Day 1: Origin – Rio de Janeiro

Airport arrival at Rio de Janeiro. The Carioca City has a magical quality and offers the traveler a wide variety of touristic sights and a daily program with great number of leisure activities. Transfer from the airport to the hotel located on the famous beach of Copacabana. Copacabana is a noble neighborhood located in the South of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is considered one of the most famous and prestigious neighborhoods in Brazil and one of the best known in the world. It is also called Princess of the Sea and Heart of the South and is surrounded by theneighborhoods of Lagoa, Ipanema, Botafogo, Leme and Humaitá. In terms of population, it is the most populated in the South Zone of Rio, with more than 140,000 inhabitants in 2010.

Guide in your language.

Night at the Windsor Palace Hotel or similar | Standard Room.

Included: private transport , driver + guide , room, and breakfast

 

Day 2: Rio de Janeiro

 After breakfast, we will start with the easiest and most famous track in Rio de Janeiro. It’s safe and impossible toget lost. We start the tour going by car to Praia Vermelha in Urca neighborhood, which is the beach where the cable car station to the Sugar Loaf is located. From there, walking, we’ll take the track Pista Claudio Coutinho also known as Caminho Bem Te Vi, which is 1250 meters. The hike takes 45 minutes at most going up slowly; it is great to enjoy the woods, its sounds and animals like marmosets and numerous birds. At the end of it, we’ll take the cablecar to the Sugar Loaf. The descent will also be done via cable car and finally we return to the vehicle towards thehotel.

By afternoon, we’ll go to the Corcovado and as we reach the base we go up by train through the beautiful and lush nature of the Tijuca Forest. The Corcovado is 710 meters high and is one of the most famous hills in Brazil and the world for its Cristo Redentor statue with 38 meters high and called one of the seven wonders of the MODERN world,from where we have a fantastic panoramic view of the city.

We go back to the train to return to the base after going down and we take a panoramic tour along Rio’s Southbeaches until arriving at the hotel.

Night at the Windsor Palace Hotel or similar | Standard Room.

Included: private transport , driver + guide , private service , walking tour , entrance fees , activity with guide , room,and breakfast

 

Day 3: Rio de Janeiro- Paraty

 After breakfast and check out, we will transfer by land to coastal town of Paraty, a colonial relic and very well preserved from the architectural perspective. To prove all this beauty, a fascinating walking tour of the old town. Our expert local guide will take you back in time to the Portuguese discovery of Brazil and trace the development of Paraty through the sugar, gold and coffee economic booms. Beautiful colonial architecture, street design ahead of its time, exiled Portuguese royalty and the dark past of the slave trade – these are just some of the ingredients thatmake up Paraty’s rich and colorful history.

Night at the Pousada Villas de Paraty or similar | Standard Room

Included: only Driver (Portuguese speaking) , private service , arrival transfer , activity with guide , guide included ,walking tour , room, and breakfast

 

Day 4: Paraty

After breakfast we meet our guide who will accompany us for the next days. We take a local bus towards the town where we start our trek, passing through a part of Atlantic rainforest. After 4h of moderate trekking, we arrive to Ponta Negra beach. We will then understand the isolated conditions of these fishing communities, but also theirhappiness and the simplicity of their lifestyle.

Included: accommodation in local houses , activity with guide , bottle of water , bus ticket , full Board (drinks notincluded unless specified) , walking tour

 

Day 5: Paraty

 After breakfast we take a moderate/difficult rainforest hike that will take us to Saco Bravo natural waterfall. The 15-meter fall makes a swimming pool over viewing the ocean, a natural spectacle. In the afternoon, we will have free time to interact with locals and learn about their culture and customs.

Included: accommodation in local houses , activity with guide , bottle of water , full Board (drinks not included unlessspecified) , walking tour

 

Day 6: Paraty

This is the longest trekking day, with moderate/difficult sections for a total of 6h. We will hike through forests and deserted beaches that make up a special scenery with the mountains encountering the sea. In the evening, we reach Pouso da Cajaíba, our final destination where we’ll stay in seashore houses.

