Rio to the Amazon Air-Expedition 16D/15N

16 Days Starting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and ending in Manaus, Brazil

Visiting: Rio de Janeiro, Ilha Grande, Foz do Iguaçu, Manaus

Tour operator:

Bamba Travel

Tour code:

56598

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Easy

Age range:

18-90

Tour operated in:

English
From: $3152

NB: Prices correct on 04-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Brazil's stunning landscapes, from vibrant Rio de Janeiro to the heart of the Amazon rainforest. Explore iconic landmarks, immerse in rich culture, and encounter incredible wildlife. Key highlights include a scenic flight over the Amazon, a jungle lodge stay, and guided rainforest walks. Experience the best of Brazil with thrilling activities and unique experiences that blend city excitement with natural wonders, perfect for the ultimate travel enthusiast. Discover Brazil like never before!

Highlights

  • Explore the hustle and bustle of the Brazilian capital

  • Marvel at Iguazu Falls, one of the seven natural wonders

  • Immerse yourself in the raw nature of the Amazon Jungle

Itinerary

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Day 1: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Duration: 16 Days

Departure Time: 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00, 00:00


Rio de Janeiro Airport Transfer


Welcome to Rio! We’ll be waiting to transfer you across to your accommodation by private shuttle.

Day 2: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Carioca City Tour (B)


This specially designed Carioca Expedition is a tour in Rio de Janeiro that provides you with the unique chance to see the best highlights of the city. Our day starts with an accommodation pick-up where you will be met by your professional English speaking tour guide. We will make the first stop of the day at the hang gliding landing area at Sao Conrado beach where the hang gliders land after they take off from Pedra Bonita. Admire the incredible views of the mountains from the coast and contemplate making time in your schedule for a paragliding session. From there, the mini-bus will take you to the Tijuca National Park and get a glimpse of the greenest tropical rainforest. This is the best spot to check how nature and urban areas can coexist. See waterfalls, tropical plants, trees and wildlife. Make a stop for lunch (not included) in Ipanema and transfer to the Christ The Redeemer Statue where you can take as many photos as your heart desires. Visit Santa Teresa, one of the oldest and most traditional neighbourhoods of Rio. See the well preserved original architecture and feel the character of this unique neighbourhood. At the end of your Rio day tour you will see the colourful Lapa steps “Escadaria Selaron”, where Snoop Dogg shot his famous video for Beautiful. Finally, you will be offered two options. The first option is to be dropped off at the Sugarloaf Mountain where you can hop on the gondola and watch the sunset from the top of the hill (the ticket is not included in the package price) or choose to return to the door of your hotel.

Day 3: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Free Day (B)


Today you’ll enjoy a full free day to explore Rio your own. You can also add an optional extra experience.

Day 4: Rio De Janeiro - Ilha Grande, Brazil

Location: Ilha Grande

Transfer to Ilha Grande (B)


Today, you'll catch a shuttle and boat all the way to Ilha Grande. The journey takes around 5 hours. You'll then settle into your accommodation and have the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 5: Ilha Grande, Brazil

Location: Ilha Grande

Lopes Mendes Boat & Trekking Experience (B)


You'll embark on an exciting boat and trekking adventure today! Travel via boat to Lopes Mendes beach, considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil for its 3km long beach of white sand, clear water with waves and wild nature, all part of an environmentally protected area.

Day 6: Ilha Grande, Brazil

Location: Ilha Grande

Free Day in Ilha Grande (B)


Enjoy a free day relaxing in this beautiful region of Brazil.

Day 7: Ilha Grande - Rio De Janiero, Brazil

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Transfer to Rio de Janeiro (B)


Bid goodbye to Ilha Grande as you take a shuttle and boat to Rio de Janeiro. Make your way to the accommodation and check in before you have the rest of the evening at leisure.

Day 8: Rio De Janeiro - Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil

Location: Foz do Iguaçu

Transfer across to Foz do Iguacu (B)


After breakfast, we’ll transfer you across to the Foz do Iguacu Airport Transfer by shuttle. Your flight is scheduled to depart from Rio de Janeiro at 09:30hrs, arriving in Foz do Iguacu at 11:50hrs (please take into consideration that flight is subject to availability and possible changes in the departure time). You’ll then be transferred to your Foz do Iguacu accommodation.

Day 9: Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil

Location: Foz do Iguaçu

Brazil Iguazu Falls Tour (Bra to Bra) (B)


This afternoon, you’ll embark on an exciting tour of the Brazil side of Iguazu Falls. Our guides will take you to visit the wonderful Iguazu Falls, on the Brazilian side, from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the falls. You will get close to the “Floriano”, “Deodoro” and “Benjamin” waterfalls and the walkways will also lead you to the “Santa Maria Falls”.

Day 10: Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil

Location: Foz do Iguaçu

Argentinian Iguazu Falls Day Trip (Bra to Bra) (B)


Embark on a full-day adventure to Argentina's side of Iguazu Falls. Formed by the Iguazu and Parana Rivers, these falls include the towering "Devil's Throat" cascade. Stretching over 3 kilometers, they're taller than Niagara Falls and wider than Victoria Falls. The falls' intensity creates a permanent fog and stunning rainbows.


