Tropical Shades: Rio, Iguaçu, Salvador & Morro de São Paulo

This itinerary covers three regions of Brazil with different climates, but predominantly tropical.

Rio de Janeiro
Tropical humid climate, with hot and rainy months from December to March, and a drier, more pleasant period from June to December. During these months, days are sunny, but temperatures can drop at night, especially between June and September. Temperatures generally range between 20°C and 30°C. The months from June to December are the most recommended to visit the city.

Northeast Brazil (including Salvador and Morro de Sao Paulo)
Tropical climate, with a rainy season from January to June and a dry season from July to December. Temperatures remain steady year-round between 25°C and 35°C. The best time to visit Lençóis Maranhenses is from June to August, when the lagoons are full and the weather is more stable. Other coastal areas of the Northeast, such as the Parnaíba Delta and Jericoacoara, are also ideal during this period.

Arrival in Rio de Janeiro and accommodation in hotel with air-conditioned vehicle.
The room will be available at check in time at 2:00 p.m., still being able to leave your luggage in storage and use the common areas.
Remaining part of the day is to visit this wonderful city.

Overnight stay in Rio de Janeiro with breakfast.

Departure in the morning between 08:00 and 09:20. We will be a small group of 8 people on board a rustic panoramic jeep without a roof, for the excursion to Corcovado. We will reach the hill of the same name at an altitude of 709 meters, where the large statue of "Christ the Redeemer" overlooks the city. From here, you can observe the landscape that Brazilians call the most beautiful in the world, offering a complete view of the city and the bay of Rio de Janeiro.

We will then continue to Sugarloaf Mountain, which, along with Corcovado, shares the title of tourist attraction with the most spectacular view of Rio de Janeiro. It is reachable by cable car in two stages. The first stage goes up to Morro da Urca, and from there, with a total journey of 1400 meters, you reach the summit, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Guanabara Bay and its islands, Christ the Redeemer, and the most famous beaches of Rio.

In the afternoon, we will continue our visit to the Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro, founded in 1808. It extends over a vast area of about 140 hectares and is an oasis of biodiversity, with a collection of more than 6,500 species of plants, many of which are exotic and rare.
Afterwards, we will head to explore the Tijuca Forest, a lush and mountainous area and one of the largest urban forests in the world, covering an area of about 32 square kilometers. It is a habitat for numerous species of wildlife, including monkeys, toucans, and colorful butterflies.
A local English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout this day of exploring the city. The entrance fees to Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain are included.
Return to the hotel is scheduled for 16:00 / 17:00.

Note: The exact order in which the different areas of the city will be visited during the day may vary from the description; our guide will provide updates on the schedule during the excursion.
In private tours, the visit to Sugarloaf Mountain may be moved to the following day, and the jeep will be replaced by an air-conditioned minibus.

Overnight stay in Rio de Janeiro with breakfast.

Morning departure between 8:00 am and 9:20, we will be a small group of 8 people with a rustic panoramic jeep without a hood, we start with a visit to the historic center of Rio de Janeiro, where we will take a walk to see some historic buildings including the Palácio Tiradentes, Praça XV, Convento do Carmo, Igreja Nossa Senhora do Carmo and Igreja da Candelária.

Later we will visit the São Bento Monastery inaugurated in 1590 and continue to the more modern Metropolitan Cathedral, built in 1979, famous for its futuristic architecture.
Our tour will continue with a visit to another iconic venue of the city of Rio de Janeiro, the Escadaria Selarón.
Once the first part of the tour was over, we headed by jeep through the well-known Santa Teresa. Narrow, winding streets and colorful historic buildings characterize the bohemian neighborhood, while from the top of the Morro of Santa Teresa you can enjoy some of the best views in Rio, with lush landscapes and Guanabara Bay.
An English guide will accompany you during the excursion.
Return to the hotel around 12:30 pm and afternoon at leisure to rest and relax.

Note: during weekends, some churches may not be open for interior visits. In such cases, the visit will be limited to the exterior of the buildings.

Overnight stay in Rio de Janeiro with breakfast.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer in air-conditioned vehicle to airport of Rio de Janeiro and flight departure.
Leave hotel 4 hours before plane take-off.

Arrival in Foz do Iguaçu airport and hotel accommodation in air-conditioned car.

