Day1
Departure for Rio de Janeiro
- Evening flight from Scandinavia with one connection in Europe.
ROUND TRIPS · RIO DE JANEIRO · FOZ DO IGUAÇU · MANAUS
The Grand Brazil Journey – 16 days
16 days / 13 nights5 stops – from Rio de Janeiro to SalvadorPrivate trip with local guidesPrice on request
The big round trip through Brazil: the city’s beaches and peaks, the waterfalls on the Argentine border, three nights by the river in the Amazon and the Afro-Brazilian culture of Salvador.
All tours are private and can be adjusted: more nights, a different hotel standard, other dates or an extra destination. Activities marked “Optional” can be added in your enquiry.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Moments
to look forward to.
Rio, the Iguaçu Falls, the Amazon rainforest and Salvador’s old town – Brazil’s classics in one trip.
- Day 3Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado
- Day 4Cable car up Sugarloaf
- Day 5Favela tour with a local guide
- Days 6–7Both sides of the Iguaçu Falls
- Day 9Meeting of the Waters near Manaus
- Day 10Caimans by torchlight
- Day 11Rainforest jungle walk
- Day 13Pelourinho in Salvador
Your route
1Rio de JaneiroDays 1–5
2Foz do IguaçuDays 6–7
3ManausDay 8
4The AmazonDays 9–11
5SalvadorDays 12–15
✈FLIGHT HOMEDay 16
Itinerary
Day by day – a proposal we adjust to your wishes. Optional activities are clearly marked.
Stage 1
Rio de Janeiro
Day2
Welcome to Rio
- Arrive in the morning and transfer privately to your hotel on Copacabana.
- Rest after the journey and take a first walk along the wave-patterned promenade.
Day3
Christ the Redeemer and city tour
- Guided trip up Corcovado – plenty of time at the statue and the view over the bays.
- Stops in Santa Teresa, at the tiled Selarón Steps, the Lapa Arches and the modern cathedral.
- Afternoon free on the beach or the promenade.
Day4
Cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain
- Two cable cars take you first to Morro da Urca and then to the 396-metre summit.
- Views over Copacabana, Guanabara Bay and Christ the Redeemer across the city.
- OptionalA helicopter flight over Rio can be booked locally.
Day5
Favela tour with a local guide
- Half-day tour with an English-speaking local guide through Rocinha and the small favela of Vila Canoas.
- Viewpoints, narrow alleys and conversations about everyday life on the city’s hills.
- Afternoon at leisure.
Stage 2
Foz do Iguaçu
Day6
Fly to the Iguaçu Falls
- Domestic flight to Foz do Iguaçu.
- Afternoon on the Brazilian side: the panorama of the whole falls system and the walkway towards the Devil’s Throat.
Day7
The Argentine side of the falls
- Full day on the Argentine side with trails above and below the falls.
- A small train takes you to the boardwalks at the Devil’s Throat.
- Bring your passport – you cross the border.
Stage 3
Manaus
Day8
On to Manaus
- Fly to Manaus via São Paulo or Brasília.
- Transfer to a hotel near the Teatro Amazonas opera house.
Stage 4
The Amazon
Day9
Meeting of the Waters and on to the lodge
- The transfer is an excursion in itself: speedboat, minibus and boat again, about 3.5 hours in total.
- On the way you pass the Meeting of the Waters, where the black Rio Negro and the brown Solimões run side by side.
- Welcome drink and lunch, then your first boat trip on the river.
Day10
Canoes, piranhas and caimans
- Morning trip by motorised canoe through flooded forest and narrow waterways.
- Piranha fishing after lunch – the guide shows you how.
- Evening outing by torchlight to spot caimans.
Day11
Jungle walk and river village visit
- Guided walk in the rainforest: medicinal plants, tracks and the sounds of the jungle.
- Visit to a caboclo family living by the river.
- Evening free at the lodge.
Stage 5
Salvador
Day12
From the rainforest to Salvador
- Sunrise boat trip, breakfast and then back to Manaus.
- Afternoon flight to Salvador on the coast of Bahia.
