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B R A Z I L
Abercrombie & Kent
Natural Wonders of Brazil
BRAZIL
Rio de Janeiro
Foz do Iguaçu
Campo Grande
ATLANTICOCEAN
Meal PlanTravel PlanDay 1 - Rio de JaneiroDay 2 - Rio de JaneiroDay 3 - Rio de JaneiroDay 4 - Rio de Janeiro/PantanalDay 5 - PantanalDay 6 - PantanalDay 7 - Pantanal/Foz do IguaçuDay 8 - Foz do IguaçuDay 9 - Foz do Iguaçu
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Includes• Private transportation with local English-speaking guide.• Meals as described.• Accommodation in rooms with private bathrooms.• Excursions and services as described.• Shared excursions at Caiman Lodge.• Entrance fees for scheduled sightseeings.• Baggage handling – 2 pieces per person.• Taxes and service charges.
Excludes• International flights and airport taxes.• Tips for guides, drivers and hotel staff.•Extras at hotels (laundry, telephone calls, tips etc.).• Any other items not mentioned as inclusion.
Natural Wonders of BrazilDay 1-Rio de Janeiro Meet your tour director at the Rio de Janeiro airport and transfer to your hotel right on the Famous Copacabana Beach. Your tour director will provide you with some introductory information to Rio de Janeiro as you arrive. You will see the famous Tijuca Rainforest that hosts the Christ Redeemer statue. Considered by many the best and more glamorous hotel in Rio de Janeiro, since its Art Deco doors swung open in 1923, Belmond Copacabana Palace has been welcoming the rich and famous.The elegant 5-star Belmond Copacabana Palace offers luxurious rooms with marbled bathrooms and panoramic ocean views. Soak up the sun in the magnificent pool or join Brazil’s style setters at the Piano Bar. And don’t miss the hotel’s top restaurants, whether for great local dishes or fine Italian dining at the Hotel Cipriani Restaurant.
Day 2-Rio de Janeiro Today you will see why Rio is considered one of the most naturally beautiful cities in the world. The exceptional urban setting and the key natural elements that have shaped and inspired the development of the city: from the highest points of the Tijuca National Park’s mountains down to the sea is considered by UNESCO of value to global heritage. This also includes the Botanical Gardens, established in 1808, Corcovado Mountain with its celebrated statue of Christ, and the hills around Guanabara Bay, as well as the extensive designed landscapes along Copacabana Bay that contributes to the outdoor living culture of this spectacular city. These natural features of Rio are among the most popular mentions in famous classic Brazilians songs of all genres.
Begin the tour of Rio’s natural highlights, visiting the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the seven ‘new’ wonders of the world. From the top of Corcovado Mountain, the views are breathtaking. Stop for lunch at one of the best barbecue restaurants in Rio, with a nice view of the Guanabara Bay. In the afternoon the tour continues to Urca district where a cable car rides up Sugar Loaf Mountain which rises 396m above the harbor and delivers incredible views from all around.
Day 3-Rio de Janeiro After breakfast departure to visit Rio de Janeiro’s Botanic Garden which is one of the ten most important ecological sanctuaries in the entire world. The 140-hectare park lies at the foot of the Corcovado Mountain, far below the right arm of the statue of Christ the Redeemer and contains more than 6,000 different species of tropical and subtropical plants and trees, including 900 varieties of palm trees. A 750 m line of 134 palms forms the Avenue of Royal Palms leading from the entrance into the gardens. The exuberance of nature in all its colors and glory provide images that visitors will keep in their memories and souls forever.Located in the heart of the Hotel Cipriani
Restaurant’s kitchen, the Chef’s Table is one of the most exclusive fine-dining adventures in Rio. Guests can follow the chef as he prepares an array of dishes inspired by the day’s freshest ingredients. This special menu is paired with selected wines. This exclusive experience is available for only 6 guests at the time per night.
On day 3, guests may have a special dinner at the exclusive “Chef’s Table”.
Day 4-Rio de Janeiro/South Pantanal Private transfer to Rio de Janeiro airport and flight to Campo Grande. Once there a private guide and vehicle will be waiting to bring you to Caiman Ecological Refuge, Pantanal’s (3.5 hours).The Caiman Ecological Refuge is a pioneering ecotourism enterprise in Southern Pantanal, sitting on a 53,000 ha cattle ranch (Estancia Caiman) in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, near the city of Miranda, 236km west from the State Capital, Campo Grande.In addition to ecotourism, Caiman is involved with cattle production, as well as environmental research and conservation projects, including the Hyacinth Macaw Project, Onçafari (Jaguar) Project and
Blue-Fronted Parrot Project, all done through partnerships with researchers and universities. Additionally, Caiman has an Environmental Interpretation Center, which is a cultural space aiming to show a complete panorama of the Pantanal’s ecosystem and a secular vision of the Brazilian history. Day 5-South Pantanal Today guests can keep on enjoying this beautiful places and the wide array of activities that it offers.
