Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro & Iguazu Falls

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9 daysDuration

Independent TourPrivate tour for one or two travelers

15 peopleMaximum group size

1 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

English, SpanishGuide language

Starts

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Ends

Puerto Iguazu, Argentina

Highlights

Visit The Christ and the Sugar Loaf in Rio de Janeiro

Enjoy a sunset walk along the incredible beaches of Rio de Janeiro

Admire the fabulous Iguazu Falls, one of the incredible natural wonders of the world

Itinerary

Embark on an unforgettable 9-day journey through Brazil’s most iconic destinations: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Iguazu Falls.

Start your adventure in São Paulo, Brazil's vibrant financial hub and cultural capital, where the bustling streets are alive with diverse culinary delights, world-class museums, and eclectic neighborhoods. Next, head to Rio de Janeiro, a dazzling coastal city renowned for its stunning beaches—Copacabana and Ipanema—the awe-inspiring 38-meter-high Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Hill, and the panoramic views from Sugar Loaf Mountain, accessible via thrilling cable car rides.

Your journey culminates at the breathtaking Iguazu Falls, a natural wonder straddling the border between Brazil and Argentina. Marvel at the sheer power and beauty of 275 individual waterfalls, with the tallest, the 80-meter Devil’s Throat, offering an unforgettable spectacle. Iguazu Falls is truly one of the seven natural wonders of the world and a must-visit on any South American itinerary. This tour promises a perfect blend of urban excitement, natural beauty, and cultural immersion, showcasing the very best of Brazil’s diverse landscapes and vibrant cities.

day 1 - Arrival at Sao Paulo

Welcome to Sao Paulo!

Upon arrival a transfer will be waiting for you to take us to your accommodation. The rest of the day is at leisure to visit the city of Sao Paulo on your own.

Accommodation options:

Standard Accommodation: Hotel Panamby or similar - Double or Single Base

Superior Accommodation: Hotel Blue Tree Paulista or similar - Double or Single Base

Duration:40 minutes

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel at Hotel Panamby or similar - Double or Single Base

day 2 - Sao Paulo sightseeing

After breakfast, we will begin our walking tour by visiting the beautiful eastern neighborhood of Liberdade, famous for its typical Japanese decorations. From here, we will continue to Sé Square in the center of town where we’ll visit the incredible Sé Cathedral with its splendid windows.

Then, we will walk to “Patio del Colegio”, where the city was founded. Our journey will carry on towards the new financial center of Paulo: Paulista Avenue, the city’s biggest road which is full of important buildings, including MASP (Museum of Art of São Paulo), considered one of the best museums in the world. We will make a quick stop for lunch and continue our tour to "Ponte Estaiada” (Octavio Frias de Oliveira Bridge), one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions due to its modern architecture.

In the Morumbi neighbourhood we’ll see impressive mansions, the Morumbi Stadium (São Paulo FC’s stadium) and the Government Palace. Then, it's time to visit Ibirapuera Park, an area full of plants and trees and also home to the Oscar Niemeyer Museum. From here we’ll go the Ipiranga Museum and visit the beautiful garden which features a fountain and monument dedicated to Brazil’s independence.

Our tour finishes in the Municipal Market (closed on Sundays), a beautiful building built in 1933 that is home to the public market where we can find a wide variety of fruits, cheeses and fish. After the tour, we head back to our accommodation.

Accommodation options:

Standard Accommodation: Hotel Panamby or similar - Double or Single Base

Superior Accommodation: Hotel Blue Tree Paulista or similar - Double or Single Base

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel at Hotel Panamby or similar - Double or Single Base

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

day 3 - Sao Paulo—Rio de Janeiro

After breakfast, we will transfer you to Sao Paulo´s Airport for your flight to our next

destination: Rio de Janeiro.

Upon arrival, a transfer will be waiting to take you to your accommodation. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Accommodation options:

Standard Accommodation: Hotel Windsor Copa or similar - Double or Single Base

Superior Accommodation: Hotel Porto Bay Copacabana or similar - Double or Single Base

Note: Domestic flight from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro is not included

Duration:2.30 hours

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel at Hotel Windsor Copa or similar - Double or Single Base

Meals:Breakfast

day 4 - Cordocovado with Sugar Loaf

We depart from the hotel after breakfast to visit the most famous landmarks of the city and

see the natural beauty of Rio de Janeiro from up above. Rising up from a small peninsula at the entrance of Guanabara Bay, its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of a concentrated, refined sugar loaf.

Enjoy an easy ride on glass cable car as you make your way to the top of Urca Hill, 215 meters above sea level for spectacular views of the entire bay and its surrounding islands. From Urca Hill, you will take another cable car to reach the top of Sugar Loaf, 395 meters above sea level. Discover a panoramic view of the entire city including Botafogo and Copacabana Beaches, Corcovado Mountain and downtown Rio de Janeiro from here.

