Day 1: Rio De Janeiro
Upon arrival, assistance and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at Rio de Janeiro.
Meals: None.
Day 2: Rio De Janeiro
Breakfast at the hotel.
H/D CORCOVADO IN TRAIN – Duration: 5 hours
Spend a morning visiting some of Rio de Janeiro’s best attractions. Begin with a train ride to see the Christ the Redeemer Statue atop Corcovado Mountain, followed by a panoramic (external) visit to the Maracanã stadium and additional stops at the Sambódromo (Sambadrome), the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Selarón Stair.
Overnight at Rio de Janeiro.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 3: Rio De Janeiro
Breakfast at the hotel.
H/D SUGAR LOAF – Duration: 3h - (sharing basis)
From your hotel, you will be taken to the neighborhood of Urca where one of the largest symbols of the city is located: Sugar Loaf. You will travel all the way to the top in two steps by cable car. The first cable car takes us to Urca Hill, a vantage point 215 meters high for which already grants beautiful views of Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niteroi Bridge, and Corcovado Mountain. From this stage, a second cable car takes us up to the top. At 395 meters, we will enjoy splendid views of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress, and several beaches of Niteroi.
Overnight at Rio de Janeiro.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 4-7: Rio De Janeiro, Manaus
Breakfast at the hotel.
At scheduled time, transfer to the airport.
**Flight from Rio de Janeiro to Manaus is included.
You will enjoy for 4 Days of the Amazon Ecopark! *Transfer IN (car and boat) and Transfer OUT (boat and car).
There are many selective tours to choose from nature hike, Monkey Forest, visit to a "caboclo´s" house, fishing and evening tour in canoe to enjoy the sound of the nature.
NATURE HIKE
Biodiversity is the main characteristics of ECOPARK. It includes uncatalogued species in virgin rainforest, natural savannahs and creeks. Several streams of crystal clear warm water run through the rainforest.
During tour the guide will lead clients, educating them about the local flora/fauna, how and where to find edible fruits and potable water, first aid, how to find their way in the forest and much more.
Duration: 1 to 3 hours (depending on health conditions of participants).
MONKEY FOREST
The facilities for rehabilitation and re-introduction of wild animals in their habitat (known as the Monkey forest), was created in 1991 with the intention of receiving animals which have been confiscated from illegal commerce. This is a joint project with the Municipal Secretary of Environment and Sustainability.
In this center, the animals are initially put into quarantine to be evaluated and taken care of by a team of veterinaries and biologists. In partnership with the FFV (Live Forest Foundation), a nonprofit institution overseen by Amazon Ecopark Lodge, a unique feeding system has been developed. Twice a day, (10:30 & 15:30), the animals receive supplements of their natural diet, ensuring that they are being fed the necessary nutrients. The Monkey Forest is open to guests at feeding times, always accompanied by a credentialed professional, permiting guests to film and photograph these animals in a natural and safe environment. It is also possible to "adopt" one of these animals and follow its development. Find out more as: http://www.ffv.org.br
Duration: 40 minutes to 1 hour.
VISIT TO THE NATIVE´S HOUSE
Depart the lodge on boat or motorized canoe, accompanied by a Bilingual guide to learn about the traditions and customs of local Amazonians ("natives"). Duration: it may vary according to the place visited / "low water level seasons" is closest to the Lodge and does not involve any kind of boat.
Duration: about 1 hour.
FISHING TOUR
Depart lodge in paddle or motorized canoes, accompanied by a Bilingual guide. (Fishing of piranhas another species, depending on season).
Note 1: It is a non-professional fishing.
Note 2: This tour can be combined with the "Meeting of the Waters" Tour and/ or with a "Visit to the Native's House".
NIGHT TOUR IN CANOE
Depart lodge in paddle or motorized canoes, to appreciate the sounds of the jungle at night, with the possibility to spot small alligators (or other nightly creatures). Alligators are spotted because their eyes shine like small red lights. Once the alligator is spotted by the guide's spotlight, he will try to catch a small alligator with his own hands and bring it on to the canoe, and a brief explanation of their habitat follows. The alligator will then be safely released back to the river. (No harm is done to any of the animals)
Duration: about 1 hour.
Note: during "high water level" season (from April to August) and on full moon evenings, it might be difficult to find alligators.
* NOTE: the distribution of the tours will be coordinated by the local operation department.
* Check-out time: 10:30 (am)
Meals: 02 lunches, 03 dinners and 03 breakfasts.
Day 7: Manaus, Salvador
Breakfast at the hotel.
At scheduled time, transfer to the airport.
**Flight from Manaus to Salvador is included.
Arrival in Salvador and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at Salvador.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 8: Salvador
Breakfast at the hotel.
HISTORIC CITY TOUR - Duration: 3 hours
This tour starts at Salvador de Bahía’s lighthouse, one of the city’s iconic attractions. Continue to Victoria Avenue, Campo Grande and Piedade Square. Then you will visit the famous Pelourinho neighborhood that houses a magnificently well-preserved historical center, a construction example of Portuguese Baroque colonial architecture, that was designated as a UNESCO historical heritage site. By going up the Lacerda Elevator, you will enjoy a privileged view of the city and the bay from this high point. There you will be delighted with beautiful churches such as São Francisco, the Cathedral and Our Lady of Black Men and the Church of the Rosary. The tour ends at Pelourinho Square, where you still could visit the Jorge Amado Foundation, named after one of Brazil’s most famous writers.
Overnight at Salvador.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 9: Salvador, Iguassu
Breakfast at the hotel.
At scheduled time, transfer to the airport.
**Flight from Salvador to Iguassu is included.
BRAZILIAN FALLS - Duration: 3 hours
Arrival at Iguassu airport(IGU), meet and great and proceed directly do Brazilian falls tour.
Located 20 kms from the center of the City of Foz do Iguassu, where 8 kms are inside the National Park. In front of the Hotel das Cataratas, the visit begins on foot, for approximately 1000 meters, with a frontal view of all the falls. One of the most beautiful sculptures of nature, considered "the eighth wonder of the world". The Iguaçu River is born in the Serra do Mar and travels 1320 km to Foz do Iguassu. The set of waterfalls, shortly before their encounter with the Paraná River, formed 275 jumps with an average height of 60 m. The falls produce a mist that crowned by beautiful and immense rainbows, give the visitor a true spectacle of sound and colors.
Overnight at Iguassu.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 10: Iguassu
Breakfast at the hotel.
HALF DAY ARGENTINEAN WATERFALLS - Duration: 5 hours
Located 28 km from the center of the city of Foz do Iguassu (20 kms within the Argentine territory). Crossing the Iguassu River, through the Tancredo Neves Bridge, in 30 minutes, you will arrive to the Argentine National Park, to visit the Falls. First, take the train to Devil's Throat, which is the largest waterfall in the Iguazu Falls, located in the midst of the Brazilian and Argentinean Falls. Afterwards, on foot, visit the other jumps, through the Superior Circuit (1200 meters), and weather permitting, the Lower Circuit jumps (1750 meters).
Overnight at Iguassu.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 11: Iguassu
Breakfast at the hotel.
At scheduled time, transfer to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast.