Itinerary
- Day 1
Rio de Janeiro
You'll land at Rio de Janeiro's airport and get transferred to your hotel to check in. After that, the rest of the day is open for you to settle in, rest, or wander around the city on your own if you're feeling up for it.
Optional Activities
- Samba by Night experience - live samba show with caipirinha at iconic venue
- Day 2
Rio de Janeiro
After breakfast, head to Sugarloaf Mountain where you'll ride glass cable cars up to Urca Hill and then to the summit for views across the city. Later on you'll have lunch at Assador steakhouse for traditional rodizio, and then take a scenic train ride through Tijuca Forest before reaching Christ the Redeemer statue to see panoramic views from the top. From there it's back to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional rodizio at Assador Brazilian steakhouse overlooking the bay - premium cuts including picanha, lamb chops, tomahawk steak, fresh salads, charcuterie, and Brazilian cheeses)
Included Activities
- Sugarloaf Mountain visit - scenic glass cable car ride to Urca Hill and summit with views of Guanabara Bay, Copacabana, Botafogo and coastline
- Traditional rodizio lunch at Assador - Brazilian steakhouse with premium cuts, salads, charcuterie and Brazilian cheeses
- Christ the Redeemer statue visit - scenic train ride through Tijuca Forest to 2,300 ft summit with panoramic views of Rio
Landmarks/POIs Sugarloaf Mountain Urca Hill Christ the Redeemer Tijuca Forest - Day 3
Rio de Janeiro
This day is yours to spend however you like in Rio. You can walk around Santa Teresa to check out the colonial buildings and bohemian vibe, visit Maracana Stadium if you're interested in the history, or hike up to Pedra da Gávea where you'll see coastline and city views from above.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Santa Teresa neighborhood - charming area with colonial architecture, colorful murals, galleries, cultural centers, cozy cafés and bars
- Visit Maracanã Stadium - legendary football arena
- Guided trek to Pedra da Gávea - challenging hike to one of Rio's highest peaks with panoramic views of coastline and city
Landmarks/POIs Santa Teresa Maracanã Stadium Pedra da Gávea - Day 4
Rio de Janeiro to Puerto Iguazú
In the morning you'll head to Rio de Janeiro airport for your flight to Foz do Iguaçu. Once you land, you'll be transferred to your hotel on the Argentinian side of the falls. Keep in mind the domestic flight from Rio (GIG) to Foz do Iguaçu (IGU) isn't covered and needs to be booked separately.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Puerto Iguazú
Spend the full day exploring the Argentinian side of Iguazú Falls with a guided tour through the national park. You'll walk the Upper Circuit and Lower Circuit, then head out on a suspended walkway to see Devil's Throat. Along the way you might spot toucans, coatis, and butterflies in the lush subtropical forest around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Argentinian side Iguazú Falls full-day tour - Upper Circuit, Lower Circuit, and Devil's Throat (Garganta del Diablo) with suspended walkway access
- Network of walkways and trails through Iguazú National Park with panoramic views and close-up waterfall experiences
- Exploration of subtropical forest and biodiversity
Optional Activities
- Boat ride under the falls - available for booking on-site (The Great Adventure - Safari Boat Trip)
Landmarks/POIs Iguazú Falls - Argentinian Side Devil's Throat (Garganta del Diablo) Iguazú National Park - Day 6
Puerto Iguazú
Cross over to the Brazilian side of the falls for different perspectives on the waterfalls. You'll walk across a 1,200-meter footbridge to view all 275 falls, including Floriano, Deodoro, Benjamin Constant, and Devil's Throat. After that, a panoramic elevator takes you back up, and then it's back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Brazilian side Iguazú Falls half-day tour - 1,200-meter footbridge with sweeping vistas of 275 individual falls
- Views of iconic falls: Floriano, Deodoro, Benjamin Constant, and Salto Unión (Devil's Throat)
- Panoramic elevator access back to upper level and return to Argentinian side hotel
Optional Activities
- Bird Park visit
Landmarks/POIs Iguazú Falls - Brazilian Side Salto Unión - Day 7
Puerto Iguazú
At your scheduled time, transfer to Puerto Iguazú airport where your tour services end. If you prefer, you can ask to be dropped at Foz do Iguazu Airport (IGU) on the Brazilian side instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
