A remarkable 2-week journey of Brazil, filled with prolific wildlife, immense waterfalls and famous beaches. From the exuberance of Rio and colonial Paraty to the natural wonders of the interior, see first hand why there is no place in the world quite like Brazil.

Wonders of Brazil trips:
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Rio de Janeiro
Arrive in Rio at any time.

Day 2 Rio de Janeiro
Explore the famous sandy beaches of Rio on this free day, or take in breathtaking views from the "Christ the Redeemer" statue and Sugar Loaf Mountain.

Day 3, 4 Paraty
Head down the beautiful "Costa Verde" to the town of Paraty, considered one of the world's best examples of Portuguese colonial architecture. Spend the afternoon exploring the cobblestone streets and cafes. Go island hopping from beach to beach in the Ilha Grande Bay and go snorkelling, or dine on fresh seafood.

Day 5 Layover in Sao Paulo - Night Bus
Depart Paraty in the morning and head to Sao Paulo, then board a "sleeper" style night bus to Iguassu Falls.

Day 6-8 Iguassu Falls
Explore this tri-border region where Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay meet at the junction of the Parana and Iguazu rivers. The falls themselves are comprised of 275 separate waterfalls over a 3 km area, with some over 80m (262.4 ft) in height. Spend the next two days exploring both the Argentinean and Brazilian sides of the falls. Incredible options include a helicopter trip above the falls or a Zodiac cruise into the heart of the falls. Night bus to Bonito, arriving around breakfast time on Day 9.

Day 9, 10 Bonito
Bonito is an outdoor lover's dream. Some of the many options here include snorkelling down the Rio de la Prata, swimming in lagoons or visiting macaw nesting spots.

Day 11-13 Pantanal 3B, 3L, 3D
Explore the Pantanal, an immense wetland area famed for its abundant wildlife. Marvel at macaws, Jabiru storks, giant otters, anteaters, caimans and countless other species of fauna. Accommodation is basic as we stay in a large tent and sleep in hammocks.

Day 14 Rio de Janeiro
After transferring to Campo Grande, we fly to Rio for one last night in paradise.

Day 15 Depart Rio de Janeiro
Accommodation
Simple hotel (11 nts), camping (2 nts), night bus (1 nt)
Brochure Intro
A remarkable 2 week journey of Brazil, filled with prolific wildlife, immense waterfalls and famous beaches. From the exuberance of Rio to colonial Paraty and the natural wonders of the interior, see first hand why there is no place in the world quite like Brazil.
Brox Budget
Allow USD260 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see dossier.
Brox Group Leader
G.A.P leader throughout, local guide while in the Pantanal.
Departure
Departs three times per month
Departure GuaranteeDepEnd
Sat-Sat
Group Size
Max 15, Avg 10
Highlights
Rio de Janeiro, Paraty, Iguassu Falls, Bonito, Pantanal Wetlands.
Included Highlights
- Paraty Bay day cruise
- Visit to both sides of Iguassu Falls
- 2-day wildlife excursion to the Pantanal
Local Payment
USD300
Meals Included
All meals on Pantanal excursion.
StartFinish
ex Rio de Janeiro
Testimonial
"The trip was amazing! One of the best time of my life! I loved Pantanal!!!" - Silje Rodven travelled on Wonders of Brazil
Transport
Public bus, nightbus, internal flight.
Website Referral
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