Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls and Amazon Rainforest

We will pick you up from the airport/bus station in Rio de Janeiro (SDU or GIG) and take you to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring the city however you like!

We start the day by visiting Corcovado, where the Christ the Redeemer statue, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, is located in the Tijuca National Park, a place of rich natural beauty.

We will take a break to visit the exterior of Maracanã Stadium to learn a bit about the history of the venue, which hosted the finals of the 1950 and 2014 FIFA World Cups.

The tour continues towards the Sambadrome, the stage for the famous Rio Carnival Samba Parades, with a visit to the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, the city’s patron saint.

We will pause for lunch (not included).

Our tour continues with a visit to the Sugarloaf Mountain complex, where we will ride the world-famous Sugarloaf cable car, and also explore Urca Hill and Red Beach.

We end our tour of Rio de Janeiro by visiting the beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon



NOTE: During the Carnival this tour works in a shorter version visiting only Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf. If you want to do the full version, it's important to arrive in Rio few days before carnival starts.

We’ll start the ecological tour by heading to the base of Pedra Bonita, where Rio de Janeiro’s Free Flight ramp is located. With its privileged location, the hang-gliding and paragliding take-off ramp offers stunning views, including Dois Irmãos Hill, São Conrado Beach, and Rocinha Favela. We will then hike the Pedra Bonita trail, an easy walk that takes about 40 minutes to reach the top. From the summit, you can see Pedra da Gávea, the beaches of Barra da Tijuca and São Conrado, with the vast Tijuca Forest surrounding us. It’s a beautiful natural viewpoint and one of the best spots for photographing Rio de Janeiro.

After descending the Pedra Bonita trail, the Ecological Tour continues through Tijuca National Park towards Vista Chinesa, a Chinese-style pavilion built between 1902 and 1906 to honor the Chinese who brought tea cultivation to Brazil. The “pagoda,” the original name of the bamboo and cement structure, is strategically positioned, offering an incredible panoramic view. From here, you can see various tourist spots, such as Christ the Redeemer, Guanabara Bay, Sugarloaf Mountain, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, and the beaches of Ipanema and Leblon.

To finish our Ecological Tour on a high note, we will take a refreshing dip at Horto Waterfall. The trail leading there is of moderate difficulty with some obstacles along the way and is located within Tijuca National Park.

Optional: Hang-gliding flight

We will take you to the airport in Rio de Janeiro (SDU or GIG) and pick you up at Foz do Iguaçu Airport (IGU), dropping you off at your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring the city however you like!

In the morning, we will begin by heading to the Brazilian side of the falls, which offers a complete panoramic view. It is considered the best way to understand how grand and wonderful this place is. We will take a 1.5 km walk through nature, approaching the main bridge, which gets you very close to the falls. Prepare to get soaked by the mist from this incredible natural wonder.

After visiting the Iguaçu Falls, you will visit the Bird Park, where you will discover the diversity of tropical birds.

In the afternoon, our bilingual guide will take you to Aguaray Ecosport, a protected area next to the National Park. There, you will take a 45-minute hike through the preserved Atlantic Forest, reaching the shore of the Iguaçu River, where you will start a guided tour by kayak or stand-up paddle. After the breathtaking paddling, which takes about 1.5 hours to complete, we will embark on another 20-minute hike towards a 15-meter-high waterfall. A perfect experience for any nature lover!

We will begin the day heading towards Argentina. Upon arriving at the National Park, we will walk about 5 km through various waterfalls that together form one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature: the Iguaçu Falls. The experience on the Argentine side brings you into intense contact with nature, offering the chance to observe native animals and the incredible vegetation of the subtropical forest of the Park. You will walk along three different trails, each offering different views of the falls. One highlight is the view of Devil’s Throat: a platform that brings you right in front of these impressive cascades.

It is mandatory to carry valid photo documents (RG, CNH or Passport) to cross the border with Argentina and visa in case mandatory.

We will take you to Foz do Iguaçu Airport (IGU) and pick you up at Manaus Airport (MAO), dropping you off at your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring the city however you like!

Optional Activity: City tour in Manaus, depending on your flight schedule.

Manaus City Tour (Optional): On this tour, you will visit the city’s main attractions, including the Amazonas Opera House, the Rio Negro Palace, and the Port. Learn about the history and geography of the region.

We will begin the day with a car transfer to Ceasa Port, with a brief visit to the Ceasa fish and fruit market.

We will board a regional boat and travel to the Meeting of the Waters. There will be a brief stop to take photos of the meeting of the Negro and Solimões rivers, with the possibility of spotting dolphins in this area.

Continuing the journey, we will head to the town of Careiro, where we will depart by land (van or minibus) on the BR 319. Along the way, it’s possible to spot Victoria Amazonica, with a brief stop for photos, before we continue the road trip to our destination.

From the 14th station on the AM-020, the trip will continue by motorboat. This part of the journey is a true adventure, as we travel along beautiful paths through the Igarapés (small river branches) and Igapós (flooded forest areas).

We will arrive at the lodge around noon, followed by check-in and a tour of the lodge facilities.

In the afternoon, we will take a motorized canoe ride to explore the region. This is a great opportunity to observe Amazonian wildlife and flora, with chances to spot monkeys, sloths, and various bird species.

We will start another exciting day early in the morning, with a motorized canoe ride to watch the sunrise and enjoy the beautiful morning bird flights. After witnessing the sunrise, we will return to the lodge.

After breakfast, we have a series of activities planned: the first will be a jungle walk accompanied by a specialized guide, who will teach us survival techniques in the Amazon rainforest, as well as how to identify edible plants.

We will also learn a bit about the diversity of medicinal plants in the Amazon.

In the afternoon, around 3:00 PM, we will head out for more activities along Lake Tracajá. We will take a canoe ride to observe birds and explore the Amazon’s rich wildlife and flora. During the trip, there’s a chance to spot sloths and howler monkeys.

After dinner, our guide will take us on a night motorized canoe tour to observe nocturnal animals, including caiman spotting.

After breakfast, we will begin our morning tour, which includes a visit to a caboclo (native Amazonian) house, where we will have the opportunity to learn about their customs, culture, and subsistence lifestyle. Then, we will return to the lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon, we will head out on a motorized canoe to fish for piranhas near Lake Tracajá. At sunset, we will return to the lodge.

You will embark on a wildlife observation tour, where you may spot dolphins, caimans, and Amazonian birds.

Breakfast will be served at 8:00 AM, and we will depart for Manaus after lunch.

In the afternoon, we will take our transfer back to Manaus.

And your journey reaches its end You’ll be transferred back to the airport according to your flight details.