On the track of the Jaguar

Bem-vindo in Brazil! After landing at the international airport of Rio de Janeiro, you will be welcomed. On the transfer to the hotel on Copacabana you can get a first impression of the former capital of Brazil, which is wonderfully embedded between numerous hills and bays. From a distance you can certainly take a look at the two landmarks of the city: the statue of Christ and the Sugar Loaf. The rest of the day can be used as freetime.

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After spending the first night in Rio, you can look forward to the most beautiful moments in the metropolis!

After a delicious breakfast you will be picked up from the hotel and start the day on an exciting day. You will first be taken to the top of Mount Corcovado for breathtaking views of the city center. Corcovado is home to the famous statue of Christ that surrounds the city. It is 38 meters high and represents the faith and goodness of Carioca, the people of Rios.

There is a stop to visit the Maracana (outside only) and the opportunity to learn a little about the history of the last phase of the football World Cup in 1950 and 2014.

During this half day tour, you will also see the Selaron Stairs, Sambadrome and the Cathedral.

The afternoon is at your disposal.

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Optional: For an additional fee, you can visit the Maracanã Stadium inside. To book in advance.

Today you can look forward to a trip to the famous Sugar Loaf and the old town of Rio. After breakfast you will be picked up by your guide and start another exciting day in Brazil's mega-metropolis. Two cable cars take you from the Urca district via the Morro de Urca to the Morro de Pão de Açúcar, the Sugar Loaf. This granite block, which is now a symbol of Rio, was called "pau-nh-acuga" by the natives, which means high, pointed mountain. This became "Pão de Açúcar" in Portuguese, meaning carrot. The 360 ​​° panoramic view from the top of the Sugar Loaf at an altitude of 395 m above sea level is breathtaking. You can look out over the golden beaches, the green rainforest, and a thriving city.

After a guided tour of the Santa Teresa district. Located in the heart of the city, with its natural and architectural landmarks, its Belvedere, cultural centers, studios, galleries, restaurants, bars, hotels and hotels - and even Carnival blocks - enliven more and more visitors and tourists in the neighborhood, especially those who are looking for another alternative for leisure, with a touch of that calm of the past, in the heart of the central metropolis.

The afternoon is at your disposal.

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Recommended: You can fly over the whole city of Rio de Janeiro by helicopter for a unique experience! To book in advance.

Breakfast at the Hotel. After breakfast, transfer to the airport with your guide to take the flight to Foz do Iguaçu. Once arrived, a car will wait for you to take you to your Hotel. In the afternoon you will visit the Brazilian side of the falls.

Be dazzled by one of the great wonders of the world, Iguazu Falls, home to more than 270 breathtaking waterfalls. After passing through the visitors’ center, continue your tour to the magnificent Iguazu Falls. Take a 1-kilometer walk and marvel at the surrounding beauty. This walk offers you an amazing panoramic view of the falls and an up-close view of the Devil’s Throat Waterfall.

Your tour ends at the top of Iguazu Falls, which can be accessed by stairs or the Panoramic Elevator. Then, follow the catwalk to the Porto Canoas Space, where you can see the Iguazu River. After the end of your tour, your van will be waiting to take you back to your hotel.

Afterwards visit the bird park of Foz do Iguazu with more than 150 different species. In huge aviaries you have the opportunity to experience and observe macaws, parrots, toucans etc. up close. Aves Parque is an internationally recognized center for the recreation and protection of birds among the lush Atlantic rainforest.

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Optional: anyone who feels the mood can take a speedboat to get very close to the water masses. To book in advance.

After breakfast we drive to the Argentine - Brazilian border, to the impressive waterfalls of Iguazu. Over 275 waterfalls plunge into the depths over an extension of 2.7 km. Together with our German-speaking guide, we take a small train to the best viewpoint of the waterfalls, the “Garganta del Diablo”. 80 m, the thundering masses of water plunge into the depths directly at the edge in front of us. As the name suggests, this is the highest part of the Iguazu Falls: a gigantic water spectacle, the roar, the spray and the power of this natural spectacle will leave a lasting impression on us. Various viewpoints along the footbridges offer varied perspectives.

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Recommended: Enjoy an unforgettable panoramic view of the Iguaçu Falls from a bird's eye view with this helicopter ride - an unforgettable experience! Considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Iguaçu Falls are one of the most visited places in all of Brazil, and you'll find out why! Can you think of a better way to see them in all their glory than onboard a helicopter? Throughout this 10 minute ride, you'll enjoy unparalleled views of the Iguaçu National Park and its iconic waterfalls from the sky. You'll also have the opportunity to see the Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat) from a very privileged perspective. If seeing this 80-metre waterfall is impressive on land, imagine what it'll be like from the air. It'll take your breath away! To book in advance.

Today, you will be picked up at your hotel and transferred to the airport in good time to board your domestic flight to Cuiabá. Upon arrival in Cuiabá, you will be greeted at the airport by your driver and transferred to the Pantanal via the Transpantaneira highway. 

This zone has the greatest plant life concentration in all of Latin America, so the ride is sure to offer incredible views. In Pantanal, you will be staying in a fazenda, a traditional farm, where you will spend the next few nights surrounded by nature.

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In the morning at 5 o'clock before breakfast we start to our sunrise foot tour. Enjoy the awakening of the Pantanal, a natural spectacle you should not miss. After breakfast you will take a riding tour (also suitable for people without riding experience). Lunch is then back at the pousada. In the late afternoon we will drive to Transpantaneira to see some mammals and birds such as capybaras, Tuiuius (Jabirus), Jacares (Caimans). Maybe the tour guide will discover an anteater or tapir in the wild. In the evening you will return to the lodge for dinner.

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Tours are organized through predefined itineraries, which are subject to change.

After breakfast we go on a river safari by boat. We intentionally drive without an engine. The noise of the engines scares away the shy birds, the other animals do not like this noise either. After lunch you can relax at the pool, there is time at your disposal. Afterwards we go on a foot tour to look for monkeys. Dinner is at the lodge. If desired, a night safari can be arranged after dinner to track down animals that are active at dusk.

Overnight in standard accommodation.

Tours are organized through predefined itineraries, which are subject to change.

Early in the morning departure for the Jaguar Safari.

On the way to Porto Jofre you will see many caimans, capivaras and birds. There at a nice place will be a short stop to have breakfast in the form of a picnic.

In Porto Jofre a five-hour boat (simple boats) trip starts (simple boats) deep into the Cerrado. You enjoy this untouched nature, in the area of Rio Cuiabá, Rio Tres Irmãos, Rio São Lourenço and Rio Piquiri. It is the Jaguar's home, there is a good chance you will see this proud predator. Lunch is in the form of a picnic (packed lunch). Return to the lodge in the late afternoon.

Overnight in standard accommodation.

Tours are organized through predefined itineraries, which are subject to change.

After breakfast transfer to Manaus airport and flight to Rio. 

How would you like to spend your last day in Rio de Janeiro? We have a few ideas.

For your final night, we must recommend that you see a Samba show, or even take a Samba lesson! No worries if you aren’t a professional dancer, you’re in the most stress free, uninhibited corner of the globe. As locals say as a life motto: “O mais importante é curtir da experiência!” (the most important of all is to live the experience!)

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After incredibly great impressions of one of the truly most beautiful and spirited countries on earth, take your flight home today, if you end your individual tour of Brazil at this point.

Breakfast at the hotel and according on the flight schedule, transfer to Rio de Janeiro airport.