Brazil: the great adventure - 12 days e 11 nights

Arrival in Rio de Janeiro and accommodation in hotel with air-conditioned vehicle.
The room will be available at check in time at 3:00 p.m., still being able to leave your luggage in storage and use the common areas.
Remaining part of the day is to visit this wonderful city.

Overnight stay in Rio de Janeiro with breakfast.
HOTEL AMERICAS COPACABANA - www.americascopacabanahotel.com.br

Departure in the morning between 08:00 and 09:20. We will be a small group of 8 people on board a rustic panoramic jeep without a roof, for the excursion to Corcovado. We will reach the hill of the same name at an altitude of 709 meters, where the large statue of "Christ the Redeemer" overlooks the city. From here, you can observe the landscape that Brazilians call the most beautiful in the world, offering a complete view of the city and the bay of Rio de Janeiro.

We will then continue to Sugarloaf Mountain, which, along with Corcovado, shares the title of tourist attraction with the most spectacular view of Rio de Janeiro. It is reachable by cable car in two stages. The first stage goes up to Morro da Urca, and from there, with a total journey of 1400 meters, you reach the summit, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Guanabara Bay and its islands, Christ the Redeemer, and the most famous beaches of Rio.

In the afternoon, we will continue our visit to the Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro, founded in 1808. It extends over a vast area of about 140 hectares and is an oasis of biodiversity, with a collection of more than 6,500 species of plants, many of which are exotic and rare.
Afterwards, we will head to explore the Tijuca Forest, a lush and mountainous area and one of the largest urban forests in the world, covering an area of about 32 square kilometers. It is a habitat for numerous species of wildlife, including monkeys, toucans, and colorful butterflies.
A local English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout this day of exploring the city. The entrance fees to Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain are included.
Return to the hotel is scheduled for 16:00 / 17:00.

Note: The exact order in which the different areas of the city will be visited during the day may vary from the description; our guide will provide updates on the schedule during the excursion.
In private tours, the visit to Sugarloaf Mountain may be moved to the following day, and the jeep will be replaced by an air-conditioned minibus.

Overnight stay in Rio de Janeiro with breakfast.
HOTEL AMERICAS COPACABANA - www.americascopacabanahotel.com.br

Morning departure between 8:00 am and 9:20, we will be a small group of 8 people with a rustic panoramic jeep without a hood, we start with a visit to the historic center of Rio de Janeiro, where we will take a walk to see some historic buildings including the Palácio Tiradentes, Praça XV, Convento do Carmo, Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo and Igreja da Candelária.
Later we will visit the São Bento Monastery inaugurated in 1590 and continue to the more modern Metropolitan Cathedral, built in 1979, famous for its futuristic architecture.
Our tour will continue with a visit to another iconic venue of the city of Rio de Janeiro, the Escadaria Selarón.
Once the first part of the tour was over, we headed by jeep through the well-known Santa Teresa. Narrow, winding streets and colorful historic buildings characterize the bohemian neighborhood, while from the top of the Morro of Santa Teresa you can enjoy some of the best views in Rio, with lush landscapes and Guanabara Bay.
An English guide will accompany you during the excursion.

Return to the hotel around 12:30 pm and afternoon at leisure to rest and relax.

Overnight stay in Rio de Janeiro with breakfast.
HOTEL AMERICAS COPACABANA - www.americascopacabanahotel.com.br

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer in air-conditioned vehicle to airport of Rio de Janeiro and flight departure.
Leave hotel 4 hours before plane take-off.

Arrival in Foz do Iguaçu airport and hotel accommodation in air-conditioned car.

At 2:00 PM, the visit to the stunning waterfalls on the Brazilian side is scheduled. The Iguaçu National Park, established in 1939 and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986, is home to 282 waterfalls, some of which reach heights of up to 82 meters. Through a panoramic walkway, visitors will be able to admire the falls up close, taking in a breathtaking view that highlights their full majesty and natural power. A unique and unforgettable experience, surrounded by one of the most extraordinary natural landscapes in the world.
We recommend the "Macuco Safari" boat tour for adventure lovers (bookable directly on-site), which allows you to go up the Iguazu River and reach the front of the waterfalls, an incredible sight. For clarity, we would like to inform you that, in addition to the cost of the tour, you will also need to pay for the driver's waiting time during the day. 

