Highlights of Brazil: a family trip

Salvador Airport (Ssa) - Salvador

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Transfer from Salvador Airport (SSA) to your hotel
Car Transfer: This is a private transfer - you will be transfered from Salvador airport (SSA) to your hotel. Estimated travel time: 30 minutes

Salvador Historic Center

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Salvador Historic City Tour (4h)
Excursion: In this historic tour, we invite you to meet some of the most famous postcards of Brazil. We will start with a visit to the Barra’s Lighthouse, where you can enjoy all the beauty and magnificence of the place and take some pictures. Continuing our tour, we will pass by the Corredor da Vitória and Campo Grande which both serve as walkways for the famous Trios Elétricos during the carnival. Arriving at the Historical Center, we'll walk around the narrow streets, slopes and past many old houses, making you feel as though you've stepped back in time. Squares, churches, museums and art galleries give a special charm to the Pelourinho. Highlights include: Terreiro de Jesus, St. Francisco Church, Museum da Misericórdia, Jorge Amado’s House and Olodum’s house, among other must-see attractions. Tour length: 4 hours Includes: English-speaking guide and transportation
Private tour.

Salvador - Mata De São João

Tag 3: Praia do Forte

Transfer from Salvador to Mata de São João
Car Transfer: Transfer from Salvador airport or city, to Mata de São João, where you'll find hotels and attractions in the villages of Praia do Forte, Imbassaí, and more. Estimated travel time: 1 hour 30 minutes.
Private transfer.

Praia Do Forte

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Full day in Praia do Forte
Excursion: One of the most popular destinations of the north shore, Praia do Forte has 14 km of beautiful beaches with clear waters, reefs, natural swimming pools and many colourful fish. It also has environmental reserves and the ruins of the Castelo Garcia d’Avila, the first Portuguese fortification in Brazilian territory. We'll visit the Tamar Project, a Sea Turtles conservation project (you get to pet sharks!) Later, we'll stop at Praia de Guarajuba for a dip in the water, before heading back to Salvador.

Praia Do Forte

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At leisure in Praia do Forte
Excursion: Enjoy a free day at the cute villa of Praia do Forte, relaxing in some of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil. At low tide, there are lots of rock pools and other sandier areas. There are few waves and it’s a fantastic place for light snorkelling. In fact, the water is so crystalline, you can even spot marine life by swimming and looking down into the water; if you're lucky, you can spot star fish, crabs and sea cucumbers. Alternatively, spend a day lounging around in the sunshine, soaking up the rays and enjoying the laid back atmosphere.

Praia Do Forte - Salvador Airport (Ssa) - Manaus Airport (Mao)

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Transfer from Praia do Forte to Salvador Airport (SSA)
Car Transfer: Private transfer from your hotel in Praia do Forte to Salvador airport. Estimated time: 1 hour


Flight from Salvador (SSA) to Manaus (MAO)
Scheduled flight Transfer: Flight from Salvador Airport (SSA) to Manaus Airport (MAO)
Suggested flight: Salvador 16:45h - Fortaleza 19:10h Fortaleza 18:30h - Manaus 21:30h

Transfer from Manaus Airport (MAO) to your hotel - Amazon Adventure.
Car Transfer: Be greeted at the airport by one of the guides who will be accompanying you on your Amazon Adventure over the next couple of weeks. Make sure to get any questions out of the way on your drive over to the hotel, so you can use these days in Manaus to prepare for your adventure!
Private transfer.

Manaus - Presidente Figueiredo

Tag 7: Presidente Figueiredo

Transfer from Manaus to the Anavilhanas Lodge.
Car Transfer: All Anavilhanas packages include the ground shuttle service between Manaus and Anavilhanas Lodge. The trips are made in 10 seat vans or 3 seat cars and take about 2h30min, following the schedule listed below: The vehicle stops at the main hotels in Manaus from 8am to 9am. The route begins at Distrito Industrial, goes downtown and, then, reaches Ponta Negra. To pick up guests who arrive in Manaus between 11am and 2:15pm, the vehicle leaves Eduardo Gomes Airport around 2:30pm. If this time suits your schedule, we would recommend having lunch at the airport: there are no restaurants on the way to the hotel. During the Brazilian Daylight Saving Time the afternoon Pick-up at the Airport moves to between 10:40 and 13:15.
At 9:00 a.m. you will be met at the hotel by your naturalist guide in Manaus and transferred by car to the Tropical Tree Climbing headquarters – 667 acres of natural rainforest within the environmental protection area of Cave of the Maruaga and located in the township of Presidente Figueiredo. It’s about a two-hour drive and along the journey, the vegetation changes from colonized deforested areas to the virgin rainforest. You’ll arrive to a warm welcome at the Tropical Tree Climbing Jungle Lodge. Meet for an orientation snack with their team.

