Classic Brazil Tour by Indus Travels

9 daysDuration

Group TourJoin a group of travelers

22 peopleMaximum group size

8 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Relaxed

Minimal physical effort, perfect for travelers seeking an easy-going experience.

Starts

Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil

Ends

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Highlights

Admire the grandeur of the splendid Iguassu Falls from both Argentinian and Brazilian sides

Get on a thrilling cable car ride to Sugar Loaf Mountain and see Rio de Janeiro from above

Walk around Paraty, a colonial town listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a rich history

Sail to the scenic beaches of Paraty discovering a world of turquoise waters and lush green forests

Itinerary

Stand before the thundering Iguassu Falls, ascend the heights of Rio’s Sugar Loaf Mountain, and sail to hidden islands—"Classic Brazil" is a nine-day sightseeing tour that showcases the country’s most iconic destinations. Starting in Foz Do Iguacu, you’ll marvel at both the Argentinean and Brazilian sides of the world-famous waterfalls, each offering unique vantage points and experiences. In Rio de Janeiro, ascend to the Christ the Redeemer statue for panoramic city views and ride a cable car up Sugar Loaf Mountain. The journey then winds through the colonial charms of Paraty, where cobblestone streets, vibrant doors, and 18th-century architecture await. A schooner cruise introduces you to the tranquil beauty of Cotia, Comprida, and Algodao islands. Designed for experienced travelers, this relaxed trip excels at blending natural wonders with cultural heritage, delivering a seamless experience that highlights Brazil’s diversity. The USP: a perfectly curated itinerary that balances adventure, history, and relaxation for the discerning traveler.

day 1 - Iguassu (arrival)

Upon arrival in Iguassu, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Iguassu. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to explore the city at your own pace.

Overnight in Iguassu

day 2 - Iguassu

Enjoy your breakfast and depart from the hotel. Cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge with its lovely view of the Iguassu Canyon heading towards the Iguaçu National Park in Argentina. At the entrance, a small train takes visitors on a tour through the park, making 2 stops: upper and lower circuit. Follow the walkways to the top of the waterfalls that provide spectacularly unique views of the ‘Cataratas’, amidst the abundant nature filled with orchids, colorful birds, and other wildlife. The highlight of the trip is a visit to the suspended platform at the very brink of the Devil’s Throat – the largest of the waterfalls.

Overnight in Iguassu

day 3 - Iguassu Falls – Rio De Janeiro (by Flight)

After breakfast, you will visit Iguassu National Park and discover the Brazilian side of the falls with a motorcoach. Go along the paths following the cascades and the catwalk, to see the Devil’s Throat. Enjoy the breathtaking views from here. Afterward, you can take an elevator back up to the road. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival at the airport in Rio, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Rio de Janeiro

day 4 - Rio De Janeiro

Depart from the hotel after breakfast to visit the city's most famous landmarks and see the natural beauty of Rio de Janeiro from above. After a scenic drive along Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, passengers arrive at the bottom of Corcovado Hill. Embark on a comfortable train that ascends the mountain, where the statue of Christ the Redeemer is located 2,300 ft above sea level. The Christ statue, known as the “Wonder of Rio,” was elected one of the 7 \"New Wonders of the World.\" Upon arrival at the top, guests can use the panoramic elevators or escalators to arrive at the foot of the statute. Passengers can enjoy a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro and discover why it is called the \"Marvelous City.\" Afterward, descend the mountain and stop for a delicious lunch. Over a million tourists each year visit the world-famous ‘Pão de Açúcar’ (Sugar Loaf Mountain), which has become an iconic symbol of Rio de Janeiro. Rising from a small peninsula at the entrance of Guanabara Bay, its name refers to its resemblance to the traditional shape of a concentrated, refined sugar loaf. The journey to the top is made in glass cable cars. The first cable car takes passengers to the top of Urca Hill, which rises 215 meters above sea level and offers spectacular views of the entire bay and its surrounding islands. From Urca Hill, passengers continue in a second cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf, which rises 395 meters above sea level and offers a 360-degree view of the entire city, including Botafogo and Copacabana Beaches, Corcovado Mountain, and downtown Rio de Janeiro.

Overnight in Rio de Janeiro

day 5 - Rio De Janeiro

Post breakfast, enjoy your day at leisure or book an optional tour.

Overnight in Rio de Janeiro

Optional: Rio By Night: Samba Show Ginga Tropical Show
Enjoy a multicultural Brazilian show where various cultures in this tropical country will gather on stage! Prepare for a show that combines diversity and culture. You will see The “Ziriguidum”, the Northeast, the A Maz On, and the Pampas with its Folklore. Discover Bahia with its Capoeira, their mystical rituals, and Rio de Janeiro with its incomparable bohemian Lapa, their dance halls, and the performance of the legendary Tricksters. See the luxurious Carnival, with its fantastic drummers and beautiful Mulatas.

