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Walk the trails over and through impressive Iguazu Falls, then head north to discover Bonito, a paradise of crystal blue water. Explore the Pantanal, one of the best places in South America for wildlife viewing, and finish your trip with some time in the captivating beach-side metropolis of Rio.
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Fly into Foz do Iguaçu, home to the magnificent Iguazu Falls, where your private guide will welcome you to the country and take you to your hotel. Your hotel is the only one located within the Iguazu National Park on the Brazilian side. Enjoy a private walking tour of the Brazilian side, exploring the trails and catwalks around the falls. Guests at this hotel also have the unique privilege of being able to see the falls at close range after the park closes.
The only hotel within Brazil's Iguassu National Park and just a two-minute walk to the Iguassu Falls, this hacienda-style property is a unique and exceptional way to experience this area. Tastefully remodeled by Belmond Hotels (formerly Orient Express), it is the most refined hotel in the vicinity, and in the evening it gives exclusive access to the falls after the park closes and all other visitors have to leave. The hotel has 193 rooms, including 16 suites, and offers two restaurants, a bar, pool, gym, tennis courts, and full-service spa.
Enjoy a trip to the Argentine side of the falls, getting a different perspective on this magnificent site. The majority of the trails and walkways are on the Argentine side of the falls, and most boat tours that take you up close to the falls also start on this side.
*Includes: Breakfast, Lunch
After one last breakfast overlooking the falls, transfer to the airport for your flight to Campo Grande. Your private guide will meet you and drive you into the Pantanal, to your lodge at the Caiman Ecological Refuge. Here you will have a briefing with your guides to learn about your activity options for the coming days. After dinner you’ll have your first excursion: a nighttime exploration to seek out nocturnal wildlife, including the resident caiman.
The Caiman Ecological Refuge is located on a 53,000-hectare ranch in Brazil's Pantanal wetland. It offers daily excursions to explore the area, with two daylight tours and an evening activity. Some of the regular activities include photo safaris, walking tours, canoe tours, Jeep safaris, and night safaris to look for nocturnal wildlife.
*Includes: Breakfast, Dinner
Your exact activities will vary, but the Caiman Ecological Refuge offers a variety of excursions to explore this natural ecosystem: trail walks, caiman tours, photo safaris, canoeing, and more. The Pantanal is one of the best places in South America for wildlife viewing, and your guides will help you spot the local species and make the most of your time.
*Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Set out toward Bonito (Portuguese for “beautiful”), a paradise for diving, snorkeling, caving, rappelling, and swimming in crystalline blue waters. The area’s natural limestone filters the water and creates a calcium-rich environment that is home to a variety of aquatic plant and animal life. En route you will stop at Estancia Mimosa, where you will follow a trail through the forest past eight waterfalls, with the chance to swim in natural pools and explore small caves. You will also enjoy a local lunch.
An eco-resort located just outside Bonito, the Zagaia Eco Resort encompasses a large property with gardens, ponds, and walking trails. The property also offers two pools (one adults only), a kids’ room, a spa with heated pool and waterfall, Jacuzzis, tennis courts, and a lake for fishing. There are also two restaurants and a café.
Visit the Recanto Ecologico Rio da Prata, and drift by boat along a quiet stream filled with dozens of species of fish and aquatic plants. Here you will have the opportunity to snorkel and dive. Afterward head to the Buraco das Araras, a geological formation resulting from the collapse of boulders. This enormous cavity is 1,640 feet in circumference and 330 feet deep, and is home to alligators, armadillos, anteaters, agouti, and over 120 species of birds including toucans and macaws.
Fly out of the jungle to Rio, a coastal metropolis, where your private guide will take you to your hotel on Copacabana Beach. This is one of the best locations in the city; many of Rio’s best restaurants, boutiques, and cafes are located here and in neighboring Ipanema and Leblon.
The Copacabana Palace opened its doors in 1923 and continues to be the grande dame of Rio hotels. The hotel's illustrious history is apparent from the minute you walk in the door and see the photos of the countless celebrities and political leaders that have stayed there. The hotel overlooks Copacabana Beach, and its grounds and facilities are exceptionally elegant. Operated by Belmond (formerly Orient Express), the service is impeccable.
*Includes: Breakfast
Alternative lodging options: Janeiro Hotel , in the trendy Leblon area
Get to know beautiful Rio with your private local guide. Head to the top of Corcovado Mountain to the iconic Cristo Redentor statue, where you can take in one of the best views in the world. Afterward, visit the Tijuca Forest National Park, the largest urban forest in the world. Drive through the historic Santa Teresa neighborhood, filled with mansions dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and see Rio’s bustling downtown.
After a relaxed morning on your own, head up Sugar Loaf Mountain on a cable car for privileged views of Guanabara Bay, Corcovado, Rio-Niteroi Bridge, Santa Cruz Fortress, and the glittering scenery of Rio.
Today you will say goodbye to your local guide and head to the airport for your flight home or to your next destination.
Visit the Itaipu Hydroelectic Dam, one of the world’s largest operating hydroelectric facilities, at Iguazu.
Take in a samba show in Rio; we’ll arrange an evening at one of our local favorites, an intimate and authentic venue.
Hike with your private guide up Tijuca Peak, the highest peak in Rio, for rewarding views of the city and coastline.
Enjoy a private tour of Rio’s street art, learning about the history and politics of this unique art form.
Include some downtime for rest and relaxation! Some free time to unwind or have a massage will allow you to feel refreshed and ready for the remainder of your trip. Many of our properties include excellent spas or wellness centers. We can help arrange these services or include properties that offer health & wellness amenities.
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