Day13
Pelourinho – Salvador’s old town
- Guided walk among the pastel colonial houses of the Pelourinho World Heritage site.
- Visit to the São Francisco church with its gilded interior.
- The Elevador Lacerda lift between the upper and lower town.
Day14
Bahia at your own pace
- A swim at Porto da Barra or an evening of capoeira and music.
- OptionalMoqueca at a restaurant by the sea.
Day15
Flight home from Salvador
- Free time until your transfer to the airport.
- Evening flight to Europe with one connection.
Stage 6
Journey home
Day16
Back home in Scandinavia
- Change planes in Europe and arrive back in Scandinavia during the day.
PRICE & WHAT IS INCLUDED
Everything clear
from the start.
What is included – and which costs are good to know about. The price is confirmed in a written proposal.
Price on requestfor your dates and your groupSend enquiry ↗
INCLUDED
What is included
- Return flights from Scandinavia and all domestic flights
- 13 nights in a double room as per the itinerary
- Daily breakfast, full board at the jungle lodge
- Transfers as per the itinerary
- Excursions as per the itinerary with an English-speaking guide
NOT INCLUDED
Good to budget for
- Travel insurance and cancellation cover
- Meals and drinks beyond the itinerary
- Entrance fees and activities listed as optional
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses
How the price is set
The price depends on travel dates, flight fares, hotel standard and the size of your group. You receive a written proposal with a fixed price before anything is booked.
Good to know
- Best time
- May–November for the Amazon and Iguaçu; Rio and Salvador work all year
- Accommodation
- Mid-range hotels and a simple jungle lodge – upgrades possible
- Domestic flights
- Four domestic flights are included in the plan
ACCOMMODATION
Rest well
along the way.
The accommodation below shows the standard – we confirm hotels or equivalent in the proposal.
Stage 1 · Days 1–5
Rio de Janeiro
Hotel on Copacabana, mid-range
Stage 2 · Days 6–7
Foz do Iguaçu
Hotel in Foz do Iguaçu, mid-range
Stage 3 · Day 8
Manaus
Central hotel near the opera house
Stage 4 · Days 9–11
The Amazon
Riverside jungle lodge, simple comfort
Stage 5 · Days 12–15
Salvador
Hotel in Salvador, mid-range
ACCOMMODATION ALONG THE ROUTE
13 nights
Accommodation as per the itinerary or equivalent – the standard can be raised or lowered on request.
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NEXT STEP
Make the trip
your own.
Tell us when you would like to travel and how many you are, and we will come back with a proposal for The Grand Brazil Journey – 16 days.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
General terms (draft)
Draft – to be reviewed by a lawyer before publishing. The trips are arranged by [Företagsnamn och organisationsnummer – fylls i] (“we”). These terms supplement the Swedish Package Travel Act (2018:1217) and the general terms for package travel that apply in Sweden.
Booking and payment
- Proposal: You receive a written proposal with price, itinerary and terms. The booking becomes binding only when you have accepted the proposal and we have sent a booking confirmation.
- Payment: Deposit and final payment are stated in the proposal and the confirmation.
- Details: Names must match your passport exactly. Please check the confirmation carefully.
Cancellation and changes
- Cancellation rules and any fees are stated in the proposal and booking confirmation. Flights and some hotels may have their own conditions.
- Changes you request may incur costs from airlines, hotels and other suppliers.
Passports, visas and health
- You are responsible for a valid passport, any visas and the vaccinations required or recommended for the trip, e.g. yellow fever for some areas.
Travel insurance and travel guarantee
We recommend travel insurance with cancellation cover. Details of the travel guarantee lodged with the Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency (Kammarkollegiet): [to be added].
Changes to the itinerary
If we have to change the itinerary significantly, e.g. because of weather, flight times or decisions by authorities, we will inform you as soon as possible and you have the rights that follow from the Package Travel Act.
Complaints and disputes
Problems during the trip should be reported as soon as possible to us or our local representative. Disputes may be tried by the National Board for Consumer Disputes (ARN) or a general court in Sweden. Swedish law applies.