Classic Brazil
Classic Brazil
$1558
Classic Brazil
9 Days Starting in Foz Do Iguaçu and ending in Salvador
Visiting: Foz Do Iguaçu, Santa Tereza, Río De Janeiro, Copacabana, Cristo Redentor, Zuckerhut, Salvador, église De Nosso Senhor Do Bonfim, Mercado Modelo
Tour operator:
Tour code:
15308
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 18
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
In this classic itinerary, you will go to three of the most incredible places in Brazil: Iguacu, waterfalls surrounded by lush nature ideal for spectacular nature immersion; Rio, to get involved in the rhythms of the "cariocas", the warm inhabitants of the city; and finally Salvador de Bahia to admire the well-preserved historical sites and learn about popular traditions.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Saturday / Foz Do Iguaçu In
Location: Foz Do Iguaçu
Accommodation Name: Viales Cataratas
Foz do Iguau is a unique and irresistible destination in the world. Iguazu is more attractive than anyone can imagine. There is much more to see than just Iguazu Falls. There is the incredible Itaipu Bio National Hydroelectric Power Plant. In this place which is located on three borders: Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay; you live an experience of cultural and social integration every day, as many as 57 different ethnic groups coexist in harmony here. I arrive.
Arrival (with morning flight), reception by our assistant and transfer to the city.
Lunch in a restaurant located in the park. Departure by private bus for the guided tour of the Brazilian waterfalls. Walking tour on the boardwalks to admire the view of the waterfalls. The Brazilian side has the best panoramic view of the falls.
Dinner not included
Overnight stay at the VIALE CATARATAS**** or SIMILAR hotel.
Day 2 : Sunday / Foz Do Iguaçu
Location: Foz Do Iguaçu
Accommodation Name: Viale Cataratas Hotel
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit to the Argentine side. The waterfalls have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In terms of quantity of water they are the largest in the world, surpassing even the much more famous ones of Niagara and Zambezi. The Iguazu Falls are made up of 275 waterfalls that fall from 250 feet, crashing onto the rocks.
Lunch at the El Fortin restaurant, located in the Park
Dinner not included
Overnight stay at the VIALE CATARATAS**** or SIMILAR hotel.
Day 3 : Monday / Foz Do Iguaçu Flight To Rio De Janeiro
Location: Santa Tereza, Foz Do Iguaçu, Río De Janeiro, Copacabana
Accommodation Name: Americas Copacabana Hotel
Breakfast at the hotel..
Transfer to the airport.
Flight to Rio de Janeiro (not included)
Rio's spectacular beauty is unparalleled. A metropolis full of glamour, kissed by the sun, bordered by beautiful, wide beaches and surrounded by mountains. Yet once upon a time this city was a colonial settlement famous for being an important port from where shipments of gold, precious stones and coffee departed. Today it is the beaches that identify Rio and its culture defined as vibrant, joyful and exotic. Each beach has its own "flavor": from the Great Lady of Copacabana, with its volleyball nets and its outdoor cafes, to the seductive Ipanema; from São Conrado to the modern and expensive Barra da Tijuca.
Arrival at the airport, reception by the guide and private transfer to the centre
Departure to visit Santa Teresa by microbus (the streets are narrow). Santa Teresa is a neighborhood located on a hill in the middle of Rio's lively center. The main symbol of Santa Teresa is its "Yellow Tram" which runs through the entire neighborhood. Santa Teresa is much admired thanks to its various colonial buildings and churches, its parallel streets and its famous ateliers.
Lunch at the Armazem São Joaquim restaurant
In a bohemian and informal atmosphere of this charming neighborhood of Santa Teresa, you will find this restaurant, decorated in wood, rock and with Afro-Brazilian samba themed decorations, a welcoming and pleasant staff will serve you exquisite dishes that will make you appreciate gastronomy local. Customers will have the opportunity to eat one of the most famous and typical national dishes: Feijoada, made of black beans, pieces of pork, rice, among other specialties. a tasty and traditional food that traces its origins to ancient slaves. Today it is a very popular Brazilian dish.
Departure from the restaurant for half a day with Samba theme.
Arrival at Cidade do Samba.
Visit the Academicos hangar da Grande Rio, one of the main samba schools in Rio de Janeiro. The history of this music so typical of Brazil and Rio will be explained! Presentation of costumes and the possibility of wearing them to be photographed.
Tasting a caipirinha. Duration: 1h30
Dinner not included
Overnight stay at the AMERICAS COPACABANA Hotel**** or SIMILAR hotel.
Day 4 : Tuesday / Rio De Janeiro
Location: Cristo Redentor, Río De Janeiro
Accommodation Name: Americas Copacabana Hotel
Breakfast at the hotel
Visit to Corcovado. In the city, wherever you are you can see the statue of Cristo Redentor, symbol of Rio. Located at 710 meters high, right on the Corcovado mountain, this statue was inaugurated in 1931. The visit begins in the Cosme Velho neighborhood, from where the train that takes you to the statue of Christ leaves, after a journey through the Tijuca forest, the largest urban forest in the world. Once you arrive you enjoy an extraordinary panoramic view of the whole of Rio, including the Sugarloaf Mountain, Guanabara Bay, the beaches of the southern area and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.
