Brazil’s Wild Side: Amazon, Pantanal & Iguazú
About the trip
Discover Rio de Janeiro’s iconic landmarks, golden beaches, and panoramic viewpoints overlooking one of the world’s most spectacular urban landscapes. Explore the Amazon through immersive jungle experiences, river navigation, and opportunities to observe the region’s remarkable biodiversity. Venture into the Pantanal, South America’s largest tropical wetland, renowned for its exceptional wildlife viewing and rich natural ecosystems. Experience the grandeur of Iguazú Falls from both the Brazilian and Argentine sides, enjoying different perspectives of this world-famous natural wonder.
This 12-day journey combines Brazil’s most celebrated natural environments with some of its most iconic destinations. From the vibrant energy of Rio de Janeiro to the untouched wilderness of the Amazon and Pantanal, and the breathtaking scenery of Iguazú Falls, it is designed for travelers seeking meaningful encounters with nature, wildlife, and some of South America’s most impressive landscapes.
Rio de Janeiro
Transfer Galeão International Airport / Rio de Janeiro Hotel
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Río de Janeiro.
Rio de Janeiro is Brazil’s second-largest city and one of the country’s most visited destinations. Set between the Atlantic Ocean and dramatic granite peaks, it is known for its iconic landmarks, including Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, as well as famous beaches such as Copacabana and Ipanema. The city offers a unique blend of urban life, natural landscapes, and cultural heritage.
Rio de Janeiro
Full-Day Corcovado and Sugar Loaf
Depart from the hotel after breakfast to visit the most famous landmarks of the city and see the natural beauty of Rio de Janeiro from up above. Over a million tourists each year visit the world famous ‘Pão de Açúcar’, (Sugar Loaf Mountain), which has become an iconic symbol of the city of Rio de Janeiro.
Rising up from a small peninsula at the entrance of Guanabara Bay, its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of a concentrated, refined sugar loaf. The journey to the top is made in glass cable-cars. The first cable-car takes passengers to the top of Urca Hill, which rises 215 meters above sea level and offers spectacular views of the entire bay and its surrounding islands. From Urca Hill, passengers continue in a second cable-car to the top of Sugar Loaf which rises 395 meters above sea level and offers a 360 degree view of the entire city including Botafogo and Copacabana Beaches, Corcovado Mountain and downtown Rio de Janeiro. Afterwards, descend the mountain and stop for a delicious lunch.
From there passengers will be taken to the bottom of the Corcovado Hill. Embark on a comfortable train that ascends the mountain, where the statue of Christ the Redeemer is located 2,300 ft above sea level. The Christ statue, known as the “wonder of Rio””, was elected one of the 7 “New Wonders of the World”. Upon arrival at the top, guests can use the panoramic elevators or escalators to arrive at the foot of the statute. There, passengers can enjoy a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro and discover why it is called the “Marvelous City”.
Finally, we will take you back to your hotel.
Transfer Rio de Janeiro Hotel / Galeão International Airport
At the specified time, you will be transferred to Galeão International Airport.
Transfer Manaus Airport / Manaus Hotel
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Manaus.
Manaus
Welcome to Ecopark Amazonas Jungle Lodge
Upon arrival at the airport of Manaus, we will pick you up to take you to the EcoPark. The adventure begins with a boat trip to reach the lodge and enjoy the forest landscape. During your stay at the lodge, the included tours will be programmed by the Amazon Ecolodge itself.
The program includes: an ecological walk; observation of the fauna in its natural habitat; a visit to the “caboclo’s house”; fishing from a canoe and night spotting from a canoe. It is also possible to enjoy a natural swimming pool and river beach (the landscape and access may change according to the flow of the rivers during the dry season and the flooding season). Lunch and dinner are included on this day.
Manaus
Activity Day at the Lodge
After the breakfest, starts the activities in the lodge according to the schedule informed on the night before. Enjoy the magic of the amazonic forest all day long. Break for lunch and rest, to continue the programation until the time for dinner.
Activity Day at the Lodge
After the breakfest, starts the activities in the lodge according to the schedule informed on the night before. Enjoy the magic of the amazonic forest all day long. Break for lunch and rest, to continue the programation until the time for dinner.
Transfer Campo Grande International Airport / Campo Grande Hotel
Upon arrival, a transfer will take you to your hotel in Campo Grande.
Campo Grande
Welcome to the Aquidauana Marshland!
We will pick you up to take you to your hotel from Campo Grande airport or hotel. Once you arrive to the lodge, you will have some free time to accommodate yourself at the property, and explore everything it has to offer.
