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Beijaflor Journey: Exotic Brazil


Beijaflor Journey
 

One of the most complete group tours to Brazil for 2012, this holiday provides quality and luxury while staying in comfortable hotels and lodges throughout. Starting in Rio, fly to the Iguaçu Falls and continue to the Amazon, to explore the rainforest and hunt out the wildlife with expert guides, on this 2 week escorted tour of Brazil.

Summary of nights: Rio de Janeiro 2; Iguaçu Falls 2, Manaus 1; Amazon jungle lodge 3; Salvador 3.

  • Enjoy the views, music and street-life in exotic Rio de Janeiro.
  • The power and majesty of the Iguaçu Falls in their tropical setting.
  • Amazonas, the most awesome jungle in the world - butterflies, birds and piranha!
  • Vibrant Salvador, Brazil's African heritage in full colour.

Holiday Itinerary

Day 1 Fly UK to Rio de Janeiro, arriving the next morning.
Days 2,3 Visit Sugar Loaf and Corcovado Mountains.
Days 4,5 Fly to and visit the Iguaçu Falls.
Day 6 Fly to Manaus, at the mouth of the Amazon.
Days 7-9 Boat to Amazon jungle lodge, explore on foot and by boat.
Day 10 Fly to Salvador.
Days 11,12 Enjoy a tour of historical Salvador, and optional visit to nearby beaches.
Day 13 Fly UK, arriving day 14.

Tour Profile

Transport: 3 flights (longest 7 hrs, including connection), boat transfers in the Amazon.
Accommodation: Tourist class superior and tourist class hotels and lodge in the Amazon.
Meals: Breakfast daily, full board days 7-9.
Included excursions: Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corcovado Mountain, Rio; trips to both sides of the Iguaçu Falls; excursions from jungle lodge; walking tour of old Salvador.

A few days to spare?

Extend your trip by adding on a few days at the beginning or end of your tour on a tailormade, private basis. Click here to see our most popular extensions to the Beijaflor Tour or contact one of our consultants for more inspiring ideas.

Magnificent Rio. View from Corcovado over Sugar Loaf mountain.
Magnificent Rio. View from Corcovado over Sugar Loaf mountain.

The mightiest of all the falls at Iguacú, the Garganta del Diablo (Devil's throat) thunders into the river below.
The mightiest of all the falls at Iguacú, the Garganta del Diablo (Devil's throat) thunders into the river below.

Salvador is often considered the most African city outside Africa- its vibrant culture and arts scene reflects this.
Salvador is often considered the most African city outside Africa- its vibrant culture and arts scene reflects this.

View more imagesWe see both the Brazilian and Argentine sides of the falls.The bright red Amazon macaw.More than 1000 species of frogs are found in the Amazon basin.Our lodge is located deep into the rainforest.Each jungle cabin houses 2 twin bedded rooms, with hammocks and a verandaTwin bedded cabins in the Amazon.

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