All accommodation in Brazil
    • Excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
    • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
    • Entrance fees

     

    Highlights

    • Experience Rio, Iguazu Falls, the Amazon and the beaches in one 2-week trip
    • Take a cable car up Rio’s Sugarloaf Mountain for spectacular views
    • Marvel at the power of Iguazu Falls on the Argentinian border
    • See the ‘Meeting of the Waters’ where the Amazon waters meet the Rio Negro
    • Visit the monkey forest in the Amazon and see these cheeky animals in their habitat
    • Unwind and relax on the sandy beaches of northeast of Brazil

     

    Itinerary in brief:

    • 3 nights in Rio de Janeiro
    • 3 nights in Foz do Iguacu
    • 1 night in Manaus
    • 3 nights in the Amazon
    • 4 nights in Cumbuco

     

    Day 1: Depart UK

    Depart the UK from your chosen airport.

    Included: International flight

    Day 2: Arrive Rio de Janeiro

    Welcome to the Cidade Maravilhosa! On arrival at Rio de Janeiro airport, you will be met and taken by private transfer to your hotel near Copacabana beach where you will check in for a 3-night stay.

    Included: Private arrival transfer, hotel

    Day 3: Jeep tour to Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain

    Today we have included a fun tour of the most famous highlights of the city! Enjoy breakfast at your hotel then join a small group for an open-air jeep tour to visit some iconic Rio sights, including the Corcovado and the Statue of Christ and Sugarloaf Mountain.

    Included: Breakfast, shared tour, hotel 

    Day 4: Free day in Rio

    Today we’ve included a day for you to Rio at your own pace. We suggest relaxing on either Copacabana or Ipanema beaches or if you feel you want to see more of what the city has to offer, why not visit the historic Santa Teresa neighbourhood? Quite bohemian in feel, Santa Teresa area is one of Rio’s oldest districts and is full of history and lovely bars and restaurants, perfect for sipping a Caipirinha and watching the world go by.

    Included: Breakfast, hotel          

    Day 5: Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu

    You will be collected from your hotel and driven by private transfer to Rio de Janeiro airport for your flight to Foz do Iguacu. When you land, you will be met and taken by private transfer to your hotel where you will check in for a 3-night stay.

    Included: Breakfast, private transfers, domestic flight, hotel      

    Day 6: Tour of the Brazilian side of the Falls

    After breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel and taken to Iguazu National Park for a visit to the Brazilian side of this natural wonder. The tour takes around 4 hours, and we suggest wearing comfortable shoes and bring some waterproof clothing. You’ll get a wide angle view over the impressive cascades from here.

    Included: Breakfast, private tour, entrance fees, hotel   

    Day 7: Free Day

    You now have a full day to explore at leisure which is a great opportunity to cross the border and visit the Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls if you choose.

    Included: Breakfast, hotel          

    Day 8: Foz do Iguaçu to Manaus

    You will be collected from your hotel at a suitable time and driven by private transfer to Foz do Iguacu airport to connect with your flight to Manaus, for your adventure in the Amazon! When you land, you will be met and taken by private transfer to your hotel where you will check in for a 1-night stay.

    Included: Breakfast, private transfers, domestic flight, hotel

    Day 9: Manaus to Amazon Lodge 

    This morning after breakfast you will be picked up by the staff of your Amazon lodge who will coordinate the transfer to the lodge, via both land and boat. Once you arrive, check in for a 3-night stay.

    Set along the Taruma River, your lodge is the perfect base for exploring the Amazon. It offers full board throughout your stay, and all excursions are led by English speaking guides. This afternoon, you will already be able to take part in your first half-day of exploration!

    Included: Breakfast shared transfer, lunch, dinner, tour, lodge  

    Days 10 & 11: Amazon

    You now have two full days to take part in all the tours and activities that your lodge offers. You can choose from nature hikes, canoe tours, a monkey forest visit and trip to see the ‘Meeting of the Waters’ phenomenon – where differently coloured waters of the Amazon and the Rio Negro combine.

    Included: Full board, shared tours, lodge            

    Day 12: Amazon to Fortaleza        

    Today, you’ll be collected from your lodge and driven by private transfer to Manaus airport for your flight to Fortaleza on the northeast beaches of Brazil. Once you land, you will be met and taken by private transfer to your hotel in Cumbuco where you will check in for a 4-night stay.

    Included: Breakfast, shared departure transfer, domestic flight, private arrival transfer, hotel  

    Days 13 to 15: Free Days

    Cumbuco is a charming fishing village just outside Fortaleza. It is very picturesque and has a beautiful and long stretch of sandy beach which is the ideal place for total relaxation! Why not spend this unwinding or if you feel adventurous try some water sports like kite and windsurfing!

    Included: Breakfast, hotel          

    Day 16: Depart Fortaleza   

    You will be collected from your hotel at a suitable time and driven by private transfer to Fortaleza airport to connect with your onward flight back home.

    Included: Breakfast, international flight              

    Day 17: Arrive UK    

    Why not add in a stopover?

    The destinations featured in this itinerary can be visited all year round. However, April to June is more humid with more precipitations in the northeast and March to November is the drier time in Rio de Janeiro and surrounding. The Amazon wet season runs from December to June.

    This itinerary is purely a suggestion and can be tailor-made to your requirements, so please contact us with your dates and requests, and we’ll put together a bespoke quotation for you.           

    What's included
    • International and domestic flights
    • Return airport transfers
    • Entrance fees
    • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
    • Excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
    Not included
    • Any meals not mentioned
    • Personal expenses
    • Tips & gratuities

    Fourteen nights in 4* standard accommodation.

    Hotels in this category include:

    • Windsor Plaza Copacabana

    • Continental Inn Foz do Iguacu

    • Go Inn Manaus

    • Amazon Ecopark Lodge

    • Vila Galé Cumbuco