Included: activity with guide , bottle of water , box breakfast , room, and breakfast , walking tour

 

Day 7: Paraty

During this trekking journey, after breakfast, we will trek for 6h along moderate/difficult parts of Atlantic Rainforest between rivers and forest towards the Saco de Mamanguá, known to be the only tropical fiord in the world. Fromthere, we continue by canoe to Paraty Mirim, where our public transport bus will take us back to Paraty.

Night at the Pousada Villas de Paraty or similar| Standard Room

Included: activity with guide , boat ticket , bottle of water , box breakfast , bus ticket , transport , walking tour ,room, and breakfast

 

Day 8: Paraty- Rio de Janeiro- São Luis

We leave in private transfer to the airport of Rio de Janeiro to fly to São Luís de Maranhão. Airport arrival at São Luis de Maranhão, the capital of the state of Maranhão, and transfer to the pousada.

We go on a city tour in São Luís Historical Center, important architectural complex of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, which has about 3,500 houses protected as World Heritage Sites since 1997. We’ll visit the Church of Sél;Squares Benedito Leite and Dom Pedro II; Fonte do Ribeirão, Arthur Azevedo Theater, Palace of the Lions, Street Portugal (especially the Portuguese tiles) and Giz Street; Beco Catarina Mina and Quebra Bundas, among other sites. Then we take a brief panoramic tour in an air-conditioned car across the beaches Ponta d’Areia, Sao Marcosand Calhau; Lagoa da Jansen and new area of the city.

Night at the Hotel Luzeiros São Luis | Superior Room.

Included: only Driver (Portuguese speaking) , private service , departure transfer , driver

+ guide , arrival transfer , activity with guide , guide included , room and breakfast

 

Day 9: São Luis- Lençois Maranhenses

 Morning departure to Barreirinhas, with a stop for breakfast, where a four-wheel vehicle will take us to the entranceof the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park.

Lunch time (lunch included). We continue on 4WD up to the starting point of the trek. We walk for 3h (approx 6Km) through a landscape of dunes and clear blue lagoons. While swimming in one of the crystalline pools, we are able to contemplate the sunset over the dunes. At night, we set up tents, and have dinner (box dinner included) onthe slopes of the dunes. Overnight stay in tents.

Included: tent camps , activity with guide , box Dinner , lunch Box , local guide , mineral water , private service ,arrival transfer , walking tour , regular transport (SIB – Shared) , box breakfast , dinner , lunch included , driver +guide

 

Day 10: Lençois Maranhenses

In the morning, we can watch the sunrise from the dunes. After breakfast (box breakfast included), we continuetrekking through the park for 3h30 (approx 6km), taking time to swim. Arrival to one of the towns within the park, Baixa Grande, where lunch is served (lunch included), and everybody enjoys the afternoon getting to know thecommunity and share with them. Dinner time (dinner included). We spend the night in hammocks in the house of afisherman.

 Included: activity with guide , box breakfast , box Dinner , lunch Box , local guide , luggage handler , mineral water ,walking tour

 

Day 11: Lençois Maranhenses- Atins

 After breakfast (included), we trek for 3h30 (approx 8Km) over the dunes to Rio Negro. Once at the beach, a four-wheel vehicle is waiting to take us to the small fishing town of Atins. In the afternoon, we have free time to relax on its beaches. Accommodation.

Night at Pousada Rancho do Buna or similar | Standard Room.

