Tour code: BRTP05

Day 1 Departure from London to Rio de Janeiro
Depart London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro. 

Day 2  Rio de Janeiro
Guide at Rio de Janeiro Galeao airport and transfer to hotel. 
Evening free. 
How about a dinner at one of the great Brazilian “Churrascarias”? Try Porcão in Flamengo or Marius in Leme. Or if you prefer seafood, there is an excellent restaurant in Copacabana called Marius Crustáceos.

Day 3 Rio de Janeiro – half day city tour with The Christ Statue
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Rest of the day at leisure in Rio.
Enjoy the famous beaches Copacabana or Ipanema, or maybe visit the botanic gardens in Rio. Shopaholics should head for the Barra shopping centre. For good restaurants and nightlife, the Lapa area is recommended.

Day 4 Rio de Janeiro - half day city tour with the Sugar Loaf
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Rest of the day at leisure in Rio.

Day 5 Rio de Janeiro
At leisure in Rio. As an optional tour, experience the rainforest in Rio with the Jeep Tour. For beach lovers, a full day cruise round Rio's tropical islands is recommended.

Day 6 Rio de Janiero - Foz do Iguazu
Transfer with Portuguese-speaking driver to airport for flight to Foz do Iguaçu.  Arrival in Foz do Iguaçu and transfer to hotel.

Day 7 Iguaçu Falls - the Itaipu Dam and Argentinian Falls
Transfer to the Itaipu hydroelectric power plant for a short film and drive through the plant. Continue to the falls on the Argentinian side, crossing the Iguazu River by the Tancredo Neves Bridge. Arrive at the Falls and and walk along special pathways and bridges that approach close to the falls. From the Argentinian side there is good view of the San Martin island and Brazil. Transfer back to the hotel.

Day 8 Foz do Iguaçu – Macuco Safari
Drive to the National Park and the Macuco Trail. Board electric jeeps for a 20-minute drive through the forest. Stops are made for explanation of the flora and fauna. Then a walk of 600 m through the forest to see the Macuco Falls, before arriving at the banks of the Iguaçu River. Board open boats and cruise up the Iguaza Canyon - right up the Falls, if the water level permits. Return to jeeps to drive to the falls on the Brazilian side for another walkway with great views. Transfer back to hotel.

Day 9 Foz do Iguaçu – Salvador
Transfer to airport for flight to Salvador. On arrival, transfer to hotel.
Afternoon and evening free in Salvador.

Day 10 Salvador - full day tour
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Day 11 Salvador
Breakfast. Day at leisure.
Explore Salvador, or relax in the sun on the beach.
In the evening try one of Salvador's many restaurants for typical Bahian cuisine.

Day 12 Salvador
Breakfast. Day at leisure

Day 13 Salvador – London
Check out and transfer to airport for flight to London.

Day 14 Arrive London
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