Pure Brazil

Days 1-2  Salvador
On arrival in Salvador, transfer to your hotel. On day 2 enjoy an insightful guided orientation tour of the city before spending the afternoon at leisure to continue your sightseeing.

Day 3  Salvador to Manaus
This morning is at leisure before flying to Manaus, the city set in the heart of The Amazon. On arrival transfer to the hotel.

Day 4  Manaus to Amazon Lodge
This morning, board a boat to cross the mighty Amazon River as you head towards your Amazon lodge. Witness the ‘Meeting of the Waters’ en route, a spectacular sight to behold.

Day 5  Amazon Lodge
Today brings opportunities to experience the true wonders of The Amazon. Fish for piranha, visit the local Caboclo community or head into the jungle with an expert local guide. Tonight, there is the chance to go caiman spotting.

Day 6  Amazon Lodge to Cuiabá
From one area of stunning natural beauty to another, today fly from the Amazon to The Pantanal via Brasilia. Upon arrival, spend the night in the town of Cuiabá.

Day 7  Cuiabá to the Pantanal
This morning you will drive to the Pantanal Wildlife Reserve. The Pantanal is home to over 600 species of bird and 350 varieties of fish, including piranha. Home for the next 2 days is a delightful riverside lodge which offers spectacular wildlife spotting opportunities.

Day 8  Pantanal
Morning and late afternoon boat trips are on agenda today, this is the optimum time to see wildlife. Sandwich your time at the lodge relaxing and enjoying the birdsong as you relax by the pool.

Day 9  Pantanal
Continue exploring the Pantanal Wildlife Reserve by land, perhaps go in search of the elusive Jaguar.

Day 10  Pantanal to Iguassu Falls
Return to Cuiaba this morning for a flight to Iguassu Falls via Sao Paulo and transfer to your hotel on arrival.

Day 11  Iguassu Falls
Discover the falls on the Brazilian side as you witness the tremendous noise of one of nature’s most impressive sights. The surrounding spray-soaked forest is alive with colourful toucans, parrots and hummingbirds.

Day 12  Iguassu Falls to Rio de Janeiro
Depart Iguassu and fly to Rio. With miles of beaches and a stunning mountain back drop, Rio is a city that doubles up as a tropical paradise. On arrival, the afternoon is free at your leisure.

Days 13-14  Rio de Janeiro
Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain lie in wait today, as your final full day is at leisure and sure to be one to remember. Late afternoon views of the city from atop of Sugar Loaf Mountain guarantee a spectacular end to your adventure. Your tour ends after breakfast on day 14, transfer to the airport for your flight home.