Included: accommodation , activity with guide , local guide , luggage handler , mineral water , transport , walkingtour , room, and breakfast

 

Day 12: Atins- Cabure- Jericoacoara

 After breakfast we take a speedboat along Preguiças River. We stop at Vassouras, where it is possible to walk overthe dunes of the small Lençóis, at Mandacarú, with its Preguiças Lighthouse, and at Caburé, with a uniquelocation between the river and the ocean. Then we will travel over the magnificent dunes known as the smallLençóis Maranhenses and then by road to the city of Jericoacoara where we’ll stay. In the midst of sand dunesand lush vegetation, we will be able to take part in many activities according to the travelers’ interest, likehorseback riding, yoga classes, surfing or trips on four-wheel drive vehicles over the surrounding beaches such asTatajuba. Accommodation.

Transfer from Caburé to Jericoacoara.

Night at the Pousada Naquela Jericoacoara or similar | Standard Room.

Included: activity with guide , regular transport (SIB – Shared) , arrival transfer , regular (SIB – shared service) ,preservation tax fee , only Driver (Portuguese speaking) , private transport , room and breakfast

 

Day 13: Jericoacoara

 Free day to explore this forgotten Northeastern town, where the rhythm of life changes and the unique landscape will dazzle the visitor. In the midst of sand dunes and lush vegetation, we will be able to take part in many activitiesaccording to the travelers’ interest, like horseback riding, yoga classes, surfing or trips on four-wheel drive vehicles over the surrounding beaches such as Tatajuba. Above all, we will enjoy the peace and authenticity of this location.

Night at the Pousada Naquela Jericoacoara or similar | Standard Room.

 Included: room and breakfast , preservation tax fee

 

Day 14: Jericoacoara

 Free day to explore this forgotten Northeastern town, where the rhythm of life changes and the unique landscape will dazzle the visitor. In the midst of sand dunes and lush vegetation, we will be able to take part in many activitiesaccording to the travelers’ interest, like horseback riding, yoga classes, surfing or trips on four-wheel drive vehicles over the surrounding beaches such as Tatajuba. Above all, we will enjoy the peace and authenticity of this location.

Night at the Pousada Naquela Jericoacoara or similar | Standard Room.

Included: room and breakfast , preservation tax fee

 

Day 15: Jericoacoara- Fortaleza – Destination

 We will go to Fortaleza over dunes and road to the airport of Fortaleza for departure to our next destination.

Included: only Driver (Portuguese speaking) , private service , departure transfer

Day 1: Origin – Manaus

Airport arrival at Manaus, the capital of the Brazilian Amazon and the central point to start all excursions into the Amazon jungle.

Before hotel check in, we’ll scroll through the typical neighborhoods to Manaus floating dock, located in the city center. Then we make a short stop to watch the banana fair, then the fish market to finish in the municipal market, faithful copy of Paris’ market. We’ll pass in front of Rio Negro Palace, home of state government and then we will make an external visit to the Palace of Justice, to finally end with an internal visit to the Amazonas Theatre. Surely one of the main tourist attractions of Manaus. Transfer and tour will end at our accommodation place.

Night at the Hotel Go Inn Manaus or similar | Standard Room.

Included: private transport , arrival transfer , driver + guide , walking tour , activity with guide , entrance fees , room,and breakfast

 

Day 2: Manaus- Amazon River Boat

In the morning, the expedition along the Amazon River will begin at the port of Manaus in a private boat that will take and accommodate us for 4 days. At the beginning of the trip, we will arrive at the “encontro das aguas”, where the waters of the Black River and the Solimões River meet without mixing. Then we will enter the river insmall rafts to catch piranhas and observe the alligators.

Accommodation on board.

Included: accommodation in Hammocks , canoe ride , full Board (drinks not included unless specified) , privateservice , activity with guide , private transport , arrival transfer, departure transfer

 

Day 3: Amazon River Boat

We will continue along the Río Negro to visit the Acajatuba community, where we will discover the habits, traditions, and crafts of the natives. In the afternoon, we will visit a riverside family and their cassava flour houses. Later we will make a canoe trip that will end with dinner under the moonlight.

Accommodation on board.

