Brazil Discovery
7 Days
from
$2,933
to
$3,311
per person*
Highlights:
Brazil
(Rio de Janeiro, Foz do Iguaçu)
Trip Start/End:
Rio de Janeiro
/
Rio de Janeiro
Explore the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro and admire the modern and historical areas of the city. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views from the famous Christ the Redeemer statue at Corvocado mountain after experiencing the lush jungle landscapes of Sugar Loaf Mountain area. Relax on your domestic flight to Iguazu Falls before being met at the airport and transferred to your comfortable accommodation in this stunningly beautiful part of the world. Enjoy a guided tour of the Brazilian and Argentinean Waterfalls and take part in any number of optional activities before your return flight to Rio de Janeiro. With local 24/7 support, private guided tours with expert English speaking Guides, this is sure to be a vacation you will treasure...
Note: A valid passport is required for all American or Canadians citizens, including children, intending to visit Brazil. It is recommended that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your expected departure from the country. There have been cases where citizens were refused entry for not having the six-month validity. In addition, all Americans & Canadians are required to have a valid Brazilian Visa prior to their arrival in Brazil, and the visa must be used within 90 days of issuance. Otherwise, they will be refused entry into the country. For other nationalities it is the traveler's responsibility to check with the Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil and its consulates for up-to-date information.
Overview
| Day | Activities | Hotel |
- Day 1
- Rio de Janeiro
| - Meet and Greet
- Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- NOTE: Brazilian Visa is mandatory (not included)
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Porto Bay Rio Internacional
Superior (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
Alt: Hotel Santa Teresa (deluxe)
|
- Day 2
- Rio de Janeiro
| - Breakfast (included)
- Private - 1/2 d Sugarloaf (4 hrs) - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Lunch (not included)
- Private - 1/2 d Corcovado Mountain - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Dinner (not included)
| Porto Bay Rio Internacional
Superior (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 3
- Rio de Janeiro
| - Breakfast (included)
- At Leisure
- Lunch (not included)
- Shared - Samba Show (with Dinner) - Vehicle/Guide
| Porto Bay Rio Internacional
Superior (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 4
- Rio de Janeiro
| - Breakfast (included)
- At Leisure
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Porto Bay Rio Internacional
Superior (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 5
- Rio de Janeiro - Foz do Iguaçu
| - Breakfast (included)
- Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Air - Rio de Janeiro - Foz do Iguaçu [Direct (2 hr) ] - Economy
- Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Lunch (not included)
- Private - 1/2 d Iguazu Falls: Brazilian Side - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Dinner (not included)
| Bourbon Cataratas Resort
Superior Garden View (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 6
- Foz do Iguaçu
| - Breakfast (included)
- Private - Argentine Side (Cataratas hotel) (6 hrs) - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Bourbon Cataratas Resort
Superior Garden View (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 7
- Foz do Iguaçu - Rio de Janeiro
| - Breakfast (included)
- Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Air - Foz do Iguaçu - Rio de Janeiro [Direct (1.5 hr)] - Economy
- Lunch (not included)
| Depart (Int`l Airport)
|
| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
Trip Itinerary
Christ the Redeemer
Portobay Rio Internacional
Day 1: Rio de Janeiro
Upon arrival you will be met by our local representative who will help you locate your vehicle.
Meet your personal driver and guide for an airport transfer in Rio de Janeiro.
A valid passport is required for all American or Canadian citizens, including children, intending to visit Brazil. It is recommended that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your expected departure from the country. There have been cases where citizens were refused entry for not having the six-month validity. In addition, all Americans & Canadians are required to have a valid Brazilian Visa prior to their arrival in Brazil, and the visa must be used within 90 days of issuance. Otherwise, they will be refused entry into the country.
Accommodation: Porto Bay Rio Internacional A safe and welcoming haven in Rio de Janeiro, the Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel sits directly on the popular Copacabana beach. Each of the 117 rooms embraces views of the beach, sea, and sea front promenade. Enjoy the comforts of individual verandas and en suite bathrooms. Dine in elegance or casually, enjoying stunning views of the beach and sea. An array of local specialties is served alongside international favourites. In your free time, take a jog on the beach, or simply sit by the rooftop pool and sip on a cocktail as the sun sets over the sea.
Sugar Loaf
Christ the Redeemer
Day 2: Rio de Janeiro
Leave your hotel this morning to visit Sugar Loaf Mountain. The Sugar Loaf, known world over as Rio’s picture-postcard site is a must to visit. Since the best time of the day to go up the cable car is later in the day, your tour will finish with the Sugar Loaf. Sugar Loaf is reached on a two-stage cable car ride. This cable car, in operation is of Italian manufacture and takes 80 persons per trip on a 2-minute ride, each stage. The first stage, Morro da Urca, barely 170 mts high, has a restaurant, amphitheater, a helipoint for scenic rides and a privileged view of the Yacht Club and Botafogo Bay. The second stage takes one up to the Sugar Loaf, thus named because of the loaves of sugar that were commonly used by the Portuguese at the time of the discovery of the city. The all-encompassing view of this privileged 270-meter high lookout is unrivaled. This is the only site where one can enjoy a full view of Copacabana beach.
Transfer by car to Cosme Velho district where visitors will take a train up to the Corcovado Mountain, through the Tijuca Forest. On the top there is a fantastic panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro in addition to the famous Christ Statue. Before return to the hotel, visit to São Conrado to observe the famous hang gliders flying over the beach.
