Itinerary Summary

Day	Place	Highlights	Hotel Options
1 - 2	Sao Paulo	Parque Do Ibirapuera, Museum of the Portuguese Language, Mercado Municipal Market	L'Hotel PortoBay Sao Paulo, Fasano Sao Paulo
2 - 5	Pantanal North	Wetlands, Wildlife, Birdwatching, Photography, Horseback Riding	Pousada Rio Mutum Eco-Lodge
5 - 6	Sao Paulo	Parque Do Ibirapuera, Museum of the Portuguese Language, Mercado Municipal Market	Marriott Airport
6 - 8	Paraty	Historic City Center, Famous Port	Pousada do Sandi, Pousada da Marquesa
8 - 11	Rio de Janeiro	Sugarloaf Mountain, Corcovado National Park, Christ The Redeemer	Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana, Miramar Hotel by Windsor
11 - 14	Buzios	Ferradurinha Beach, Orlat Bardot Boardwalk, Rua Das Pedras	Pousada La Chimère, Vila d'Este
14 - 14	Rio de Janeiro	Sugarloaf Mountain, Corcovado National Park, Christ The Redeemer

Itinerary Details

Day 1 - 2

International Arrival

Transfer to Hotel

Sao Paulo

1 Night

As Brazil’s largest city, Sao Paulo is known for its economic importance, ethnic diversity and busy lifestyle.

Included Activities

São Paulo City Tour
Discover the highlights of São Paulo on this privately guided tour. Visit the oldest train station in the city and the most emblematic buildings of the old downtown and the modern financial center. (Duration: 4 hours. Private Activity).

Hotel Options

L'Hotel PortoBay Sao Paulo – Opt 1

Room	Executive Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	International

Fasano Sao Paulo – Opt 2

Room	Fasano - Superior
Meals	Breakfast
Style	International

Day 2 - 5

Transfer to Sao Paolo Airport with Portuguese speaking Chauffeur

Flight from Sao Paulo to Cuiabá

Group Transfer from Cuiabá to the Lodge (130 km, 2 hours, 20 minutes)

Pantanal North

3 Nights

Pantanal North is a stunning tropical wetland with an amazing variety of animals. This remote region is truly a paradise for nature lovers and adventurers.

Included Activities

Araras Lodge (3-Nights Program)
During your transfer to the Araras Pantanal Eco Lodge, admire the scenic view of the Transpantaneira Park Road. After your welcome drink you can hike to the Mirante da Garça, where you enjoy a spectacular view of the sunset. Admire the star-spattered skies and nocturnal jungle sounds during a thrilling night trek. Your second day begins with an early morning exploration of the private reserve’s local flora and fauna. After breakfast, go horseriding through grazing fields, woods and floodlands, before returning to relax in your eco abode, surrounded by untouched beauty. Your third day will allow you to soak up mangrove-lined banks and piranha-filled waters as you venture along Clarinho River by canoe. Enjoy a picnic barbecue before returning to the lodge. Witness the majestic sunrise of Mirante de Garça. On the fourth day, bid farewell to the Pantanal on one final hike after breakfast. As you drive back to Cuiabá, snap up some wonderful memories of this miraculous landscape. (Lunch is not included on Day 1).

Pousada Rio Mutum Eco-Lodge (3-Nights Program)
During your stay experience the incredible natural beauty of the Pantanal. On day of arrival, 3-hour transfer from Cuiabá airport to Pousada do Rio Mutum. Enjoy the beautiful grounds of the pousada and don’t miss tasting the delicious piranha soup at dinner! On day 2, after a nutritive breakfast, discover the wonders of nature by horseback in the surroundings of Siá Mariana bay. You will be amazed by the amount of birds, animals and reptiles that can be observed. In the afternoon, boat ride for a photographic safari on the crystal clear waters of the Mutum River where you can see stingrays, giant otters and shoals of small fish, and a large variety of birds. After dinner, you might be able to spot some animals on the jeep tour. On the third day, a morning hike through the jungle and the open fields. In the afternoon, discover the birds and wildlife by boat, and enjoy a unique sunset by fishing piranhas. In the evening, cayman feeding with the piranhas and nocturnal wildlife spotting. On the last day, wake up very early to canoe the Mutum river to admire the sunrise.

Hotel Options

Pousada Rio Mutum Eco-Lodge – Opt 1

Room
Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Style	Lodge

Day 5 - 6

Group Transfer from the Lodge to Cuiaba Airport (130 km, 2 hours, 20 minutes)

Flight from Cuiabá to Sao Paulo

Transfer from Sao Paolo Airport to Hotel without Guide

Sao Paulo

1 Night

As Brazil’s largest city, Sao Paulo is known for its economic importance, ethnic diversity and busy lifestyle.

Hotel Options

Marriott Airport – Opt 1

Room	Marriott Airport - Deluxe
Meals	Breakfast
Style	International

Day 6 - 8

Drive from Sao Paulo to Paraty with bilingual Chauffeur (300 km, 4 hrs)

Paraty

2 Nights

The well preserved colonial town of Paraty will surely enchant you! Its colorful houses lining the cobblestone streets, the deep blue waters of the bay and the encompassing secretive flair combine to make Paraty a truly unique destination in Brazil.