Start by walking the Circuito Inferior for a close encounter with the falls. Take a train to "Devil's Throat" for a breathtaking view. Optional boat trips, rafting, or hiking offer unique perspectives. Bring your camera, rain gear, and sunblock. Pack snacks and water to avoid high park prices. If time allows, visit the 3 frontiers overlook to see Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil converge. Grab souvenirs before returning to Foz do Iguacu.


Day 11: Foz Do Iguacu - Manaus, Brazil

Location: Manaus

Transfer to Manaus (B)


This morning, we’ll transfer across to Foz do Iguacu Airport. Your flight is scheduled to depart from Foz do Iguacu at 18:35hrs, arriving in Rio de Janeiro at 20:30hrs. Afterwards, you will connect to board your next airplane at 21:35hrs, arriving in Manaus at 00:45hrs. Please take into consideration that both flights are subject to availability and possible changes in the departure time. Once you’ve landed in Manaus, we’ll transfer you across to your hotel by shuttle.

Day 12: Manaus, Brazil

Location: Manaus

Manaus Amazon Lodge (B/L/D)


Today, you'll leave at 08h00 from the office and transfer to the CEASA harbor where you will take a speed boat to cross the river to Careiro village, passing by the meeting of the waters. Over there you will take a van for around 60 minutes until you reach a place called Paraná do Mamori. Here, you'll board the second speed boat to go to “JUMA LAKE CAMP HOUSE” which is the name of the lodge where you will be staying in this 2 days and 1 night. Arrive at 11h00 and settle into your accommodation before having lunch. It'll then be time to start the activities by going on a canoe tour for piranha fishing and dolphin observation. We'll head back to the lodge for dinner, before then setting out in a canoe to go caiman spotting. Back to the lodge and overnight.

Day 13: Manaus, Brazil

Location: Manaus

Manaus Amazon Lodge (B/L/D)


Early in the morning, before breakfast, you will see the sunrise and do a bird watch tour. We'll head back to the lodge for breakfast, then embark on an ecological jungle trek from 08h00 to 11h00. Here, the guide will explain and show you a range of medicinal plants, some techniques of survival in the jungle and introduce animals that you can see during the trek like spiders, and different kind of monkeys, sloths etc. (We can't promise that you will see wild animals but due to the Juma Lake be a protect area the chances to see wildlife are very good). After lunch at around 14h00, you will leave to spend a night in the jungle. Here, you will learn about the jungle nightlife, spot animals that come out by night, learn some more techniques of survival in the jungle and go spear fishing.

Day 14: Manaus, Brazil

Location: Manaus

Manaus Amazon Lodge (B/L/D)


Your guide will prepare breakfast for you today before you head out to visit a local people house (caboclos) to see and learn about their way of life. You'll observe how they make manioc flour and interact with them. Return to the lodge for lunch and then  explore the jungle by paddle by canoeing in the flooded forest and small creeks and learning about the fauna and the flora of the region.

Day 15: Manaus, Brazil

Location: Manaus

Amazon Lodge - Manaus City (B/L)


In the morning you will visit a place where a caboclo (local people) will teach about the traditional rubber-making process. After lunch you'll make the same way back to Manaus, arriving around 17h00.

Day 16: Manaus, Brazil

Location: Manaus

Transfer across to the Airport (B)


It’s time to bid goodbye to this beautiful country! After breakfast, check out of your accommodation and we’ll transfer you across to the airport in time for your return flight.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    15N in hostel, 3-star or 4-star hotel
    4N in Rio de Janeiro
    3N in Ilha Grande
    3N in Foz do Iguacu
    2N inManaus City
    3N in Manaus Amazon Lodge (only available in shared dorms)

  • Transport

    Transport as per itinerary
    Airport pick-up and drop-off
    All transfers during trips as per itinerary
    Domestic flights from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguacu, Foz do Iguacu to Rio de Janeiro, and Rio de Janeiro to Manaus (final price is subject to change according to flight availability and airfares)

  • Meals

    15B/4L/3D

  • Activities

    Tours and experiences
    Carioca City Tour (Rio de Janeiro)
    Lopes Mendes Boat & Trekking Experience (Ilha Grande)
    Afternoon Brazil Iguazu Falls Tour
    Argentina Iguazu Falls Day Trip
    All activities and excursions in Manaus Amazon Lodge with full board

  • Guides

    English-speaking guide for some activities

What's Not Included

  • International flights

  • Other activities

  • Meals not specified in the itinerary

  • Travel insurance

  • Personal expenses and gratuities

Check out our Q&As

  • Is there an age limit?

    No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.

  • Do I need travel insurance?

    We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.

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Dec 10 2019

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Aug 12 2019

For true explorers.

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Oct 2 2019

To this day, this is the best tour we've ever done together as a couple! The fun activities, great hotels and nice guides worth the money! We were always taken care of and they made sure that we had a good time. This tour is definitely worth taking.

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  • Free Date Changes

    Bamba Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Bamba Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform bamba travel, 60 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Bamba Travel requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bamba travel charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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