A great family classic, ending with time at the beach
A great family classic: Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls from both sides, four days at a lodge in the Amazon and Salvador, then five days on the beach in Morro de São Paulo for a relaxed finish.
This itinerary 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 what you’d like to do.
Trip at a glance
- Rio de Janeiro: Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and two free days.
- Iguazu Falls from both sides of the border.
- Four days at a lodge in the Amazon, with an English-speaking guide.
- Salvador and the culture of Bahia.
- Five days on the beach on Tinharé Island, in Morro de São Paulo.
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 Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Welcome at the airport and private transfer to your hotel in Copacabana. Rest of the day at leisure.
Included: private airport–hotel transfer, accommodations.
Day 2 — 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: accommodations with breakfast, private tours with an English-speaking guide, entrance fees for Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain.
Days 3 and 4 — Rio de Janeiro at your own pace
Rio de Janeiro
Beaches, neighborhoods, restaurants: enjoy Rio at your own pace, or add an excursion if you like.
Included: accommodations with breakfast.
Day 5 — Fly to Foz do Iguaçu
Rio de Janeiro, Foz do Iguaçu
Transfer to the airport and flight to Foz do Iguaçu. Welcome and private transfer to the hotel.
Included: accommodations with breakfast, Rio de Janeiro – Foz do Iguaçu flight, transfers.
Day 6 — The falls from the Argentine side
Foz do Iguaçu
Crossing the border into 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: accommodations with breakfast, private tour with an English-speaking guide, park entrance fee.
Day 7 — The falls from the Brazilian side
Foz do Iguaçu
A half day on the Trilha das Cataratas, from one viewpoint to the next, to the walkway facing the Garganta do Diabo. Afternoon at leisure.
Included: accommodations with breakfast, private tour with an English-speaking guide, park entrance fee.
Day 8 — Fly to Manaus
Foz do Iguaçu, Manaus
Transfer to the airport and flight to Manaus. Welcome and private transfer to the hotel.
Included: accommodations with breakfast, Foz do Iguaçu – Manaus flight, transfers.
Day 9 — The Meeting of the Waters and the lodge
Manaus, Amazon
Departure for the lodge via the Meeting of the Waters, where the Rio Negro and the Solimões flow side by side without mixing. First activities around the lodge.
Included: full board, transfer arranged by the lodge.
Day 10 — Forest and piranhas
Amazon
Easy forest hike with a specialist guide, then piranha fishing. An outing at nightfall in search of caimans.
Included: full board, lodge activities with an English-speaking guide.
Day 11 — Sunrise and riverside life
Amazon
Leaving at dawn for sunrise over the river, then a visit to a riverside community. For the more adventurous, an optional night in a hammock in the forest.
Included: full board, lodge activities with an English-speaking guide.
Day 12 — Igapós and igarapés, then Manaus
Amazon, Manaus
By paddle canoe, like the locals, through the igapós and igarapés, the flooded forests and small waterways. Return to Manaus at the end of the day.
Included: breakfast, lodge activities, transfer, accommodations.
Day 13 — Fly to Salvador
Manaus, Salvador
Early flight to Salvador. Welcome and private transfer to your pousada.
Included: accommodations with breakfast, Manaus – Salvador flight, transfers.
Day 14 — Salvador, upper and lower city
Salvador
On foot through the UNESCO-listed Pelourinho, with the São Francisco Church, then the Bonfim Church, the Mercado Modelo and the Lacerda Elevator.
Included: accommodations with breakfast, private tours with an English-speaking guide.
Day 15 — Free day in Salvador
Salvador
Food, neighborhoods and beaches, at your own pace. Optional excursion to Praia do Forte and Projeto TAMAR.
Included: accommodations with breakfast.
Day 16 — Heading for Morro de São Paulo
Salvador, Morro de São Paulo
Catamaran crossing (about 2.5 hours) to Tinharé Island and the village of Morro de São Paulo. Check in at the pousada.
Included: accommodations with breakfast, transfers and catamaran.
Days 17 to 21 — Morro de São Paulo at your own pace
Morro de São Paulo
Numbered beaches, from the liveliest to the quietest, natural pools at low tide and optional boat trips: five days to enjoy this car-free island.
Included: accommodations with breakfast.
Day 22 — Departure from Salvador
Morro de São Paulo, Salvador
Catamaran back to Salvador, then private transfer to the airport for your international flight. End of our services.
Included: breakfast, catamaran, transfer to the airport.
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Included in this price
- 21 nights in hotels, a lodge and pousadas, with breakfast; full board at the Amazon lodge.
- Domestic flights Rio de Janeiro – Foz do Iguaçu, Foz do Iguaçu – Manaus and Manaus – Salvador, taxes included.
- Private transfers as per the itinerary; transfers to the lodge arranged by the lodge; catamaran crossings to Morro de São Paulo.
- Private tours with an English-speaking guide in Rio, Iguazu and Salvador; lodge activities with an English-speaking guide.
- Entrance fees for Corcovado, Sugarloaf Mountain and the Iguazu parks.
Not included
- International flights (we’re happy to advise you).
- Meals and drinks not mentioned.
- Optional excursions and activities.
- 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
- Windsor Martinique Copacabana Hotel — Rio de Janeiro
- Bogari Hotel — Foz do Iguaçu
- Hotel Adrianópolis All Suites — Manaus
- Amazon Tupana Lodge — Amazon
- Pousada Beija Flor — Salvador
Superior / Boutique
- Pousada Bahia Bacana — Morro de São Paulo
What to pack
- Light, comfortable clothing, 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, weather and local conditions.
Visiting the Argentine side of the falls means crossing the border: a valid passport is essential for every traveler, children included.
In the Amazon, activities depend on the season and water levels. Wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed.
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