Lunch not included.
Free afternoon.
Dinner not included.
Overnight stay at the AMERICAS COPACABANA Hotel**** or SIMILAR hotel.
Day 5 : Wednesday / Rio De Janeiro
Location: Zuckerhut, Río De Janeiro
Accommodation Name: Americas Copacabana Hotel
Breakfast at the hotel
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Walk through a local market where fish, exotic fruit, sugar cane juice and other typical specialties that you can taste.
The day continues with a visit to the Sugar Loaf, which you arrive after taking two cable cars. The first cable car takes passengers to Urca Hill, which is about 215 meters high. From here you take the second cable car to reach the top of the Sugar Loaf (395m) and have the most spectacular view of the city, nestled between the sea and the mountains. Watching the sun set over Copacabana is a truly magical experience.
Free lunch
Free afternoon to relax on Copacabana beach
Dinner not included
Overnight stay at the AMERICAS COPACABANA Hotel**** or SIMILAR hotel.
Day 6 : Thursday / Rio De Janeiro Flight To Salvador
Location: Salvador, église De Nosso Senhor Do Bonfim, Río De Janeiro
Accommodation Name: Vila Gale Salvador
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the airport.
Flight to Salvador (not included)
Cradle of sugar cultivation in its first hundred years, the city owes its economic development to the search for gold and diamonds from the mines in the interior of the country. After Lisbon, Salvador was the second city of the Portuguese empire, distinguished by its numerous churches overflowing with gold and its magnificent colonial buildings and its festivals.
Capital of the State of Bahia, Salvador is today the most African city in Brazil. Here the syncretism between Catholicism and African rituals imported by ancient slaves is expressed in festivals, processions, music and cuisine. It is impossible to resist the temptations that this city offers: a tropical environment and a culture rich in traditions and festivals.
Arrival at the airport and transfer to the city center.
Lunch at the Uaua restaurant: you will taste the famous moqueca, a typical specialty of the Bahia State, prepared with fish, coconut milk and palm oil.
Salvador is divided into two parts: Cidade Baixa and Cidade Alta – developed at the base and on the top of a hill of about 100 meters. Many narrow streets, trams and elevators connect the two parts.
Beginning of the visit to the Upper Town, the ancient city, which houses the major monuments where it is possible to admire the richness of its Baroque architecture, a permanent source of discovery. The richness of Salvador's religious past is why today the city is called "the city of 365 Churches". Guided tour of the upper city, where visitors will have the opportunity to visit the Plaza de Pelourinho, the place where slaves were punished in ancient times and which today is the place with the largest number of examples of colonial architecture and the growing cultural renaissance such as the Church of Nosso Senhor de Bomfin and the church of San Francesco.
Dinner not included.
Overnight stay at the VILA GALE SALVADOR hotel or SIMILAR hotel.
Day 7 : Friday / Salvador
Location: Mercado Modelo, Salvador
Accommodation Name: Vila Gale Salvador
Breakfast at the hotel.
We continue with a visit to the Cidade Baixa (lower city). Salvador developed on the base and top of a hill, which is why it is naturally divided into Cidade Baixa and Cidade Alta. The traditional buildings of the city are flanked by modern constructions, all enclosed in perfect harmony. This contrast between colonial and futurist architecture creates a pleasant variety of backgrounds, with a single common theme: color.
You will also have the opportunity to visit the beautiful Mercado Modelo.
Free lunch
Time available to discover this magnificent city.
Dinner not included.
Overnight stay at the VILA GALE SALVADOR hotel or SIMILAR hotel.
Day 8 : Saturday / Salvador
Location: Salvador
Accommodation Name: Vila Gale Salvador
Breakfast at the hotel
Day off.
Dinner not included.
Overnight stay at the VILA GALE SALVADOR hotel or SIMILAR hotel.
Day 9 : Sunday / Salvador Out
Location: Salvador
Breakfast at the hotel
Free morning.
Hotel check out time 12.00 (noon)
Airport transfer (without guide)
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What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation in a double room with breakfast in the hotels indicated or similar, depending on availability at the time of booking.
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Guided Visits
All visits indicated in the program with guides in English.
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Meals
4 lunches are included in the tour package.
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Transfers and Excursions
All transfers and excursions in private service, except for tram Sugar Loaf and Corcovado.
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English-Speaking Guide
All transfers with a guide in English.
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Entrance Fees
All entrance fees as expected in the program.
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Iguazu National Park Entry
Entry to Iguazu National Park on both the Brazilian and Argentine sides.
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Porterage Service
Porterage service in hotels and airports (one piece of luggage per person).
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Accommodation in a double room with breakfast* in the hotels indicated or similar depending on availability at the time of booking
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All visits indicated in the program with guides in English
What's Not Included
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International Flights
International flights are not included in the tour package.
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National Airport Taxes
National airport taxes are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Drinks and personal expenses are not covered.
