Brazil & Amazon by Private Yacht
8 Days
from
$9,760
to
$16,688
per person*
Highlights:
Brazil
(Rio de Janeiro, Manaus, Amazon)
Trip Start/End:
Rio de Janeiro
/
Santarém
Day breaks over the forest canopy; the shrill cries of howler monkeys announce the first light as flocks of kaleidoscopic birds take to the sky. You’re in the Amazon..
Visit seductive Brazil and take in its many splendors. From its lovely architecture and abundant museums, to its pristine beaches and lush Amazonian jungles, it is a land of endless possibilities for adventure. Trek through dense rainforests, interact with indigenous tribesman and search for howler monkeys and vibrant birds that welcome you with their wild calls. At night, relax in luxurious accommodations that pamper your body and soul...
With your private guide and driver, head to the Ipanema and Copacabana beaches and visit the iconic Copacabana Palace hotel. At Corcovada Mountain you’ll see the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer. Take in the sweeping vistas from the platform before making your way down to Pereira da Silva (shanty town) for a visit to the Morrinho Project, a unique art installation and NGO. Soon after boarding the private yacht, take off down the Tapajos River and enjoy your first mind-blowing sunset over the forest canopy. Trek the National Tapajos Forest, hike up Serra da Piroca for incredible 360 views, and sail down the Amazon River for an intimate experience with the jungles and wildlife around you...
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Overview
| Day | Activities | Hotel |
- Day 1
- Rio de Janeiro
| - Welcome to Rio De Janeiro & Transfer
- 1/2 d Rio De Janeiro Tour -Vehicle/Driver
| Fasano Hotel
|
- Day 2
- Rio de Janeiro
| - Corcovado Mountain & Santa Teresa - Vehicle/Guide
| Fasano Hotel
|
- Day 3
- Rio de Janeiro - Manaus
| - Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Air- Rio de Janeiro - Manaus (Departs 8.42AM/Arrival 1:40PM, via Brasilia)
- Airport - Vehicle/Driver
| Park Suites
Junior Suite (B)
|
- Day 4
- Manaus - Amazon
| - 1/2 d Manaus Experience - Vehicle/Guide
- Air - Manaus - Santarem (2 hrs)
- Port Transfer - Vehicle/Driver
| Tapajos Yacht
5 Cabins (B,L,D)
|
- Day 5
- Amazon
| | Tapajos Yacht
5 Cabins (B,L,D)
|
- Day 6
- Amazon
| - Tapajos River & Serra da Piroca
| Tapajos Yacht
5 Cabins (B,L,D)
|
- Day 7
- Amazon
| | Tapajos Yacht
5 Cabins (B,L,D)
|
- Day 8
- Amazon - Santarém
| - Farewell to Amazon!
- Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Air - Santarem - Manaus, (Departs 3.05PM/Arrival 3.15 PM)
| Depart (Int`l Airport)
|
| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
Trip Itinerary
Christ the Redeemer
Hotel Fasano
Day 1: Rio de Janeiro
Upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro and transfer to the hotel Fasano, located at the Ipanema ocean strip. After check-in, take some time to freshen up and meet with your guide in the hotel’s lobby to begin your first tour.
The reconnaissance tour is meant to ease you into your surroundings in Rio’s southern zone, and works well on the day of your arrival. Start from your hotel and go, accompanied by your host, to the viewing platform in Leblon. Walk along Leblon beach, the most sophisticated in town, to neighbouring Ipanema. Continue by car along Ipanema and Copacabana beaches to the iconic Copacabana Palace hotel. The hotel was inaugurated in 1923 as the first large structure in Copacabana and as such stands as the starting point for the intensive development of Rio’s southern beach neighbourhoods. Last stop on the tour is the Copacabana Fort. The current structure dates from 1908, but there have been earlier structures on the site since the late 18th century. Return to your hotel with a first impression of the southern zone of Rio and its different beach environments.
Accommodation: Fasano Hotel Fasano Rio has a privileged corner location right along Ipanema Beach, with a postcard view to Ipanema, Leblon and Arpoador. Well situated near excellent restaurants and bars (including the chic Londra in the hotel) with everything Ipanema has to offer in a walking distance. This 5-star boutique hotel with only 81 rooms, and a member of the Leading Small Hotels of the World. Designed by Phillipe Starck this boutique hotel was inspired by the Rio de Janeiro of the 50's and 60's. The excellent restaurant Fasano Al Mare, and sophisticated Bar Londra are on the ground floor. On the penthouse you have the generous pool area and lounge with a fitness center an additional bar, with spectacular views.
