Brazil Coffee & Magic Gardens

What makes it special

• Rio de Janeiro – City Tour & Sugar Loaf Mountain
• Rio de Janeiro – Corcovado & Christ of Redeemer Tour
• Rio de Janeiro
• Rio de Janeiro - Foz do Iguaçu – Brasilian Side Tour
• Foz do Iguaçy – Argentine Side Tour
• Foz do Iguaçu - Rio de Janeiro
• Rio de Janeiro – Barra do Piraí – Rio de Janeiro

Your journey, day by day

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   Day 1 — Rio de Janeiro – City Tour & Sugar Loaf Mountain

   Arrival at Rio de Janeiro International Airport and private transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a private 4-hour guided tour of Rio’s highlights. Take the cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain and admire spectacular views over Guanabara Bay, Rio’s famous beaches, surrounding mountains and the iconic Christ the Redeemer. Continue through the historic centre, discovering the city’s impressive churches, cathedral and colonial architecture.

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   Day 2 — Rio de Janeiro – Corcovado & Christ of Redeemer Tour

   After breakfast, meet your private guide at the hotel and head towards Corcovado, passing through Rio’s historic centre along the way. Admire some of the city’s most important landmarks, including Candelária Church, São Bento Monastery, the Lapa Arches and the Metropolitan Cathedral, as well as its beautiful colonial architecture. Continue by scenic cogwheel train through the lush Tijuca Forest to the top of Corcovado Hill, where the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue stands at 700 metres above sea level. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over Rio, Guanabara Bay, Sugarloaf Mountain and the surrounding coastline.

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   Day 3 — Rio de Janeiro

   You can enjoy your free time or choose one of the optional excursions. OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS IN RIO – Available at an Additional Cost: Night Rio! In the evening you will be offered a mulatta show. You will see not only samba, but also other dances of the people of Latin America. A guide will pick you up from the hotel and upon arrival at the place you will see a stunningly beautiful spectacle filled with Brazilian dances - samba, capoeira and, of course, beautiful mulatto women in amazing costumes. Exotic night! After the end of the show, transfer back to the hotel. Duration 4 hours. Helicopter flight! You will fully enjoy the beautiful views. You will see the blue ocean, mountains overgrown with tropical greenery, snow-white beaches, yachts and the whole city. You have a choice between flights whose duration ranges from 6 to 13 minutes. Depending on the selected time interval, you can see: the helipad around the statue of Christ the Savior, the Botanical Garden, the lake - Rocin Shantytown, Niemayer Avenue, the beaches of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Sugar Loaf. Botanical Garden! The botanical garden was founded by Joao Barbosa Rodriguez at the beginning of the 19th century and consists of many beautiful alleys intersecting in the center, unusual statues and monuments, small lakes and fountains, a huge variety of flora from all over the world and simply an amazing place where you can relax and unwind. More than 7 thousand species of plants from different parts of the world are represented here, including wild orchids. The national symbol of Brazil, the Pau-brasil tree, grows on the “Pedro Gordillo Alley”. The tall imperial palms are very impressive. On Lake Freya Leandro,” named after the first director of the Botanical Garden, beautiful water lilies of Victoria Regia float.

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   Day 4 — Rio de Janeiro - Foz do Iguaçu – Brasilian Side Tour

   After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Iguazu. Upon arrival, you will be met by your private driver and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, explore the Brazilian side of the spectacular Iguazu Falls with your guide. Follow the scenic walkways and observation platforms through the lush rainforest, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the magnificent cascades. With approximately one third of the falls located in Brazil, this side provides an impressive perspective of their scale and power. Return to your hotel after the excursion.

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   Day 5 — Foz do Iguaçy – Argentine Side Tour

   After breakfast, cross into Argentina through the Tancredo Neves Bridge and enter Iguazu National Park. Explore the network of scenic trails and walkways leading through the rainforest to a series of spectacular viewpoints overlooking the falls. Experience the incredible power of the cascades up close, surrounded by lush vegetation and countless rainbows. The highlight of the visit is the iconic Devil’s Throat, the most impressive section of the falls. An unforgettable experience offering a different and closer perspective of this natural wonder. OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS IN FOZ DO IGUAZZU – Available at an Additional Cost: Rafain show Enjoy an evening at Rafain, one of Foz do Iguaçu’s renowned churrascarias, featuring a generous buffet, a selection of grilled meats, fresh salads, fruits and desserts. The dinner is accompanied by an entertaining Latin American cultural show featuring traditional music and vibrant dances. Hotel pick-up included. Macuco safari Macuco safari Experience the thrill of the Macuco Safari, combining a guided jeep ride through the lush rainforest with an exhilarating boat trip along the Iguazu River. Get remarkably close to the magnificent waterfalls and feel the power of the cascading water in an unforgettable adventure surrounded by spectacular tropical scenery. Bird Park

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   Day 6 — Foz do Iguaçu - Rio de Janeiro

   Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival, private transfer to your hotel and check-in. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax and enjoy Rio at your own pace.

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   Day 7 — Rio de Janeiro – Barra do Piraí – Rio de Janeiro

   Coffee Baron’s Fazenda – A Journey into Brazil’s Coffee Heritage Leave Rio de Janeiro behind and travel approximately three hours into the lush Coffee Valley, where historic fazendas tell the story of the coffee barons who made Brazil the world’s leading coffee producer in the 19th century. Step back in time as you explore a beautifully preserved coffee estate, discovering its historic rooms, old machinery, drying patios and traditional coffee facilities. The visit also evokes the world portrayed in The Slave Isaura, the famous Brazilian novel and television series filmed in historic fazendas of this region. Enjoy a coffee tasting featuring beans grown on the estate, while learning about Brazilian coffee traditions and the secrets behind its distinctive flavours. Surrounded by tropical gardens, centuries-old trees and peaceful landscapes, this immersive experience offers a fascinating glimpse into Brazil’s history, culture and coffee heritage, far beyond its famous beaches and samba.

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   Day 8 — Rio de Janeiro

   Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport and flight home.