Day 1: Arrival in Rio de Janeiro, Airport pick-up
Your Brazil holiday package begins once you arrive at Rio de Janeiro International Airport. Our English-speaking guide and driver will pick you up on time and drive for 20 km (12.4 miles) to transfer you to the hotel. Rio de Janeiro is in the southeast of Brazil and is world-known for its beautiful landscape and colorful cultural life. The rest of the day you can relax at your hotel or take a leisurely walk to the nearby Copacabana Beach. Accommodation: Arena Leme Hotel (4 stars) or similar
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Day 2: Full Day City Tour in Rio de Janeiro
After rich breakfast in the hotel, the guide and the driver will pick you up at the hotel and start the leisure tour. The first stop of this Brazil vacation packages is Statue of Christ Redeemer. Located at the top of the 710-meter (2,329 feet) high Corcovado, it is the best place to sightsee Brazil. Standing on the hill top, the giant statue of Christ, opening his arms and guarding the city, can be seen by people everywhere in Rio. In the afternoon, we'll visit Botanical Garden which is one of the biggest botanical research centers in the world and has rare plant species of many countries. Afterwards, we'll go to the Santa Teresa district. Santa Teresa is a Bohemia style block which preserves the houses during the colonial period. Largodos Guimarães is the center of the block. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Arena Leme Hotel (4 stars) or similar
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Day 3: Fly to Campo Grande, Tour in South Pantanal
Today, we will take flight to Campo Grande, the gateway to South Pantanal. Upon arrival, you will be picked up and transferred for about 3.5 hours to the Refúgio da Ilha Eco Lodge in the south of Pantanal. Pantanal has the world's richest concentration of aquatic plants. Here you will be escorted to have daily activities. Dinner is included. We'll have a discovery tour after dinner, to experience the nightlife in Pantanal. Stay overnight at the Eco Lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Refúgio da Ilha Eco Lodge (4 stars) or similar
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Day 4: South Pantanal Tour with Horse Riding
The activities of South Pantanal are arranged by the lodge you stay. Today, you will have a chance to ride a horse to explore Pantanal like a real cowboy. When riding horse on the vast grass, you can see other animals sometimes. There are mosquitoes in dry season, so you are suggested to bring the repellent. The highlight of this tour is to experience the lifestyle of cowboys. After lunch, have a safari drive and other evening activities. Stay overnight at the Eco Lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Refúgio da Ilha EcoLodge (4 stars) or similar
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Day 5: Explore South Pantanal
Brazilian breakfast is served at the farm. Full day activities with meals are included. You will definitely enjoy your time exploring the little creatures in the wetland. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Refúgio da Ilha EcoLodge (4 stars) or similar
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Day 6: Drive from South Pantanal to Bonito
After breakfast, the guide and the driver will drive you to Bonito, 350 km (217.5 miles) away from Pantanal. On the way, you will have a stop at Estancia Mimosa to have a walk or swim to relax. After lunch, continue driving to Bonito. Bonito means beautiful in Portuguese. Bonito is a special conservation with rich tourism resources. The forest has over 100 waterfalls, limestone caves with dark blue lakes, and three clear rivers. Many tourists come here to try snorkeling, canoeing and birds watching. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Santa Esmeralda Hotel (4 stars) or similar
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Day 7: Full Day Tour in Bonito
The full day activities in Bonito will be arranged today. You can experience hiking, diving, rappelling, rafting and so on based on you preference. Then, visit the Blue Lagoon Cave. The large amount of caves and grottos, rivers and waterfalls make it a paradise for tourists who love snorkeling, drifting, rock climbing and hiking. Afterwards, reach the river Rio da Prata, which is the first choice for snorkeling. You will never imagine such a clear river in nature. When Snorkeling, the fish, water plants, sandstones and branches under water all can be seen. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Santa Esmeralda Hotel (4 stars) or similar
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Day 8: Short Visit in Bonito, Fly from Campo Grande to Foz do Iguazu
Before we head to Foz do Iguazu, enjoy your last moments in Bonito by visiting the parrot's park if time permitting. There are hundreds of various parrots live in this giant valley. After that, your guide and the driver will drive you to the Campo Grande International Airport in 3.5 hours for a flight to Foz do Iguazu. Upon arrival, we will meet you at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Wish Foz do Iguacu (4 stars) or similar
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Day 9: Enjoy Iguazu Falls & Fly to Rio de Janeiro
After breakfast in the hotel, the guide and the driver will take you to visit the world famous Iguazu Falls on the Brazilian side. To visit this national park, you will walk for about 2 hours on a circuit of approximately 1500 meters, enjoying panoramic views of Iguazu Falls from many angles. After lunch, we'll transfer you to Iguazu International Airport for a flight to Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival, your guide and driver will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Arena Leme Hotel (4 stars) or similar
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Day 10: Rio de Janeiro Sightseeing & Drive to Paraty
On the tenth day of your Brazil vacation packages, we continue exploring Rio de Janeiro. We'll start by strolling around the famous beaches of Rio and enjoying the beautiful coastline. Then, head to Sugarloaf, and take cable car to the hilltop to overlook the Rio city and Guanabara Bay. After that, drive to Paraty, which takes around 4 hours. Paraty is also known as Brazilian Venice. After arriving at the hotel, check in and have a rest. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Pousada do Ouro (4 stars) or similar
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Day 11: Walking Tour in Paraty with Motorboat Ride
In the morning, your guide will take you to the historical center in Paraty and stroll around the cobbled streets. Paraty worked as a commercial port in the past. The gold, jewel and coffee were transported to Portugal and European countries through Paraty. Today's Paraty still preserves the cobbled streets and wooden architectures left by Portuguese and has become a coastal city with Portuguese colonial style. Along the street are characteristic shops. In the afternoon, we'll head to Paraty Bay. Located on the southeast coastline of Brazil and embraced by fantastic and charming little islands, the Paraty Bay leans against high ranges and steep hills and faces the Atlantic. We'll take motorboat to explore the appealing bay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Pousada do Ouro (4 stars) or similar
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Day 12: Relax in Paraty, Head to Ilha Grande
Enjoy a free morning at the Paraty before heading to Ilha Grande. You can wander around the town or just relax on the beach. Early afternoon, we will transfer you to Angra dos Reis pier where you will take a boat to Ilha Grande. Pull in to the shore at the biggest village on the island and check in the hotel. Ilha Grande is honored as a treasure on the Brazil coastline. The journey on car and ship takes about 2.5-3 hours totally. Have a leisurely and relaxed evening. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sagu Mini Resort (4 stars) or similar
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Day 13: Leisure Tour in Ilha Grande
After breakfast, take a boat to the nearby Lopes Mendes. Lopes Mendes is charming and is rated as one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world. There are many water activities such as diving and kayaking in the surrounding area. You can join them by yourself and enjoy a comfortable and leisure time there. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sagu Mini Resort (4 stars) or similar
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Day 14: Leave Ilha Grande, Drive to Rio de Janeiro Airport, See-off
Today your Brazil holiday packages come to an end. After having breakfast, take a boat to the pier. The driver will pick you up at the pier, send you to Rio de Janeiro International Airport and see you off. The journey on car and ship takes 3.5 hours. Hope you have a pleasant Brazil tour. Meals: Breakfast
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