Accommodation: Porto Bay Rio Internacional 
Rio By Night
Day 3: Rio de Janeiro
Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.
Experience Rio at night, and enjoy a spectacular samba show with singers and dancers in elaborate costumes, representing Brazil's rich folkloric traditions, and capturing the famous rhythms of Carnaval. Dinner is included at Espaco Brasa.
Accommodation: Porto Bay Rio Internacional Day 4: Rio de Janeiro
Enjoy a day at the beach people watching, sampling fresh fruit juices as you walk along Copacabana and Ipanema, or just exploring "a cidade maravilhosa" - the marvelous city.
Accommodation: Porto Bay Rio Internacional 
Iquazu Falls - Brazilian Side
Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls
Bourbon Cataratas Resort Exterior
Day 5: Rio de Janeiro - Foz do Iguaçu
Meet your personal driver and guide for an airport transfer in Rio de Janeiro.
Relax on your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguacu. Flight time is typically 2 hours and prices are subject to changes based on availability.
Enjoy a private airport transfer with private vehicle and professional driver.
Enjoy a private half day guided tour of the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls. After being picked up from your hotel, a scenic drive takes you through Iguazu National Park along the Cataratas Highway that leads to the border between Brazil and Argentina. Here, the river drops into a breathtaking canyon. You can descend a walkway and gaze at both sides of the falls and stop at the elevator to ride to the Brazilian side lookout point. Fantastic scenic and photographic opportunities abound, and your expert English speaking Guide will provide an educational and fun tour. At the end of the tour you will be brought back to your hotel in Iguazu.
Accommodation: Bourbon Cataratas Resort Ideally located in a spectacular setting right on the Brazilian border that joins Argentina and Paraguay, Bourbon Cataratas Resort offers a multitude of land and space for travelers to wander. Bourbon Cataratas is surrounded by lush, tropical gardens. The tastefully decorated 299 guestrooms and 13 suites are comfortable and clean, embracing a North American style in decor. Each room and suite has a private balcony, cable TV and bathrooms with a bath and shower. It offers a variety of activities that can be enjoyed by all, including 2 swimming pools, a tennis court, and Kids Club. For relaxation there is a day-spa with massage services and sauna. The resort also offers a variety of restaurants and bars serving local and international cuisines.
Argentine Side of Iguassu Park
Day 6: Foz do Iguaçu
Enjoy a fun packed full day shared tour exploring the Argentine side of Iguazu falls. After being picked up at your hotel, you will be transferred into the subtropical jungle in the company of your Guide and Driver to view one of the seven Wonders of the World: the Iguassu Falls, formed by the spectacular fall of more than two hundred cascades. The falls are protected within the Iguassu National Park, an expanse of 67,500 hectares and which was created with the objective of conserving the splendid frame of the surrounding subtropical jungle. There is plenty of walking throughout the day as you explore the area as well as a chance to see the handmade products of the Maca Paraguayan ethnic tribe. Take the Jungle Ecological Train to Devil’s throat station and enjoy the 15 minute train ride going by the shore of the fabulous Iguazú River and discover the silent inhabitants such as the majestic yacarés. Disembarking the train, your Guide will accompany you on the footbridge of 1,100mts over the Iguazú River while they explain the bird diversity found in these parts such as condors and other wildlife as well as the Garganta del Diablo waterfall. Enjoy the wonderful views as you continue on your hike through the jungle passing other waterfalls. This is where the Mission movie was filmed.
Enjoy a wonderful Argentine barbeque lunch (not included), before continuing walking to see an incredibly panoramic view of the lower area of this wonderful stage. At the end of the day you will be returned to your hotel.
Accommodation: Bourbon Cataratas Resort Day 7: Foz do Iguaçu - Rio de Janeiro
Enjoy a private airport transfer with private vehicle and professional driver.
Fly from Foz do Iguacu directly to Rio de Janeiro. Flights are subject to availability. Total travel time is approximately 1.5 hours.
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)
Accommodations
- Portobay Rio Internacional
Porto Bay Rio Internacional - Rio de Janeiro
A safe and welcoming haven in Rio de Janeiro, the Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel sits directly on the popular Copacabana beach. Each of the 117 rooms embraces views of the beach, sea, and sea front promenade. Enjoy the comforts of individual verandas and en suite bathrooms. Dine in elegance or casually, enjoying stunning views of the beach and sea. An array of local specialties is served alongside international favourites. In your free time, take a jog on the beach, or simply sit by the rooftop pool and sip on a cocktail as the sun sets over the sea.
- Bourbon Cataratas Resort Exterior
Superior Garden View
Bourbon Cataratas Resort - Foz do Iguaçu
Ideally located in a spectacular setting right on the Brazilian border that joins Argentina and Paraguay, Bourbon Cataratas Resort offers a multitude of land and space for travelers to wander. Bourbon Cataratas is surrounded by lush, tropical gardens. The tastefully decorated 299 guestrooms and 13 suites are comfortable and clean, embracing a North American style in decor. Each room and suite has a private balcony, cable TV and bathrooms with a bath and shower. It offers a variety of activities that can be enjoyed by all, including 2 swimming pools, a tennis court, and Kids Club. For relaxation there is a day-spa with massage services and sauna. The resort also offers a variety of restaurants and bars serving local and international cuisines.
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
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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