Brazil: Rio Carnival
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Overview
Rio de Janeiro is one of the most famous and vibrant cities in Brazil, known for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and lively atmosphere. Located on the southeastern coast of Brazil, Rio is the second-largest city in the country, following São Paulo
Highlights
- Rio de janeiro carnival
- Brazilian falls
- Argentinean falls
- Buenos aires half day tour,
- Tango show
- Journey to the sacred valley & train to explore machu picchu
- Lima city tour
Itinerary:
Day 1 : ARRIVE IN - RIO DE JANEIRO
Arrival in Rio de Janeiro, Rio welcomes you with its bustling attractions, beautiful beaches and shows you the joy of the Brazilian people, postcard scenarios such as Copacabana Beach, Sugar Loaf Mountain, and the statue of Christ the Redeemer. Your driver will be waiting for you in the disembark area to take you to the hotel. Private Transfer according to your flight arrival. Dinner at a hotel restaurant.) Overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 2 : RIO DE JANEIRO CARNIVAL – HALF DAY CORCOVADO WITH ENTRANCES (PRIVATE SERVICES WITH ENGLISH GUIDE)
Breakfast at the Hotel, First, we will board the train that will take us to Christ the Redeemer. During the train ride, you will have the experience of traversing the rainforest for about 20 minutes to reach the top of Corcovado. Named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Christ the Redeemer has a lookout that we will climb to have a privileged view of Rio de Janeiro. Lunch is included in an Indian Restaurant.
Back to Hotel. In the evening, transfers to have dinner at an Indian Restaurant. Transfer from restaurant to Samdodromo for the must-see show which has made Rio de Janeiro the Carnival capital of the world. The parade starts at 22:00pm and finishes around 04:00am-05:00am. Carnival Ticket Sector 9 included: The Grandstands are the most reasonably priced tickets at the Sambadrome with free seating arrangements except for Sector 9, which is numbered seats. The grandstands offer a bird’s eye view of the samba runway. There are no chairs. The Grandstands or bleachers are elevated in order to provide spectators with an excellent view of the samba parade. While each school passes down the runway, spectators from the grandstands are able to enjoy the parade as a group. Back to the hotel.
- Private Service with English Speaking Guides
- Departures from hotels: in the morning
- Lunch and Dinner at Indian Restaurant.
Day 3 : FULL DAY SUGAR LOAF WITH ENTRANCES (PRIVATE SERVICES WITH ENGLISH GUIDE)
Breakfast at the hotel, Lunch is included in an Indian Restaurant. After lunch We continue to Sugar Loaf. At up to 396 meters above sea level, you can enjoy a memorable and inspiring experience. The Sugar Loaf Cable Car ride starts at Praia Vermelha Station, climbs to Morro da Urca and goes to Sugar Loaf Mountain, which, interconnected by two cable car lines, offers breathtaking views at any time of the day. Enjoy the exuberant nature of the Atlantic Forest, the contours of the mountains, the beauty of the architecture and city center, the main beaches, the imposing Tijuca massif and the Corcovado with the image of Christ the Redeemer; Guanabara Bay with Botafogo Cove; and, in the background, the Serra do Mar with the “Dedo de Deus” peak.
Dinner at an Indian Restaurant Back to hotel.
Day 4 : RIO DE JANEIRO / IGUASSU
Breakfast at Hotel and check out. Transfer to airport, and departure to Iguassu Falls. Packed (Vegetarian Box Lunch included). Arrival in Iguassu Falls. Meet your guide at the disembark area and proceed to city tour. Head for downtown with your local guide and explore the center of the city. Walk down Avenida Brasil and discover the retail shops and cafés, then visit the city's main Catholic cathedral, Igreja Matriz. Stop at the Buddhist Temple of Foz do Iguaçu, where you'll hear about its history and learn a little bit about Buddhism and its teachings. Visit the majestic Omar Ibn Al-Khatab Mosque, which was built in 1983, an important cultural and religious center for Foz do Iguaçu, which has the biggest Islamic community in Brazil. Board your vehicle to travel to the Landmark of the Three Frontiers, where three countries and two rivers converge. Three stone obelisks, painted in each country's national colors, stand at the spot where the Paraná and Iguassu River meet. Listen as your guide talks about the history of this important South American monument. Check in at hotel and Dinner at hotel restaurant, special Indian Buffet is available for the group.
