Cruise along the gentle tributaries of the Amazon; witness Iguazu Falls’ crushing strength as torrents fall through the Devil’s Throat; travel to the Pantanal, one of the richest biological zones on earth; and finish the journey in Rio, one of the world’s most beautiful cities.
We cruise along the Amazon up to the Anavilhanas Archipelago aboard a comfortable riverboat. The Amazon Basin is a river-sea and vast forest covering over half of Brazil. The region is one of the earth’s greatest natural masterpieces and features 50,000 miles of navigable waterways, the earth’s largest forest and over 15,000 animal species.
In the Pantanal, the world’s largest inland wetlands, we search for wildlife by day, and rest comfortably in an ecolodge by night. Our journey continues south to Iguazu Falls for a panoramic view from the Brazilian side and an up-close, misty look from the Argentine side. Iguazu certainly lives up to its name, which means “big water” in the local Indian dialect.
Changing scene from Brazil’s natural wonders, we move to the urban highlights of Rio de Janeiro and spend three exciting days in this “Cidade Maravilhosa” touring the major sites and relaxing in the tropical climate. |
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Day 2 Manaus, start of Amazon River Safari Day 3 Amazon River Safari — Anavilhanas Archipelago Day 4 Amazon River Safari — Jacareubal region Day 5 Return to Manaus and fly to Campo Grande, Pantanal Day 6 Drive to the Pantanal, a UNESCO Natural Heritage Site Day 7 Pantanal Wilderness Adventure Day 8 Pantanal Wilderness Adventure Day 9 Pantanal Wilderness Adventure Day 10 Fly to Iguazu Falls
Day 11 Iguazu Falls — Argentine side Day 12 Iguazu Falls — Brazilian side, fly to Rio de Janeiro Day 13 Rio de Janeiro — Corcovado, Tijuca Forest Day 14 Rio de Janeiro — Sugar loaf mountain Accommodations
Comfortable hotels and lodges with private bathroom. Features 3 nights’ compact bunk-bedded accommodation on the Amazon Clipper (a riverboat) and 4 nights at an ecolodge.
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