Itinerary
- Day 1
Puerto Iguazu
You'll land at Puerto Iguazu Airport and head to your hotel by transfer. From there, the day is yours to settle in and get comfortable. Take it easy, rest up after traveling, or just wander around your hotel area if you feel like it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 2
Iguazu Falls Argentine Side
Your guide takes you through the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls, and there's a lot to cover. You'll walk the Lower Path for those broad perspectives of the rapids and falls, then head to the Higher Path where you get right up to cliff edges for more dramatic views. The Devil's Throat is the finale, where you'll hop on a short train ride and then walk along catwalks through the islands.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Argentine side of Iguazu Falls
- Lower Path walk (1,200 metres) with views of rapids and falls
- Higher Path walk (1,300 metres) with cliff edge outlook
- Devil's Throat path with train ride and catwalk exploration
Landmarks/POIs Iguazu National Park Iguazu Falls Devil's Throat - Day 3
Iguazu Falls Brazilian Side to Curitiba
Cross into Brazil this morning with a guide showing you the Brazilian perspective of the falls. You'll walk about 1,200 metres and take in views of 275 waterfalls plus the four main rapids, including the Devil's Throat from this side. Later in the afternoon, head to the bus terminal in Iguazu on your own and board an overnight bus headed to Curitiba.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half day guided tour of Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls
- 1,200 metre walk viewing 275 waterfalls and main rapids
Landmarks/POIs Iguazu Falls (Brazilian Side) - Days 4 - 5
Curitiba
Pull into Curitiba early in the morning and transfer to your hotel. Spend day 4 resting and doing whatever appeals to you, whether that's walking through the city and its parks or just relaxing. Day 5 switches things up with a scenic train journey through Serra do Mar, the largest preserved Atlantic Rainforest area. The train takes you from Curitiba down to Morretes, and you'll stop in both Morretes and Antonina, these charming colonial towns, then head back to Curitiba by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day Serra do Mar scenic train journey through Atlantic Rainforest
- Guided exploration of Morretes
- Guided exploration of Antonina
Optional Activities
- Walk to local parks
- Explore Curitiba city independently
Landmarks/POIs Serra do Mar Atlantic Rainforest Morretes Antonina - Days 6 - 7
Curitiba to Sao Paulo
Head to the bus station on day 6 and travel to Sao Paulo, the city that never really stops. Once there, you'll be picked up and transferred to your hotel. The rest of day 6 and all of day 7 are free time. Check out the Banespa Skyscraper for city views, visit museums, eat at restaurants serving food from everywhere, or try traditional capoeira and churrascaria dining.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Banespa Skyscraper for city views
- Explore Sao Paulo museums
- Culinary exploration of restaurants
- Watch street capoeira
- Dine at churrascaria restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Banespa Skyscraper - Days 8 - 10
Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro
Transfer to the Sao Paulo bus station on day 8 and head to Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival, you're picked up and taken to your hotel. On day 9, take a half day tour up Corcovado Mountain to see the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue sitting 2,300 feet above sea level with panoramic views of Rio. The rest of day 9 and all of day 10 are yours. Head up Sugar Loaf Mountain by cable car, relax at Copacabana or Ipanema beaches, explore the historic cobblestone streets of Santa Teresa by old tram, or take a walking tour through Rio's historic buildings. An airport transfer wraps things up on day 10.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half day Corcovado Mountain tour with Christ the Redeemer visit
- Scenic drive along Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
- Train journey up Corcovado Mountain
- Panoramic views from Christ the Redeemer statue
Optional Activities
- Sugar Loaf Mountain cable car visit
- Beach time at Copacabana
- Beach time at Ipanema
- Tram ride to Santa Teresa neighbourhood
- Walking tour of Rio's historic buildings
- Rio Carnival (if visiting February/March)
Landmarks/POIs Christ the Redeemer Corcovado Mountain Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon Sugar Loaf Mountain Copacabana Beach Ipanema Beach Santa Teresa