Included: accommodation in Hammocks , canoe ride , full Board (drinks not included unless specified) , privateservice

 

Day 4: Amazon River Boat

 We will get up to swim in the river and, after breakfast, we will visit the caboclo

Terra Preta village in the Anavilhanas ecological reserve. In the afternoon we

leave the boat for a jungle survival experience. Accompanied by a native guide, we will travel through the rainforest learning survival skills such as extracting water and milk from trees, primitive hunting techniques and medicinal properties of various plants. Then, we install hammocks and prepare a meal to enjoy as authentic caboclos. Sleeping in the camp is an option, but those who prefer to stay in the boat can also do so.

 Included: accommodation in Hammocks , full Board (drinks not included unless specified), private service

 

Day 5: Amazon River Boat- Manaus- Campo Grande- South Pantanal

We pick up the camp and begin our journey back to the river, arriving at the boat to enjoy a well-deserved bath.After that, we will travel downstream to the Seringal Museum to learn about the historical importance of rubber to the region. Transfer to the airport of Manaus for departure to Campo Grande. Airport arrival in Campo Grande, where we transfer to the South Pantanal known for having flooded areas that facilitate the observation of animals. Our pousada is in a privileged area with a large variety of fauna and flora and we will enjoy the afternoonparticipating in activities to get to know the region.

Night at the Pousada Aguapé or similar | Standard Room.

Included: breakfast , private service , only Driver (Portuguese speaking) , arrival transfer

, accommodation , activity with guide , full Board (drinks not included unless specified)

Day 6: South Pantanal

 We will make the best of the day starting early until nighttime participating in different activities. Among them, hikes to watch the local wildlife and vegetation, fishing, canoe sliding, and horseback riding, which is the region´s typical transportation.

Night at the Pousada Aguapé or similar | Standard Room.

Included: accommodation , activity with guide , full Board (drinks not included unless specified) , guide included

 

Day 7: South Pantanal- Bonito

 In the morning we will enjoy the activities of the pousada. After lunch, we will have a private transfer to Bonito, asmall town, famous for ecotourism worldwide. Its main attractions are the magnificent natural landscapes,especially water sceneries, with pristine rivers and great variety of life, where you can float down or go diving.

Night at the Hotel Pirá Miúna or similar | Standard Room.

Included: guide included , only Driver (Portuguese speaking) , private service , departure transfer , room andbreakfast

 

 Day 8: Bonito

 In the morning we leave the hotel bound for a fascinating tour that takes place amid various schools of fish in theRecanto Ecológico do Rio da Prata.

When we get there, we will receive guidance and equipment (mask, snorkel, lifejacket, neoprene clothing andrubber sneaker – included). We will be surrounded by piraputangas, dourados, curimbatás, piaus, matogrossinhos and other fish in the area. On the way we will stop at Vulcão Olho d’Água, a place where we can snorkel to feel the water that flows from the bottom of the river until we meet with the Rio da Prata and follow the last stretch floating in water or on a support boat.

On the way back, we’ll participate in two workshops, including an experience with clay and a work with cattail straw, understanding the manufacture of coated bottles and other handicrafts. There is also a passage through thegarden, where we’ll get to see over 50 different herbs. The tour ends tasting twenty varieties of Taboa cachaça anda visit to the store where we can purchase unique bottles of Taboa with sizes (50ml to 700ml) and varied prices,plus unique handicrafts made at the factory. We return to Bonito.

Night at the Hotel Pirá Miúna or similar | Standard Room.

Included: activity with guide , driver + guide , lunch included , snorkel equipment , regular transport (SIB – Shared), entrance fees , local guide , regular tour with guide (SIB – shared service) , tasting , room and breakfast

 

Day 9: Bonito

Today we’ll visit the Ceita Core farm. Ceita Core in Tupi-Guarani language is ‘Land of my children.’ The farm has oneof the most beautiful and traditional headquarters of the region, with a house on the edge of a crystal-clear lake, where visitors can take a boat trip to see where River Chapena is born. A trail of approx. 1800m in the riparian forest of Rio Chapeninha will lead us to six waterfalls formed by calcareous tufa, small caves, and natural pools. The typical farm lunch is served at the farmhouse which has a bar and restaurant, toilets, sand volleyball court, pool, game table, hammocks, and gift shop. A tour full of enchantment and fun for the whole day.

