Itinerary
- Day 1
São Paulo
You'll arrive at São Paulo International Airport where your guide meets you for the transfer to your hotel. After settling in, the afternoon is spent walking through the city's historic center, starting with Estação da Luz train station, Teatro Municipal, and the Banespa Building. From there, you'll check out Pátio do Colégio and São Paulo Cathedral before heading into the Liberdade district to see the Japanese community's influence on the neighborhood. Later, you'll drive along Paulista Avenue to see MASP, then end at Ibirapuera Park. The evening is free for you to rest.
- Start point
- São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil (Arrival transfer from airport to accommodation)
Included Activities
- Private half-day city tour of São Paulo landmarks
- Visit to Estação da Luz historic train station
- Terrace Italia and Historic Municipal Theater
- Tour of Banespa Building
- Visit to Pátio do Colégio
- São Paulo Cathedral
- Liberdade district exploration
- Paulista Avenue and MASP viewing
- Ibirapuera Park
Landmarks/POIs Estação da Luz Teatro Municipal Banespa Building Pátio do Colégio São Paulo Cathedral Liberdade District MASP (Museu de Arte de São Paulo) Ibirapuera Park 
- Day 2
São Paulo to Manaus
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll head to the airport for your domestic flight to Manaus. When you land at Manaus International Airport, your guide will be waiting to take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to rest and explore the city however you'd like, or you can stay at the hotel and relax after traveling.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Hotel transfer to airport
- Private transfer from Manaus airport to hotel
- Day 3
Manaus
You'll have breakfast at the hotel and then the whole day is free. You can wander around Manaus on your own, or there's an optional half-day guided tour available if you want to visit Rio Negro Palace, the City Museum (MUMA), the historic center, Justice Palace, and the Amazonas Theater. It's your choice whether to book the tour or explore independently.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Half-day city tour of Manaus including Rio Negro Palace, MUMA (Museum of the City of Manaus), historic center, external view of Justice Palace, and interior visit to Amazonas Theater
Landmarks/POIs Rio Negro Palace MUMA (Museum of the City of Manaus) Justice Palace Amazonas Theater 
- Day 4
Manaus to Amazon Rainforest (Evolução Ecolodge)
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Evolução Ecolodge in the Amazon rainforest. Along the way, you'll see the Meeting of the Waters where the Negro and Solimões rivers flow next to each other without mixing. In the afternoon, you'll go on a canoe ride through the Igapós flooded forest and small streams to look for monkeys, sloths, and other wildlife. Later, you'll try piranha fishing and watch the sunset from the water. The evening is free to relax at the lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Evolução Ecolodge
- Meeting of the Waters tour
- Afternoon canoe ride through Igapós and streams
- Wildlife spotting (monkeys and sloths)
- Piranha fishing
- Sunset viewing
Landmarks/POIs Meeting of the Waters Igapós (Seasonally Flooded Forest) 
- Day 5
Amazon Rainforest (Evolução Ecolodge)
After breakfast, a local expert will lead you on a jungle walk through the Amazon to learn about the rainforest's biodiversity. You'll visit a riverside family (caboclos) to see how they live, including cassava farming and manioc flour production, and hear about Amazonian traditions and the rubber boom. Later, the group heads to Acajatuba to meet residents and learn how they support themselves through fishing, harvesting açaí and cupuaçu fruit, rubber, and Brazil nuts. You'll stay overnight at the lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the lodge)
Included Activities
- Guided jungle walk with local expert
- Visit to riverside family (caboclos)
- Learn about cassava farming and manioc flour production
- Education on Amazonian traditions and rubber boom history
- Visit to Acajatuba community
- Exploration of local culture and livelihoods
Landmarks/POIs Acajatuba Community - Day 6
Amazon Rainforest to Rio de Janeiro
You'll have breakfast at the lodge before transferring to Manaus airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro. After arriving at Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG), your guide meets you for the transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to rest and get oriented to the city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the lodge)
Included Activities
- Transfer from Evolução Ecolodge to Manaus airport
- Private transfer from Rio de Janeiro airport to hotel
- Day 7
Rio de Janeiro
After breakfast, you'll start a full-day city tour. You'll take a van up to Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado for views across Rio. Then you'll make panoramic stops at the Sambadrome, Metropolitan Cathedral, and Maracanã Stadium. Next, you'll visit the colorful Selarón Steps, then ride cable cars up to Urca Hill and Sugarloaf Mountain for 360-degree views of the city. The tour finishes with a scenic drive along the southern beaches before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Full-day city tour of Rio de Janeiro
- Ascent to Christ the Redeemer (Corcovado) by van
- Panoramic views from Christ the Redeemer
- Sambadrome panoramic stop
- Metropolitan Cathedral visit
- Maracanã Stadium panoramic stop
- Selarón Steps visit
- Cable car ride to Urca Hill
- Sugarloaf Mountain cable car experience
- 360-degree views from Sugarloaf Mountain
- Scenic drive along southern beaches
Landmarks/POIs Christ the Redeemer Corcovado Sambadrome Metropolitan Cathedral Maracanã Stadium Selarón Steps Urca Hill Sugarloaf Mountain 
- Day 8
Rio de Janeiro
After breakfast, the day is yours to explore Rio however you want. There are optional tours to choose from like visiting the Imperial City of Petrópolis, a guided walk through downtown Rio, a favela tour, or exploring Rio's natural side including the Botanical Garden and Tijuca Forest. You can also do other activities you discover on your own. The evening is free to do whatever you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Imperial City of Petrópolis tour
- Guided walking tour of downtown Rio
- Cultural favela tour
- Botanical Garden exploration
- Tijuca Forest exploration
- Swimming with pink dolphins (from lodge area)
- Roxy Dinner Show in Copacabana
- Carioca Football Tour - Maracanã Stadium and Flamengo memorabilia
- Rocinha Favela Tour
- Carnival Experience Tour - Sambadrome's City of Samba
- Tropical Paradise and Telegraph Stone Hiking Tour
- Búzios Tour with boat ride
- Angra dos Reis Tour with boat ride
Landmarks/POIs Petrópolis (Imperial City) Botanical Garden Tijuca Forest Rocinha Favela Pedra do Telégrafo Búzios Angra dos Reis 
- Day 9
Rio de Janeiro (Departure)
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Rio de Janeiro airport for your departure. The tour ends here.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Rio de Janeiro airport
