Day 1: Rio de Janeiro
Arrival in Rio de Janeiro, without a doubt one of the world’s most spectacular metropolises. Stretched between forested mountains and the sparkling Atlantic, it is a city of long golden beaches and an exuberant cultural life.

Day 2: Rio de Janeiro
Full day city tour to visit the main sights of the city inclusive Sugar Loaf and Corcovado mountain with the famous Christ statue.

Day 3: Rio de Janeiro
Day at leisure. Optional full day excursion to Petropolis, the summer residence of former Emperor Pedro II of Brazil or visit of a typical Samba Show at night.

Day 4: Rio de Janeiro - Iguassu
Flight to Foz do Iguassu. The Iguassu falls are made up of 275 separate waterfalls, providing a sensational sight! Producing vast sprays of water, it is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. Visit to the Brazilian side of the falls with views of the full scale of the cascades.

Day 5: Iguassu
Half day visit to the Argentinian Side of the Iguazu National Park, including the Devil’s Throat with the highest continuous fall. Wonderful sights include rainbows straddling clouds of spray, screeching green parrots flying across the waters and colorful butterflies hovering over lush greenery.

Day 6: Iguassu - Salvador da Bahia
Flight to Salvador da Bahia. The city of Salvador, Brazils capital of happiness, is famous for its cuisine, music and architecture. The African influence makes Salvador the centre of Afro-Brazilian culture.

Day 7: Salvador da Bahia
City tour of Salvador, visiting the modern suburb of Barra with its famous lighthouse and the historical part of town, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985. Optional visit of an authentic Afro-Brazilian culture show with dinner.

Day 8: Salvador da Bahia
End of the roundtrip and homebound flight.

• Fixed departure dates and rates apply from January through November 2027.
• Departures guaranteed with just 2 passengers and small groups of maximum 12 participants.
• Tours cater to international travellers, mainly from Europe and North America.
• All tours are fully escorted by English-speaking local guides. 
• Package prices are guaranteed; domestic airfares (if applicable) and entrance fees are subject to change until ticketing.
• Tours are available with a choice of standard (3-4 star) or superior (4-4+ star) hotel categories; transfers and excursions are operated together.
• A wide selection of best-selling pre- and post-stay programmes is available to combine with any tour. Additional extensions can be arranged on a tailor-made basis.
• All tours can alternatively be operated on an exclusive basis with private services, corresponding rates are included in each tour's documentation. Upon request, services or itineraries can then be adjusted and will be re-quoted accordingly.

Price per person is based on 2 adults sharing and includes:

• Accommodation 
• All transfers
• English speaking local guides
• Excursions and meals as included on itinerary
• Entrance fees
• Luggage handling
• Hotel taxes & service charges

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