Brazil’s Rhythm

Day 1 RIO DE JANEIRO

Upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro transfer from the airport to the hotel.

Day 2 RIO DE JANEIRO (B)

After breakfast, leave the hotel and proceed as far as Cosme Velho Station to board a cog-train(*) for the ride through Tijuca Forest up Corcovado Mountain at 748 m (2.454 ft) high. The train ride takes 20 minutes and is a wonderful opportunity for a closer look at the forest’s lush tropical vegetation and to enjoy scenic landscapes of the beaches and city. Disembarking at the top of Corcovado and then proceeding up the steps that lead to the top lookout where the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer stands. After appreciating the breathtaking view unfolding below, passengers will descend by train. The tour proceeds passing by Rio’s world-famous beaches as far as Urca District to board a cable car for a two-staged ascent up Sugar Loaf Mountain at 390 m (1,280 ft) high. Then descending and proceeding along Guanabara Bay and Flamengo Park as far as downtown. Visit the downtown area, passing by the financial and business centre and by other attractions such as the Candelaria Church, Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Lapa Arches, Municipal Theatre, National Library, Fine Arts Museum, and by the Sambadrome, site of Rio’s famous Carnival parade.

(*) or Vans certificated by the city´s administration departure from Largo do Machado where the van stop is located and go to the top of Corcovado.

Day 3 RIO DE JANEIRO (B)

Day at leisure – Optional tours can be booked through our office, contact us for more information.

Day 4 RIO DE JANEIRO – IGUASSU (B)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport of Rio de Janeiro to board your flight to Iguassu (not included). Upon arrival, transfer to your accommodation.

Later in the day visit the Brazilian side of the falls. The tour leaves from the hotel by coach and crossing Iguassu National Park as far as the Brazilian Falls. It follows a walk along the paths following cascades and then along the catwalk that leads very close to the bottom of the Devil’s Throat to enjoy magnificent views. Take an elevator to go up to the road, and there board the coach to get back to the hotel.

Day 5 IGUASSU (B)

Today visit the Argentinean side of the falls. Leaving from the hotel on the Brazilian side for a drive and a quick customs check, crossing the Tancredo Neves Bridge over the Iguassu river, which forms the border between Argentina and Brazil. Once in Argentina, the tour takes a scenic highway up the Argentinean Iguassu National Park. Stopping at the Visitor’s Centre and proceeding from there the superior circuit, the up-river cascades, to the Inferior circuit, the down-river falls and then takes the Ecological Jungle Train that leads visitors to and from the most impressive observation point of the falls – The Devil’s Throat. Return to your hotel.

Day 6 IGUASSU – SALVADOR DA BAHIA (B)

In the morning leave Iguassu and take a flight to Salvador da Bahia (not included). Upon arrival transfer to your hotel.

The afternoon is at leisure. Optional tours can be organised at our office.

Day 7 SALVADOR DA BAHIA (B)

In the morning begin a sightseeing tour. This tour will provide a good overall impression of Salvador and its principal historical landmarks. Departing from the hotel directly to Farol da Barra (Lighthouse) in the Barra district, continue to Municipal Square with a stop at the Lacerda Elevator for a breath-taking view of Baía de Todos os Santos (All Saints Bay). Walk through the cobblestone streets of the Pelourinho district, the city’s historic old town, a UNESCO world heritage site. Visit the Baroque Cathedral, built by the Jesuits in 1672 and Sao Francisco Church, Brazil’s most famous religious structure with its intricately carved gold-leafed rosewood interior, fine paintings, sculpture and valuable silver ornamentation. Visit also the Pelourinho Square and walk back to the coach. Return to the hotel. The afternoon is free.

Day 8 SALVADOR DA BAHIA (B)

Transfer from the hotel to the airport for your onward flight. Extension programs can be arranged by Latino Holidays.

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Food Code = (B) – Breakfast, (L) – Lunch, (D) – Dinner.

LHSTRIO003 *Please note, prices based on twin share, per person, low season, 3 star rates. Optional tours not included and are at extra cost. The itinerary & pricing can change at any time due to availability & of activities. Please check our website for full terms and conditions*

More on Brazil:

Brazil – with this term one associates endless Amazon jungle, wonderful beaches, Rio de Janeiro, carnival and samba. This is all correct but in reality, Brazil is much more, a huge country of the superlatives. Brazil, a country of immense proportions and contrasts, has a mysterious attraction for many people. With a surface of 8,5 million km², Brazil is approximately as large as Europe and covers half of the South American continent. The climate changes from the permanent warm, tropic north over all sub tropic variants to the moderate south. Since the 16th century – when the Portuguese began to settle in the country – Brazil has always had a magic attraction for foreigners. First there was the gold and then rubber and coffee and today it is above all the rhythm and the exotic that attracts tourists. The Brazilian people show a lot of happiness, kindness and spontaneity. The largest country in South America is a mirror of fascinating pictures.

More about the cities you will visit:

Salvador da Bahia is called by Brazilians “Land Of Happiness” because life there is a constant celebration of happiness. It is also called “The Land Of All Saints”, not only for its location by the All Saints Bay, but also for the deep and extensive mysticism of its people. Salvador is one of the most fascinating cities on the planet, a world of beauty, magic, traditions and warm hospitality. It has its own special identity, almost a country within itself. The city is bounded by the ocean to the east and by All Saints Bay to the south.

Iguassu – one of the biggest wonders of nature in South America: located amidst a sub-tropical forest in the triangle of Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil, a gigantic row of waterfalls flows down into the river Iguassu.

Rio de Janeiro founded in 1556, the city of St. Sebastian of Rio de Janeiro became the capital of the Colony of Brazil in 1776. In 1808 the Portuguese royal family fled Napoleon and settled in Rio. This brought a surge of progress and the city became the main cultural, political and economic centre of the Portuguese empire. In 1889, when the republic was proclaimed, Rio was confirmed as the country’s capital, which it remained until 1960, when the construction of the new capital, Brasilia, was completed. Rio is situated on a 24 kilometre strip of land, wedged between mountains and sea. There are some 40 kilometres separating downtown Flamengo, from far-flung Recreio, bordered on one side by the blue sea, on the other by verdant hills. Between them lies a colourful state of mind called CARIOCA, with almost 8 million locals who samba their way through life, relaxed and high-spirited. That is just the way it should be in Rio, surrounded by natural beauty on all sides, with Christ the Redeemer perched on top of Corcovado blessing the city and Sugar Loaf, one of the most famous sites of this country.

Visa Requirements to Brazil:

Australians are required to pre-arrange a visa. Visa normally will give you the right to spend 90 days in the country.

For more information: http://canberra.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/tourist_visa.xml