Afterwards, we descend the mountain and stop for a delicious lunch at “Assador”. Enjoy unobstructed views of Guanabara Bay, Sugarloaf and the Burle Marx gardens as you munch on delicious meals. The main showcase is the skewers and boards that circulate the dining room, serving classics such as Skirt, Picanha, Hump steak, Lamb chops, and Ancho Beef, among other noble cuts such as Chorizo, Shoulder Steak and Tomahawk. Do not leave Assador without a taste of their prime ribs which are grilled for 10 hours! Sides include a good selection of fresh salads, vegetables, and a table of charcuterie and Brazilian artisanal cheeses.

Then, we will go to the bottom of the 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. Upon arrival at the top, you can use the panoramic elevators or escalators to arrive at the foot of the statue. Enjoy a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro and discover why it is called

the "Marvelous City". Return to your hotel after the tour.

Accommodation options:

Standard Accommodation: Hotel Windsor Copa or similar - Double or Single Base

Superior Accommodation: Hotel Porto Bay Copacabana or similar - Double Single Base

Duration:8 hours

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel at Hotel Windsor Copa or similar - Double or Single Base

Meals:Breakfast

day 5 - Rio de Janeiro

Free day in Rio de Janeiro to visit the city on our own or to do any of the optional tours that the city has to offer us.

Accommodation options:

Standard Accommodation: Hotel Windsor Copa or similar - Double or Single Base

Superior Accommodation: Hotel Porto Bay Copacabana or similar - Double Single Base

Accommodation: Hotel at Hotel Windsor Copa or similar - Double or Single Base

Meals:Breakfast

day 6 - Rio de Janeiro—Foz de Iguazú

Have your breakfast and get ready for your flight. At the indicated time, we will transfer you to Rio de Janeiro airport (GIG), for your flight to our next destination—Foz de Iguazu (IGU).

Upon arrival, a transfer will be waiting for you to take you to your accommodation in the Argentinian side.

The rest of the day is at leisure.

Accommodation options:

Standard Accommodation: Hotel Guamini Mision or similar - Double or Single Base

Superior Accommodation: Hotel Casa Botanica or similar - Double Single Base

Note: Domestic Flight from Rio de Janeiro (GIG) to Foz de Iguazu (IGU) is not included

Duration:3.30 hours

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel at Hotel Guamini Mision or similar - Double or Single Base

Meals:Breakfast

day 7 - Visit Brazilian Side of the Falls

Today, we will journey through the Brazilian Falls, visiting a traditional footbridge with wonderful panoramic views. The extension of the walkways is 1,200 meters from where you get a spectacular panoramic view of the 275 falls that make up the Iguazu Falls, of which the most important on the Brazilian side are: Floriano, Deodoro, Benjamin Constant and Salto Unión or Garganta of the Devil.

After the tour, you have access to the panoramic elevator that allows you to reach the bus that will leave us again at the access portal. Then, we go back to our hotel.

Accommodation options:

Standard Accommodation: Hotel Guamini Mision or similar - Double or Single Base

Superior Accommodation: Hotel Casa Botanica or similar - Double Single Base

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel at Hotel Guamini Mision or similar - Double or Single Base

Meals:Breakfast

day 8 - Visit Argentinian Side of the Falls

After breakfast, we will visit the Argentinian side of the falls, where we will enjoy amazing views from different angles. Entering through the visitor center, several walks are carried out in the jungle to admire the giants of this green world, the jungle that gives us its aromas, its colors, its freshness, a unique contact with this increasingly scarce biome in the world.

The walkways offer wonderful visits to the falls and the opportunity to be in contact with the fauna. From colorful insects like dragonflies, butterflies, and beetles; the curious coatis and monkeys; great variety of birds such as magpies, jotes and toucans; and there are days when we are surprised by the timid look of a roe deer, a capybara or even a puma watching the pass from the edge of the mountain. A ride on the narrow-gauge train completes Las Delicias for adults and children, it is a service that links the 3 different circuits or walkways of the National Park; lower, upper and devil's throat.

You can also combine today's tour with optional water rides or a Jungle Safari. After the tour, head back to your hotel.

Accommodation options:

Standard Accommodation: Hotel Guamini Mision or similar - Double or Single Base

Superior Accommodation: Hotel Casa Botanica or similar - Double Single Base

Duration:8 hours

Accommodation:3 Star Hotel at Hotel Guamini Mision or similar - Double or Single Base

Meals:Breakfast

day 9 - Departure

Have your breakfast and check out of your hotel. At the indicated time, we will transfer you to Puerto Iguazú airport (IGR) or Foz de Iguazu Airport (IGU) for your flight back home.

Duration:40 minutes

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals:Breakfast

Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro & Iguazu Falls

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8 Breakfasts and 1 Lunch2 Nights Accommodation in Sao Paulo - Double / Single Base3 Nights Accommodation in Rio de Janeiro - Double / Single Base3 Nights Accommodation in Puerto Iguazu - Double / Single BasePrivate Transfers from / to the Airport in all destinationsSightseeing Sao Paulo + Lunch with English Speaking GuideFull Day Tour Corcovado with Sugar Loaf with English Speaking GuideVisit Brazilian Side of the Falls with English Speaking GuideVisit Argentinian Side of the Falls with English Speaking GuideEntrance Fee to National Parks

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