Brazil in Bossa 9 days

Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel’s Restaurant Four Wonders Jeep Tour The jeep tour to the Christ Statue, Tijuca Rainforest, Sugarloaf Mountain, and the Botanical Gardens is a great option if you have a limited time in Rio and want to see it all! Your local guide will provide a complete & detailed overview of these wonders, creating memories of a lifetime. Cruising top-down to reach all of these places is part of the experience, you’ll be immersed in the nature, the coastlines, the hustle of the city, and everything in between; half way through we stop for lunch at a traditional churrascaria* (Brazilian BBQ), to relax for a bit and refuel for the rest of the adventure. Bring camera, sunglasses, hat, water, comfortable shoes, layered clothes appropriate for the weather. Overnight at selected hotel. INCLUDED: Local guide, pick up & drop off at your hotel, full lunch* (not including drinks or dessert), all ticket & entrance fees. *Vegetarian options available with advance notice.

Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel’s Restaurant. Day at leisure. Our suggestion is to visit downtown – Old Rio on own by taking the subway and going back to the surface at Cinelândia Station. There you can see the Municipal Theatre, the National Library and the National Museum of Fine Arts (check opening times and entrance fees). A must go place for lunch or a quick coffee stop is Confeitaria Colombo, an Art Nouveau gem from 1894. Its architecture, inspired by the European cafes, was representative of Rio de Janeiro’s belle époque. Near by, visit São Francisco da Penitência, with its golden interior is an impressive example of Portuguese-Brazilian baroque church. Make your way to the Real Gabinete Português de Literatura, considered one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, and finish at Centro de Referência do Artesanato Brasileiro CRAB, for a look at Brazilian crafts and art. Overnight at selected hotel.

Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel’s Restaurant. Transfer out from Hotel to Airport to catch a short flight to Iguassu Falls Transfer to the airport with only Portuguese speaking driver. GGTS suggested flight (not included): GOL 2074 GIG IGU depart 15:50 / arrive 18:05 hours. Transfer in from Brazilian airport to the selected hotel. Our bilingual guide will meet all passengers right after the disembarking gate. The transfer time will take approximately 30 minutes depending on the traffic conditions of this arrival day. En route, our guide will give some basic briefs about the city and your respective hotel.

Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel’s Restaurant. Morning visit to the Argentinean side of the falls We will cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge heading towards the Iguaçu National Park in Argentina. At the entrance, a small train takes visitors on a tour through the park, making 2 stops. Follow the pathways to the top of the waterfalls that provide spectacularly unique views of the ‘Cataratas’, amidst the abundant nature filled with orchids, colorful birds and other wildlife. The highlight of the tour is a visit to the suspended platform at the very brink of the ‘Garganta do Diabo’ waterfall (Devil’s Throat) – the largest fall in the park. Overnight at selected hotel.

Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel’s Restaurant. Morning visit to the Brazilian side of the falls and transfer to airport The trip begins at the Iguaçu National Park with a drive through the lush subtropical vegetation of the park en route to the falls. Take a stroll on the trail that descends down the canyon, to offer panoramic views of more than 240 falls. Embark on the glass elevator up the cliff face for an exquisite view from the upper deck. The Iguassu National Park along with its “sister” park in Argentina form the most significant remaining rainforest in the southern cone of South America which along with the waterfalls, have been declared a National Heritage Site by UNESCO. Free time for lunch at the park. There are some snack bars and the Porto Canoas restaurant, overlooking the river (meal not included). The tour ends with drop off a the airport for your flight to Salvador. GGTS suggested flight (not included): GOL 1173 IGU GRU dep 18:00 / arr 19:40 - GOL 1698 GRU SSA depart 21:10 / arrive 23:30 hours. Arrival in Salvador and Transfer in from airport to selected hotel Arrival, meet and greet by local guide at the Salvador Airport for your transfer to the hotel. Overnight at selected hotel.

Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel’s Restaurant. Morning visit to Lower Salvador The Lower City tour offers another perspective of the sprawling city taking us to the quiet waters of the Itapagipe Peninsula where life moves at a slower pace than the bustling upper city. Fishermen fish from dug out canoes, locals collect shellfish at low tide, schooners lie at anchor, all protected by the famous Bonfim church, one of the most important churches of pilgrimage in Brazil and deeply syncretised with the Candomblé. We continue to the Monserrat district with its panoramic view of the city and on to the Mercado Modelo, a thriving market for local goods and souvenirs. This is also where you can test your bargaining talents! During the tour we will stop at a well-known food stand to taste one of the most famous Bahian street food the Acaraje: deep fried rolls prepared with shrimp, black-eyed peas, red chilli pepper, onion and garlic. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at selected hotel

Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel’s Restaurant. Day at leisure. Our suggestion is to walk on own around Pelourinho, a Unesco Heritage Site and the largest complex of colonial architecture in the South America. Discover the churches, museums, restaurants and cafés of this charming neighborhood right outside your hotel door. Overnight at selected hotel.

Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel’s Restaurant. Transfer to the airport to take the flight back home. Transfer to the airport with only Portuguese speaking driver. As we say in Brazil “Boa Viagem”!