In the evening, you will first have dinner at the lodge, so then you can go on a Night Safari around the location. We will be able to see how the fauna of the region acts in the darkness of the night. Once we finish this activity, we will go back to the lodge to rest, and prepare for the next day.
Campo Grande
Choose from the activities of the Lodge
Today, you will have the day at your disposal to enjoy one of the regular activities included in the lodge’s offerings.
We recommend the boat ride. After breakfast, we will embark to observe the regional flora and fauna from a different perspective, all from the comfort of the boat.
Once the tour is finished, we will return to the hotel so you can enjoy the rest of the day.
Campo Grande
Choose from the activities of the Lodge
Once again, you will have the day at your disposal to enjoy one of the regular activities included in the lodge’s offerings.
We recommend the Photographic Safari. After breakfast, we will board the vehicle that will take us through the Pantanal, allowing us to spot the various animals that inhabit the area. We will also make stops along the way to capture the best photographs of the landscape and its wildlife.
Once the tour is finished, we will return to the hotel so you can enjoy the rest of the day.
Farewell South Marshland
Today, after breakfast or lunch, we will take you to the Campo Grande Airport, so you can say goodbye to this beautiful landscape and continue your trip.
Safe Travels!
Transfer Foz do Iguaçu Airport / Foz do Iguaçu
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Foz do Iguaçu.
Foz do Iguazú
Full-Day Iguazú Falls Argentine side
In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel to spend the day exploring the Argentine side of Iguazú National Park, which covers 677 km².
The falls are surrounded by a subtropical forest with exuberant vegetation, home to many different species of wildlife such as toucans, parrots and coatis, just to name a few.
Different walkways distributed across three trails (Upper, Lower, and Devil’s Throat) will allow you to get close to the waterfalls from many different perspectives. You will be amazed by the force of millions of liters of water falling at different heights.
To reach the famous Devil’s Throat, the most imposing waterfall, we will take the ecological train, so you will save a bit of energy to continue exploring the park.
At the end of the excursion, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Brazilian side & End of your Journey
Half-Day Iguazú Falls Brazilian side
Today we will pick you up from your hotel to enjoy a trip to the Brazilian side of the Iguaçu National Park for the best panoramic view of the falls.
We will start the tour at the Visitor Center, which serves as a transfer hub, as accessing the trails requires boarding panoramic Autobuses that transport visitors within the park.
The walkway route extends for 1,200 meters, offering a spectacular panoramic view of the 275 waterfalls that make up the Iguazú Falls. The most important on the Brazilian side are four: Floriano, Deodoro, Benjamín Constant, and Salto Unión or Devil’s Throat. Once the tour is completed, we will arrive at the panoramic elevator, which will allow us to return to the bus that will take us back to the entrance gate.
Finally, we will take you back to your hotel.
Transfer Foz do Iguaçu Hotel / Foz do Iguaçu Airport
At the specified time, you will be transferred to Foz do Iguaçu Airport.
Included
- 2 Nights in Rio de Janeiro
- 3 Nights in Manaos
- 4 Nights in Campo Grande
- 2 Nights in Foz de Iguazu
- Transfers & Meals mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tours described in the itinerary.
- Bilingual guides (English/Spanish) when mentioned in the itinerary.
- Accommodation Note: In destinations such as Rio de Janeiro & Campo Grande, and Foz de Iguazu, we offer a wide range of carefully selected accommodation options across all travel categories, allowing us to tailor the experience to your preferences and travel style. Please note that in Pantanal and the Amazon (Manaus region), accommodation options are more limited. For each travel category (Inn, Comfort, or Superior), we have selected a specific property that we believe best represents the experience and quality level of that category. In the event that the proposed hotel is not available for your travel dates, we will look for the most suitable alternative available. However, due to the limited hotel inventory in these destinations, replacement properties may not offer the same character, facilities, location, or overall experience as the hotels originally featured in the itinerary. For this reason, we strongly recommend booking well in advance whenever possible.
Not Included
- Fees & Mandatory Documentation (For more information click HERE).Except when mentioned in the itinerary.
- International or Domestic Flights (quoted separated if requested).
- Travel / Medical Insurance – To get a free quotation please follow this link: Travel Insurance.
- Tips: For more information click HERE.
- Hotels, transfers, tours and other services not described in the itinerary.
- Flights needed for this itinerary: Rio de Janeiro – Manaus – Campo Grande – Foz de Iguazu