Day 5 : IGUASSU – BRAZILIAN FALLS
Breakfast at hotel. Begin your visit to the Brazilian side of the park at the Visitors’ Center to learn more about the park. Follow an 11 km road to begin your experience. Once on the road you will be able to hear the falls as you watch the forest and its rich fauna and flora. During the tour, observe many species of birds, butterflies, and even small mammals as coatis. Only 25% of the falls are on the Brazilian side, however you will have a privileged panoramicview of the other 75% on the Argentinian side. Depending on the weather and the sunlight, be surprised by the rainbows everywhere. Approach the 950-meter walkway circuit and observe around 275 different falls from the Iguaçu River. On the walkway, enjoy the view of the colossal Devil’s Throat, the cascade which holds the title of largest water flow. Following a panoramic elevator, watch the new angle of the falls. After going up, enjoy the Porto Canoas gastronomic center where we will have local lunch this day.
Back to hotel. Round trip transfer to have dinner.
- Private Service with English Speaking Guides.
- Full Day (8hrs) Brazilian Falls.
- Entrances fee is included for National Park Only
- Additional cost for Macuco – Safari- (Share boat) will be - $95pp
- Lunch in a Local Restaurant
- Dinner at Local Buffet Restaurant
Day 6 : IGUASSU – ARGENTINEAN FALLS – BUENOS AIRES
Breakfast at Hotel and check out and begin your tour on the Argentinian side of the park in the Visitors’ Center, then go to the train station to board on a 10-minute ride towards the Devil’s Throat, the largest water flow of the entire complex, at an impressive altitude of 350 feet (107 meters), Devil's Throat is a must-see Iguassu Falls feature. The Lower Circuit is composed of a trail approximately 0.8 miles (1.3 km) long that allows you to get close to some of the smaller waterfalls on the Argentinian side. Walk along the trail, which is equipped with both restrooms and snack bars, and get close to the Carlos Bozzetti Waterfall, where you can take some great photos. The Upper Circuit allows you to see the top of the majestic falls on the Argentina side and enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the area. The view stretches from the Argentinian falls to San Martin Island and parts of the Brazilian falls. Lunch is included in a Buffet restaurant inside the national park Transfer to Puerto Iguazu Airport. Pick up from hotel and Dinner at the Indian restaurant. Tips and Drinks are not included.
- Private Service with English Speaking Guides.
- Departures from hotels: in the morning.
- Full Day (8hrs) Argentinean Falls.
- Entrances fee is included at the National Park.
- Lunch in a Local Buffet Restaurant
- Dinner at the Indian restaurant.
Day 7 : BUENOS AIRES - HALF DAY TOUR, TANGO SHOW
After Start the day with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a half-day city tour of Buenos Aires in the morning. For lunch, enjoy a meal at an Indian restaurant, though tips and drinks are not included. In the afternoon, embark on a half-day visit to the scenic Tigre Delta. Afterward, return to Dinner at Tango show, then transfer back to the hotel for an overnight stay
- (DINNER & TANGO SHOW EL ALJIBE)
Day 8 : BUENOS AIRES FLY TO CUSCO
Breakfast at the hotel Buenos Aires, Check Out and transfer to the airport. Take a flight directly to Cusco (Internal flights Not included in the package) Packed Lunch will be provided. Transfer from hotel departing fly to Cusco. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Today, we will enjoy a city tour that includes the Inca Empire, the ruins of the Inca Palace, the Plaza de Armas, and the old town with its restored colonial buildings. The tour also features the Sacsayhuamán fortress, Qenqo, Tambomachay, and the Puca Pucara archaeological site in Cusco.
- Packed Lunch
- City Tour In Cusco
- Dinner at Indian Restaurant
Overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 9 : JOURNEY TO THE SACRED VALLEY & TRAIN TO EXPLORE MACHU PICCHU.
Early morning, we drive to the Sacred Valley to the Incas to Ollantaytambo Train Station to board the Vista Dome Train that travels through misty peaks to the astonishing ancient citadel of Machu Picchu*, the "Lost City of the Incas", designated by UNESCO as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Machu Picchu was virtually unknown to the Western world until Hiram Bingham's rediscovery in 1911. Spend the morning viewing the unforgettable wonders of this 15th-century retreat, abandoned nearly 100 years later with the arrival of the conquistadors. See the highlights of the site including the imposing Temple of the Sun, the House of the Priest, the Sacred Plaza and the intricately carved rock likely used as a sundial by the ancient Incas. The images of this significant archaeological site will be a long-lasting memory. Return to the Sacred Valley in the early evening and transfer to your hotel in Cuzco for overnight. *Approximate time spent at the ruins of Machu Picchu is 3 hours.
