8 Days Best of Brazil from Fascinating Holidays

Highlights:

Rio de Janeiro – Iguassu – Salvador da Bahia
- Guaranteed departures
- Minimum: 02 Participants

- Guaranteed small groups: maximum 16 participants
- With local English speaking guides

Brazil - with this term one associates endless Amazon jungle, wonderful beaches, Rio de Janeiro,
carnival and samba. This is all correct but in reality, Brazil is much more, a huge country of the
superlatives. Brazil, a country of immense proportions and contrasts, has a mysterious attraction
for many people. With a surface of 8,5 million km%, Brazil is approximately as big as Europe and
covers half of the South American continent. The climate changes from the permanent warm,
tropic north over all sub tropic variants to the moderate South. Since the 16th century - when
Portuguese have begun to settle in the country - Brazil had always a magic attraction on
foreigners. First there was the gold and then rubber and coffee and today it is above all the rhythm
and the exotic that attracts tourists. People over there show a lot of happiness, kindness and
spontaneity. The biggest country of South America is a mirror of fascinating pictures.

8 Days Best of Brazil

From $1620 SGD

Sunday - Rio de Janeiro

Transfer airport - hotel

Upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro transfer from the airport to the hotel.
Rio de Janeiro founded in 1556, the city of St. Sebastian of Rio de Janeiro became the capital of
the Colony of Brazil in 1776. In 1808 the Portuguese royal family fled Napoleon and settled in Rio.
This brought a surge of progress and the city became the main cultural, political and economic
centre of the Portuguese empire. In 1889, when the republic was proclaimed, Rio was confirmed as
the country's capital, which it remained until 1960, when the construction of the new capital,
Brasilia, was founded. Rio is situated in a 15-mile-strip of land, wedged between mountains and
sea. There are some thirty miles separating downtown Flamengo, from far-flung Recreio, bordered
on one side by the blue sea, on the other by verdant hills. Between them lies a colourful state of
mind called CARIOCA, with almost 8 million locals who samba their way through life, relaxed and
high-spirited. That is just the way it should be in Rio, surrounded by natural beauty on all sides,
with Christ the Redeemer perched on top of Corcovado blessing the city and Sugar Loaf, one of the
most famous postcards of our country.

Middle class:
Overnight at Hotel Mirasol Copacabana 3-4* or similar (standard room)

Comfort class:
Overnight at Hotel Rio Othon 4* or similar (superior room)

Meals: none

Monday - Rio de Janeiro

Full Day City Tour including Sugar Loaf & Corcovado (approx. 8 hours)

Leaving the hotel and proceeding as far as Cosme Velho Station to board a cog-train(*) for the
ride through Tijuca Forest up Corcovado Mountain at 748 m (2.454 ft) high. The train ride takes 20
minutes and is a wonderful opportunity for a closer look at the forest’s lush tropical vegetation and
to enjoy scenic landscapes of the beaches and city. Disembarking at the top of Corcovado and then
proceeding up the steps that lead to the top lookout where the towering statue of Christ the
Redeemer stands. After appreciating the breathtaking view unfolding below, passengers will
descend by train. The tour proceeds passing by Rio’s world-famous beaches as far as Urca District
to board a cable car for a two-staged ascent up Sugar Loaf Mountain at 390 m (1.280 ft) high.
Then coming down and proceeding along Guanabara Bay and Flamengo Park as far as downtown.
Visit downtown area, passing by the financial and business centre and by other attractions such as
the Candelaria Church, Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Lapa Arches, Municipal Theatre, National
Library, Fine Arts Museum, and by the Sambadrome, site of Rio’s famous Carnival parade.

(*) or Vans certificated by the city´s administration departure from Largo do Machado where the
van stop is located and go to top of Corcovado.

Middle class:
Overnight at Hotel Mirasol Copacabana 3-4* or similar (standard room)

Comfort class:
Overnight at Hotel Rio Othon 4* or similar (superior room)

Meals: Breakfast

Tuesday - Rio de Janeiro

Day at leisure

Day at leisure – the following optional tours can be booked at our local SAT office:
Optional: Full day tour to Petropolis
Go on a scenic drive up Serra dos Orgaos Range across the Atlantic Forest's lush vegetation
through mountains and valleys as far as 850m high Petropolis. Visit of the Summer Palace and the
Cathedral, and touring along that charming city's highlights, such as the Crystal Palace, Santos
Dumont's House, old mansions and charming squares. (tour can also be booked including lunch)

Optional: Rio by night – Show in the evening
Visit a folklore and Carnival show featuring skilled dancers, entertainers, samba bands and
wonderful costumes in a wonderful display of Brazilian folklore and Carnival.

Middle class:
Overnight at Hotel Mirasol Copacabana 3-4* or similar (standard room)

Comfort class:
Overnight at Hotel Rio Othon 4* or similar (superior room)

Meals: Breakfast

Wednesday - Rio de Janeiro- Iguassu

- Transfer hotel - airport

- Flight Rio de Janeiro- Iguassu (not included)
- Transfer airport – hotel
- Visit Brazilian falls (2h 30min)

Transfer to the airport Rio de Janeiro and flight to Iguassu.

Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check-in.

Iguassu - one of the biggest wonders of nature in South America: located amidst a sub-tropical
forest in the triangle of Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil, a gigantic row of waterfalls goes down into
the river Iguassu.

Later in the day visit the Brazilian side of the falls. The tour leaves from the hotel by coach and
crossing Iguassu National Park as far as the Brazilian Falls. It follows a walk along the paths
following cascades and then along the catwalk that leads very close to the bottom of the Devil’s
Throat to enjoy magnificent views. Take an elevator to go up to the road, and there board the
coach to get back to the hotel.

Middle class:
Overnight at Hotel Viale Cataratas 3* or similar (deluxe room)

Comfort class:
Overnight at Hotel Bourbon Cataratas 4* or similar (superior garden room)

Meals: Breakfast

Thursday - Iguassu

- Visit Argentinean falls (4h)

Today visit the Argentinean side of the falls. Leaving from the hotel on the Brazilian side for a
drive and a quick customs check, crossing the Tancredo Neves Bridge over the Iguassu River,
which forms the border between Argentina & Brazil. Once in Argentina, tour takes a scenic highway
up the Argentinean Iguassu National Park. Stopping at the Visitors’ Centre and proceeding from
there the Superior Circuit, the up-river cascades, to the Inferior Circuit, the down-river falls and
then takes the Ecological Jungle Train that leads visitors to and from the most impressive
observation point of the falls – The Devil's Throat . Return to the hotel.

Middle class:
Overnight at Hotel Viale Cataratas 3* or similar (deluxe room)

Comfort class:
Overnight at Hotel Bourbon Cataratas 4* or similar (superior garden room)

Meals: Breakfast

Friday - Iguassu - Salvador da Bahia

- Transfer hotel - airport
- Flight Iguassu- Salvador da Bahia (not included)
- Transfer airport - hotel

In the morning leave Iguassu and take a flight to Salvador da Bahia.
Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check-in.

Salvador da Bahia is called by Brazilians “Land Of Happiness” because life there is a constant
celebration of happiness. It is also called “The Land of All Saints”, not only for its location by the All
Saints Bay, but also for the deep and extensive mysticism of its people. Salvador is one of the
most fascinating cities on the planet, a world of beauty, magic, traditions and warm hospitality. It
has its own special identity, almost a country within itself. The city is bounded by the ocean to the
East and by All Saints Bay to the South.

Middle class:
Overnight at Hotel Golden Tulip Rio Vermelho 4* or similar (standard room)

Comfort class:
Overnight at Hotel Bahia Othon 4*+ or similar (superior room)

Meals: Breakfast

Saturday - Salvador da Bahia

- Half day city tour (4h)

In the morning starts a sightseeing tour. This tour will give a good overall impression of Salvador
and its principal historical landmarks. Departing from the hotel directly to Farol da Barra
(Lighthouse) at Barra district, continue to Municipal Square with a stop at the Lacerda Elevator
for a breath-taking view of Baía de Todos os Santos (All Saints Bay). Walk through the cobblestone
streets of the Pelourinho district, the city's historic old town, UNESCO world heritage.
Visit the Baroque Cathedral, built by the Jesuits in 1672 and Sao Francisco Church, Brazil's
most famous religious structure with its intricately carved gold-leafed rosewood interior, fine
paintings and sculpture and valuable silver ornamentation. Visit also the Pelourinho Square and
walk back to the bus parking. Return to the hotel. The afternoon is free for leisure.

Optional: Bahia by night: show & dinner
Enjoy regional Bahia food at a typical restaurant followed by a colourful dance and music show
presenting Bahia’s rich Afro-Brazilian culture.

Middle class:
Overnight at Hotel Golden Tulip Rio Vermelho 4* or similar (standard room)

Comfort class:
Overnight at Hotel Bahia Othon 4*+ or similar (superior room)

Meals: Breakfast

Sunday - Salvador da Bahia

- Transfer hotel - airport

Transfer from the hotel to the airport and flight back home.
Alternatively an extension programme can be arranged by FH

FH recommends the following individual pre- and post-stay tours:
- 3 days / 2 nights or 4 days / 3 nights Manaus Amazon Ecopark Lodge
- 4 days / 3 nights Florianopolis
- 4 days / 3 nights Pantanal Araras Eco Lodge
- 3 days / 2 nights Brasilia
- 5 days / 4 nights Chapada da Diamantina
- 4 days / 3 nights Recife

There is the possibility of individual beach extension:
- Extension Buzios
- Extension Angra dos Reis
- Extension Paraty
- Extension Salvador da Bahia
- Extension Praia do Forte
In addition to this we offer customized extensions in all regions upon request.

Meals: Breakfast

Agency: Fascinating Holidays

8 Days Best of Brazil

From $1620 SGD

Agency: Fascinating Holidays

8 Days Best of Brazil

From $1620 SGD

Agency: Fascinating Holidays