Three weeks from Salvador to Iguazu, by way of Noronha, the Lençóis and the Amazon
The most complete of the itineraries our clients have traveled: Salvador and Olinda for their heritage, the Fernando de Noronha archipelago, the dunes of the Lençóis Maranhenses, the Amazon rainforest, a long stay in Rio and, to finish, Iguazu Falls.
This program is based on a trip our team actually organized: every stop, every hotel and the length of each stay can be adapted to your dates and wishes.
Trip at a glance
- Salvador, Recife and Olinda, three stops steeped in colonial heritage.
- Four nights on Fernando de Noronha, with an island tour and a boat trip.
- The Lençóis Maranhenses, from Lagoa Bonita to Canto de Atins.
- The Meeting of the Waters and a lodge in the Amazon.
- Six nights in Rio, then Iguazu Falls from both sides.
With Brazil Vip
An itinerary built with you, at your own pace and within your budget.
Bookings and logistics handled from start to finish.
Assistance 7 days a week during your trip.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Salvador
Salvador
Airport meet-and-greet and private transfer to your pousada, in the heart of the Pelourinho. The rest of the day is free.
Included: private airport–hotel transfer, accommodation.
Day 2 — Salvador, Upper City and Lower City
Salvador
On foot through the lanes of the UNESCO-listed Pelourinho, with the Church of São Francisco, then the Lower City: the Bonfim Church, the Mercado Modelo and the Lacerda Elevator.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, private tours with an English-speaking guide.
Day 3 — Recife and Olinda
Salvador, Recife
Morning flight to Recife, then a day of sightseeing: Recife’s old quarter and Olinda, a UNESCO-listed colonial town with baroque churches and colorful houses.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, Salvador – Recife flight, private tours with an English-speaking guide.
Day 4 — Flight to Fernando de Noronha
Recife, Fernando de Noronha
Flight to Fernando de Noronha. Airport meet-and-greet and transfer to your pousada.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, Recife – Fernando de Noronha flight, transfers.
Day 5 — Island tour
Fernando de Noronha
A day discovering the archipelago’s main sights: lookouts, the beaches of Baía do Sancho and Praia do Leão, and views of Morro Dois Irmãos.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, group excursion with a local guide.
Day 6 — Noronha by boat
Fernando de Noronha
A boat trip along the island, with snorkeling stops in the most beautiful bays and, often, an encounter with spinner dolphins.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, group boat trip.
Day 7 — Free day on Fernando de Noronha
Fernando de Noronha
Beaches, lookouts and snorkeling: enjoy the archipelago at your own pace.
Included: accommodation with breakfast.
Day 8 — From Noronha to São Luís
Fernando de Noronha, São Luís
Flight to São Luís. Meet-and-greet and transfer to the hotel.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, Fernando de Noronha – São Luís flight, transfers.
Day 9 — Barreirinhas and Lagoa Bonita
São Luís, Barreirinhas
Drive to Barreirinhas (about 4.5 hours), then a half-day by 4×4 to Lagoa Bonita: swimming in the lagoons and sunset over the white dunes.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, transfer, private excursion with a local guide.
Day 10 — Atins and Canto de Atins
Barreirinhas
A day in the most unspoiled part of the park, from Atins to Canto de Atins: dunes, crystal-clear lagoons and a fishing village.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, private excursion with a local guide.
Day 11 — Flight to Manaus
Barreirinhas, São Luís, Manaus
Drive to São Luís airport, then flight to Manaus. Meet-and-greet and transfer to the hotel.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, São Luís – Manaus flight, transfers.
Day 12 — The Meeting of the Waters
Manaus, Amazon
Departure by regional boat on the Rio Negro to the Meeting of the Waters, where the Rio Negro and the Solimões flow side by side without mixing, then check-in at the lodge.
Included: full board, transfer, group activities.
Day 13 — Deep in the forest
Amazon
A hike through the lodge’s primary forest, among streams and natural savannas, then a canoe outing and piranha fishing.
Included: full board, group activities with a guide.
Day 14 — Flight to Rio de Janeiro
Amazon, Manaus, Rio de Janeiro
Return to Manaus, then flight to Rio de Janeiro. Meet-and-greet and transfer to your hotel in Copacabana.
