Itinerary at a Glance:

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: 6th March 2025 | Rio De Janeiro Arrival

Arrive in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, where the samba rhythms welcome you to a city bursting with life and colour. You will be greeted by a private transfer service, complete with an English-speaking guide. In the evening, receive a private transfer to a local Chinese restaurant to enjoy a delicious dinner before retreating to your hotel for a restful night.

Activities & Services:

• Airport Transfer

Included: Dinner

Day 2: 7th March 2025 | Rio De Janeiro

Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel, energising you for an exciting day ahead. Set out on an eight-hour private tour of Rio de Janeiro, led by an English-speaking guide. Begin your exploration with a visit to the iconic Sugar Loaf Mountain. Take a cable car ride to the summit and marvel at the panoramic views of Rio's sprawling coastline, bustling cityscape, and the azure waters of Guanabara Bay. Continue to Corcovado Mountain to see the awe-inspiring Christ the Redeemer statue, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. As you stand beneath this colossal statue, take in the breathtaking vistas of Rio below. After a day filled with unforgettable sights, indulge in a sumptuous dinner at the renowned Fogo de Chão, where you can enjoy traditional Brazilian churrasco. Return to your hotel for a peaceful night's rest.

Activities & Services:

• Tickets to Corcovado (Christ the Redeemer Statue) and Sugar Loaf Mountain

Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: 8th March 2025 | Rio De Janeiro Carnival

After breakfast at your hotel, prepare for another full day of private guided touring. Today's itinerary includes a journey into the heart of Old Rio, where the charm of colonial architecture and cobblestone streets awaits. Visit the historic Maracana Stadium, a temple of football where some of the greatest matches in history have been played. Your guide will share fascinating stories and facts about this iconic venue. Continue to the artistic Santa Teresa neighbourhood, known for its winding streets, colourful houses, and vibrant cultural scene. In the evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel, a relaxed setting to unwind and reflect on the day's adventures. Enhance your evening with an unforgettable experience at the Rio Carnival Champions Parade in the Sambodrome Frisa. Witness the spectacular samba schools as they parade in their stunning costumes, delivering performances filled with energy and passion. Choose from entrance tickets for row A in sectors 6/7 (USD 555.00 per person) or sectors 10/11 (USD 445.00 per person), with transfers included. Tickets subject to availability. Return to your hotel for a restful night.

Activities & Services:

• Entrance to Maracana Stadium
• Tickets to Rio Carnival Champions Parade (subject to availability)

Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4: 9th March 2025 | Rio De Janeiro to Iguazu

Following breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer privately to the airport. Fly to Foz do Iguazu, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel by another private service with an English-speaking guide. In the afternoon, embark on an awe-inspiring visit to the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls. Walk along paths that offer spectacular views of the falls, and feel the mist on your face as you stand close to one of nature's most powerful spectacles. Enjoy dinner at your hotel and settle in for the night, reflecting on the natural beauty you have witnessed.

Activities & Services:

• Private transfer from Rio De Janeiro to the airport
• Private transfer from Foz do Iguazu airport to the hotel
• Tour of the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls

Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: 10th March 2025 | Iguazu

Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a private tour of the Argentinean side of Iguazu Falls. Cross the border and discover the vast network of walkways that bring you face-to-face with these majestic falls. Experience the thrill of the Grand Aventura Boat Tour, which takes you close to the roaring cascades for an exhilarating adventure. In the evening, enjoy dinner at a Chinese restaurant, where the rich flavours and aromatic dishes provide a perfect end to your day. Return to your hotel for a restful night.

Activities & Services:

• Private tour of the Argentinean side of Iguazu Falls
• Grand Aventura Boat Tour

Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6: 11th March 2025 | Iguazu to Salvador

After breakfast, visit the Bird Park, a sanctuary for numerous bird species native to the region. Stroll through large aviaries and observe the vibrant colours and exotic sounds of the birds. Later, transfer privately to the airport for your flight to Salvador. Upon arrival in Salvador, you will be transferred to your hotel by a private English-speaking guide. Dinner will be served at the hotel.

Activities & Services:

• Visit to Bird Park
• Private transfer from Iguazu to the airport
• Private transfer from Salvador airport to the hotel

Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7: 12th March 2025 | Salvador

Following breakfast at the hotel, embark on a full-day city tour of Salvador with a private English-speaking guide. The city tour starts to discover the history, the tradition, and the development of this fascinating city. The famous urban district “Pelourinho,” with its preserved colonial architecture, is part of UNESCO world cultural heritage. A walk through the tight streets, passing the town hall square, the church and the abbey called “São Francisco” down to the hotspot of Salvador (the place named “Largo do Pelourinho”) is an absolute must. We start for the tour of the "Baixa" (lower city), the Dique do Tororó where, arranged in a circle around a central water jet, there are the statues of the gods of the candomblé, the Estádio da Fonte Nova, and the peninsula of Itapagipe where the first houses are not more than one hundred years old. It is a family neighbourhood, where life flows at a less frenetic rate than that of the upper city. The traditional canoes and fishing vessels are the backdrop of the famous church of Senhor do Bonfim. After visiting the church, continue to Montserrat, which offers a beautiful view of the bay of Todos os Santos, the Boa Viagem beach, and Fortaleza de Mont Serrat. The tour includes a stop for shopping at the Mercado Modelo, the largest handicraft centre in Bahia.

Activities & Services:

• 8-hour full-day city tour of Salvador

Included: Breakfast

Day 8: 13th March 2025 | Salvador

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a day at leisure to explore Salvador at your own pace. Dinner will be served at the hotel.

Activities & Services:

• Day at leisure

Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9: 14th March 2025 | Salvador to Rio De Janeiro

Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel. A private English-speaking guide will assist with your transfer to the airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival in Rio, you will be transferred to your hotel by a private English-speaking guide. In the evening, enjoy dinner at a Chinese restaurant.

Activities & Services:

• Private transfer from Salvador to the airport
• Private transfer from Rio de Janeiro airport to the hotel

Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10: 15th March 2025 | Rio De Janeiro

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a half-day visit to the Carnival Experience. At the Carnival Factory, you will see how floats and costumes are produced. Then, you will be taken to the showroom to learn about the history of samba and carnival. You will end up in the dressing room full of costumes, where you will have the chance to get dressed and take some pictures. Followed by a Samba dance class with a professional samba dancer from our samba school. Then, we will share a traditional Caipirinha, the national cocktail of Brazil. In the evening, have a private transfer to a local restaurant for dinner.

Activities & Services:

• Half-day Carnival Experience Workshop
• Samba dance class
• Traditional Caipirinha tasting

Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11: 16th March 2025 | Rio De Janeiro Departure

After breakfast, transfer privately to the airport with your English-speaking guide for your return flight home.

Activities & Services:

• Private transfer to the airport

Included: Breakfast

Please note: This itinerary is designed to give you an idea of what to expect on the tour but is not set in stone. What we actually do on a given day is flexible and can be tailored based on the interests of the group.

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:

• Accommodation in the listed hotels or similar, including daily breakfast.
• Transfers and guided tours with local English-speaking guides in each city.
• Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned in the itinerary.
• All meals specified in the itinerary.

TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES:

• International and domestic airfares.
• Early check-in and late check-out at hotels.
• Beverages and drinks during meals.
• Tips and porterage.
• Personal expenses and optional activities.

This itinerary and its package inclusions might be changed later in time, subject to availability.

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