South Brazil: See & Experience it ALL in 13 Days, 1st Class Custom Tours

You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one, provided by CharlieTheTraveler. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all "FIRST CLASS," yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can beat us on quality, price & substance. Below are just some examples of what you will see, do and have on this tour:

► A Helicopter Ride Over & Boat Ride to the Continent’s Grandest Waterfalls
► Exploring Both the Brazilian & Argentinean Side of Iguazu Falls
► Sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro
► A Wetland Cruise & Exotic Creatures
► A Daytrip to Brazil’s Most Stylist Beach Resort
► Swimming in the Clearest Rivers on Earth
► An Expedition Around the Country’s Most Popular Island
► Visiting 2 Postcard-Perfect Colonial Towns
► Cruising Along the Tropical Coastline & Snorkeling
► Familiarizing with Culture

Itinerary

Day 1: The Ecotourism Capital of Brazil

Stop At: Cachoeira Boca da Onca, Rodovia MS-178 Km 26 à 50km de Bonito-MS, Bodoquena, State of Mato Grosso do Sul 79390-000 Brazil
Our tour begins in Bonito, enjoyed especially by those who seek outdoor activities. This town is Brazil’s ecotourism hub. The surrounding area is known for its caves and for crystal-clear rivers. If visiting during the wet season (December through March), we make a daytrip to a waterfall called Boca da Onca. There we go swimming and hiking on a full-day guided tour.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Rio da Prata, State of Mato Grosso do Sul Brazil
During the times of the year when the waterfall has dried up, we replace Boca da Onca with a trip to a river called Rio da Prata. It is only a 30-minute drive away from Bonito. There we are provided with snorkeling gear as we swim in some of the clearest waters on Earth. The large fish which are abundant in this river make this tour even that much more special. Regardless whether we end up going to the waterfall or to the river, lunch is included on today’s tour.

Note that if you cannot get to Sao Paulo in time to make the connecting flight to Bonito, then we will take you to a hotel and you will officially start this 13-day tour the following morning.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: This tour includes lodging for 1 night.

Day 2: River Water Clearer Than Air & Fragile Caves

Stop At: Gruta do Lago Azul, Bonito, State of Mato Grosso do Sul Brazil
This morning starts with a daytrip from Bonito to a natural monument called Gruta do Lago Azul. There we are provided with a guided walking tour. It holds two caves with interesting but fragile calcareous formations. Gruta do Lago Azul has been listed as a protected area since 1978. The second half of the day is spent at a place called Segunda do Nascente Rio Sucuri. There we go snorkeling along the river for a significant amount of time. Rio Sucuri is unarguably Brazil’s clearest river.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: The World's Largest Tropical Wetland Area

Stop At: Pantanal, Pantanal
Today we make a daytrip from Bonito to the world's largest tropical wetland area. It is called Pantanal Matogrossense National Park. Pantanal is also home to the world's largest flooded grasslands. Along with exploring the area by boat, we go on a 4x4 safari. Animals commonly spotted are jaguars, lowland tapirs, giant anteaters, deer, caimans, black howler monkeys and southern tamanduas. Lunch is included on today’s tour.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Gigantic Waterfalls Splitting 2 Countries

Stop At: Foz do Iguacu, Foz do Iguacu, State of Parana
Today we relocate by flight from Bonito to the city of Foz do Iguaçu. Its waterfalls, called Iguazu Falls, literally separate Brazil from its neighbor Argentina. The falls are shared by the Iguazu National Park (Argentina) and Iguaçu National Park (Brazil). The two parks were designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1984 and 1987, respectively. What's more, Iguazu is the largest waterfall system in the world. Although the falls are indeed the main draw, the city itself carries its own weight. More specifically, Foz features great nightlife in the downtown area: bands, drinks and people who have a God-given talent to dance so passionately.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 5: An Aerial View of the Falls, the Devil’s Throat & Confronting the Falls by Boat

Stop At: Iguazu Falls, Iguazu National Park 3370 Argentina
Today we make a daytrip to the Argentinean side of the falls. Upon arrival, we take a tourist train to the ‘Devil’s Throat’ circuit. There we are provided with a guided tour of both the upper and lower circuits. We later get wet as we take a boat out to some of the falls. We save the best for last. The day ends with a helicopter ride over the falls.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 6: An Animal Kingdom & a Rainbow Stretching Across the Falls

Stop At: Parque das Aves, Rodovia das Cataratas, 12450 Right in front of the Iguazu National Park, Foz do Iguacu, State of Parana 85855-750 Brazil
Before relocating by flight to the city of Florianopolis, we explore the Iguazu area some more. The morning starts with a guided visit to the Brazilian side of the falls. Hopefully we see the rainbow which stretches across the falls. In the afternoon, we head to a natural bird park called Parque Das Aves. Creatures commonly seen there include butterflies, monkeys, toucans, parrots and yellow-breasted caimans.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 7: Lagoons, Latin Flare, European Influence & Great Nightlife

Stop At: Lagoa da Conceicao, Lagoa da Conceicao, Florianopolis, State of Santa Catarina
Home to fancy resorts, charming hotels, beach clubs and a lively nightlife scene (specifically at Conceição Lagoon), it should come as no surprise that Santa Catarina is South Brazil’s most visited island. Using its capital Florianopolis as our base, today we cover Campeche Central Beach, Armação Beach, the bridge walk to the island of Ilha das Campanhas, Matadeiro Beach, Peri Lagoon, Caldeirão Beach, Morro das Pedras viewpoint, a historic village called Ribeirão da Ilha, a channel called Barra da Lagoa and the adjacent beach, Prainha Beach, Praia Mole Beach, Belvedere Beach, Conceição Lagoon, Joaquina Beach, sand dunes called Dunas of Joaquina and a viewpoint near Conceição Lagoon.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 8: Glimmering Beaches, Beach Clubs & Historic Villages