Amazon Emotions - Tree climbing experience
Excursion: Today you will have the chance to see the Amazon rainforest from a whole new perspective by taking part in a tree climbing experience. You will embark on a guided walk along a trail that meanders underneath the Amazon rainforest’s thick canopy. Our tree climbing adventure begins with an Angelim Tree (Dinizia excelsa). These trees can be up to two hundred foot tall and are specially selected for this type of activity. You’ll receive thorough instructions in tree climbing techniques and will have the chance to practice on smaller trees before ascending the Angelim. Your guide will be alongside you as you climb into the canopy. Once high up in the tree, there will be a canvas hammock waiting for you. You can rest there and observe the stunning natural views of the Amazon from a bird’s eye view. Don't worry - the canvas hammock is securely tied to the tree and your safety rope remains locked and secured. At dusk, you will begin your descent. The forest is transformed completely during the night; sounds and smells are intensified and other senses are awakened. On this night experience, in particular, you will find the beauty in the small details; the croaking of frogs, the hum of insects and flutter of bats. If you turn off your flashlight you can observe the sparkling of fireflies or the faint glow of bio-luminescent fungi surrounding you. As you come down from the tree and make your way back to your accommodation, you can hear the call of cicadas, owls and other night birds. Your guide will be with you every step of the way to guarantee your safety and to talk you through the mysteries of the forest.

Presidente Figueiredo

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Amazon Emotions - Edible Forest Gardening
Excursion: This trail starts at the side of the main road, across areas where the forest is regenerating and there are large patches of pristine forest. For this reason this trail is ideal to show the ecological succession processes and the importance of forest conservation for the Amazon region. In the Garden they consciously apply the principles of ecology to the design of home-scale gardens that mimic forest ecosystem structure and function for their food production systems. Learn how the locals use the plants and fruits of the jungle on this cultural excursion. Experience local tradition, and learn about Amazon nature, history and culture.


Amazon Emotions - Wilderness Living Skills
Excursion: Today, venture out into the dense Amazonian jungle with a local expert. Alongside exploring the natural wonders of the forest and spotting unusual insects, you will be guided in how to live in the wilderness! Learn how to climb a palm tree without any ropes, and, depending on the time of year, discover how to pluck an açai fruit from the treetops. Afterwards, you can relish in making a delicious exotic juice from it. You have the unique opportunity to contribute to local research, by participating in the Amazon Jaguar Vision Project. Help set up specialist cameras in the foliage, which will capture rare wildlife. As you assist local naturalists in collecting vital data from the camera traps, you’ll get a clear grasp of their exciting work. Finally, review the footage and discover the array of fascinating animals the cameras snapped. This a unique experience not to be missed. Afterwards, you will be welcomed to a warming dinner with the team at the jungle lodge.

Presidente Figueiredo

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Amazon Emotions - Hike to a rainforest waterfall
Excursion: Today you will have the chance to observe a true natural spectacle - a waterfall tucked away in the heart of the rainforest. Having driven to the trailhead, the hike to the waterfall itself takes around ten minutes. Make sure you wear sturdy shoes as the path can be slippery and have your camera at the ready to capture the surrounding landscapes. Moss-covered trees, bromelias and orchids are everywhere, and your local guide cna talk you through the unique flora and fauna of this region as you walk. Having weaved its way through the jungle, the trail opens up into a large clearing. Here is the waterfall - over ten metres high and surrounded by jungle vegetation.