At 2:00 PM, the visit to the stunning waterfalls on the Brazilian side is scheduled. The Iguaçu National Park, established in 1939 and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986, is home to 282 waterfalls, some of which reach heights of up to 82 meters. Through a panoramic walkway, visitors will be able to admire the falls up close, taking in a breathtaking view that highlights their full majesty and natural power. A unique and unforgettable experience, surrounded by one of the most extraordinary natural landscapes in the world.
We recommend the "Macuco Safari" boat tour for adventure lovers (bookable directly on-site), which allows you to go up the Iguazu River and reach the front of the waterfalls, an incredible sight. For clarity, we would like to inform you that, in addition to the cost of the tour, you will also need to pay for the driver's waiting time during the day. 

Overnight stay in Foz do Iguaçu with breakfast.

Breakfast at the hotel.
At 7:00 AM, an extraordinary experience begins with a guided tour of the Iguazú Falls on the Argentine side. On board an air-conditioned vehicle, we will travel the 32 km of paved road to the National Park. During the trip, a stop at the customs is scheduled, so you will need to bring your passport.
Once we arrive at the visitor center, we will take a train that departs every 30 minutes and will take us to the panoramic walkway that crosses the heart of the Iguazú National Park, a protected area renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity. We will have the opportunity to admire brightly colored butterflies, exotic birds, and, with a bit of luck, even coatis and monkeys.
The trail offers numerous observation points along the walkway and suspended bridges, where you can admire the falls from unique perspectives and capture breathtaking views of the waters crashing with spectacular force.

The visit culminates at one of the most exciting and iconic points: the Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat). From here, you will witness an unforgettable scene, with the park's most imposing waterfall plunging powerfully into the void, enveloped in a spectacular mist.

The return to the hotel is scheduled for the late afternoon, leaving you with unforgettable memories of one of the most fascinating natural spectacles in the world.

Overnight at the hotel in Foz do Iguaçu with breakfast included.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer in air-conditioned vehicle to airport of Foz do Iguaçu and flight departure.
Departure from the hotel reception 2 and a half hours before the flight departure.

Arrival in Salvador and transfer to hotel with air-conditioned vehicle.

Overnight at Salvador with breakfast.

At 08:00 departure for the half day visit of the city of Salvador.
The slaves deported have handed down many traditions of their land, including the "Capoeira", a sort of martial art and the "Condomblè", an African-influenced religious practice of Catholicism.
We will visit the Farol da Barra, built in the seventeenth century, one of the postcards ofthe city, the lower town overlooking the harbor and the upper town, the richest historic buildings and the famous "Pelourinho" considered by UNESCO as the complex most important of the colonial Americas.
A English speacking guide will accompany you during the city tour.

Return to the hotel about 12:00 pm.

Overnight stay at Salvador with breakfast.

At 09:00 am departure to reach the port of the city of Salvador, from here we will leave by boat to cross a quiet stretch of sea for about 1 hour; once moored at the pier of Itaparica we will continue by minibus or bus for 1 hour and a half until we reach the town of Valencia where we will cross the last short stretch of sea lasting about 15 minutes with a motorboat until we reach the port of Morro de São Paulo.

Arrival (scheduled at 11:20) at the port of Morro de São Paulo and accommodation at the pousada.
The route from the port to the pousada will be made walking, for heavy luggage you can bargain on site a person who takes your bags at the cost of a few reais.
Note: the municipality of Morro de São Paulo requires a stay fee, already included in the cost of the tour. 
The voucher that we will send you must be shown (in digital format) upon your arrival in Morro de São Paulo and also to the pousada where you will be staying (children up to 05 years and adults over 60 years are exempt from paying).

Overnight stay in Morro de São Paulo with breakfast included.

Breakfast at the Pousada.

Day at leisure to spend in the beautiful beaches or optional excursions.

Overnight stay at Morro de São Paulo with breakfast.

Breakfast at the Pousada.

Day at leisure to spend in the beautiful beaches or optional excursions.

Overnight stay at Morro de São Paulo with breakfast.

Breakfast at the Pousada.

Day at leisure to spend in the beautiful beaches or optional excursions.

Overnight stay at Morro de São Paulo with breakfast.

Breakfast in the hotel.

At 12:30 transfer to the port of Morro de São Paulo, we will move on foot, for voluminous luggage the pousada can call you a person who will carry your bags for you for a few Reais.
At 13:00 we will continue with a motorboat, crossing a short stretch of sea lasting about 15 minutes until we reach the town of Valencia, we will continue by minibus or bus for 1 hour and a half until we reach the pier of Itaparica, from here we will leave by boat to cross a quiet stretch of sea for about 1 hour to reach the port of the city of Salvador. Once you arrive at the port, an air-conditioned vehicle will take you to the hotel or to the airport.

End of services.

Our trips are daily so you can choose without worrying about pre-determined days.