Brazil Discovery


Trip description

Private trip, based on 2 people, 3* hotel

We suggest this tour for a 1st trip to Brazil, with a selection of Brazil's must-see sites!

Best from November to May. *On request, we can also take care of your international flights.

The names of the hotels are given as an indication and we can inform you of other options according to your wishes or hotel habits from 3* to 5*.

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12 days

From : €2,690*

Day 1: Rio de Janeiro - Arrival

Day 2: Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain

Day 3: Colonial Rio

Day 4: Foz do Iguaçu - The falls on the Brazilian side

Day 5: Foz do Iguaçu - The falls on the Argentinian side

Day 6: Paraty

Day 7: The beautiful bay of Paraty

Day 8: Ilha Grande

Day 9: Ilha Grande

Day 10: Ilha Grande

Day 11: Ilha Grande

Day 12: Departure

Day 1 : Rio de Janeiro - Arrival

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Reception at the airport by our English-speaking guide. Transfer and installation at the hotel.

According to your arrival time, it is possible to start the visits on the 1st day (list of excursions / activities on request)

Free dinner

Hotel * Arena Leme (room facing the sea).




Day 2 : Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain

Vue sur le Christ rédempteur depuis le Pain de sucre. ©


Brazilian breakfast served at the hotel restaurant.

In the morning, visit of Christ offering an indescribable view over the bay of Rio de Janeiro. “Corcovado” is a deformation of the word “hunchback”, in Portuguese to designate the mountain, which dominates Rio from its 710 meters and on which stands the giant statue (38m high, 28m wide) of Christ the Redeemer made by the French sculptor Paul Landowski. With his open arms, he personifies the welcome and hospitality of the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro. The panorama will allow you to understand its configuration. One of the most beautiful views of Rio ... Unforgettable! Free lunch. In the afternoon, visit of Sugarloaf, ascent by cable car. You will enjoy the superb view of Guanabara Bay. Free dinner. Night at the hotel.




Day 3 : Colonial Rio

Le boninho de Santa Teresa, Largo de Guimaraes. ©


Brazilian breakfast served at the hotel restaurant.

In the morning, private tour of the Rio Colonial with a bilingual english-speaking guide. Walk in the old Rio, Cultural corridor, Tiradentes Palace, Church of Lapa dos Mercadores, Place XV, Casa França-Brasil, Church of La Candelária, Saint Benedict Monastery and its Church covered with gold. We will end the tour with a visit to the superb modern Metropolitan Cathedral, inspired by an Inca temple. Afternoon, visit of the Santa Teresa district and discovery of the Selaron stairs.

Free lunch. Night at the hotel.




Day 4 : Foz do Iguaçu - The falls on the Brazilian side

Foz do Iguaçu. ©


Brazilian breakfast served at the hotel restaurant.

Private transfer to Rio de Janeiro airport. Flight to Iguaçu. Reception at the airport by our guide and private transfer to the hotel.
Free lunch at the falls. In the afternoon, visit the falls on the Brazilian side (3 hours), and from there, you will have a better view of all the falls (03 km of falls). Free dinner. Night at the hotel.

3 * hotel Bogari or

options with the Wish Golf hotel / Bourbon Cataratas resort hotel / or Belmond Cataratas 5 *




Day 5 : Foz do Iguaçu - The falls on the Argentinian side

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Brazilian breakfast served at the hotel restaurant.

In the morning, you will start with a visit to Iguaçu Falls in Argentina. Most of the falls are located in Argentinian territory, 4 routes will allow you to discover them by getting as close as possible to the heart of the forest. The Argentinian park has a small train that will take you from the start of the hiking trails to the falls. This same little train will take you to the footbridges that lead to Garganta do Diablo ("Devil's Throat"). Free lunch in Argentina. A

t the end of the afternoon: Exploration of the Birds of the Tropics park: Discovery of magnificent birds of the region in a park located in the middle of the tropical forest. It is one of the ecological sanctuaries that allows for ecotourism. We discover more than 900 birds of 150 different species protected in large aviaries, scattered over 4 hectares. The route is done on foot, in the middle of the forest, passing through the various fishponds. This path, about 1000 meters, allows a unique approach to the different species. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.




Day 6 : Paraty

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Brazilian breakfast served at the hotel restaurant.

Private transfer to Foz do Iguaçu airport. Flight to Rio de Janeiro and private transfer to Paraty (+/- 03:30). At the beginning of the 18th century, Paraty was recognized as a city of gold craft from Minas Gerais. The Portuguese traveled by mules to the town of OuroPreto to search for gold. Walking tour of the historic village of Paraty. Free dinner.

at the Pousada Porto imperial

options in charming / luxury hotels: Pousada Literaria / Pousada Casa Turquesa




Day 7 : The beautiful bay of Paraty

Baie de Paraty. ©


Brazilian breakfast served at the hotel restaurant.

Full day with the visit of the bay of Paraty by private boat.

Departure from the hotel in Paraty. You will discover the small islands and islets of the bay, You will enjoy the many coves. Throughout the excursion you will see dozens of small fishing villages isolated from the world without electricity and accessible only by boat or by hiking trails in the Atlantic forest: these fishermen are called caiçaras and their resources come mainly from fishing and small plantations. Lunch included in a typical restaurant.

Return to the hotel at the end of the afternoon. Free dinner. Overnight at * Porto Imperial




Day 8 : Ilha Grande

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Brazilian breakfast served at the hotel restaurant.

Transfer from Paraty to Angra dos Reis. Departure by boat to Ilha Grande. Welcome and transfer to the Pousada. On Ilha Grande you can enjoy the beautiful beaches. Activities are available on site. Free lunch. Arrival in the afternoon at the hotel. Free dinner. Night at the hotel.

Nights at the Pousada Casa da Ilha - ex sagu

 




Day 9 : Ilha Grande

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Brazilian breakfast served at the hotel restaurant.

Free day in Ilha Grande (possibility of hiking, snorkeling, lazing on the beautiful beaches).

Free lunch and dinner. Night at the Pousada




Day 10 : Ilha Grande

Plage de Lopes Mendez. ©


Brazilian breakfast served at the hotel restaurant.

Free day. Free lunch and dinner. Night at the Pousada




Day 11 : Ilha Grande

Vue magnifique depuis le sommet du pico do Papagaio. ©


Brazilian breakfast served at the hotel restaurant.

Free day. Free lunch and dinner. Night at the Pousada




Day 12 : Departure

PRAIA DA BARRA DA TIJUCA ©


Brazilian breakfast served at the hotel restaurant.

Departure from the hotel. Private transfer to Rio de Janeiro airport for your international flight.




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