Pantanal and Beaches - Iguazu Falls to Rio Adventure - 19 nights

Arrival to Foz do Iguazu Airport. Transfer to accommodation on the Brazilian side. Check in and free time.

Iguazu Falls National Park Argentine Side
This tour will take you to visit part of the Iguazú National Park, that preserves 67.000 ha. of giant trees, vines and ferns living with multicolored butterflies, birds and mammals, all part of the rich local flora and fauna.
The park was declared Natural World Heritage in 1984, due to its scenic beauties and the great biological diversity of the subtropical jungle. The famous falls are in the heart of this Park.

You will start the visit at the Local Museum and continue the tour along the Lower Trail, from where you can see the "Two sisters Falls", the "Bossetti Fall", the "Hidden Fall", a panoramic view of "San Martin island" and the "Union Fall".
Later you will walk the Upper Trail shifting along walkways located above major falls up to the majestic "San Martin Fall” from where you have a panoramic view of the Brazilian falls.

Finally, you go with the Train of the Jungle up to "Devil's Throat" station. From there, after a 1,000 meters walk along the catwalks, you will reach the spectacular "Devil's Throat", where the Iguazu river expresses itself with all its strength and the falling water gives the illusion of magic rainbows. You will be transferred back to accommodation.

Note: Entrance fee to the National Park is not included.

Iguazu Falls Half Day Tour Brazilian side
The Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls offers some of the best panoramic views of the UNESCO World Heritage site. Whether you prefer to hit the trail or sit back and soak up the views. Discover the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls on this half-day sightseeing tour in the National Park. Travel deep into Iguaçu National Park for the region's best, full views of the Devil's Throat and so many small water jumps. Trek the Cataratas trail to view the falls from both above and below, truly getting a sense of the power and majesty of this natural wonder. Learn about the flora and fauna in the area from your local guide along the way.

Itinerary:
Embark on a half-day excursion inside the Iguaçu National Park, At first you have 11 km until you reach the beginning of the walkways, located on the edge of the Iguazú river cliffs. From this start, enjoy the panoramic view of San Martín Island, and the waterfalls of Salto Bossetti, San Martín and Tres Mosqueteros. Walk along approximately 1,100 meters observing the nature of the environment until you reach the waterfalls established in Brazilian territory and enjoy the falls: "Floriano Peixoto", "Deodoro da Fonseca" and "Benjamin Constant", the catwalks also take us to see from above, the fall of the "Santa María" waterfall as well as the Devil's Throat from the viewpoint. Finally, we take an elevator up to the parking lot, where the transportation awaits to return to the hotel. Approximate duration inside the Iguaçu National Park: 3 hours.

rick up from the hotel: 07:30, but it depends on location of accommodation. Back at about midday, or later if you choose to have lunch at a Brazilian restaurant (not included).

Note: Entrance fee to the National Park is not included.

Go on your own to the bus Rodoviaria Internacional Foz do Iguacu station to take the early bus to Cascavel. Arrival and connection with a bus to Dourados. Arrival in the evening and go to your accommodation. Check in and rest.

In the afternoon, take the bus to Bonito. Arrival at night and find your accommodation on your own. check in and rest.

In the morning, private pick up to take you to a floating activity at Rio da Prata.
Floating at Rio da Prata
The trip begins with a pleasant walk through the river bank forest of the Olho d'Água and Prata Rivers. This interpretative trail is protected. Upon arrival at the head of the Olho D'Água River, a huge natural pool of crystal-clear waters, the guide will help everyone to equip themselves with a mask and snorkel and to train for the floating to explore the surroundings. Once this preparation starts, the floating down the river starts. A gentle current carries visitors calmly through a trip in an underwater world, inhabited by dozens of species of fish and aquatic plants. After about 1.7 km of the route floating down the Olho d'Água River, it meets the other river: Rio da Prata. From this encounter, called "Barra", the floating continues along the Rio da Prata, for more than 600 meters. In the end, a typical Mato Gross lunch will be served.

Duration: full day
Distance: 45 km

Morning pick up to take you with a private transfer to Pantanal Jungle Lodge. Arrival after more than 3 hours ride. During the 3 nights / 4 days stay, apart from having 9 meals included (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) you will have the following activities that will be organized in the lodge:
1. Piranha fishing
2. Boat ride at sunset.
3. River Safari
4. Floating in the river
5. Land Safari of the Pantanal of Nhecolândia
6. Ecological walk in the rainforest and the fields.

