Rio de Janeiro & Iguazu Falls Vacation

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival, Rio de Janeiro

  Welcome to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil!

  Walking out the arrival hall, you will find your driver who is waiting for you, with an Odynovo sign having your name on it. The driver will escort you to your hotel for check-in. After that, you may like to do exploration on your own or just relax at the hotel.

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• Day 2: Rio de Janeiro, Iconic Mountains

  After breakfast, set off for the world-famous Sugarloaf Mountain or Pão de Açúcar in Portuguese. You will take a glass-walled cable car atop the Urca Hill first, and then board another cable car to reach the top of the Sugarloaf Mountain (1,306 feet). During the ride, you'll enjoy a 360-degree view over Copacabana Beach, Ipanema Beach, Guanabara Bay as well as the Corcovado and downtown Rio.

  After descending, drive along the picturesque Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon to the foot of the Corcovado Mountain and get on a small train to the summit to admire Christ the Redeemer who is outstretching his arms and gazing up his city full of love.

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• Day 3: Rio de Janeiro, Free Day

  It is a free day for you to discover the city at your pace. You can choose to sunbathe yourself on of the famous beaches such as Copacabana or take an optional tour to the Tijuca Forest - the largest urban rainforest in the world.

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• Day 4: Rio de Janeiro, Free Day

  This day is another free day for you to spend at leisure. To maximize your time in Rio, you might want to go deeper into downtown Rio to explore more. Trying the authentic Brazilian barbecue, visiting some museums and monasteries, strolling around the alleyways and having a cup of coffee in a café are some great choices.

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• Day 5: Rio de Janeiro - Foz do Iguacu

  Today, you will fly to Foz do Iguacu to marvel at the astounding Iguazu Falls. Upon arrival, your private driver will meet and escort you to your hotel. The rest of today is at your leisure.

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• Day 6: Foz do Iguacu, Iguacu National Park within Brazil

  Leave for the Iguacu National Park on the Brazilian side this morning. On the way, you will drive through lush subtropical vegetation in the park and stroll along the trail descending the canyon before capturing the panoramic view of the magnificent falls. Afterward, take the glass elevator to the cliff face for a spectacular vista from the upper deck.

  Later on, take the Macuco safari on an open wagon to observe various birds, animals and endemic vegetation. A professional guide will be with you all the way and provide details on the flora and fauna. At the end of the 2 km ride, you will walk along the margin of the Iguacu River, and then take a motorboat for a thrilling trip to get to the waterfalls as close as possible.

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• Day 7: Foz do Iguacu, Iguacu National Park within Argentina

  This morning, your driver will escort you to the Iguacu National Park on the Argentine side by crossing the Tancredo Neves Bridge which crosses over the River Iguacu and connects Brazil and Argentina. Upon arrival, board a small train through the park and disembark after two stops, where you will walk and approach more falls within the shouting distance. The highlight of the trip is the moment you meet the Devil's Throat, the largest water curtain in the great waterfall system of Iguacu.

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• Day 8: Foz do Iguacu, Departure

  Feel free to enjoy some leisure time before a private transfer takes you to the airport for your flight home.

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