Wonder of Brazil Amazon 9 Days
With Amazon River Tour
Visit
Sao Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
Iguassu Falls
Manaus
Amazon River
Fare
From US$3398 + tax $398 / per person
Itinerary
Day 1: Los Angeles / Sao Paulo
Depart Los Angeles for an overnight flight via Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.
Day 2: Sao Paulo / Rio de Janeiro (B/L/D)
Arrive early morning in Rio de Janeiro. Warm welcome and greeting from your tour guide. First, a two-stage cable car will take you to the summit of Sugarloaf to have a better view of the Municipal Theatre, the Candelaria Church and Sao Benito Monastery. then will continue to the edge of Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, which meets the Copacabana Beach.
Day 3: Rio de Janeiro (B/L/D)
Today, you make your way through the cobblestone streets of Paineiras to the city of Corcovado and the statue of Christ the Redeemer. In the afternoon, you will visit the exterior of the Maracana Soccer Stadium, the largest in the world (Outside visit only. Entrance requires fee not included in this package). In the evening you will be amazed by the color and rhythm of Brazil at a lively Samba show.
Day 4: Rio de Janeiro / Iguassu Falls (B/L/D)
Depart today for your flight to Iguassu Falls, which is more spectacular than Niagara Falls. This afternoon's excursion will be made to the Itaipu Dam, a joint project between Brazil and Paraguay.
Day 5: Iguassu Falls (B/L/D)
Today, a whole day escorted walking tour to the Brazilian side of the falls through path footbridges and velvederes. 275 cascades from a mile and a half long crescent where torrents of water plunge down to the basin in cataract 230 feet high; all strategically placed to give the tourist the best view allowing you to see each and every fall. A panoramic elevator can reach the bottom of the falls.
Day 6: Iguassu Falls (Border of Argentina) / Manaus (B/L/D)
After the tour of Iguassu Falls, a guide will accompany you as you drive across the border from Brazil towards the Argentina side of the amazing falls; in the afternoon you will be transferred for your flight to Manaus via Sao Paulo.
Day 7: Manaus – Amazon River boat (B/L/D)
Morning transfer to pier for adventure journey by boat to Amazon, the largest river in the world. First, the boat will navigate through the famous "Meeting of Waters" where the black waters of the Rio Negro meets the brown waters of the Solimoes River, which forms the Amazon River; And then you will visit the local flora, one of the richest worldwide. Lunch at local Indian restaurant. Afternoon excursion on small boats takes you to explore the wildlife of Amazon.
Day 8: Manaus / Sao Paulo (B/L/D)
Today, historic downtown tours include the Opera House, the floating Docks of British engineering; the Customs House with Portuguese stones. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to airport for your flight to Sao Paulo.
Day 9: Sao Paulo / Los Angeles (B/L/D)
Start with a leisurely drive in the city's towering skyscrapers and magnificent mansions along, the beautiful Residential district. Later, you will visit to the Government Palace, Ipiranga Palace, Statue of the Bandeirantes, the royal garden of European style, the Ibirapuera Monument and Parks. In the evening, you will be transferred for your flight to Los Angeles.
Day 10: Los Angeles
Today your homebound flight will bring you back in the morning to complete this pleasant trip!
Price includes:
  • International & South America air tickets
  • Airport taxes (Aprx.). Brazil $18
  • Airport – hotel transfers
  • Sightseeing & show tickets
  • 3 meals daily (exclude liquor beverage), one bottled water per day
  • 4-star hotel or substitute hotels with similar standard whenever possible
  • English tour guide
   Price does not include:
  • Tour bus driver and tour guide gratuity ($8 per day)
  • Accidental insurance
  • Beverages and meals not mentioned
  • Other personal expenses
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