Latin Routes Classic Brazil

• International and domestic flights in economy class
• 3* and 4* charming accommodation
• Tour Leader throughout plus expert local guides
• All entrance fees and excursions as stated
• Meals as stated
• All transport
• A Water-to-Go reusable filter bottle per person
• An exclusive Latin Routes backpack per booking
• Make Your Day Individual on day 3

• Stand beneath the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue
• Explore the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro
• Stay in the heart of the Amazon Jungle
• Visit the stunning Iguazu Falls
• Discover the picture-postcard architecture of Paraty

Day 1: Fly to Rio de Janeiro

Depart the UK and fly to Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy your first night in the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvellous City)!

Day 2: Rio de Janeiro

Visit Rio’s main highlights in a full-day tour packed full of adventure and beautiful sights. Take a train up to Corcovado Mountain and stand beneath the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue whilst taking in the amazing view of Guanabara Bay, before taking a cable car up to Sugar Loaf Mountain for even more stunning views of the city.
Meals Included: Breakfast 

Day 3: Rio de Janeiro – Make Your Day Individual

Choose from one of the following included experiences:

Guanabara Bay Schooner Cruise – See Rio from a different perspective by taking a schooner cruise around Guanabara Bay. From the water you will admire the districts of Botafogo, Flamengo and Urca, as well as the Sugar Loaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Rio-Niterói Bridge.

Botanical Gardens Tour – Founded in 1808, the Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro is one of the most important global research centres in the botanic world and in the conservation of biodiversity. Huge trees decked with orchids contrast with giant water lilies, bromeliads and tropical foliage, in these lush gardens that are a must-see for nature lovers.

Favela Tour by Jeep – Favelas are a big part of life in Rio and visiting one is a great experience in order to understand more about both historic and modern-day Rio. The tour is conducted by guides who know the area very well, and is aimed at correcting the stereotype that most visitors believe about life in the favelas.

Meals Included: Breakfast 

Day 4: Rio de Janeiro to the Amazon

You will take a morning flight to Manaus, an incredible city in the heart of Amazonia, surrounded by Amazon jungle. Enjoy a guided tour to understand the rich and long history of this fascinating urban area in the middle of the world’s greatest rainforest.
Meals Included: Breakfast 

Day 5: Amazon

You will spend the morning travelling by land and boat to reach your lodge in the Amazon. The journey is a chance to take in your first glimpses of the rainforest’s lush vegetation and wildlife, before an afternoon canoe trip to the flooded jungle of Igapo where you will go fishing for piranhas!
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day 6: Amazon

Spend the day discovering the depths of the jungle by foot with your guides, visiting indigenous villages and then exploring the jungle by night!
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day 7: Amazon to Iguazu Falls

Today you will fly to Foz do Iguaçu, the gateway city to the outstanding natural wonder that is the Iguazu Falls! Enjoy your free evening in anticipation of the spectacle that awaits you tomorrow.
Meals Included: Breakfast 

Day 8: Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls are shared between Argentina and Brazil. Today you will visit the Argentinian side. This is a longer tour of around 5 hours, walking along the edge of the falls so as to enjoy an up-close perspective of the incredible power of the cascading water. You will also visit Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Gorge), a giant, U-shaped cascade in Iguaçu National Park accessible by a walking trail and a suspended walkway.
Meals Included: Breakfast 

Day 9: Iguazu Falls

Another day for visual delights as you discover the Brazilian side of the falls. You will take a 2-hour walk which will give you a more panoramic view of the falls, enabling you to appreciate the sheer size and grandeur of the national park.
Meals Included: Breakfast 

Day 10: Iguazu to Paraty

Fly to Rio and take a land transfer to
the charming town of Paraty. Located 4 hours away from Rio, Paraty is a colonial gem sitting on the tropical Atlantic coast. Spend your first evening here strolling along the cobblestone streets, soaking in the picturesque views.
Meals Included: Breakfast 

Day 11: Paraty

Today’s tour is a pleasant walk through the historical centre, with a local guide sharing interesting stories and legends about the town’s history. You will be enchanted by this town, not only by its picture-postcard architecture, but also its culture, handicrafts, dance, music and naturally exuberant nature.
Meals Included: Breakfast 

Day 12: Depart Paraty

Today you will be taken to Rios airport to catch your flight back home.

Day 13: Arrive back in the UK

Single supplement is 18% of the total tour cost per person.

Please note: all tours are 100% guaranteed, however, if your departure has 3 clients or less, the tour will not be escorted by a Tour Leader but will be accompanied in each area by a local guide.

Please note, prices listed are guide prices only and are based on 2 people sharing and don’t include any additional supplements. Holiday prices are fluid and dynamic and may be changed at a moment’s notice, prior to booking, at which point they are confirmed. Please call the team free on 0800 707 6229 for more departure dates available and a quote.