Presidente Figueiredo - Manaus - Downtown Manaus

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Transfer from Presidente Figueiredo to Manaus
Car Transfer: After breakfast, you will leave the rainforests and waterfalls of Presidente Figuerido behind and travel south to Manaus, a bustling city on the banks of the Rio Negro. Estimated travel time: 1 hour 45 minutes


Cultural City Tour in Manaus
Excursion: Today you embark on a 4-hour guided tour in Manaus. You'll visit its most important attractions such as Teatro Amazonas, an opera house built during the Belle Époque, where you step into a time when fortunes were made in the rubber boom. Another stop on the tour is the Mercado Municipal, one of the largest open markets in the city of Manaus. Here you can browse the numerous stalls brimming with exotic fruits, spices, fish and traditional indigenous medications and plenty of souvenirs for you to take home.
Private tour.

Manaus Airport - Iguaçu Falls Airport - Foz Do Iguaçu

Tag 11: Foz do Iguaçu

Transfer from your hotel to Manaus Airport (MAO)
Car Transfer: You will be collected from your hotel and transferred to Manaus international airport with plenty of time for your onward flight. Estimated travel time: 25 minutes
Private transfer

Flight from Manaus (MAO) to Foz do Iguaçu (IGU)
Shared Scheduled flight Transfer: Flight from Manaus to Foz do Iguaçu
Suggested flight: MANAUS 04:00h - GUARULHOS 09:05h GUARULHOS 10:05h - FOZ DO IGUACU 11:50h

Transfer from Foz do Iguaçu Airport (IGU) to your hotel on the Brazilian side of Iguaçu Falls
Car Transfer: Transfer from Puerto Iguazu Airport (IGU) to your hotel in Brazil. Transfer length: approximately 30-45 minutes


Visit to Itaipu Dam
Excursion: Dubbed one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, Itaipu Dam is one of the largest clean energy dams in the world. On the border of Paraguay and Brazil runs the Parana River - see how it yields the dam with exhilarating power. Gaze at the plummeting depths of this whopping man-made construction, delve into its fascinating history and learn about the dam’s more practical masterminding. This tour will include a "Special Circuit" Tour, where you will see the dam from the inside. When you visit the technicians’ layer, be sure to keep an eye lifted for the yellow strip along the floor: this represents the border between Paraguay and Brazil, and serves a purely symbolic purpose.
Afternoon tour with private transfer.

Iguaçu Falls - Brazil

Tag 12: Foz do Iguaçu - Iguazú Falls

Visit Iguaçu Falls - Brazilian Side
Excursion: The epic Iguaçu Falls are a sight to behold. Feast your eyes on the thundering torrents and breathe in the fresh mist of the water as you stand awe-struck on the Brazilian side of the falls. Not for no reason is it considered one of the greatest natural spectacles in the world: the falls are shared by the Iguazú National Park (Argentina) and Iguaçu National Park (Brazil) and make up the largest waterfall system on the planet. With 275 drops of varying heights, you will notice its distinctive stairway formation. The Brazilian side offers a wealth of walkways and viewpoints to lead you straight to the core of nature itself, alongside spectacular panoramic views. Walk along the edge of these waterfalls as the spray engulfs you, and feel even closer to Brazil’s natural splendour.
Tour with private guide.

Lunch at Porto Canoas Restaurant
Excursion: After visiting falls, we will stop at Porto Canoas restaurant (inside the Park) for lunch.
Drinks and tips not included.

Go rafting with Macuco Safari.
Excursion: Macuco offers exhilarating boat rides through the falls, as well as rafting, bird-watching and guided walks. On this 'safari' of Iguacu, the tour starts with a 3km drive through the jungle, during which you can admire the various birds and flora that surround you. You then take a short 600m walk down to the river, where a boat awaits you, ready to float you across the water - exceptionally close to the falls. Needless to say, prepare to get soaked! You'll get off the boat at the rafting 'port', and go through safety instructions for the rafting portion of the tour. Hold onto your hats (or helmets!) as you're pulled through Iguacu's gushing rapids in a shared raft, finally arriving at calmer waters where, if the mood takes you, you can jump in for an invigorating dip. To get here, take the traditional path through the park, then hop on the bus inside the park to the Macuco Safari station.
Shared boat.

Parque das Aves - Backstage Experience
Excursion: Parque das Aves is an internationally recognised rescue and conservation centre for birds. It is located in the middle of the exuberant Atlantic Rainforest, which neighbours the stunning Iguaçu National Park. The Backstage Experience is your opportunity take a glimpse at the work of Parque das Aves and better understand the fantastic conservation projects they carry out. During the short tour, you’ll be granted access to restricted areas, as well as enjoy privileged contact with some exquisite birds, such as toucans (which you can feed!) and other species. Estimated time: 2 hours (including the visit to the park + backstage experience)
Shared tour with private transfer.