Overnight stay in Foz do Iguaçu with breakfast.
HOTEL RAFAIN CENTRO - Foz do Iguaçu - www.rafaincentro.com.br

Breakfast at the hotel.
At 7:00 AM, an extraordinary experience begins with a guided tour of the Iguazú Falls on the Argentine side. On board an air-conditioned vehicle, we will travel the 32 km of paved road to the National Park. During the trip, a stop at the customs is scheduled, so you will need to bring your passport.
Once we arrive at the visitor center, we will take a train that departs every 30 minutes and will take us to the panoramic walkway that crosses the heart of the Iguazú National Park, a protected area renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity. We will have the opportunity to admire brightly colored butterflies, exotic birds, and, with a bit of luck, even coatis and monkeys.
The trail offers numerous observation points along the walkway and suspended bridges, where you can admire the falls from unique perspectives and capture breathtaking views of the waters crashing with spectacular force.

The visit culminates at one of the most exciting and iconic points: the Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat). From here, you will witness an unforgettable scene, with the park's most imposing waterfall plunging powerfully into the void, enveloped in a spectacular mist.

The return to the hotel is scheduled for the late afternoon, leaving you with unforgettable memories of one of the most fascinating natural spectacles in the world.

Overnight at the hotel in Foz do Iguaçu with breakfast included.

 
HOTEL RAFAIN CENTRO - Foz do Iguaçu - www.rafaincentro.com.br

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer in air-conditioned vehicle to airport of Foz do Iguaçu and flight departure. 
Departure from the hotel reception 2 and a half hours before the flight departure.

Arrival in São Luís and accommodation in hotel with air-conditioned vehicle.
This is the first step of the trip and starting point to visit the "Rota das emoções or “Route of emotions”"
Remaining part of the day is to visit the city.

Overnight stay in São Luís with breakfast.
HOTEL BRISAMAR - São Luis - www.brisamar.com.br

Departure in the morning between 06:30 and 07:40 on a 30-seat air-conditioned tourist minibus. We will travel approximately 270 km on paved roads to reach the city of Barreirinhas, one of the main gateways to the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. Arrival in the city is expected between 12:20 and 12:50.
Note: Seat allocation is random. For those seeking more comfort, a private vehicle can be requested for an additional fee.

At 2:00 PM, after checking into the hotel, departure for an unforgettable tour in a non-air-conditioned 4x4 jeep. We'll cross the scenic Rio Preguiças and follow a sandy trail leading to the entrance of the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. From there, we begin a hike across the breathtaking white sand dunes toward the stunning Laguna Bonita. In this natural paradise, you’ll have the chance to swim in refreshing, crystal-clear lagoons nestled among the vast dunes. These lagoons are formed by rainfall between February and June, creating vibrant green and blue pools, some reaching depths of up to 4 meters.
The landscape is constantly changing: strong winds, especially in the second half of the year, shift the dunes by up to 20 meters annually, making every visit unique.
Return to the city after 7:00 PM, following an unforgettable sunset over the dunes.

Overnight in Barreirinhas with breakfast.
POUSADA DO BURITI - Barreirinhas - www.pousadadoburiti.com.br

Breakfast at the hotel and departure in the morning at at 08:15 from the small town of Barreirinhas towards the village of Atins, using a rustic non-air-conditioned Toyota, passing through meadows that during the rainy season are flooded and in the following months gradually dry up, creating an ideal habitat for grazing various animals.
The Lençois Maranhenses park is 30 km far away, approximately 1:40 hours, and you can already see the first dunes called the Canto di Atins, reached which we will continue to the lagoons with fresh and crystalline waters that form between the immensity of the dunes.
On the way back we will stop at a typical local restaurant that has become famous for its exceptional grilled shrimp (meal not included).

Return to the pousada about 04:30 / 5:30 pm.

