Brazil: Carnival and Beaches

Description

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Rio de Janeiro

• Arrive in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s iconic city.
• Transfer to your hotel and check-in.
• Evening at leisure to explore Rio’s lively streets.
• Overnight stay in Rio de Janeiro.

Day 2: Rio’s Iconic Landmarks

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Visit iconic landmarks like Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain.
• Explore the Santa Teresa neighborhood.
• Overnight stay in Rio de Janeiro.

Day 3: Carnival Preparation

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Experience a samba dance lesson to prepare for Carnival.
• Explore Rio’s markets for costumes and accessories.
• Overnight stay in Rio de Janeiro.

Day 4: Carnival in Rio

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Participate in the world-famous Rio de Janeiro Carnival parade.
• Experience the vibrant energy of samba schools and costumes.
• Overnight stay in Rio de Janeiro.

Day 5: Relax on Rio’s Beaches

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Enjoy a free day to relax on Ipanema or Copacabana Beach.
• Optional water sports or additional sightseeing.
• Overnight stay in Rio de Janeiro.

Day 6: Amazon Rainforest Adventure

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Travel to the Amazon Rainforest by flight.
• Check-in to your jungle lodge in the heart of the rainforest.
• Evening excursion to spot nocturnal wildlife.
• Overnight stay in the Amazon Rainforest.

Day 7: Amazon Rainforest Exploration

• Breakfast at the lodge.
• Explore the Amazon Rainforest with guided jungle treks and boat rides.
• Visit local communities and learn about their culture.
• Overnight stay in the Amazon Rainforest.

Day 8: Amazon Wildlife and River

• Breakfast at the lodge.
• Continue exploring the Amazon’s unique flora and fauna.
• Cruise along the Amazon River.
• Evening at leisure for relaxation.
• Overnight stay in the Amazon Rainforest.

Day 9: Return to Rio and Departure

• Breakfast at the lodge.
• Return to Rio de Janeiro by flight.
• Free time for shopping or additional exploration in Rio.
• Check-out and transfer to Rio de Janeiro International Airport for your departure.

What’s Included?

• 8 nights’ accommodation in 4-star hotels and jungle lodge.
• Breakfast daily.
• Domestic flights between cities.
• Rio de Janeiro Carnival parade experience.
• Amazon Rainforest excursions and activities.
• Airport transfers.

What’s Not Included?

• Flights to and from Brazil.
• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Optional activities and excursions.