Included Activities

City Tour Of Paraty (2 Hrs)
On this privately guided tour, you will be able to explore on foot the colonial treasures and exciting tales of Paraty, allowing you to gain a deep insight into the history of this picturesque colonial town. (Duration 1.5 hours, if you have a preference for timing, please tell your travel consultant at the time of booking, otherwise our team will schedule the tour at the best available time. Walking Tour, Private Activity)

Hotel Options

Pousada do Sandi – Opt 1

Room	Deluxe
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Heritage

Pousada da Marquesa – Opt 2

Room	Deluxe
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Heritage

Day 8 - 11

Private transfer with Portuguese-speaking Chauffeur from Paraty to Rio de Janeiro (261 km, 4 hrs)

Rio de Janeiro

3 Nights

Rio de Janiero’s famous icons include Copacabana, Sugar Loaf, Samba, Ipanema, Caipirinha cocktails, beach culture and of course the magnificent subtropical rainforests.

Included Activities

Full Day Corcovado And Sugarloaf Tour
This private full day tour takes you to the two major landmarks of Rio, in fact of Brazil: Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain. Begin the tour by riding the cog-wheel train up Corcovado Mountain to reach the spectacular view at the summit. Marvel at the Christ the Redeemer statue, built at the top of the mountain and gaze down on the entire city of Rio de Janeiro. Next vist the famous Sugarloaf Mountain, reaching the top by cable car. From your view at the top look out on the glittering waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the beautiful beaches below. (08:00-16:00, Private Activity, Lunch not included)

Half Day Santa Teresa Tour
Few neighborhoods in Rio offer the physical beauty, history and charm of Santa Teresa. Located high upon the hills of the city, Santa Teresa overlooks virtually the entire city, including downtown and Guanabara Bay. Santa Teresa is home to the famous ‘bonde’, the street cars of the early 20th century. The neighborhood also offers some of Rio’s most exciting cultural and artistic activities, as well as wonderful restaurants. Enjoy a delicious lunch at one of Santa Teresa’s culinary hotspots specializing in traditional Brazilian food (not included in rate). Itinerary: We will leave the hotel by metro and stop at the Catete subway station to get a taxi to the ‘Bonde’ (station, where we will proceed across the Lapa Arches and up the hill to the charming neighborhood of Santa Teresa itself. Leave the ‘Bonde’ at Largo dos Guimarães to explore the innumerous cultural houses, galleries and pick our favorite spot for a delicious lunch (not included in rate). We will descend the hill by ‘Bonde’, once again, to the nearest metro station to return to our hotel. Important note: the tram is out of operation for a complete overhaul, until the return of its operation we will go up to Santa Teresa by car/van that are following the route of the tram. (09:00 to 13:00. Lunch is not included. Private Activity.)

Hotel Options

Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana – Opt 1

Room	Windsor Atlantica - Superior
Meals	Breakfast
Style	International

Miramar Hotel by Windsor – Opt 2

Room	Miramar Hotel by Windsor - Superior
Meals	Breakfast
Style	International

Day 11 - 14

Private transfer from Rio de Janeiro to Buzios with Portuguese speaking guide (186 km, 3 hrs)

Buzios

3 Nights

Búzios lies on a jutting peninsula scalloped by more than 2 small beaches.

Hotel Options

Pousada La Chimère – Opt 1

Room	Standard Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Boutique

Vila d'Este – Opt 2

Room	Vila Garden
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Boutique

Day 14 - 14

Private transfer from Buzios to Rio de Janeiro with Portuguese speaking Guide (186 km, 3 hrs)

Rio de Janeiro

0 Nights

Rio de Janiero’s famous icons include Copacabana, Sugar Loaf, Samba, Ipanema, Caipirinha cocktails, beach culture and of course the magnificent subtropical rainforests.

International Departure

Price & Inclusions

Option 1 From $ 6,090 /person
Option 2 From $ 6,390 /person

Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.

Price Includes

Accommodation (on a twin-sharing basis) on the indicated meal plan for 13 nights.
Economy flights for all sectors : Flight from Sao Paulo to Cuiabá, Flight from Cuiabá to Sao Paulo
All activities as listed:
- São Paulo: São Paulo City tour
- Pantanal North: Pousada Rio Mutum Eco-Lodge (3-nights program) or
- Pantanal North: Araras Lodge (3-nights program)
- Paraty: City tour of Paraty (2 hrs)
- Rio de Janeiro: Full Day Corcovado and Sugarloaf Tour
- Rio de Janeiro: Half Day Santa Teresa tour
All airport and hotel transfers
All activities specified in the itinerary, including entrance fees, accompanied by our tour guide
If your itinerary includes self-drive travel, then all such travel is included in a high quality rental car with full insurance, for an unlimited number of kilometers
Your Trip Coordinator: a 24/7 point of contact, supporting you during your trip
Insolvency insurance
Fees and taxes

This listed price is based on two people sharing a double room. The price may vary due to the time of year you travel, the size of your group, and accommodation availability.

Brazil: Culture & Wildlife

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Sao Paulo

Pantanal North

Sao Paulo

Paraty

Rio de Janeiro

Buzios

Rio de Janeiro

Price & Inclusions

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