Check out and private transfer to the Rodoviaria (Bus station) in Campo Grande to take the night bus to Sao Paulo, Barra Funda station.

In the morning, arrival to Sao Paulo. Go on your own to your accommodation. Free day in town.

Check out and go on your own to Tiete Sao Paulo Bus Station to take the day bus to Paraty. Arrival and go on your own to your accommodation to check in. Time to take a walk to the old streets of this beautiful village frozen in time.

Free day. Go to the port to take the boat trip to the islands close to Paraty. The idea is to sail, relax, visit warm beaches, do some snorkeling or just enjoy the ride and maybe have a nice local meal.

Check out and be ready for the 08:30 transfer to Angra dos Reis to take the boat to Ilha Grande. Check in and free day to relax.

Free days to enjoy Ilha Grande.

Check out, go on your own to the Port to take the boat to Angra and from there take the minibus to your accommodation in Rio. Check in and relax.

Breakfast. At 08:00, Big Dude Rio de Janeiro Full Day Tour.
All of Rio de Janeiro best sights in just one packed day.

Details:
From 08:00 to 08:30: Hostel pick-up by mini-bus
11:00 Stop at São Conrado to watch the hang gliders land on the beach.
11:30 Stop at Tijuca Forest for a walk around the park to experience a real rainforest.
12:15 Drive through the Tijuca Forest towards Christ the Redeemer.
12:40 Stop at Christ Statue for a visit to the top (ticket included).
14:15 Drive to Santa Teresa for a lunch break (not included), followed by a walk around the neighborhood
15:30 Drive to Lapa for a visit to the colorful steps “Escadaria Selaron”, made famous by Snoop Dog in his music video “Beautiful”.
16:30 Drive back to hotel with the option of a drop-off at Sugarloaf

Note: you have plenty of time and you can take the "bondinho" up the Sugarloaf this day or any other day while in Rio. It is the best view of the city, specially at sunset!!! The teleferic is not included.

Breakfast. Free day to enjoy Rio, the beaches or to take an optional day tour.

Check out, transfer to the airport to take your flight back home. End of adventure!

- Iguazu Airport pickup in regular times: 07:00-21:00
- 3 nights accommodation in Foz do Iguacu at selected room with breakfast in hotel, NO breakfast in Hostel
- Full Day Tour to the Falls, Argentine Side
- Half Day Tour to the Falls, Brazilian Side
- Bus from Foz do Iguacu to Cascavel
- Bus from Cascavel to Dourados
- 1 night accommodation in Dourados, at selected room, no breakfast
- Bus from Dourados to Bonito
- 2 nights accommodation in Bonito, at selected room with breakfast in hotel, NO breakfast in Hostel
- Activity in Bonito: Floating at Rio da Prata, with transportation
- Private transfer from Bonito accommodation to Pantanal Jungle Lodge
- 3 nights accommodation at Pantanal Jungle Logde, at selected room with full board and activities like:
1. Piranha fishing
2. Boat ride at sunset.
3. River Safari
4. Floating in the river
5. Land Safari of the Pantanal of Nhecolândia
6. Ecological walk in the rainforest and the fields.
- Private transfer from Pantanal Jungle Lodge to Campo Grande Bus Station
- Night bus from Foz do Iguazu to Sao Paulo Barra Funda Station
- 1 night accommodation at Sooz hotel Sao Paulo, at selected room with breakfast
- Bus from Sao Paulo Tiete Station to Paraty
- 2 nights accommodation in Paraty at selected room with breakfast in Pousada, NO breakfast in Hostel
- Schooner Boat Trip to the islands in Paraty, Netuno II
- Regular transfer plus boat ride from Paraty to Ilha Grande via Angra dos Reis Port
- 3 nights accommodation in Ilha Grande at selected room with breakfast in Pousada (hotel), NO breakfast in Hostel
- Regular boat ride plus transfer from Ilha Grande to accommodation in Rio de Janeiro
- 3 nights accommodation in Rio de Janeiro at selected room with breakfast
- Big Dude Rio de Janeiro City Tour
- Rio Airport drop off