Night at the Hotel Pirá Miúna or similar | Standard Room.

Included: entrance fees , lunch included , regular tour (SIB – shared service) , regular transport (SIB – Shared) ,room, and breakfast

 

Day 10: Bonito- Campo Grande- Salvador

We leave in transfer to Campo Grande airport for departure to Salvador. Salvador is the capital of the Brazilian state that will host us throughout our trip. Declared cultural heritage and known as “Terra de Todos os Santos,” Salvador is the cradle of Afro-Brazilian culture, the result of cultural mixing of colonization and European evangelization, African traditions and beliefs that slaves brought and some traditions left by the few Indians who survived.

Night at the Bahia cafe Hotel or similar | Standard Room.

Included: only Driver (Portuguese speaking) , private service , transport , departure transfer , driver + guide , arrivaltransfer , room, and breakfast

 

Day 11: Salvador

During the morning, we will get to know the Vida Baiana, the life of the inhabitants of Salvador. We leave the pousada by car to the São Joaquim market, on the shores of Baía de Todos los Santos. It’s a maze full of stalls selling everything from fruits, vegetables, spices, medicinal and religious herbs to pieces and parts for appliances. We continue towards the city’s financial center and walk to the Praça Municipal, which has a great view of the bay, and then walk along the narrow and busy streets with buildings in colors from the colonial era. We pass by the culinary museum, the house of Jorge Amado and some music stores. We will go to the Pelourinho square, the heartof the old town.

Night at the Bahia café Hotel or similar | Standard Room.

Included: activity with guide , driver + guide , private service , room, and breakfast

 

Day 12: Salvador- Boipeba

 After breakfast and check out, transfer by private car from Salvador hotel to Graciosa (small village 12km after Valença), to depart by private speedboat to Boipeba. This is the glorious Brazilian island where lifestyle is so peaceful that you can fully enjoy every moment. Upon arrival, we will move directly to the hotel.

Night at the Pousada Santa Clara or similar | Standard Room.

Included: boat ticket , luggage handler , only Driver (Portuguese speaking) , private service , arrival transfer , room,and breakfast

 

Day 13: Boipeba

In the moment the tide is favorable, we’ll leave in a handmade canoe built with logs of wood removed from the forest in certain phases of the moon by native fishermen from Boipeba and region. The tour is irresistible; up the river Piã by narrow and long mangroves channels facilitating proximity to the treasures of the river ecosystems. In the mangroves we find diversity of shellfish as the crab, siri, guaiamu, aratu, oysters and lambretas. The silenceinside the mangrove reigns and brings us a sense of tranquility and harmony with the nature of Boipeba. In the region of Boipeba we find three types of mangroves: the white, that has a ground vegetation, the red, that is mostly with tall roots that grow on the surface and the Siriba, with long, thick branches that have a structure similarto a tree.

This tour is a great experience for those who barely have contact with nature and the existing life in it.

Night at the Pousada Santa Clara or similar | Standard Room.

Included: local guide , mineral water , room and breakfast

 

Day 14: Boipeba

Free day to continue enjoying the spectacular beaches and also take a walk around the town of Boipeba Velha where we can experience the authentic lifestyle of the inhabitants of Bahia and enjoy their hospitality. We can also visit the “casa de farinha” where the tapioca flour is prepared.

Night at the Pousada Santa Clara or similar | Standard Room.

Included: room and breakfast

 

Day 15: Boipeba- Salvador – Destination

In the morning, transfer by speedboat and then on road to the airport of Salvador for departure to our nextdestination.

Included: boat ticket , luggage handler , only Driver (Portuguese speaking) , private service , departure transfer