Brazil's carnival celebrations: Rio de Janeiro Iguacu Falls
8 days from CAD4,710pp
Tour highlights
Enjoy the Carnival parades at Rio's famous Sambadrome.
Hear the mighty roar and feel the spray of the immense Iguacu Falls.
Ride the cable car to Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Take in the stunning views from the Christ the Redeemer statue.
Price includes
Itinerary idea in detail
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On arrival in Rio today you will be met by a guide and driven to your Copacabana hotel in a private vehicle.
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At leisure in Rio to explore, stroll along the Copacabana and Ipanema beaches and absorb the exciting atmosphere of the world famous Carnival.
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Today take a guided tour of Rio's most iconic sights, such as the Statue of Christ the Redeemer and a cable car ride up to Sugar Loaf.
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Carnival day! The morning is at leisure, maybe relax by heading to the tranquil Santa Teresa district before things get much more frantic and lively in the evening when you transfer to the famous Sambadrome to enjoy the colourful samba parades. (Tickets in the non-numbered bleachers are included but upgrades are available for additional cost.)
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Free day in Rio to recover from Carnival or arrange further tours. You could visit the botanical gardens or try a local cookery class.
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After your morning flight to Iguacu your chauffeur-guide meets you and drives you to your hotel. You have the afternoon to settle in and relax. Depending on what time your flight arrives, you could spend the afternoon visiting the Brazilian side of the falls. There are several walking trails, which take you to different panoramic viewpoints over the falls.
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Your guide picks you up at your hotel for a private half day guided tour of the Argentinian side of the falls. You'll walk over the jungle boardwalks to different viewpoints, allowing you to get up close to the water, and will also visit the 'Devil's Throat' - the most powerful section of the falls. Your afternoon is free - we suggest visiting the nearby bird park or spend more time exploring the Brazilian side of the falls.
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Today you will transfer to the airport for your domestic flight and begin the journey home.
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- Rio de Janeiro
- Iguaçu Falls
Contact a specialist
The specialist who designs your trip to Brazil will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip. Your dedicated specialist will take the time to understand your preferences and build them into an itinerary to match, working to your budget. He or she will keep perfecting it until you’re completely happy and ready to book.
When to go
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