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Brazil

Natural Brazil

Trogon

Summary of nights: Rio 3, Paratí 2, Bonito 2, Pantanal 3, Iguaçu 2, Rio 1.

  • Enjoy the panoramic views of fabulous Rio.
  • Colonial charms of artist and literary haven, Paratí
  • Fairytale forests and rivers around Bonito
  • Quality wildlife viewing in the Pantanal wetlands
  • Iguaçú, the world’s most impressive waterfalls in bird-filled tropical forest.

Holiday itinerary

Day 1 Daytime flight to Rio.
Days 2,3 Visit Sugarloaf Mountain and the Christ Redeemer statue.
Day 4 Travel down the 'Green Coast' to Paratí, a cobbled historic town.
Day 5 Boat trip to nearby islands and tour of the bay.
Day 6 Full day travel to Bonito, by bus and plane.
Day 7 Enjoy the lakes, caves and streams of Bonito.
Day 8 Bus to the heart of the Pantanal.
Days 9, 10 Explore the Pantanal, the wetlands and abundant wildlife.
Days 10, 11 Fly to Iguaçú and visit the Brazilian and Argentinian side of the Falls.
Day 12 Return to Rio by air.
Day 13 Depart, arriving UK day 14.

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Trip profile

Transport: 3 flights (longest 4 hrs); 4 road journeys (longest 6hrs).
Accommodation: Simple, comfortable hotels and guest houses (with private bathroom), traditional pousada (lodge) in the Pantanal with private shower.
Meals: Breakfast daily, full board at the Pantanal lodge.
Included excursions: Sugar Loaf mountain, Rio; boat trip, Paratí; outdoor activities, Bonito; full programme of excursions in the Pantanal; Iguaçu Falls.
Group size: Min 4, max 16. Led by Journey Latin America tour leader.

Tuiuiús take flight in the Pantanal, an open expanse of wetlands allowing easy sightings of the abundant wildlife.
Tuiuiús take flight in the Pantanal, an open expanse of wetlands allowing easy sightings of the abundant wildlife.

The colonial seaport of Paratí is a charming village surrounded by sandy-beached islands.
The colonial seaport of Paratí is a charming village surrounded by sandy-beached islands.

The largest waterfalls in the world - Iguazu
The largest waterfalls in the world - Iguazu

View more imagesWe see both the Argentine and Brazilian side of the falls.Floating down a river in Bonito.Caiman in the Pantanal.Roosting birds in the Pantanal.The 'Emerald Coast' (Costa Verde) around Parati is blessed with golden beaches and clear waters.Copacabana beach at dusk.

 
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