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Essential Brazil

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil → Recife, Brazil

Country: Brazil
Start: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
End: Recife, Brazil
Date: Flexible
Theme: Culture, Discovery, Wildlife
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 13 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, flight, cog railway, metro, public bus, tram, open-top safari vehicle, motorboat, riverboat, speedboat, motorised canoe
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Ride the Corcovado railway through Tijuca National Park to Christ the Redeemer.
Explore Rio’s colonial churches, plazas, cafés, and historic landmarks.
Wander the cobbled streets and artist studios of Santa Teresa.
Cruise beneath the spray of Iguazú Falls by motorboat.
Walk the Brazilian and Argentinian trails surrounding Devil’s Throat.
Observe the Meeting of the Waters near Manaus.
Spot monkeys, pink river dolphins, sloths, and tropical birds in the Amazon.
Fish for piranhas and learn rainforest survival techniques from local guides.
Visit an Amazonian riverside community and learn manioc flour production.
Search for caimans during a nocturnal river safari.
Explore the colonial streets and churches of UNESCO-listed Olinda.
Discover Recife’s Dutch, Portuguese, Jewish, and Afro-Brazilian heritage.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Private transportation and transfers throughout the itinerary
Accommodation throughout the tour
Domestic transport within Brazil as specified in the itinerary
All guided excursions and sightseeing activities listed in the itinerary
Private English-speaking guides for scheduled touring
Entrance fees for included attractions, parks, and historical sites
Amazon lodge activities and guided wildlife excursions
Meals as specified in the itinerary

Exclusions

International and domestic flights
Travel insurance
Tips for guides, drivers, lodge staff, and restaurant staff
Meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Personal expenses such as laundry, minibar, shopping, and phone calls
Early check-in and late check-out unless specified
Anything not specifically listed under inclusions

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want to experience Brazil’s major highlights in one itinerary.
Enjoy combining cities, rainforests, waterfalls, and colonial towns.
Appreciate wildlife, nature, and cultural history equally.
Comfortable with tropical climates and humidity.
Enjoy guided walking tours and outdoor exploration.
Want a mix of structured activities and free time.
Comfortable with multiple domestic travel connections.
Prefer slow-paced holidays with minimal movement between destinations.
Have difficulty with uneven terrain, stairs, or rainforest walks.
Dislike humid climates, insects, or remote jungle environments.
Prefer luxury infrastructure in all locations, particularly in the Amazon.
Want a beach-only or relaxation-focused itinerary.
Uncomfortable with boat travel or long sightseeing days.

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Essential Brazil

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Rio de Janeiro

Day 2: Rio de Janeiro – Corcovado & Santa Teresa

Day 3: Rio de Janeiro – Historic Centre

Day 4: Rio de Janeiro – Santa Teresa & Lapa

Day 5: Rio de Janeiro – Iguazú Falls

Day 6: Iguazú Falls – Brazilian Side

Day 7: Iguazú Falls – Argentinian Side

Day 8: Iguazú Falls – Manaus

Day 9: Amazon Rainforest

Day 10: Amazon Rainforest

Day 11: Amazon Rainforest

Day 12: Manaus – Olinda

Day 13: Olinda & Recife

Day 14: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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