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Foz do Iguaçu
Salvador and Amazon package includes 11 hotel nights
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In Rio, you will visit the famous monument to Christ the Redeemer and the Pan de Azúcar mountain, you will also explore the city through a touristic tour. Discover the magnificent Brazilian waterfalls and the bird park in Foz do Iguaçu. In Salvador, a Historical and Cultural City Tour that will delight you. In the Amazon you will have the opportunity to discover the Amazon jungle
day 1 - Arrival in Rio de Janeiro
Upon arrival at Rio de Janeiro international airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day will be free for you to spend at your leisure, either relaxing at your hotel or exploring the city.
day 2 - Exploring Rio de Janeiro
Our tour begins with pick-up at your hotel to head to the emblematic Cerro Corcovado, where the impressive statue of Christ the Redeemer is located, located 710 meters high. In addition to marveling at this iconic attraction, you will be surrounded by nature, since the hill is located within the Tijuca National Forest Park, the largest urban forest in the world.
From the top of the hill, you will enjoy a spectacular panoramic view that encompasses the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, the north of the city and several of its beaches. We will then head towards the legendary Maracanã stadium for an external visit that will allow you to appreciate its greatness.
We will continue our tour with a stop at the famous Carnival Avenue, the Sambódromo and we will explore the Plaza de la Apotheosis.
You will recharge your batteries in a moment of rest to enjoy a delicious lunch at a buffet restaurant, depending on the option you choose. Then, we will go to the impressive Sugarloaf Mountain, located 395 meters above sea level, in the middle of Guanabara Bay. We will ride a glass cable car to the top, from where you can enjoy a 360° view of Copacabana, Urca, Botafogo, Flamengo and its surroundings.
Before finishing, we will explore the charming Historic Center of the city, making stops at the majestic Metropolitan Cathedral, the famous Selarón Stairs and passing by the iconic Arcos da Limpet.
After a day full of activities and discoveries, we will take you back to your hotel, where you will be able to rest and remember this unforgettable experience.
day 3 - Free day in Rio de Janeiro
Free day for explore Rio de Janeiro. We suggest an optional jeep tour to the Tijuca Rainforest and Botanical Garden.
day 4 - Departure to Amazonas
We will pick you up at your hotel in Rio de Janeiro to take you to the airport to take your flight to Manaus.
Transfer to the Amazonas Ecopark, upon arrival enjoy a welcome juice and the presentation of the hostel.
During your stay, choose from the activities below: the schedule of activities/tours will be coordinated by the local operations department and will be informed upon arrival.
TOUR TO THE “MEETING OF THE WATERS”
(only available for guests with pick-up - hotels or airport - until 08:30 a.m.).
Departure to ECOPARK aboard a double-decker regional boat. The boat descends the Negro River, sailing along the coast of the city of Manaus, allowing passengers to see the Amazonas Theater, the Port of Manaus, the Customs House and the interesting aspects of local life, such as the stilt houses, For example. Arrival at "The Meeting of the Waters" at 11:30 am.
It is a spectacular fusion of the Negro and Solimões rivers. From this moment on, both rivers form the famous Amazon River that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The waters of the two rivers flow together for about 12 km, side by side, without mixing. The phenomenon occurs due to differences in temperature, density and speed of river waters.
Optional lunch will be served in a typical restaurant (rustic but clean restaurant with buffet style, international and regional dishes). Duration: 8 to 9 hours.
NATURE WALK
Biodiversity is the main characteristic of ECOPARK. Includes uncatalogued species in virgin rainforests, natural savannahs and streams. Several streams of warm, crystalline water also run through the premises. During the tour, the guide will guide you and inform you about the local flora and fauna, how and where to find edible fruits and drinking water, first aid, how to walk in the forest and much more. Duration: 1 to 3 hours (depending on the health conditions of the participants).
MONKEY FOREST
Rehabilitation facilities and reintroduction of wild animals into their habitat (known as Monkey Forest), were created in 1991 with the intention of receiving animals that have been confiscated from illegal trade. This is a joint project with the Municipal Secretariat of Environment and Sustainability. At this center, animals are initially quarantined to be evaluated and cared for by a team of veterinarians and biologists. In collaboration with the FFV (Live Forest Foundation), a non-profit institution overseen by Amazon Ecopark Lodge, a unique feeding system has been developed. Twice a day (10:30 and 15:30), the animals receive supplements from their natural diet, ensuring that they are receiving the necessary nutrients.
The Monkey Forest is open to visitors at eat, always accompanied by an accredited professional, allowing guests to film and photograph these animals in a natural and safe environment. In the end, the monkeys may not appear; There are natural factors (breeding season, heavy rains) that can interfere with the presence of monkeys. Duration: 40 minutes to 1 hour.
IMPORTANT! Twice a year, the monkeys leave for 2 or 3 weeks to travel through the forest and demarcate their lands. During this period it will not be possible to see the monkeys, only those that are quarantined.