Corcovado Mountain
Day 2: Rio de Janeiro
In the morning, go with your host to the Corcovado Mountain, where you’ll see the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer and enjoy the sweeping view from the platform on the top. Afterwards, go for a walk in the charming Santa Teresa neighbourhood and continue to the nearby Pereira da Silva favela (shanty town) to visit a unique art installation and NGO: the Morrinho Project, based on a 320m2 model of a favela cityscape. The model, much like the favelas themselves, is made out of bricks, remains and recycled material. The project started in 1997 and has been in the public eye a great deal after it represented Brazil at the Venice Biennale in 2007. Apart from the model, the value of the project lies in its social function, being a safe haven for marginalised children to play and express themselves and their reality in a creative manner. It is a one-of-a-kind visit, you'll see nothing like this in any other favela visit or art gallery in Rio. End the day with a visit to the city centre of Rio, where your host will give you a brief tour according to your wishes and interests. Afterwards, return to your hotel by car.
Accommodation: Fasano Hotel 
Manaus
Park Suites Manaus
Day 3: Rio de Janeiro - Manaus
Meet your personal driver and guide for an airport transfer.
Flight from Rio de Janeiro to Manaus, with a stop in Brasilia.
Upon arrival in Manaus, transfer to your hotel in Ponta Negra, a isolated and upscale neighborhood. After check-in relax at the hotel’s amazing swimming pool.
Accommodation: Park Suites Situated near the beach in Manaus, Park Suites is in the same region as Teatro Amazonas. Offering state of the art technology, services and amenities in an eco-resort setting, Park Suites Manaus is an impressive 16-storied business tower of blue glass, steel and granite overlooking the breathtaking landscape of the Rio Negro and the Amazon Forest. The hotel has 252 suites and rooms that have open balconies with river views, and features LCD TV with cable channels and complimentary high-speed (wireless) Internet access and a jetted tub. Park Suites has everything a guest may need from recreational amenities including outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool, as well a restaurant and a poolside bar.
Historical Centre
Tapajos Yacht
Day 4: Manaus - Amazon
In the morning, a private guide will meet with you at the hotel and take you on a three hour city tour focused on the historical centre and the main tourist attractions.
Flight from Manaus to Santarem.
Upon arrival in Santarém, transfer to the docks and board the Tupaiú. Set off down the Tapajós River taking in the scenery around you. Enjoy your first Amazonian sunset and swim before drinks and dinner onboard.
Accommodation: Tapajos Yacht This 60ft regional yacht with five guest cabins, is ideal for travelers who enjoy exploring locations where mass tourism is still incipient. Authentic yet comfortable, all cabins have independent air-conditioning and some offer the comfort of en-suite bathrooms. Staffing the boat with the right people is key and the charismatic crew onboard the Tuapiú is one of our best which makes service and food onboard memorable. Guests have the alternatives of an indoor dining/living area, a covered deck, small tv room/library and sun deck at the top of the boat, to spend time in while cruising.
Tapajos Forest
Day 5: Amazon
Enjoy a good breakfast before you head off into the jungle. Your first stop will be at the Jamaraquá community. From here, enjoy a 4 hour trek through the National Tapajós Forest –FLONA and open your appetite for lunch on board the boat, while you navigate towards Alter do Chão. Enjoy the afternoon wandering round a local community and getting to know their way of life. The evening will be spent on a deserted beach, where dinner and drinks will be served in a unique way under the stars.
Accommodation: Tapajos Yacht 
Ponta Grande
Day 6: Amazon
Start off the day with a 45 min hike up Serra da Piroca from where you will have the most incredible 360º view of the region. Back at Alter do Chão, visit an experimental school in the local community before leaving for Urucureá on the Rio Arapiuns–a village known for the handicraft produced by the women in the community. After a busy morning and early afternoon, take the time to enjoy Ponta Grande –one of the most beautiful beaches in the region.
Accommodation: Tapajos Yacht 
Tapari Lake
Day 7: Amazon
Set sail early from Ponta Grande towards Canal do Jarí–a narrow canal that joins the Tapajós and the Amazon Rivers. Sailing down this canal is a unique and intimate experience of the jungle. For those who enjoy fishing, this spot is ideal for piranhas. A visit to the community of Laranjal is followed by lunch at the home of a local resident Dona Sinamor; best cook in the region. Back on board, sail the Tapari Lake, a great spot to see river dolphins, for the last night in the Amazon.
Accommodation: Tapajos Yacht 
Santarém Market
Day 8: Amazon - Santarém
Last day in the Amazon! Take the opportunity to go for a last swim and enjoy the ride back to Santarém. In Santarém visit the city’s market for great souvenir options before heading to the airport for flight back to Manaus.
