Marvelous Rio, Iguassu Falls nature's masterpiece, striking architecture in the nation's capital, the world's biggest rain forest and the heritage of charming Salvador.
Day 1 USA/Rio de Janeiro: Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Rio. Dinner and breakfast served on board.
Day 2 Rio de Janeiro: Morning arrival with meeting and transfer to your hotel. Balance of day at leisure to enjoy Rio's famous beaches.
Day 3 Rio de Janeiro: Your morning sightseeing includes a visit to the tropical Tijuca Forest and the monumental Corcovado Mountain with its 120-ft.-high statue of Christ the Redeemer. Afternoon at leisure. B
Day 4 Rio de Janeiro: Full-day at leisure to relax at the glittering beaches or take one of the exciting optional tours. Choose a visit to the historic Petropolis, or perhaps a schooner cruise to the Tropical Islands. B
Day 5 Rio de Janeiro/Iguassu Falls: Take a flight to Iguassu Falls, the world's most impressive waterfalls. Meeting and transfer to your hotel. Balance of day at leisure to visit the falls. B
Day 6 Iguassu Falls/Brasilia: Transfer to the airport for your flight to Brasilia, Brazil's capital. Meeting and transfer to your hotel. Later, tour Nossa Senhora de Fatima Church, Tres Poderes Square, and other interesting locations. B
Day 7 Brasilia/Manaus: Transfer to the airport for your flight to Manaus, in the heart of the Amazon jungle. Meeting and transfer to your hotel. B
Day 8 Manaus: Explore the surrounding jungle then travel by riverboat to witness the "Meeting of the Waters," where the Negro and Solimoes rivers converge. B L
Day 9 Manaus/Salvador: Transfer to the airport for your flight to Salvador do Bahia. Meeting and transfer to your hotel. Balance of day at leisure. B
Day 10 Salvador: Morning sightseeing of Salvador's Old Quarter, including Ipiranga Hill, Itotoro Dike, Feria dos Meninos, Mont Serrat and All Saints Bay where you'll tour Bonfim Church. Balance of day at leisure. B
Day 11 Salvador: Day at leisure to enjoy the beaches, take an optional tour, or to explore the Petourinho District with its African culture and colonial architecture. B
Day 12 Salvador/USA: Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA. B
Day 13 USA: Early morning arrival.
ALTURA’S Included features:
* Meeting and assistance service at airports.
* Roundtrip transfers between airports, piers and hotels including baggage
handling.
* Choice of hotel accommodations for 10 nights.
* 10 Meals: 9 Buffet Breakfast (B) and 1 Lunch (L) as specified in itinerary.
* Sightseeing and excursions including entrance fees per itinerary.
* Hotel taxes and service charges
* Assistance by a local English-speaking Altura Tours representative
Selected Hotels:
RIO DE JANEIRO
Standard - Savoy, Moderate First Class - Luxor Regente, Superior - Meridien
IGUASSU FALLS
Standard - Moderate First Class - Superior - Tropical Das Cataratas
BRASILIA
Standard - Moderate First Class - Superior - Tropical Manaus
SALVADOR (BAHIA)
Standard - Mar Azul (2004) Vila Gale Bahia (2005), Moderate First Class - Blue Tree, Superior - Pestana
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