VISIT THE CABOCLOS HOUSE
Exit from the lodge on a boat or motorized canoe, accompanied by a bilingual guide to learn about the traditions and customs of the local ("native") Amazonians.
Duration: 40 minutes to 1 hour
FISHING TOUR
Depart from the lodge in paddled or motorized canoes, accompanied by a bilingual guide. (Fishing for piranhas and other species, depending on season). Note: It is non-professional fishing.
Duration: 40 minutes to 1 hour
NIGHT CANOE TOUR
Exit from the lodge in paddled or motorized canoes to appreciate the sounds of the jungle at night, with the possibility of observing small alligators (or other nocturnal creatures). Alligators are seen because their eyes glow like little red lights. Once the guide`s spotlight detects the alligator, he will try to catch a small alligator with his own hands and take it to the canoe, and then a brief explanation of its habitat will be given. The alligator will then be safely released back into the river. (No harm is done to any of the animals). Duration: approximately 1 hour.
Note: During the "high water" season (April to August) and on full moon nights, it may be difficult to find alligators.
day 5 - Amazon Lodge
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day 6 - Amazon Lodge
Lodge activities
day 7 - Departure to Salvador
Transfer back to Manaus airport.
Once in Salvador, we will take you to your selected hotel and then we will have the rest of the day free to explore the city .
day 8 - Exploring Salvador
The tour begins with departure from the selected hotels to visit some of the most important points where we can verify the history of the city of Salvador, its first streets, squares and churches.
We start with the Bar Lighthouse to get to the Cidade Alta through Victory Corridor, Campo Grande and Piedade. It is the modern part of the city, so there are large buildings and shopping centers; the streets and avenues are very busy, and it is considered the economic center of Salvador.
Next we will walk along the Municipal Square, where the Rio Branco Palace and City Hall, facing Lacerda elevator, from whose balustrades you can see one of the most beautiful views of the All Saints` Bay.
From the elevator viewpoint, we will appreciate the Upper City, the Lower City and the diversity of angles offered by the variety of planes offered by the streets and houses of Pelô. We will continue towards the Terreiro de Jesús, where the Cathedral Basilica of the Saviorand we will visit the Church of Saint Francis, one of the richest in Brazil and considered the most beautiful example of Portuguese baroque in the world.
We continue until the Largo do Pelourinho, a place that mixes colors, races, culture and history. Recognized as a world heritage site by UNESCO and immortalized by the illustrious writer Jorge Amado.
< p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:normal;background:white">Our next destination is the Farol da Barra where we will stop to take photos. We will continue towards the Dique do Tororó, decorated with sculptures of the orixás, the African gods presented to our people by the slaves from Africa. We will continue towards the Avenida del Valle de Nazaré until we reach the center of the city, passing through the port area and crossing the commercial neighborhood of Calçada, where you can see the beautiful building that houses the Railway Station, from where the trains leave to the interior of the city.
Just in front is the Rome square, where we have the social works of the Sweet Sister(a Bahian nun whose canonization has already been requested from the Vatican); then we will continue towards the Dendezeiros Avenue, reaching the Bonfim Hill, where we will stop to take photos at the most famous church in Salvador due to the traditional "Lavagem do Bonfim", a celebration marked by Bahians throwing water on the steps of the temple in a party that lasts all day.
We will go through the Fort of Mount Serrat, a place of incomparable beauty, a union of the architecture preserved since its foundation with the beautiful view of the Bay of All Saints. Afterwards, we will stop at the Mercado Modelo to enjoy local crafts, where the sea in the background and the sound of the berimbau stop the gaze of tourists and people passing by the place.
The tour ends with the return of the passengers to the hotels.
day 9 - Free day in Salvador
Free day to explore Salvador. We suggest as an optional tour to Praia do Forte.
day 10 - Departure to Foz do Iguaçu
We will pick you up at your hotel in Salvador to take you to the airport.
Once in Foz do Iguaçu, we will take you to your selected hotel and then we will have the rest of the day free to explore the city.
day 11 - Tour to Brazilian Falls with Bird Park
The integration between the visitor and all the complexity of the fauna and Flora of the Falls region is the key point of this tour. In addition to visiting the Brazilian part of the Iguazu Falls, the visit also includes the Bird Park, rich in spectacular animals. The tour to the Falls does not include admission, so we will stop at the Tourist Service Center to purchase it before entering.
The falls provide an unforgettable walk with views of more than 275 waterfalls, creating incredible rainbows that make everything even more beautiful. The Bird Park is close to the Iguazú National Park, which makes travel easier and reduces transportation time. Upon arriving there, the group walks through several trails within the park to observe and interact with local nature.
It is a large nursery that houses birds of various species. In total, the number of species ranges from 500, between tropical and exotic, of all colors. In addition to those native to Brazil, which attract the attention of any visitor, there are also some magnificent original species from other countries. The animals fly over the integrated nurseries, which reproduce the exuberant humid and subtropical flora.
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