Day 6-South Pantanal Today, guests have the option of enjoying the activities at the lodge or spend a full day with the Jaguar Habituation Team. The special Jaguar team spends a vast
amount of time searching for the animals themselves as well as for clues that will point us in the right direction when the nocturnal Jaguars get active as the sun sets down in the horizon.Once a sign of the jaguar is found we will attempt to locate it and you can be part of this amazing experience. More often than not we will be likely to find the approximate location of the cats during the day, increasing our chances of finding them at night. Depending on circumstances, we will set out at Sunset or just after dinner in order to see the Jaguars. You will also be given a full presentation on the Project’s work and objectives at our base station.
Activities Available in Caiman LodgeCaiman Tour: Walk through the surroundings of the main area of the ranch, corral, research centers, school and Environmental Interpretation Center. The final destination is the Paizinho’s bridge, one of the most traditional places of the Caiman Ecological Refuge, the spot by excellence to observe the Spectacled Caimans.Photographic Safari: Done on specially adapted vehicles, this activity enables the access to the most distant places of the farm. On the safari, it is possible to spot the peculiarities and the contrasts of vegetation, as well as a large variety of animals.Canadian canoe trip: This activity is done on the ponds along the ranch. Guests row in three-seat Canadian canoes and see the nearby vegetation and water birds. It is also a good opportunity to listen to many the local sounds, besides admiring the Pantanal sunset.Nocturnal Spotlighting: This tour provides the opportunity to observe nocturnal animals. One of the highlights is when the caimans are spotted, whose eyes present impressive red reflex.
Important: Upon check-in all guests must sign a disclaimer acknowledging the risks involved in the activities and that will respect all the instructions given by guides (caimaner and field guide). The Caiman Ecological Refuge reserves the right to cancel or replace any regular activity if environmental conditions are not favorable to their realization.
The Jaguar Safari tour is optional and is available at extra cost..
Day 7-South Pantanal/Foz do Iguaçu After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Foz do Iguaçu.Here you will be met by your local tour director at the airport and brought to the Belmond Hotel das Cataratas, located inside of the Brazilian Falls National Park.The only hotel located within Brazil’s Iguassu National Park, Belmond Hotel das Cataratas enjoys an unrivalled location just a short stroll from the sensational waterfalls. Enjoy exclusive access to this magnificent evening anda dawn sights, when the park is closed for others.A former Portuguese colonial residence, this is one of the most inspiring hotels in Brazil. The classic ambiance is redolent of lazy days lounging on a veranda or beneath sub-tropical palms. The 5-star property allows guests to enjoy a cocktail by the swimming pool or play a game of tennis on the provided court, and also provides free WiFi. The Ipe Grill Restaurant provides view of the pool and the Itaipu Restaurant provide view of the falls. They serve a selection of international and local Brazilian cuisine.
Day 8-Foz do Iguaçu After breakfast enjoy a guided walking tour of the Brazilian Falls and a visit to the beatiful Bird’s Park. We will take a descending trail of the canyon, from where we can enjoy panoramic views of more than 240 falls. We will board a glass elevator, which takes us to a platform where more exquisite views will be revealed. Along with its “sister” park in Argentina, The Iguassu National Park forms the most significant remaining rainforest in the southern cone of South America, which along with the waterfalls have been declared a National Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Bird Park gives the opportunity to experience the flora and fauna at first hand. By following the trails through the forest, visitors will have the opportunity to closely spot native Brazilian bird species, some of which are classified as endangered.
Optional Helicopter tourSee the falls from above, on a helicopter ride. This exciting tour of 10 minutes, with lots of information and a unique opportunity to see the tri/border (Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay) and the famous Itaipú Dam and reservoir.
Day 9-Foz do Iguaçu After breakfast, check out and departure to a full day to the Argentinian Falls National Park followed by transfer to Puerto Iguazu airport.Departure from the Hotel, Cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge with its lovely view
of the Iguassu Canyon heading towards the Iguaçu National Park in Argentina. At the entrance, a small train takes visitors on a tour through the park, making 2 stops: upper and lower circuit. Follow the walkways to the top of the waterfalls that provide spectacularly unique views of the
‘Cataratas’, amidst the abundant nature filled with orchids, colorful birds and other wildlife. The highlight of the trip is a visit to the suspended platform at the very brink of the Devil’s Throat – largest of the waterfalls. A fond farewell as you depart Foz do Iguaçu and Brazil.
Dalia GibuRegional Sales Director
Mikael CastroCountry Manager
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