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Domestic Flights
Domestic flights are not included, but can be booked for passengers.
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Gratuity
Gratuity is not included in the tour package.
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Tips
Tips to guides, drivers, and restaurants are not included.
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Unspecified Services
Any service not indicated in the 'price includes' or as a supplement is excluded.
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Tour Leader
A Quimbaya Tours leader during the circuit is not included.
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Flight and Tax Changes
Domestic flights and taxes are beyond our control and may increase without notice.
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Intenational flights
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National airport taxes
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Drinks and personal expenses
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Domestic Flights – We can book those flights for yours passengers.
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Gratuity.
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Tips to guides drivers and restaurants
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Any service not indicated in the “price includes” or as a supplement
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A Quimbaya Tours leader during the circuit
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ATTENTION: Domestic flights and taxes are beyond our control and may increase without notice. Airlines and the government can decide at any time to change flight prices and operations. Please take note of this and pass this information on to your passenge
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with private transfers and excursions, except for the tram rides to Sugar Loaf and Corcovado. All transfers include the services of an English-speaking guide, ensuring a seamless and informative journey.
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable stays in double rooms with breakfast at the Viale Cataratas, Americas Copacabana, and Vila Gale Salvador hotels, or similar accommodations, depending on availability at the time of booking.
Check out our Q&As
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What is the minimum number of participants required for the tour to depart?
The tour is guaranteed to depart with a minimum of 2 participants.
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Are there any meals included during the tour?
Yes, the tour includes breakfast at the hotels and 4 lunches.
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Will there be English-speaking guides available during the tour?
Yes, the services of professional English-speaking guides are provided in each city.
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What kind of transportation is used for transfers and excursions?
All transfers and excursions are in private service, except for the tram to Sugar Loaf and Corcovado.
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Is there any luggage assistance provided during the tour?
Yes, porterage service is provided in hotels and airports for one piece of luggage per person.
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Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour price?
Yes, all entrance fees expected in the program are included.
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What cultural experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes a visit to a samba school in Rio de Janeiro, where you can learn about the history of samba, see costumes, and even try them on for photos.
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What unique culinary experiences are offered during the tour?
Participants will have the opportunity to taste typical Brazilian dishes such as Feijoada in Rio de Janeiro and Moqueca in Salvador.
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How does Today Voyages work?
We are an Online Travel Agency, specialized in Group Vacations and Private Vacations. We have been in business for over 30 years through our sister company Go West Tours and, throughout the years, have developed an extensive network of trusted professionals around the world and a structured methodology to screen our suppliers. Today Voyages offers a selection of tours that are designed, managed and operated by our network of trusted Tour Operators and DMCs. Our database is connected with our partners so that when you make a booking with us this will immediately be received and processed by the Tour Operator.
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Where should I buy the flights to reach my destination?
Today Voyages does not sell flights directly. None of our tours come with flights included. Why? Because we prefer to give full flexibility to our valued customers to select the airlines and the booking platform they prefer. As soon as your flight is booked and confirmed, we invite you to update your flight plan within your Today Voyages booking confirmation page by entering your flight number, departure and arrival times, as well as your Passport information (if needed). None of these fields are mandatory but we highly encourage you to provide as much information as possible. This will allow us to provide you with the excellent service you are looking for.
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What is an additional excursion or tour optional?
Certain tours might show a selection of additional excursions/optional activities that you may want to add to our standard itinerary. These services are priced separately and can be added to the cart before completing the booking. We believe these optional services to contribute to making your vacation unforgettable; however, you are in no way obliged to purchase them. All our tours are awesome with our without optional services!
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What is the difference between Group Vacations and Private Vacations?
If you purchase one of our Group vacation packages, you will be escorted by a professional tour guide and will be traveling with other like-minded travelers you may not know. The group size depends on the tour you select. If you purchase one of our Private vacation packages, you will be traveling only within your group of friends. You may or may not be escorted by a professional tour guide; this depends on the type of private tour you are interested in.
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When and how will I receive the travel documents (vouchers)?
If you book one of our Group or Private tours, you will receive your travel documents via email approximately 20 days prior to travel date. If you reserve one of our Vacation Rentals, you will hear back from the property manager via email a few days prior to checking-in. We recommend checking your emails on a regular basis as this is our most reliable method of communication. If you have questions or need additional support, you can always chat with us or email us directly.
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What happens if a Group tour does not get confirmed?
It is very simple... you will be offered an alternative departure date or be refunded the full amount you pre-paid. No questions asked!
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What happens after I book?
The majority of our tours are confirmed at the time of booking. This means that, after submitting the payment online, you will receive an order confirmation email; make sure to save this email and to note down your confirmation number for any future communication with us. Some tours may be sold on a 'on request' basis. This means that for these tours we reserve the right to check the availability of your spot(s) with the Tour Operator before confirming the tour to you. As soon as you submit the payment online for a 'on request' tour you will receive an email notification that confirms your order request. Within 72 hours, you will receive either a confirmation email or a denial email. Do not worry... we will do everything we can to confirm your tour!
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of today voyages charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
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