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Rio de Janeiro - Iguassu Falls - Salvador -

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Program Highlights

Live the magic of Rio from its magnificent shoreline and beautiful white sand beaches, to its vast cultural attractions, Carnival folklore and samba sounds, lively nightlife and high-spirited locals
Take a cogwheel train through Tijuca Forest up Corcovado Mountain
Marvel at the world-renowned statue of Christ the Redeemer, an icon of Rio 2,330 ft. above sea level
Venture along the Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls and take in the vistas of San Martín Island and the waterfalls of Bossetti, San Martín, and Three Musketeers
Explore the 275 falls on the Argentine side of Iguassu Falls National Park to its most impressive point – The Devil’s Throat
Delve into African roots via the cuisine, religion, music and arts of Salvador de Bahia and visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Pelourinho for its well-preserved colonial architecture

Includes

Hotel accommodations for 7 nights
8 included meals consisting of:
- 7 buffet breakfasts
- 1 lunch
Round trip airport transfers
All transfers and tours are by motorcoach with English-speaking guides
Sightseeing, including:
- Full day tour to Corcovado (Christ the Redeemer) and Sugar Loaf Mountain
- Half day tour of the Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls
- Half day tour of the Argentinean side of the Falls including “The Devils Throat”
- Half day city tour of Salvador
Hotel taxes and service charges

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Notes

All rates are per person, based on double or single occupancy.

Extra nights and triple occupancy available upon request.

Rates are not valid during certain holidays and blackout periods.

All local flights within South America are not included.

Departures & Rates

Tourists

	Double	Single
	from $1369	from $1819

First Class

	Double	Single
	from $1699	from $2349

Travel in Luxury - The Luxurious 5 Star Hotel Belmond Das Cataratas in Iguassu Falls is available for a surcharge.

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Hotels

Rio de Janeiro

WINDSOR EXCELSIOR

3 Nights / First Class

After the course of a year in pursuit of improving the implementation of sustainable actions,...

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Mirador Rio Copacabana

Rio de Janeiro - 3 Nights / Tourists

Located 651 m from Copacabana Beach, this hotel's swimming pool pool features panoramic views of...

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Iguassu Falls

BOURBON CATARATAS

2 Nights / First Class

Ideally located on the borders of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay, this completely nonsmoking 5-star resort...

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VIALE CATARATAS

Iguassu Falls - 2 Nights / Tourists

Located 6.2 mi from Iguaçu National Park, this hotel features a gym, a pool and...

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Salvador

Wish Hotel da Bahia

2 Nights / First Class

Boasting a privileged location right in downtown Salvador, Wish Hotel da Bahia features comfortable and...

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Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho

Salvador - 2 Nights / Tourists

A 10-minute drive from Porto da Barra Beach, Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho offers modern rooms...

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Day 1 - SUN I RIO DE JANEIRO

Upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro, transfer from the airport to your hotel. Rio de Janeiro was Brazil’s Capital from 1763 to 1960 and is now the Capital of the State of Rio de Janeiro. Ideally located between the mountains and the sea, Rio is one of the most visited cities in the world. It is blessed with a magnificent shoreline, beautiful white sand beaches, vast museums and cultural attractions, a lively nightlife, and a state of mind called CARIOCA with almost 8 million locals who samba their way through life, relaxed and high-spirited!

Day 2 - MON I RIO DE JANEIRO

A full day tour is on today’s exhilarating agenda. Head to Cosme Velho Station and board a cog train for the scenic ride through Tijuca Forest up Corcovado Mountain to view the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer. Descend by train and head past Rio’s world-famous beaches, then board a cable car for a two-staged ascent up Sugar Loaf Mountain. Next it’s on to Guanabara Bay and Flamengo Park. Visit the downtown area, stop at Confeitaria Colombo restaurant opened in 1894, and then head to Sambadrome the site of Rio’s famous Carnival parade. (B)

Day 3 - TUE I RIO DE JANEIRO

Take time to delve into the magic and mystique of this enchanting city at your own pace with a day at leisure or opt to join in one of the many optional tours available. Rio is situated on a 15-mile-strip of land, wedged between mountains and sea. There are some thirty miles separating downtown Flamengo from far-flung Recreio, bordered on one side by the blue sea and on the other by verdant hills. In between it’s brimming with a lively lifestyle, history, and culture to keep you enthused and enthralled at every turn. (B)

Day 4 - WED I RIO DE JANEIRO I IGUASSU FALLS

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Iguassu. Check-in to your hotel and get ready for unforgettable moments with an afternoon visit of the Brazilian side of the falls. Head up to the boardwalks located at the edge of the cliffs of the Iguassu River. Enjoy the vista of San Martín Island, Devil’s Throat from the observation deck, and the waterfalls of Bossetti, San Martín, and Three Musketeers. Take an elevator to go up to the road and board the coach for your drive back to the hotel. (B)

Day 5 - THU I IGUASSU FALLS

After breakfast, depart for the Argentinean side of the falls. Enjoy crossing the Tancredo Neves Bridge over the Iguassu River, which forms the border between Argentina & Brazil. On the Argentine side, you will take in the views of many of the area’s 275 waterfalls that fall from an average altitude of 230 feet. Here you will experience the Inferior Circuit, the downriver falls, the Superior Circuit, and up-river cascades, and then take the Ecological Jungle Train to the most impressive observation point of the falls – The Devil’s Throat. (B)

Day 6 - FRI I IGUASSU FALLS I SALVADOR

In the morning leave Iguassu and take a flight to Salvador. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check-in. Salvador, Bahia was the first capital of colonial Brazil from 1549 until 1763 and one of the oldest colonial cities in the New World. It is known as being the most African city in the Americas due to the strong African roots and traditions found in its cuisine, religion, music and arts. If you like history, culture, beach and a laid-back environment, Salvador is a perfect place for you to enjoy! (B)

Day 7 - SAT I SALVADOR

Learn about the history and contrasts of Salvador today. Start at the modern neighborhood of Barra and head towards the historic section of Pelourinho, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its well preserved or restored colonial architecture. Here you will view the buildings that take you back to the beginnings of this vibrant city. Stop at the São Francisco Church, a symbol of baroque style, and finish at the Pelourinho Square, the heart of this neighborhood. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore Salvador like a local. (B,L)