Stop At: Praia de Canajurê - Canasvieiras, Florianópolis - SC, Brazil
Today we cover the other half of Santa Catarina Island: Canasjure Beach, 2 beaches and beach clubs in the town of Jurerê, Praia do Forte Beach, São José da Ponta Grossa Fortress, Cacupé Beach, a historic village called Santo Antônio de Lisboa and downtown Florianopolis (street art, the cathedral, a palace called Cruz e Sousa and the public market).
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 9: A Colonial Gem of a Town

Stop At: Mariana, Mariana, State of Minas Gerais
This morning we relocate by flight from Florianopolis to the city of Belo Horizonte. From the airport, we are taken to the colonial town of Mariana. There we are provided with a guided tour. Mariana is the oldest town in the state of Minas Gerais. It was founded on July 16, 1696. Mariana retains the characteristics of a baroque town, with its churches, historic buildings and museums. After our tour, we are taken to the colonial town of Ouro Preto. This is where we sleep this evening.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 10: Picturesque Architecture & Cobblestone Streets

Stop At: Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, State of Minas Gerais
Before returning to Belo Horizonte so we can fly out to the city of Rio de Janeiro, we explore Ouro Preto in depth with our tour guide. This former colony owes to the riches that were once extracted from below it. Now a focal point of arts and education, Ouro Preto was once an important center for mining and government. Fortunately, its history has left it with attractive baroque buildings and lasting ambiance. Although this steep town’s sites are a bit spread out and are otherwise church-centric (23 churches to be exact), there’s something to be said about Ouro Preto being one of Brazil’s most visited urban destinations. The narrow and stone-paved streets generally and the spectacular panorama views of fine architecture especially are enough reasons to come here. Ouro Preto is one of the most authentic Portuguese town settlements in not only the state of Minas Gerais but in all of Brazil.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 11: The Fashionable Hotspot Where People Style & Profile

Stop At: Cabo Frio, Cabo Frio, State of Rio de Janeiro
As a daytrip from Rio de Janeiro, firstly we are taken to a beach town called Cabo Frio. There we see the beaches of Praia do Forte, Praia das Conchas and Praia do Peró. We later head to the beach town of Arraial do Cabo. The first stop is a beach called Praia dos Anjos. There we are taken by foot to a lookout point. The views from there are spectacular. Next, we are taken on a boat which visits the beaches of Praia do Forno, Pontal do Atalaia and Praia Grande. Before heading to our final destination for today, a resort town called Buzios, a stop is made along the road so we can get a good view of a beach called Prainha. Upon arrival in Buzios, we are provided with both a driving and walking tour of the area. The shops and restaurants are indeed the highlights. Buzios is the place in Brazil to ‘see and be seen’, with its fashionable scene and good-looking people. We return to Rio de Janeiro in the late evening.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 12: The So-Called 'Green Coastline'

Stop At: Angra Dos Reis, Angra Dos Reis, State of Rio de Janeiro
As another daytrip from Rio de Janeiro, we are taken along Costa Verde (meaning the ‘Green Coast’). The beaches and islands along the way are quite exotic. Today’s highlights are the islands surrounding a municipality called Angra dos Reis and an island called Ilha Grande. Lunch, a boat ride and snorkeling are included on today’s tour.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

Day 13: Our Tour Ends in South America's Most Famous City

Stop At: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is the final destination on our tour around South Brazil. Transportation will be arranged for you to reach the airport.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
If you have the extra time, we strongly recommend you stick around. If you really want to cover all of the highlights in Rio de Janeiro, then you will need about 6.5 days. However, few people have that sort of time. Upon request, we can provide you with a guided sightseeing tour, for as many days as you wish. We can also provide you with a spectacular paragliding tour over the city. Ask us for details.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is undoubtedly Brazil’s showcase destination…and rightfully so. Called the cidade maravilhosa (marvelous city), Rio de Janeiro is renowned for its spectacular mountainous setting, stunning scenery, a tropical rainforest, exotic white-sand beaches complimented by clear waters, water sports activities, plenty of fascinating colonial architecture, chic and carefree people, festive music and an almost overwhelming nightlife scene. Spend your mornings sightseeing, afternoons tanning and evenings partying in the Lapa district, where street bands are performing to locals who love to sing and celebrate seemingly as no other culture can. As a famous song goes, Rio is a city ‘where music and passion are always in fashion’.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"To make your booking official, you will need to agree to the terms and conditions, which you could find our website."
"Face masks required for travelers in public areas"
"Face masks required for guides in public areas"
"Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff"
"Social distancing enforced throughout experience"
"Gear/equipment sanitized between use"
"Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized"
"Guides required to regularly wash hands"
"Regular temperature checks for staff"
"Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival"
"Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons"
"COVID-19 vaccination required for guides"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability"



Hora de Inicio:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Price Per Person
10/6/2020 - 9/24/2024

Monday - Sunday :

06:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Duración: 13 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Transportation will be arranged for you from the airport in Sao Paulo.

Airports

• Guarulhos Intl Airport, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo Brazil

Cancelaciones y devoluciones: If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

Incluye

• Air-Conditioned Vehicle
• All Entry Fees
• Private Transportation
• English-Speaking Tour Guides
• Lodging x 1 Night
• 3x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 1 night
• 1x Breakfast
• Entry/Admission - Gruta do Lago Azul
• Entry/Admission - Iguazu Falls
• Entry/Admission - Rio da Prata
• Entry/Admission - Cachoeira Boca da Onca
• Entry/Admission - Parque das Aves

No Incluye

• Alcohol
• Travel Visa (only applicable to citizens of certain countries)
• Airfare

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