We welcome you at Rio airport, and take you to your hotel.
Free afternoon to explore the city.
Known as ‘The Wonderful City’, Rio de Janeiro offers attractions that have given the city its international fame.
Whoever visits Rio soon finds that their calendar is always full. In your free time you can visit exhibitions, theatre performances, concerts, dance and music to sports events catering to all tastes. Also it has numerous other attractions such as the urban Tijuca Forest with small waterfalls and various trails, beaches such as Ipanema and Copacabana and neighbourhoods with their own character.
After breakfast, we depart to explore Corcovado peak on a guided tour.
Located inside the Park of Tijuca Forest, a visit to Corcovado is an unforgetable experience with panoramic views of the city from the feet of the statue of Christ the Redeemer.
Return to the hotel. Free afternoon.
Breaksfast, free morning to relax on the beach.
Check out at 12pm and transfer to the airport for international flight.
Or maybe an extension? There are many options easily accsesible since Brazil shares borders with all South American countries except Chile and Ecuador.
3 star superior tourist hotel with ensuite bathroom. Upgrades available on request.
Easy, no altitude. You need to be mobile to be able to enjoy the included half day tour, and be happy to be on your feet for a couple of hours as you walk around sites.
We provide breakfasts at hotels, which will be continental style with hot drinks, teas, coffees etc. along with cereals, yoghurts, fruits.
Local, qualified, English-speaking guides will show you the highlights of Rio on the included guided tour.
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Rio de Janeiro, exotic, glamorous and vibrant is a great introduction to the wonders of Brazil.
On this tailor made programme share the Brazilian cheerful, laid-back approach to life, ending each day enjoying colourful sunsets on unforgettably beautiful beaches.
This is suggested three day tour of Rio de Janeiro, South America’s most iconic city, which we can tailor make to your exact holiday needs.
We include transfers and accommodation as well as a half day tour to the Statue of Christ which sits atop Corcovado Mountain. From here you will have a spectacular panoramic view of the city.
Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world. It is framed by two of the world’s largest river systems: the Amazon in the North, and the Paraná river in the South.
The Amazon basin covers some 60% of Brazil’s surface, and holds 20% of the world’s fresh water supply, being the largest hydrographical network in the world with 55.000Km2 of rivers.
It has the world’s largest rain forest but also includes savannah and wetlands.
Like the Amazon, the Paraná flows through several neighbouring countries. It drains the world’s largest swampland, the Pantanal in West-Central Brazil.
The Brazilian Highlands form the rest of the country, except for a coastal strip some 9,000km long.
Brazil contains a number of climatic zones from the Amazon region where the temperature averages 27ºC, to the dry Northeast where temperatures can exceed 40ºC, to the south near Uruguay where average temperatures are 17-19ºC.
Brazil’s twenty-six states and the Federal District (Distrito Federal) are divided conventionally by eco-systems into five regions.
• North: the tropical rainforest with Pico da Neblina 2,994m (9.823ft) the country highest point (major cities: Manaus, Belém, Santarém,)
• Northeast: Atlantic Forest Zone called Mata Atlántica. (Major cities: Salvador, Recife, Fortaleza)
• Southeast: it has less than 10% of the original forest cover remained as a result of clearing for farming, ranching, and charcoal making. It has mountains, valleys and caverns. (Major cities: Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro)
• South: Rainforests along the coast (Mata Atlântica), tropical in the north and west (Araucárias) and prairie-like vegetation in the south (Pampas). Little native vegetation still remains due to deforestation. (Major cities: Curitiba and Porto Alegre)
• Centre-West: Pantanal wetlands in the west with one of the biggest swamplands in the world, and equatorial rainforests in the north. (Major cities: Brasilia, Goiânia, Campo Grande, and Cuiabá)
Brazil is the largest country in South America with a huge offer for the adventurous traveller: Rainforest and wildlife, culture and gastronomy, beach and sport, mountains and rivers.
Rio de Janeiro, to many, is the gateway to Brazil. It is a vibrant city, located in a spectacular geographical setting. This is the ultimate place to finish off a holiday, chilling on its world famous beaches, taking in the sights, sounds and sunshine.
Choose to extend your stay in the area combining Rio with Paraty, a quaint, well preserved colonial coastal village; or Buzios a charming, buzzing and fun coastal town; or Ilha Grande, an island with no roads where you can really enjoy the wonders of nature.
Further afield, the state of Bahia in the north east of the country is another strong draw. The colonial capital, Salvador, with its colourful architecture, history and fiery culture is a great place to explore. Inland, Chapada Diamantina is ideal for trekkers, who head to with its plains, table-topped mountains, rivers, waterfalls and natural pools. Remote, with palm lined beaches lapped by turquoise waters, Praia do Forte is an idyllic place in which to to put up your feet and relax.
The mighty Iguazu Falls on the shared border with Argentina are another massive draw.
The Pantanal – wetlands in the West of the country are an animal lover’s paradise. The World’s largest wetlands is teeming with wildlife including giant anacondas, capybaras, caimans and jaguars.
The mighty Amazon River is another attraction and can be explored by boat or from a comfortable eco friendly lodge.
Not only does Brazil offer stunning sights but it also has a cultural vibrancy unmatched anywhere else. Music and dance are part of the Brazilian DNA. A varied gastronomy and a warm welcome will make any visitor immediately at ease.
Brazil shares a border with every country in South America except for Ecuador and Chile – ten in total and has great transportation links so can easily be combined with one or more other countries.
Most of Brazil lies in the tropics hence a tropical climate.
However, the southern upland plains enjoy a temperate climate – it can be better to go during the hot season (Dec-March).
The rainy season in the south and south east runs from Nov-March
In the northeast of the country, the rainy season runs April-July.
Wherever you are, most showers usually last no more than one hour or two, with subsequent sun reappearing.
A breathtaking Amazon trek filled with wildlife encounters, serene lodges, and unforgettable rainforest experiences.
A superbly organized journey showcasing Andean Trails’ consistent excellence, reliability, and seamless travel experiences.
