The Best of Brazil

Spend a day exploring Rio de Janeiro's most spectacular sites. This all-encompassing tour will showcase the city's highlights, starting with the iconic Chris The Redeemer, one of the Wonders of the Modern World. Next, you'll discover the history of the city in Guanabara Bay and Downtown Rio, home to the National Library and the Fine and Modern Arts Museum. 

Later that evening, you'll view the city from above on an enthralling cable car ride. You'll ride to the top of Urca before enjoying a 4-minute ride to the summit of Sugarloaf, which boasts panoramic vistas across the city. 

Spend a day touring the region's crown jewel, Iguazu Falls, on an excursion around the national park that the falls call home. Begin with a scenic stroll from the hotel's grounds into Iguazu's luscious national park before descending a trail through the canyon, from where you'll enjoy unobstructed panoramic views of over 240 tumbling waterfalls. Next, you'll cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge into Argentina and board the park's train for a tour of the upper and lower circuits of the park, both of which feature walkways leading to the top of the falls.

Later that evening, you'll dine at Rafain, an excellent barbeque restaurant in Foz du Iguazu, where you'll discover the vibrant flavours of the region accompanied by traditional Latin American entertainment, dance and music. 

On your second day at the lodge, you'll begin your exploration of Pantanal, beginning with a guided walk along the lodge's trails, ideal for spotting an abundance of birdlife and smaller land creatures. Following a delicious lunch, you'll embark on a boat tour of the Mutum River on a thrilling caiman spotting excursion. The following day, you'll have the opportunity to explore the landscapes more intimately on an enthralling horse riding excursion. 

Manaus is a city of contrasts, influenced by a variety of cultures and packed with both buildings and tropical beauty. During your time here, you'll explore Manaus' most notable sites on a guided tour, including its gorgeous waterfront and historical districts, home to the Customs House and San Sebastian Square. Next, you'll visit Teatro Amazonas, a beautiful opera house, and the Indian Museum, an institute dedicated to showcasing the regional indigenous culture, before touring the bustling Municipal Market.

Your tour will start with an exhilarating boat ride through the Anavilhanas Archipelago, the world's largest freshwater archipelago, in search of the region's famous pink dolphins. After docking, you'll embark on a guided tour of the dryland forest, where your knowledgeable guide will offer you fascinating insights into the region's flora. On a nighttime viewing tour later that evening, you'll explore the rainforest under the cover of darkness, spotting everything from birds and sloths to snakes and caimans. 

Brazil's hub of business, art, fashion and gastronomy, Sao Paulo is one of the country's most exciting cities. You'll go on a half-day tour of the city's most beautiful landmarks during your stay here. Your tour of the city will begin in the downtown area, where you will see the Catedral da Sé, Pateo do Colegio, and tour Liberdade, Sao Paulo's own Japanese neighbourhood. Then you'll visit the business sector, which includes the Modern Art Museum, Ibirapuera Park, and the Monumento das Bandieiras, a memorial to Brazil's first European explorers.