Rio, the Amazon and Jericoacoara, a trip for two
Designed for couples who want a mix of discovery, adventure and time to unwind: Rio de Janeiro, with a scenic helicopter flight over the city, then a few days at a lodge deep in the Amazon.
The trip ends in Jericoacoara, among dunes, lagoons and beaches, with one day by buggy and another by ATV before you settle into the village’s laid-back atmosphere.
Trip at a glance
- A helicopter flight over Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Rio’s beaches.
- Sugarloaf Mountain and Corcovado with an English-speaking guide.
- Three days at an Amazon lodge: boat trips, forest, pink river dolphins and sunset over the water.
- Jericoacoara by buggy (Mangue Seco, sandboarding, Lagoa Torta) and by ATV (Lagoa do Paraíso, Pedra Furada).
- Charming pousadas chosen with couples in mind.
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Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
You are met by our English-speaking guide and taken by private transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, private airport–hotel transfer with English-speaking guide.
Day 2 — Rio from a helicopter
Rio de Janeiro
A flight over the city between mountains, forest and ocean: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Guanabara Bay and the great beaches unfold below you. A unique moment to share as a couple.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, scenic helicopter flight.
Day 3 — Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer
Rio de Janeiro
Cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain, then on to Corcovado for Christ the Redeemer and one of the finest views of Rio.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, private tours with English-speaking guide, entrance fees for Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain.
Day 4 — Off to the Amazon
Rio de Janeiro, Manaus, Amazon
Flight to Manaus, then on to your lodge. Depending on the lodge, the route may pass the Meeting of the Waters, where the Rio Negro and the Solimões flow side by side.
In the evening, an outing to discover the nocturnal wildlife may be offered.
Included: full board at the lodge, Rio de Janeiro – Manaus flight, transfers, activities depending on the lodge.
Day 5 — Rivers, forest and piranhas
Amazon
A boat trip on the rivers and lakes, a guided forest walk, piranha fishing and sunset over the water.
Included: full board, activities with an English-speaking guide (other languages depending on the lodge).
Day 6 — Pink river dolphins and riverside life
Amazon
By small boat in search of pink river dolphins and birds, then a meeting with local residents. Depending on the season, exploration of the igarapés (forest creeks) and flooded forests.
Included: full board, activities with an English-speaking guide (other languages depending on the lodge).
Day 7 — From Manaus to Fortaleza
Amazon, Manaus, Fortaleza
Return to Manaus and flight to Fortaleza. Meet-and-greet, private transfer to your hotel and the rest of the day free.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, transfer from the lodge, Manaus – Fortaleza flight, private transfer.
Day 8 — On to Jericoacoara
Fortaleza, Jericoacoara
Drive by private vehicle to Jericoacoara. Check in at the pousada and a free afternoon.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, private transfer Fortaleza – Jericoacoara.
Day 9 — Jericoacoara by buggy
Jericoacoara
First stop at Mangue Seco, where you can spot seahorses in the mangroves. Then sandboarding on the dunes and lunch at Lagoa Torta, followed by some downtime in the hammocks by the water.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, buggy excursion, lunch.
Day 10 — Jericoacoara by ATV
Jericoacoara
Lagoa do Paraíso and its hammocks set right in the water, the wind-sculpted Árvore da Preguiça (Lazy Tree), then Pedra Furada. In July, the sun can set right through its opening.
Included: accommodation with breakfast, ATV excursion.
Day 11 — Departure via Fortaleza
Jericoacoara, Fortaleza
Private transfer to Fortaleza airport for your flight home. End of our services.
Included: breakfast, private transfer to Fortaleza airport.
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Included in this price
- 10 nights in hotels, pousadas and a lodge, in a double room, with breakfast; full board in the Amazon.
- Domestic flights Rio de Janeiro – Manaus and Manaus – Fortaleza, taxes included.
- Scenic helicopter flight over Rio.
- Private tours of Rio with an English-speaking guide; in the Amazon, activities with an English-speaking guide (other languages depending on the lodge).
- Buggy and ATV excursions in Jericoacoara.
- Private transfers as listed in the itinerary, except in the Amazon, where they are arranged by the lodge; meals and entrance fees as mentioned.
Not included
- International flights (we can advise you).
- Meals and drinks not mentioned.
- Optional activities not listed as included.
- Tips and personal expenses.
- Travel, cancellation and medical evacuation insurance.
Nothing is set in stone: every step can be adjusted with our team.
An extra night in Jericoacoara, a stop in the Lençóis or even more intimate hotels: we tailor the 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.
Superior / Boutique
- Miramar Hotel by Windsor — Rio de Janeiro
- Juma Lodge — Amazon
- Hotel Luzeiros Fortaleza — Fortaleza
- Vila Kalango — Jericoacoara
- Essenza Hotel — Jericoacoara
Luxury / Unique
- Belmond Copacabana Palace — Rio de Janeiro
- Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge — Amazon
What to pack
- Lightweight clothing, with long pants and long sleeves for the forest.
- Closed-toe walking shoes, sandals, a swimsuit and a light rain jacket.
- Insect repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat or cap.
- Comfortable clothes for the buggy and ATV outings.
Good to know
The helicopter flight depends on the weather and air safety conditions. Its length and route may vary with the package and the conditions on the day.
In the Amazon, activities adapt to the weather and water levels; depending on the season, the flooded forests are more or less accessible. Wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed.
In Jericoacoara, buggy and ATV outings depend on the state of the dirt roads and on environmental protection rules.
The order of activities may change depending on flight schedules or the weather, without changing the spirit of the trip.
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