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Day 1 - Rio de Janeiro
Upon arrival greeting at the airport, transfer to your selected hotel. In the afternoon, Optional half day tour visiting the highlights of the city, including an ascend by cable car to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain for a breathtaking view of Rio.

Day 2 - Rio de Janeiro
Optional Half day tour of the city, including an ascend on an unforgettable cogwheel train ride to the top of the Corcovado Mountain, for a closer look at the famous statue of Christthe Redeemer and a magnificent view of Rio. Optional Night tour including dinner at a barbecue restaurant where you will enjoy never ending succulent steak, ribs, sausages, salads and more. After dinner continue to Plataforma 1 for Rio’s greatest Samba Show.

Day 3 - Rio de Janeiro
Optional Tour - Full day tour to the Tropical Islands. After a bus ride to Itacuruça located 1hour and 30minutes away from Rio, you will board a schooner for a fabulous cruise along Sepetiba Bay. A stop is made for a swim, then the tour continues to one of the Islands where a delicious buffet lunch will be waiting for the guests. There will be free time to explore the island before returning to your hotel.

Day 4 - Rio de Janeiro / Iguassu Falls
Depart hotel in the morning for your flight to Iguassu Falls. Upon arrival in Iguassu, transfer to your selected hotel. Optional Walking tour to visit the Brazilian side of the falls. Located in the western side of Parana state, Iguassu Falls could be considered one of the planets natural wonders. There are 275 waterfalls that can change to 150, depending on the rivers flow. Some of the falls are as high as 260 feet, and they extend for a distance of ½ a mile. The falls divide Brazil and Argentina. Most of the falls are located on the Argentinean side, which provides an outstanding view from the Brazilian side. On the Brazilian side, one of the highlights during the tour is the point where you cross the walkways leading to the edge of the falls. The falls are located inside the Iguassu National Park, which was established in 1939 and was listed by UNESCO as a Natural Heritage of Humanity in 1986.

Day 5 - Iguassu Falls, Brazil (Iguazu Falls, Argentina)
Optional Tour: Argentinean side of the falls. This tour is divided in three parts: upper circuit, lower circuit, and the highlight of Iguazu Falls, the Devil’s Throat. The catwalks and trails in the area offer different visions of the falls.
Optional suggested tours: Macuco Safari : On board a cart, pulled by a Jeep for approximately 2.5 miles, your guide will provide information on the local flora and fauna. After that there is a ½ mile walk, which allows direct contact with the environment. The last part of the tour, and the most impressive stage of the tour, is the boat safari upstream on the Iguassu River towards the Devil’s Throat. Itaipu Dam: Visit Itaipu Dam, one of the largest hydroelectric projects in the world. Helicopter Flight: A spectacular helicopter ride over the falls.

Day 6 - Iguassu Falls / Salvador da Bahia
Morning at Leisure. Mid-afternoon, depart to the airport for your flight to Salvador da Bahia. Upon arrival transfer to your selected hotel.

Day 7 - Salvador da Bahia
Optional tour: In the morning depart on a historical city tour . The first stop will be at Farol da Barra (lighthouse). The tour will continue to the Municipal Square with a stop near the Lacerda Elevator, where you will have a breathtaking view of the Baia de Todos os Santos (All Saints Bay). Walking the cobblestone streets of the Pelourinho district, the city’s historic old town, you will understand why UNESCO has called the architectural complex the most important colonial architectural extant. You will visit the Barroque Cathedral built in 1672, São Francisco Church, Brazil’s most famous religious structure with its intricately carved gold-leafed rosewood interior. Remainder of the day at leisure.

Day 8 - Salvador da Bahia
Day at leisure to enjoy Salvador da Bahia. Optional Evening: Salvador da Bahia by Night tour, including dinner and Folkloric Show emphasizing Bahian culture at Solar do Unhão.

Day 9 - Salvador da Bahia / Manaus
Early morning departure to the airport. Flight to Manaus. Upon arrival transfer to the Hotel Tropical. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 10 - Manaus
Optional Full day tour to the "meeting of the waters" where the Amazon River is formed, with lunch.

Day 11- Manaus
Optional morning tour of the city of Manaus, that includes viewing of the Opera House. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 12 - Manaus
In the morning, transfer to the airport, for your departure to the USA.

*Not included: Optional tours and admission tickets.