Included: breakfast, Manaus – Rio de Janeiro flight, transfers, accommodation.
Day 15 — Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer
Rio de Janeiro
Cable car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain for a panorama over Guanabara Bay, then up Corcovado to Christ the Redeemer and one of the finest views of the city.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, private tours with an English-speaking guide, admission to Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain.
Day 16 — Santa Teresa and the historic center
Rio de Janeiro
A stroll through the hilltop neighborhood of Santa Teresa, with its colonial houses and artists’ studios, then the Selarón Steps, Lapa and the historic center.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, private tours with an English-speaking guide.
Days 17 to 19 — Rio de Janeiro at your leisure
Rio de Janeiro
Beaches, neighborhoods, restaurants: enjoy Rio at your own pace, or add an excursion to Petrópolis, Búzios or the Costa Verde.
Included: accommodation with breakfast.
Day 20 — Flight to Foz do Iguaçu
Rio de Janeiro, Foz do Iguaçu
Transfer to the airport and flight to Foz do Iguaçu. Meet-and-greet and private transfer to the hotel.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, Rio de Janeiro – Foz do Iguaçu flight, transfers.
Day 21 — The falls from the Argentine side
Foz do Iguaçu
Border crossing to Iguazú National Park: a small train takes you to the Garganta del Diablo walkway, then the park’s trails and walkways offer a completely different view of the falls.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, private tour with an English-speaking guide, park admission.
Day 22 — The falls from the Brazilian side
Foz do Iguaçu
A morning on the Trilha das Cataratas, from one lookout to the next, all the way to the walkway facing the Garganta do Diabo. Free afternoon.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, private tour with an English-speaking guide, park admission.
Day 23 — Departure from Foz do Iguaçu
Foz do Iguaçu
Private transfer to the airport for your flight home. End of our services.
Included: breakfast, transfer to the airport.
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Included in this price
- 22 nights in hotels, pousadas and a lodge, in a double room, with breakfast; full board in the Amazon.
- Domestic flights Salvador – Recife, Recife – Fernando de Noronha, Fernando de Noronha – São Luís, São Luís – Manaus, Manaus – Rio de Janeiro and Rio de Janeiro – Foz do Iguaçu, taxes included.
- Transfers as per the program, private or shared depending on the stop.
- Private tours with an English-speaking guide in Salvador, Recife, Olinda, Rio and Iguazu; group excursions on Noronha and in the Amazon; private excursions with a local guide in the Lençóis.
- Admission to Corcovado, Sugarloaf Mountain and the Iguazu parks.
Not included
- International flights (we can advise you).
- Environmental Preservation Fee (TPA) and the access ticket for Fernando de Noronha Marine National Park.
- Meals and drinks not mentioned.
- Tips and personal expenses.
- Travel, cancellation and repatriation insurance.
Nothing is set in stone: every step can be adjusted with our team.
More nights at one stop, a different hotel category or an extra destination: we’ll adapt this trip with you.
Customize this tourSuggested accommodation
Hotels are indicative. We confirm them when we prepare your quote, based on your dates and availability, and they may be replaced by properties of an equivalent category. We can also tailor the choice of hotels to your preferences and budget.
Standard / Guesthouse
- Pousada Bahia Pelô — Salvador
- Park Hotel — Recife
- Stop Way Hotel — São Luís
- Hotel Saint Paul — Manaus
- Amazon Ecopark Jungle Lodge — Amazon
- Windsor Martinique Copacabana Hotel — Rio de Janeiro
- Bogari Hotel — Foz do Iguaçu
Superior / Boutique
- Ecocharme Pousada do Marcílio — Fernando de Noronha
- Pousada Encantes do Nordeste — Barreirinhas
What to pack
- Light, comfortable clothing, a swimsuit and sandals.
- Comfortable shoes for sightseeing and closed-toe shoes for the forest.
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat or cap.
- Insect repellent, long pants and long sleeves, and binoculars if you have them.
Good to know
The order of visits may be adjusted depending on flight schedules, the weather and local conditions.
The TPA is mandatory for staying on Fernando de Noronha; the amount depends on the length of your stay.
In the Amazon, activities take place in groups and depend on the water level. Wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed.
Visiting the falls on the Argentine side means crossing a border: a valid passport is essential.
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