Iguaçu Airport - Rio De Janeiro Airport - Rio De Janeiro

Tag 13: Rio de Janeiro

Transfer from your hotel to Foz do Iguaçu Airport (IGU)
Car Transfer: Private transfer to Foz do Iguaçu (IGU) airport, for your flight. Transfer length: 25 minutes
Private transfer.

Flight from Foz do Iguaçu (IGU) to Rio de Janeiro (SDU)
Scheduled flight Transfer: Flight from Foz do Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont airport. Flight time is approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Suggested flight: FOZ DO IGUACU 11:10h - RIO DE JANEIRO 13:10h

Transfer from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to your hotel
Car Transfer: Upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro, you will be met at the airport and transferred by private service to your hotel.

Rio's Downtown - Sugarloaf Mountain

Tag 14: Rio de Janeiro

Rio's Downtown Tour: Christ the Redeemer and History of the City
Shared Excursion: This morning, pay a visit to the iconic statue overlooking Rio - Christ the Redeemer. An unmistakable presence, Christ the Redeemer is classified as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The statue’s distinctive Art Deco aesthetic serves as a reminder of Rio’s rich religious and cultural history, and rises an impressive 32m into the sky. Afterwards, stop off in Rio's historic district. Learn more about the colonial period and slave trade, as well as the city's current renovations for local communities.
Private tour. Tickets included.

Visit the Sugar Loaf
Excursion: The Sugarloaf mountain is an unmistakable feature in Rio’s landscape. From dawn to dusk, its magnificent peak guarantees unparalleled 360 degree views of the city. Gaze at the sandy fringes of Copacabana beach as they stretch out into the Atlantic and spot Cristo Redentor standing prominent on Mount Corcovado. The first stage of the ascent will take you from Praia Vermelha to Morro da Urca by cable car. These cable-ways were originally made of wood and designed by the renowned engineer Augusto Ferreira Ramos in 1908, who did much to develop Rio’s built landscape. As you rise above the hustle and bustle of the city, the tranquillity of the mountains takes over, offering a new way of glimpsing Brazil’s vivid surroundings. A second cable car wisps you up from Urca hill to the pinnacle of the Sugarloaf, as you ready yourself for the jaw-dropping heights and unforgettable scenery. An assortment of small bars and stalls welcome you at the top, serving an array of flavoursome local treats.
Private tour. Tickets included.

Pedra Bonita - Rio De Janeiro

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Pedra Bonita Hiking Tour
Excursion: The Tijuca Forest + Pedra Bonita Hiking Tour is the perfect combination for travelers who wish to enjoy the forest as much as possible. The hike to Pedra Bonita takes about 40 minutes and from its summit, at 696 meters (2282 feet) of altitude, you will be able to contemplate the view of Tijuca Forest National Park, the imposing Pedra da Gávea, São Conrado and Barra beaches
Private tour.

Free evening in Rio de Janeiro
Excursion: Rio exudes a different kind of energy in the evening. The unmistakable rhythms of Batucada samba beat through streets which are lined with laid-back restaurants and alluring cocktail bars. As the sun begins to set, a handful of Rio’s hidden gems start to glimmer. Soak up the smooth ambience over a leisurely dinner. A personal recommendation is the Imaculada Bar and Restaurant for its joie de vivre and delicious local food: climb up some pebbly steps through an alleyway between the Candelária Church and the city’s port district, and you’ll wind up in the historic neighbourhood of Centro surrounding it. If you’re in the mood for live music, the bohemian neighbourhood of Lapa homes Santo Scenarium, a charming jazz bar. After a couple of caipirinhas, slip on your dancing shoes and get stuck into some samba lessons. Of course, the choice of activities can be overwhelming, so our local experts will be on hand with mini guides and recommendations to help you get the most out of your free evening.

Rio De Janeiro Airport

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Transfer from your hotel to Galeão Airport (GIG)
Car Transfer: Private transfer from your hotel to Rio's international airport. Estimated journey time - 30 minutes, traffic depending
Private transfer to the airport for your flight back home.