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From Rainforest to Rhythm

Experience the thunder of Iguassu Falls and the pulse of Rio de Janeiro — two of Brazil's most iconic wonders, one unforgettable journey.

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Brazil Bound

Day 1: Thursday, Sept. 24

Evening

  • Evening departures from home cities.

USA

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A Day at the Falls

Day 3: Saturday, Sept. 26

Morning

  • 7:00 AM–10:30 AM Breakfast at Ipê Restaurant at the Hotel. 

Afternoon

  • Group Activity: Macuco Safari speedboat on the river. 

  • Optional buy-in: Helicopter ride over the Falls.

  • Lunch at Cocar Restaurant.

Evening

  • Welcome Reception & Dinner at the Hotel. 

Iguassu Falls, Brazil

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Sun, Sand & Copacabana

Day 5: Monday, Sept. 28

Morning 

  • 7:00 AM–11:00 AM Breakfast at Pérgula at the Hotel. 

  • Morning at leisure. 

Afternoon

  • Beach Day at Copacabana. Free day to enjoy the world-famous Copacabana beach — sun, sand and the iconic Rio waterfront promenade.

Evening

  • Dinner on own.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Samba, Soul & Rio

Day 7: Wednesday, Sept. 30

Morning

  • 6:30 AM–10:30 AM Breakfast at Pérgula at the Hotel.

  •  Morning at leisure. 

  • Carnaval Experience & Samba Dance Lesson (30-40 min transfer).

Afternoon

  • Lunch on own.

Evening

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Arrive in Home Cities

Day 9: Friday, Oct. 2

Morning / Afternoon

  • Arrive in home cities

USA

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Welcome to Iguassu

Day 2: Friday, Sept. 25

Morning

  • Arrive in Iguassu mid-morning.  

  • Transfer to Belmond Hotel das Cataratas (30 min).  

  • Check-in at the Belmond Hotel das Cataratas inside Iguassu National Park.

  • 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Buffet lunch offered at Ipe Restaurant at Hotel das Cataratas.

Afternoon

  • Brazilian side of the Falls catwalks / sunset stroll.

Evening

  • 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM Group Cocktail reception on Y Terrace at Hotel das Cataratas.

  • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Dinner arrangements this evening will follow the option selected during registration.

Iguassu Falls, Brazil

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From Mist to Marvels

Day 4: Sunday, Sept. 27

Morning

  • 7:00 AM–10:30 AM Breakfast at Ipê Restaurant at the Hotel.  

  • Transfer to Foz do Iguaçu/Cataratas International Airport (IGU). 

  • 10:50 AM  GOL Airlines flight G3 1552 departs IGU.

Afternoon

  • 12:40 PM GOL Airlines flight G3 1552 arrives at Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport (GIG).

  • Lunch at Assador Rio's Churrascaria with views over Guanabara Bay. 

  • Christ the Redeemer by private park vans through Tijuca Forest.

  • Check-in at Belmond Copacabana Palace

Evening

  • Dinner on own.

Iguassu Falls to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Rio in Full View

Day 6: Tuesday, Sept. 29

Morning

  • 6:30 AM–10:30 AM Breakfast at Pérgula at the Hotel.

  • Morning at leisure. 

  • Scenic Rio: Sugarloaf by 4x4 & Santa Teresa.

Afternoon

  • Lunch included at Aprazível Restaurant in Santa Teresa.

Evening

  • Dinner on own.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Rio at Your Own Pace

Day 8: Thursday, Oct. 1

Morning 

  • 6:30 AM–10:30 AM Breakfast at Pérgula at the hotel.

  • Optional buy-in activities available.

    • Guanabara Bay Cruise 

    • Maracanã Stadium Tour

    • Jeep Tour through Tijuca Forest

    • Hang Gliding

Afternoon

  • 12:00 PM Official hotel check-out.

  • Lunch on own.

Evening

  • Transfer to Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport (GIG).

  • Depart Rio de Janeiro.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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