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Arrival in Rio de Janeiro |
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Iguacu Falls
Iguacu Falls are shared between Brazil and Argentina. A visit to both sides is essential to experience the full majesty and beauty of the 275 falls. |
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The Devil’s Throat
Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro is the world’s largest street party. It started as a celebration to mark the beginning of Lent.
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Rainforest
The Atlantic Rainforest remains so lush, meaning it can shelter a great variety of wildlife, thanks to the constant watering from the mist of Iguacu Falls.
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Itaipu Dam
The construction of the world’s largest hydroelectric plant began in 1979. Enough concrete was used to build 200 Maracana Stadiums! |
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Macuco Safari
The trip takes you through the jungle to the river, where boats are waiting to take you for the closest possible view of the falls – from directly underneath!
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Grand Adventure
The Grand Adventure combines a trip through the jungle with a boat ride to the foot of some of the falls, which will make a trip to Iguacu Falls even more memorable!
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Ecological Walk
An Ecological Walk through the jungle is the best way to observe the fantastic diversity of the vibrant Atlantic Rainforest surrounding Iguacu Falls. |
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Rafting
Rafting on the medium-class rapids of the Iguacu River, downstream from the falls, provides excellent views and thrills for people of all ages. |
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Rappelling
Rappelling involves sliding down a wire from the top of the gorge with spectacular views of the falls as you go. |
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Bird Park
A visit to the Bird Park allows you to glimpse many exotic and colorful native birds including parrots, macaws and toucans. |
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Cristo (Corcovado)
The statue of Christ has overlooked Rio since 1931. All 1145 tons of the statue are visible day and night from many locations throughout Rio. |
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Carnaval
Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro is the world’s largest street party. It started as a celebration to mark the beginning of Lent.
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Sugar Loaf Mountain
Sugar Loaf Mountain guards the entrance to Guanabara Bay. The cable-car to the top was only the third in the world when it was built in 1912.
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Maracana Stadium
The Maracana Stadium was built to hold the 1950 World Cup Final where almost 200,000 people were shocked to see Brazil lose to Uruguay. It is being refurbished in the hope of hosting the final again in 2014. |
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Copacabana Beach
Copacabana is a 4.5km long curve of sand, with hotels, restaurants and clubs lining the seafront, and mountains providing a spectacular backdrop. |
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Ipanema Beach
Ipanema is not only a beautiful city beach, but also a district of tree-lined boulevards filled with restaurants, bars and boutiques.
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Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
The lagoon is circled by a 7km path and lies just a few blocks from Ipanema beach and also the Botanical Gardens.
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Centro
The historic centre of Rio has colonial buildings, museums and churches dating from the city’s early days as the capital of Brazil. |
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Petrópolis
Petrópolis is a small colonial mountain town 80km from Rio, with fine palaces, museums and churches dating back to when the Emperor of Brazil used it as a summer retreat. |
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The Islands of Angra dos Reis
Hundreds of tiny tropical islands dot the bay of Angra dos Reis, many with beautiful, secluded beaches of soft white sand and turquoise waters. |
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Schooner Tour
Take a schooner trip along the beaches to Itaipú, where the tour stops for lunch and a swim. |
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Upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro you will be welcomed by one of our representatives, who will show you to your hotel and go over your travel plans during your travels in Brazil. The rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure getting to know the Marvelous City with beaches like Ipanema, Leblon and Copacabana and restaurants and boutiques in the boulevards nearby. Sunset in Rio is a spectacular time as the Cariocas head for the beaches while the mountains cast long shadows under a pink and golden sky. Rio has some truly fine dining options for sushi, seafood cuisine, and a variety of international options with a Brazilian twist. Contact one of our Destination Specialists for advice on what might suit your taste. |
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Corcovado, Sugarloaf, and Santa Teresa |
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After breakfast, you will be met by our hybrid Jeep Tour for a visit to the Corcovado, where the statue of Christ stands above the city; here the views of Guanabara Bay, Sugar Loaf Mountain and the beaches ringing the city are spectacular. Afterwards, you will visit a charming and tranquil neighborhood by the name of Santa Teresa, where your guide will provide you with recommendations, based on your tastes, for some of the best restaurants in the area. Just before sunset you will visit the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain – definitely the most stunning view of the city. Later that evening, private tours will be accompanied by our representative for a taste of the nightlife in Lapa, an experience you will never forget.
(Meals – B) |
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Historical Walkthrough Rio and the Botanical Gardens |
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In the morning you will go for a light guided walk through the historical center of Rio, visiting some of the finest and well preserved colonial architecture from the XIX century. Private travelers will be taken for an unforgettable lunch at Confeitaria Colombo, a stunning Victorian tearoom from the late 1800’s, while group travelers will break for a gourmet picnic lunch inside the visit to the Botanical Gardens. Here you will spend a couple of hours in the gardens, exploring a wild variety of plant and animal species found in the region. Later that evening, private travelers will be shown to the logoa outdoor lounge, Palaphita Kitch, to pass the evening amongst the sofas, trees, thatched roofs, caipirinhas and torches lighting the lagoa
(Meals - B) |
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Soft Sands of Rio de Janeiro |
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Today will be left free for you to spend at your leisure. Private tours will include a private guide and transportation to show our guests some of the finest and the more exclusive beaches at Barra da Tijuca, Prainha, Macumba and Grumari. Your guide will be present to help with everything from transportation throughout the course of the day, to lunch recommendations for excellent dining options in each area. We do offer many alternative extra options such as Land Rover tours through the dunes, day trips along the coast to Angra dos Reis, culinary courses in Brazilian cuisine, attend a soccer match at Maracanã, helicopter tours...you name it and one of our Destination Specialists will make the necessary arrangements.
(Meals – B) |
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Fly to the Iguacu Falls |
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After breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel and transported to the airport where you fly from Rio de Janeiro to Iguaçu Falls, with your first chance to catch a glimpse of the 275 separate falls and surrounding jungle coming as the plane lands at Foz de Iguaçu. Upon arrival you will be met by our representative and shown to your hotel, we recommend and have included a more comfortable selection of hotels in Argentina. While on route to your hotel, you will make a stop for your aerial flight (Group Quote ~ ten minute flight; Private Quote ~ 35 minutes) over the falls by helicopter. The evening is free for you to spend at your leisure. Ask your Destination Specialist for dining options in the area.
(Meals - B) |
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Iguacu Falls from Argentina |
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After breakfast, you will begin your full day visit to the Argentine side of the mighty Iguaçu Falls. Here, walkways built over the river and alongside the falls allow you to experience the majesty of Iguaçu from very close up. You can see, hear and feel the water falling around 80m from the plateau to the bottom at many of the 275 separate falls. The undoubted highlight is standing on the very edge of The Devil’s Throat as water pounds the bottom, creating the roar and the mist that enable the Iguaçu Falls to be heard and seen for miles around. Private quotes include a drenching boat ride which takes you up and around some of the falls, for a more close up look and feel of the waterfalls at Iguaçu.
(Meals – B, L) |
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Iguacu Falls from Brazil and Return to Rio |
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Following breakfast you will visit the Brazilian side of the falls for the best panoramic views available. Make sure you bring your camera for the spectacular sight. If time is available before your domestic flight departure, you may want to consider some of the extra options available on the Brazilian side - rappelling, rafting, or a visit to the bird park. In the afternoon you will be transferred to the airport for the flight back to Rio. With luck, the pilot of your plane may make a circuit of the falls after take-off. Once back in Rio de Janeiro, a member of our staff will be waiting to help with your travel arrangements home or on to another of CAT’s amazing destinations.
(Meals - B) |
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