Optional: Maracana Stadium Behind The Scenes
Built for the 1950 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, the Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho, better known as the Maracana Stadium, provided the venue for that year’s memorable decider between the host nation and Uruguay. This was one of the most dramatic chapters in the history of the competition! Once the largest stadium in the world, packing in crowds of up to 200,000 people — among the highest attendances ever seen in the history of the game — the Maracana was completely renovated for the 2014 FIFA World Cup which reduced the capacity to 76,935 for Brazil 2014. It remains, nevertheless, the country’s biggest football ground. As Rio’s second most popular tourist attraction, the Maracana continues to attract football fans from all around the world. Visitors will get to go behind the scenes, passing by the Tribune Press, the locker room, the Tribune of Honour, the cabins, and the Museum; with a collection of relics of the stars who made the history of the temple in world football. This tour will be approximately 3.5 hours long and a minimum of 4 passengers will be required. This tour is only available on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

Optional: Half Day Jeep Tour Tijuca Forest
One thing that makes Rio so beautiful is the lush green everywhere. The Tijuca Rainforest, plays a large role in keeping the city green and protecting its water sources. Home to hundreds of species of plants and wildlife, waterfalls, trails, vistas and more, spending a few hours in this jungle refreshes and reinvigorates with ease. You'll visit waterfalls, the famous Vista Chinesa, take an easy trail, and learn about the history of this immense urban forest (perhaps the largest in the world), which was reclaimed from farm land in the 19th century.

TO BRING: Camera, sunglasses, hat, water, comfortable shoes, layered clothes appropriate for the weather.

**bathing suit & towel if you plan to take a dip in the waterfall**

day 6 - Rio De Janeiro – Paraty

Transfer from Rio to Paraty (around 4 hours) after the breakfast. Upon arrival in Paraty, check in at your hotel and head out on a walking tour. Discover the history of this beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site on a fascinating walking tour of the old town. Your local guide will take you back in time to the Portuguese discovery of Brazil and will tell you all about how Paraty developed through the sugar, gold, and coffee economic booms. You will see how Paraty is quite different from all the other colonial cities in Brazil, its architecture is unique with original 18th-century characteristics. This is a great tour for people looking to film and take photos of Paraty’s lovely colonial buildings.

Overnight in Paraty

day 7 - Paraty

Enjoy your delicious breakfast buffet and get ready to explore Paraty. It has over 65 islands and hundreds of beautiful beaches with crystal-clear water, perfect for swimming and snorkeling. They are surrounded by lush tropical vegetation which makes them seem even more peaceful and totally unforgettable. On this tour, we’ll board a schooner and sail to some of the most beautiful beaches and islands in the bay, all surrounded by dense rainforests. After an initial journey of about 40 minutes, we’ll make three separate stops of about an hour each, giving us plenty of time for sunbathing, swimming, and snorkeling. Although the exact locations tend to vary with each tour, depending on weather conditions and in order to try and avoid the crowds, the islands generally included in the tour are Comprida, Algodão, Cotia, and Praia Vermelha, as well as the beaches of Lulas and Saco da Velha, amongst many others.

Overnight in Paraty

day 8 - Paraty

Have your breakfast and later enjoy your day at leisure or book an optional tour.

Overnight in Paraty

Optional: HD Tour Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery
This tour takes us into the beautiful National Forest of Serra da Bocaina. Our first stop will be at Pedra Branca waterfall, one of the prettiest waterfalls in the region and a great place to spot many species of birds and see the plants and trees typical of the Atlantic Forest. After this we’ll drive to the Tobogã waterfall. For those daring enough to try, it’s possible to slide all the way down the waterfall as it is formed by 30 meters of smooth rock. Next we’ll visit a Cachaça Destillery to learn about the production of Brazil’s most famous spirit, before heading for lunch at a picturesque restaurant on the Perequê River. Here there will be a bit of time to enjoy the natural pools, before we head back to Paraty.

Optional: Saco do Mamangua Boat Tour
Get to know the region of Saco do Mamanguá, a fjord that has an 8 km long and 2 km wide entrance to the sea, with 33 beaches and 8 caiçara communities. The bottom of Mamanguá has a beautiful, highly preserved mangrove area. On this tour, aboard a fast speedboat model flexboat, you will experience a delicious atmosphere of adventure due to its high navigation speed, taking advantage of the time until you reach the first stop. The journey itself is a spectacle, with amazing landscape and biodiversity of extreme natural richness. The tour makes 3 stops for diving in wonderful places, where it is possible to explore the region, practice snorkeling, enjoy the marine life or simply enjoy the unique look of Saco do Mamanguá. Itinerary: subject to change due to weather conditions Praia do Engenho; Praia do Cruzeiro Praia do Costa Optional stop for lunch at Praia do Cruzeiro.

day 9 - Paraty – Rio De Janeiro – (departure)

Post breakfast, at proper time, you will be transferred from Paraty to Rio de Janeiro airport for your flight back home.

* For land only passengers it is suggeted that you book your flight back home at anytime after 5pm.

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What's Included

Accommodation

08 Nights accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed standard hotels or similar

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Daily buffet breakfast

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All transportation in AC modern vehicles

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Service of English-speaking guides during the toursAll sightseeing as per detailed itineraryDomestic flights (Iguassu - Rio De Janeiro)All applicable local taxes

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All entrance fees as per detailed itineraryIguau Falls entrance fee to the Brazilian and Argentinean sides

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