Enjoy a private airport transfer to connect with your flight to Manaus.
Flight between Santarem to Manaus.
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)
Accommodations
Fasano Hotel
Fasano Rio has a privileged corner location right along Ipanema Beach, with a postcard view to Ipanema, Leblon and Arpoador. Well situated near excellent restaurants and bars (including the chic Londra in the hotel) with everything Ipanema has to offer in a walking distance. This 5-star boutique hotel with only 81 rooms, and a member of the Leading Small Hotels of the World. Designed by Phillipe Starck this boutique hotel was inspired by the Rio de Janeiro of the 50's and 60's. The excellent restaurant Fasano Al Mare, and sophisticated Bar Londra are on the ground floor. On the penthouse you have the generous pool area and lounge with a fitness center an additional bar, with spectacular views.
- Park Suites Manaus
Park Suites - Manaus
Situated near the beach in Manaus, Park Suites is in the same region as Teatro Amazonas. Offering state of the art technology, services and amenities in an eco-resort setting, Park Suites Manaus is an impressive 16-storied business tower of blue glass, steel and granite overlooking the breathtaking landscape of the Rio Negro and the Amazon Forest. The hotel has 252 suites and rooms that have open balconies with river views, and features LCD TV with cable channels and complimentary high-speed (wireless) Internet access and a jetted tub. Park Suites has everything a guest may need from recreational amenities including outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool, as well a restaurant and a poolside bar.
- Tapajos Yacht
Tapajos Yacht - Amazon
This 60ft regional yacht with five guest cabins, is ideal for travelers who enjoy exploring locations where mass tourism is still incipient. Authentic yet comfortable, all cabins have independent air-conditioning and some offer the comfort of en-suite bathrooms. Staffing the boat with the right people is key and the charismatic crew onboard the Tuapiú is one of our best which makes service and food onboard memorable. Guests have the alternatives of an indoor dining/living area, a covered deck, small tv room/library and sun deck at the top of the boat, to spend time in while cruising.
Travel Info
Travel tips of Brazil
VISA/PASSPORT
A passport and visa are required for both Canadian and U.S. citizens traveling to Brazil for any purpose. Brazilian visas MUST be obtained in advance from the Brazilian Embassy or consulate nearest to the traveler's place of residence. There are no "airport visas" and immigration authorities will refuse entry to Brazil to anyone not possessing a valid visa. Processing generally takes 10-15 working days along with a visa processing fee of approximately $106.25. All Brazilian visas, regardless of the length of validity, must initially be used within 90 days of the issuance date or will no longer be valid. Americans reentering Brazil must be able to show an entry stamp in their passport proving that the visa was issued within 90 days; otherwise they will not be allowed reentry. Immigration authorities will not allow entry into Brazil without a valid visa. The U.S. Government cannot assist travelers who arrive in Brazil without proper documentation. For remote, jungle or Amazon a Yellow Fever Certificate is required.
Please note obtaining a visa is your responsibility. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the Embassy of Brazil for the most up to date visa information.
HEALTH
Health insurance is required. Medical facilities are poor quality and not widespread. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/brazil.aspx
COUNTRY INFO
Capital: Brasília.
Government: Federal Republic. Language: The official language is Portuguese. Spanish, English, Italian, French and German are also spoken, particularly in tourist areas. Four linguistic roots survive in the indigenous areas: Gê, Tupi-guarani, Aruak and Karib. Religion: There is no official religion, but approximately 74% of the population are Roman Catholics. A number of diverse evangelical cults are also represented, as are animist beliefs (particularly the Afro-Brazilian religion of candomblé). Time: Brazil spans several time zones: Eastern Standard Time: GMT - 3 (GMT - 2 from third Sunday in October to third Saturday in March). Western Standard Time: GMT - 4 (GMT - 3 from third Sunday in October to third Saturday in March). North East States and East Parà: GMT - 3. Amapa and West Parà: GMT - 4. Acre State: GMT - 5. Fernando de Noronha Archipelago: GMT - 2.
Electricity: Brasília and Recife, 220 volts AC; Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, 127 volts AC or 220 volts in larger hotels. Plugs are of the two-pin type. Most hotels provide 110-volt and 220-volt outlets, transformers and adaptors.
Telephone: Country code +55. Mobile Telephone: Mobile coverage is generally very good. Roaming agreements exist with most international mobile phone companies, but travelers should check with their service providers. Internet: Many hotels provide Internet access to guests. Internet cafes can be found in main towns and cities, and there are often Internet booths at airports. In smaller towns, public access is sometimes available at post offices.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client. Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes. Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
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