Overnight at the Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Packed LUNCH, Dinner
- TRAIN TO MACHU PICCHU VIA FIRST CLASS TRAIN VISTADOME
- Sacred Valley
Day 10 : LIMA & LIMA CITY TOUR
Breakfast Transfer from the Hotel to Cusco airport for your departure flight to Lima. (Internal flights Not included in the package) Arrival in Lima – capital and largest city of Peru. We will meet and transfer you to the Hotel, located in Miraflores District. Lima was named by natives in the agricultural region known by native Peruvians as Lima. It became the capital and most important city in the Viceroyalty of Peru. Following the Peruvian War of Independence, it became the capital of the Republic of Peru (República del Perú). Around one-third of the national population lives in the metropolitan area. This afternoon City tour of Lima, with its 2000 years of history, begins at the colonial center of the city, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its historic buildings surrounding the splendid Plaza Mayor. View the impressive Palace of the Archbishop with its fine carved balcony, the opulent Government Palace, the official residence of the President, and the 16th-century Cathedral of Lima whose first stone was laid by Pizarro. Continue to the 17th-century Monasterio de San Francisco complex with its magnificent tiles, ornate carved ceilings, exceptional paintings, and world-renowned library. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Dinner at Indian Restaurant Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
- City tour of Lima.
- Lunch and Dinner at Indian Restaurant
- Overnight stay at a hotel.
Day 11 : GOODBYE!! TOUR ENDS!
Today after breakfast, check out from the hotel Transfer from the hotel to Lima airport for your flight back home.
Accommodation
HILTON RIO COPACABANA OR SIMILAR
Rio de Janeiro
- Room Type: STD
- Room Occupancy: DBL/TPL
- Meal Plan: All
CHECK IN
14:00
CHECK OUT
12:00
JL HOTEL BY BOURBON OR SIMILAR
Iguazu
- Room Type: STD
- Room Occupancy: DBL/TPL
- Meal Plan: All
CHECK IN
14:00
CHECK OUT
12:00
CONTINENTAL HOTEL OR SIMILAR
Buenos Aires
- Room Type: STD
- Room Occupancy: DBL/TPL
- Meal Plan: All
CHECK IN
14:00
CHECK OUT
12:00
SOL DE ORO HOTEL & SUITES OR SIMILAR
Lima
- Room Type: STD
- Room Occupancy: DBL/TPL
- Meal Plan: All
CHECK IN
14:00
CHECK OUT
12:00
Sonesta Hotel Cusco Or similar
Cusco
- Room Type: STD
- Room Occupancy: DBL/TPL
- Meal Plan: All
CHECK IN
14:00
CHECK OUT
12:00
Inclusions
- 06 Night accommodation with fixed local breakfast in the hotel.
- Private airport transfers.
- Entrance ticket: Hassan II Mosque, Roman Ruins, Bou Inania Medersa, Bahia Palace, Majorelle Garden
- All Tours and transfers as per mentioned in itinerary.
- Travel Insurance
Exclusions
- International flights
- Domestic Flights
- Tax, tips
- VISA, Guide
- Anything that is not mentioned in the itinerary and inclusions.
Terms & Conditions
- Tour manager will be provided if the group Size is 15pax & above. Else the tour would be conducted with a Driver cum Tour Guide. Please check with us one week prior to departure for the group size.
- A valid credit card for each room would be required by respective passengers at all Hotels at the time of check in for a guarantee deposit.
- Airport transfer on Arrival and departure will be on Private basis. We will need the flight details and passenger local mobile number at least 15 working days ahead in order to provide excellent service towards passenger airport pick-ups.
- Tours will be conducted in a 55-seater Coach / 24-seater Mini Bus / 15- seater Mini Bus / Van with driver cum guide depending on the number of passengers confirmed.
- We reserve the right to use alternative accommodation, sightseeing tours and transfer of equal or higher standards.
- No refunds either in part or full will be made for any unused services in above package like ground transportation, meals, accommodation, and sightseeing tours. Any Meals missed due to flight timing will not be refunded.
- The Incidental charges are not included: for instance: Porterage, tips, laundry, telephone calls, alcohol/non-alcoholic beverages.
- Early check-In is not guaranteed. Every effort will be made for passengers coming in early but this are at the hotel’s discretion & availability.
- Please note that some hotels require guests to give their Credit card/cash towards incidentals. No charges are levied unless guests use services not included in the package.
- Seating Arrangement in the bus will be first come first serve
PAYMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Please note – There will be a supplement charge of USD 50.00 per person per transfer for arrivals and departures between 11pm and 6am.
- Cancellation Policy- 30days & above- Full refund 29-15 days- 50% Refund 14-0 days- 0% Refund
- Surcharges apply for any trade fair/special event in city.
- Surcharges apply for any trade fair/special event in city.
- We will need full payment of the tour 30-days prior to departure date.
- Please note there would be a 2.5% service fee if payment is done by credit card.
- Please note that $35.00 wire transfer fees applies for all bank transaction