Amazing Beach Exploration

Welcome to the Marvelous City - Rio de Janeiro to start your memorable trip! Your English speaking guide and driver will meet you at Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) with a placard according to your flight schedule. Upon arrival, you will be escorted to your hotel. After check-in, you can stay at the hotel for a rest or explore the city by yourself, which all depends on you.

Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil, and once served as the capital of Brazil during 1763-1960. As a must-visit destination in South America, the coastal city is a holiday paradise offering much to see, from beautiful sea views, magnificent mountains, white beaches, and lush green rainforests to samba-fueled nightlife.

Accommodation: Arena Leme Hotel or similar

After a hearty buffet breakfast at hotel, your guide and the driver will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to Christ the Redeemer. The largest statue is installed on the top of Corcovado, overlooking the whole city. It is the landmark of Rio de Janeiro, even Brazil, and also the world's largest art deco style sculpture. The statue is 30 meters (98 ft.) high but the arms stretch 28 meters (92 ft.) wide, making it look larger than it is. Facing the Atlantic Ocean, the incredible statue opening the arms looks like a large cross from miles, giving an ambiance of solemnity.

Next, you will be accompanied to Santa Teresa, which is a Bohemian-style neighborhood in the city center full of well-preserved colonial houses and winding streets. Wandering in the old block, you may have a glimpse of the old Colonial Rio and some nice bars and artistic atmosphere will leave you a deep impression. Then, we will move forward to Sugarloaf Mountain, another iconic attraction of the city, where you can overlook the whole city and the beautiful Guanabara Bay. Don't worry about hiking and you will take a cable car to ascend the peak. After the visit, we will get back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Arena Leme Hotel or similar

Today, you will be free to enjoy the charm beaches on your own. Among many beaches here, Copacabana Beach, Ipanema Beach, Arpoador Beach, Praia Do Recreio are exceptional.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Arena Leme Hotel or similar

Fly to dreaming land - Foz do Iguazu. After breakfast, your guide and driver will transfer you to the airport for a flight to Foz do Iguazu. A friendly driver will pick you up from the airport and escort you to the hotel for check-in.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Grand Carimã Hotel or similar

You will visit the world's widest waterfalls Iguazu Falls today. Stretching around 4 km (2.5 mi) wide, the falls are located on the border between Argentina and Brazil. Our guide will accompany you to see the spectacular falls on the Brazilian side. From the Visitors’ Center, you will take a panoramic view bus to move safely within the park. Then walk on a 1,200 meters (0.8 miles) long footpath to get a breathtaking view of the 275 waterfalls. There are four major rapids may thrill you. They are: Floriano, odoro, Benjamin Constant and Salto Union or The Devil´s Throat.

Besides, the largest bird park in South America which keeps more than 180 species of birds is also situated nearby. We will stop by this place and you can watch some beautiful tropical birds like parrots.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Grand Carimã Hotel or similar

Fly to Salvador de Bahia. Upon arrival, a local driver will meet you at the airport and drive you to the hotel for check-in.

Located in the southeast of Brazil, Salvador de Bahia is an energetic city that features a blended culture of Brazil and Africa from food, dance, and music to religion and traditions. The city once served as Brazil's capital from the 16th to 18th centuries and a lot of traditional colonial buildings have been well preserved.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Pousada Solar Dos Deuses or similar

Salvador de Bahia is composed of the upper town and lower town. The upper town is an administrative region close to the hill while a port and business area make the lower town, and they are connected by the Elevator Lacerda. After breakfast, you will be guided to visit the largest Baroque style architecture complex called Pelourinh in the upper town. The rolling cobblestone trails are lined with brilliant colorful buildings and old churches. Take a stroll around and soak in the sights.

After lunch, we will head to lower town to visit the most famous catholic church of Salvador de Bahia, the Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim built in 1745 that boasts gorgeous Gothic architecture.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Pousada Solar Dos Deuses or similar

Drive to Praia do Forte, a lovely town with great beaches and relaxing atmosphere. The car ride takes about 1.5 hours. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day free.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Via dos Corais or similar

Praia do Forte is a beautiful and a great place to spend the day. Today you can enjoy a leisurely day and there are many things you can do to fill your time. Get up early to watch the sunrise; Visit the local village and the different shops along the way; Go for a walk, ride a bike, horse riding or a quadricycle at Reserva de Sapiranga; Visit Projeto Tamar, an organization which protects sea turtles; Go snorkeling, kayaking, or just basking on the beach. Enjoy your day.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Via dos Corais or similar

After breakfast, transfer to Salvador airport for your flight to Fortaleza. When you arrive at Fortaleza airport, a local driver will meet you and drive for about 5 hours to your hotel in Jericoacoara. Have a good rest after the long journey.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: My Blue Hotel or similar

Accompanied by your local guide, today you will explore the National Park of Jericoacoara on a 5-hour Buggy tour. Two choices for this exploration. One is to go to the east coast, where you'll enjoy Lagoa do Paraiso and the Blue Lagoon and passing through the Caicara Blue Hole. Another route to the west coast is more adventurous and depicts more of the region's culture. You will see incredible landscapes with different scenes mixed together, such as rivers, oceans, sand dunes and mangroves. In addition, exciting entertainment (at your own cost) such as zip lines and water slides add even more fun to your trip. In the evening, enjoy a stunning sunset view over the sea at the ‘Por-do-Sol’ dune.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: My Blue Hotel or similar

You have one more day to relax at Jericoacoara on your own. There are countless beaches in Brazil, but the island of Jericoacoara is special -- it sits where rolling sand dunes and blue lagoons meet, creating some truly extraordinary scenery. There are also lots of fun activities such as kite surfing, sailing, windsurfing etc. to make your experience more memorable.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: My Blue Hotel or similar

Today, we will drive about 3.5 hours to Trairi. After checking in at the hotel, the rest of the time is on your own and you can enjoy the facilities of this wonderful beach resort, as well as the beach and sea that right in the front.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Zorah Beach Hotel or similar

Guajiru's untouched white sandy beaches and turquoise waters are quite unique in this area, the combination of fishermen's boats and coconut trees makes it a perfect place to relax, unwind and enjoy holiday. Just indulge yourself into the nature.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Zorah Beach Hotel or similar

See you off at the airport. From Fortaleza, you can catch direct flights to major Brazilian cities such as Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Sao Paulo and more. We wish you a pleasant journey home.

Meals: Breakfast