Trip Highlights
- Explore iconic landmarks in Rio de Janeiro such as Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach
- Stay in eco-friendly lodges in the Mamirauá Reserve
- Venture into the heart of the Amazon Rainforest on a motorboat cruise
- Experience authentic encounters with indigenous communities
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Rio de Janeiro
Upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your accommodation.
You can choose to spend the day at leisure, exploring some of the famous landmarks at your own pace or simply relaxing on beaches such as Copacabana or Ipanema. On your second day, you will visit two main landmarks - Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain, with our local expert. View the towering Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado, and take a cable car up to Sugarloaf for panoramic views of the landscape.
Rio de Janeiro - Manaus
Nestled at the confluence of the Rio Negro and Solimões rivers in the heart of the Amazon, Manaus serves as the gateway to the world's largest tropical rainforest. It offers a vibrant cultural scene, with its historic opera house, the Teatro Amazonas, standing as a testament to the city's rich history and architectural splendor.
On your second day in Manaus, embark on a guided city tour to explore the main highlights such as the Municipal Market, Government Palace, docks and the Amazon Opera House.
Manaus - Tefé (Mamiraua Reserve - Amazon)
From your accommodation in Manaus, you will take a private transfer to the airport. After a short flight to Tefe, our representative will meet you at the airport and escort you to your accommodation.
Located along the Rio Solimoes in the Anavilhanas Archipelago, Tefe is an ideal base from which to explore the floodplains of the Amazon basin. Uakari Lodge, located in the Mamiraua Sustainable Development Reserve is just an hour by speedboat from Tefe. This community-run boutique retreat offers you a plethora of activities, including riverboat excursions, jungle treks, guided walks and visits to traditional villages.
Tefe - Amazon Cruise (Manaus Region)
Explore the unparalleled biodiversity of the Amazon as you venture deep into the rainforest aboard a luxury motorboat. You will have the opportunity to explore the Rio Negro and Amazon rivers, travel through the Anavilhanas Archipelago, and enjoy jungle excursions with expert guides during your 4-night cruise.
Amazon Cruise - Rio de Janeiro
Return to the bustling city of Rio at the end of your Amazon tour. Here, you can spend some downtime on the golden beaches, enjoy the rhythms of samba and learn how to prepare local cuisine at a personalized cooking lesson.
At the end of the 2-day stay, board your flight back home.
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Includes
- Cost of accommodation (double room based on two people sharing) for a total of 13 nights (alternative but similar accommodation may be used at certain times of the year)
- Entrance fees (excluding video camera fee) for monuments and palaces and entertainment, and park fees for all excursions as illustrated in the itinerary
- Accommodation with private facilities (accommodation listed subject to change), (in case of early transfer breakfast cannot be guaranteed)
- Meals included as stated
- Services of transfers and tours on a seat-in-coach basis
- Taxes (subject to change)
Excludes
- International flights and airfare taxes
- Visa arrangements and fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses, such as alcoholic beverages, telephone calls, laundry, camera fees, spa and business facilities in the hotel
- Video and professional still camera fees during excursions
- Gratuities for drivers, tour directors, naturalists and hotel staff
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