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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: Wednesday, Sept. 24

Evening

  • Evening departures from home cities

USA

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A Day at the Falls

Day 3: Friday, Sept. 26

Morning

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

  • Optional Buy-In: Helicopter ride over the Falls.

Afternoon

  • Group Activity: Macuco Safari speedboat on the river. (2.5 hours) 

  • Lunch at Cocar Restaurant.

Evening

  • Welcome Reception & Dinner at the Hotel. 

Iguassu Falls, Brazil

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Sun, Sand & Copacabana

Day 5: Sunday, Sept. 28

Morning 

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

  • Morning at leisure. 

Afternoon

  • Beach Day at Copacabana.

Evening

  • Dinner on Own.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Samba, Soul & Rio

Day 7: Tuesday, 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

  • The Wild Side of Rio Final Night Dinner at Casa das Canoas. 

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Arrive in Home Cities

Day 9: Thursday, Oct. 2

Morning / Afternoon

  • Arrive in home cities

USA

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Welcome to Iguassu

Day 2: Thursday, 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.

Afternoon

  • Brazilian side of the Falls catwalks / sunset stroll.

Evening

  • Dinner on Own.

Iguassu Falls, Brazil

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From Mist to Marvels

Day 4: Saturday, Sept. 27

Morning

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

  • Transfer to Iguassu Airport. 

  • Flight to Rio de Janeiro.

Afternoon

  • 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: Monday, 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 Aprazivel Restaurant in Santa Teresa.

Evening

  • Dinner on Own.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Rio at Your Pace

Day 8: Wednesday, Oct. 1

Morning 

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

  • Optional Buy-In Activities available.

Afternoon

  • 12:00 PM Official Hotel Check-Out.

  • Lunch on Own.

Evening

  • Transfer to Rio International Airport. 

  • Depart Rio de Janeiro.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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