Overnight in Barreirinhas with breakfast. 
POUSADA DO BURITI - Barreirinhas - www.pousadadoburiti.com.br

Departure at 09:30 am in a Private air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle to the city of Tutóia which is located on the border between Maranhão and Piauí states.
On this day, we take the panoramic route for 3 and a half hours, along sandy tracks that in the rainy season can be flooded, crossing a stretch of the dunes of the Little Lençois Maranhenses, where we will meet incredibly beautiful landscapes, prairies slowly being invaded by sand dunes and native huts at the foot of the remotest desert.
Upon arriving in the small city of Rio Novo, we continue traveling 34km of paved road until we arrive in Tutóia. During the car trip, we’ll stop for lunch (not included in the price) in the village of Lagoinha, in a simple but cozy restaurant located in front of a clear water lagoon.

Arriving at the port of Tutóia around 14:30,  we depart in a fast boat to visit Delta das Americas which marks the border between Maranhão and Piauí states, formed by the Parnaíba River and effluents, which in their path toward the ocean create a group of islands, offering a beautiful view of dunes, desert beaches and streams covered by mangroves and inhabited by thousands of crabs giving rise to a piece of Amazon forest in “Route of emotions”; duration of the trip is 4 full hours with stops for swimming and taking pictures.
We’re going to navigate along more than 70 km of this beautiful delta, crossing paths with native fisherman in their simple sailing canoes; it’s going to be a fascinating trip. In some places the wind and the waves can create splashes of water that enter the boat, getting a little wet is part of the adventure.
At the end of the excursion, the sunset, from July to January, offers the possibility of watching hundreds of fire-red ibises in flight to their own refuges in the middle of the forest, a truly amazing spectacle.

Overnight stay in Parnaíba with breakfast.
POUSADA VILA PARNAIBA - Parnaiba - www.pousadavilaparnaiba.com.br

Departure at 8:00 in the morning in a Private air-conditioned 4X4 to the village of Jericoacoara, travelling the panoramic route through the dunes of Luis Correia and continue along 75 km of paved road until we reach Chaval where we climb go up the observatory to see look over the small city with its houses constructed in the middle of giant rocks.
We then travel 50 km of paved road until we arrive to the city of Camocim where we cross “Rio Coreaù” boarding a ferry and the trip continues long a 40-km stretch of coast, through trails, edging sand dunes, palm trees and coconut trees on the way to Tatajuba where we get to know the lagoon "Lagoa Grande” where we will stop for lunch (not included). Our journey finally continues via Guriú and Mangue Seco, until we reach the village of Jericoacoara.
We’d like to mention that the actual duration of each visit is influenced by the schedule of the tides and is decided at the moment of the excursion. 

Note: the municipality of Jericoacoara requires a stay fee, already included in the cost of the tour. 
​The voucher that we will send you must be shown (in digital format) upon your arrival in Jericoacoara and also to the pousada where you will be staying (children up to 12 years and adults over 60 years are exempt from paying).
Important: There have been rumors circulating for a few days that a new environmental tax will be instituted in addition to the stay tax already included and paid in your itinerary but no timetable for when it will come into effect has been disclosed.The value is expected to be around R$ 50 (USD 9) per person and will be paid on the spot, although it has not yet been determined whether it will be collected at the hotel or otherwise. In case it comes into effect before your departure, I would like to point out that this cost was not included in our participation fee.

Overnight stay in Jericoacoara with breakfast. 
POUSADA CARCARÁ - Jericoacoara - www.pousadacarcara.com

Breakfast at the pousada and the rest of the day free to explore the charming village of Jericoacoara and enjoy its world-famous beaches, perfect for kitesurfing or simply relaxing by the sea.

At the end of the day, you can admire the spectacular sunset from the famous “Duna do Pôr do Sol”.

Overnight stay with breakfast in Jericoacoara.
POUSADA CARCARÁ - Jericoacoara - www.pousadacarcara.com

Leave between 11:30 am and 12:00 noon to Fortaleza, to the city of Fortaleza aboard air-conditioned Toyota 4x4 vehicle with a capacity of up to 6 people.
This day we travel along the shortest route lasting about 5 hours, we will start going for 20 km through trails in the sand that leave Jericoacoara until arrival in the town of Jijoca; from here you will continue along a non-panoramic road covering over 280 km of paved road, until you reach Fortaleza, arrival scheduled for 06:00 / 07:00 pm.
Note: The allocation of seats is totally random and for those who want more comfort, we offer the possibility of a private vehicle in supplement.

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• Our trips are daily so you can choose without worrying about pre-determined days.