Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive at the airport and get transferred to your hotel. After getting settled, spend the rest of the day walking around Rio de Janeiro on your own. There's plenty to see if you want to get out and explore the neighborhoods, grab food, or just get oriented with the city.
- Day 2
Rio de Janeiro
This is a full day of sightseeing across Rio. Start at Corcovado mountain to check out the Christ the Redeemer statue, then head into Tijuca Forest to see the urban rainforest. You'll stop at Maracana Stadium and the Sambadrome, then visit Metropolitan Cathedral. Later, get to Sugarloaf Mountain and take the famous cable car up. The day also includes time at Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon beaches, so you'll get a good mix of Rio's main spots.
Included Activities
- Visit Christ the Redeemer Statue at Corcovado
- Explore Tijuca Forest urban rainforest
- Tour Maracanã Stadium
- Visit Sambadrome
- Visit Metropolitan Cathedral of São Sebastião
- Sugarloaf cable car ride
- Visit Morro da Urca
- Beach visits: Praia Vermelha, Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon
- All tickets included
Landmarks/POIs Christ the Redeemer Statue Corcovado Tijuca Forest Maracanã Stadium Sambadrome Metropolitan Cathedral of São Sebastião Sugarloaf Mountain Morro da Urca Praia Vermelha Copacabana Beach Ipanema Beach Leblon Beach - Day 3
Tijuca National Park
An ecological tour takes you through Tijuca National Park. Start early at Pedra Bonita's hang gliding ramp where you get views across Rio. The Pedra Bonita trail is easy and takes about 40 minutes, giving you panoramic city views the whole way. From there, continue deeper into Tijuca Forest to see Taunay Waterfall and Mayrink Chapel. The visitor center is next, then you'll head to Cachoeira das Almas waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim.
Included Activities
- Visit Pedra Bonita hang gliding and paragliding ramp
- Pedra Bonita trail hike
- Explore Tijuca Forest
- Visit Taunay Waterfall
- Visit Mayrink Chapel
- Visitor Center visit
- Cachoeira das Almas waterfall and shower
Optional Activities
- Hang gliding flight
- Paragliding flight
Landmarks/POIs Tijuca National Park Pedra Bonita Pedra da Gávea Morro Dois Irmãos São Conrado Beach Rocinha Favela Barra da Tijuca Beach Taunay Waterfall Mayrink Chapel Cachoeira das Almas - Day 4
Rio de Janeiro to Pantanal
Leave your Rio hotel and travel to the airport for a flight to Campo Grande. Once you land, it's a 142 km trip to your lodge in the Pantanal, which involves 100 km by road and 42 km via Transpantaneira. Along the way, you'll make stops to photograph wildlife, so bring your camera ready.
Included Activities
- Travel via Transpantaneira with photo stops
Landmarks/POIs Transpantaneira - Day 5
Pantanal
After breakfast, head out into the jungle with a local guide who'll teach you about the wildlife and plant life around you. Then you'll go piranha fishing. Later, after dinner, you'll do a nighttime tour to spot caimans and see what other animals are active after dark.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jungle hike with local guide
- Piranha fishing
- Caiman and nocturnal animal observation
- Day 6
Pantanal
After eating breakfast, explore the Pantanal's animals and plants on horseback, which gives you a different perspective on the landscape. Head back to the lodge for lunch and to rest. In the afternoon, take a boat out on the water to see birds and mammals. You'll be on the water for several hours observing the local wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Horseback riding through Pantanal fauna and flora
- Boat ride with bird and mammal observation
- Day 7
Pantanal
Have breakfast and then do a morning hike to look for Pantanal wildlife and plants. Once you're back at the lodge after lunch, relax in the hammocks for a bit. Later in the afternoon, hop into a specialized vehicle for a photographic safari where you can get close-up shots of the animals you see.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Morning hike with fauna and flora observation
- Photographic safari in specialized vehicle
- Day 8
Pantanal to Departure
This morning you'll transfer back to Campo Grande along the same route you came in on, making the 142 km journey back. Your team will then drive you to the airport for your flight home.
