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Explore some of Brazil’s most cherished treasures with this exciting Brazil vacation package to Rio de Janeiro and the majestic Iguazu Falls. Both places are synonymous with the exuberance that characterizes the people and landscape of the country. You’ll discover the warmth of the Brazilian people and samba the night away in bustling Rio de Janeiro before heading to the Iguazu Falls, one of South America’s most visited natural wonders.

The tour starts in Rio de Janeiro, where you’ll find countless opportunities to learn about the country’s rich culture and fascinating history. Mingle with the locals and travel up to the gigantic statue of Christ the Redeemer that overlooks the city.

Deeper than the famous Niagara Falls, the Iguazu Falls comprise over 275 waterfalls merging into powerful cataracts, which you can admire in Brazil and Argentina as the falls straddle the borders of both countries. You’ll first enjoy dramatic panoramic views on the Brazilian side before heading out into the heart of the falls on the Argentine side with a boat tour that will take you as close as you can get to the falls without going under!

Day 1 : Arrival to Rio de Janeiro
Day 2 : Half Day Tour of Christ the Redeemer
Day 3 : Free Day in Rio de Janeiro
Day 4 : Arrival to Foz de Iguaçu & Brazilian Iguaçu Falls Tour
Day 5 : Argentine Iguazu Falls Tour
Day 6 : Departure from Foz de Iguaçu

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Day 1 : Arrival to Rio de Janeiro

• Upon arrival at the Rio de Janeiro airport, you will be greeted by a Brazil For Less representative who will take you to your confirmed Rio de Janeiro hotel.
• You will have the remainder of the day to enjoy at your leisure, resting at your hotel and exploring the dynamic city on your own.
• Check out our Rio de Janeiro Guide for suggestions on where to eat and what to do in Rio. 

Day 2 : Half Day Tour of Christ the Redeemer

• Today you’ll enjoy a private half-day tour up Corcovado, the mountain in the middle of Rio de Janeiro that is famous for its massive Christ the Redeemer statue.
• After meeting your guide at your hotel, you’ll ride through Laranjeiras, one of the city’s oldest residential districts, and into the traditional Cosme Velho neighborhood. Here, you will board a mountain train for a scenic trip through the Tijuca forest, the largest urban forest in the world.
• Upon reaching the top, 2,300 feet (700 meters) above sea level, you’ll be greeted by spectacular 360-degree city views. Soak up the scenery and feel dwarfed by the 130-foot tall religious statue, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
• You’ll then return to your Rio de Janeiro hotel to enjoy the evening at your leisure. 

Day 3 : Free Day in Rio de Janeiro

• Spend the day as you wish in beautiful Rio. Today you can sleep in, relax in the sun on one of Rio’s magnificent beaches, or explore the bustling streets of the city.
• See our blog, Rio de Janeiro, the gem in colonial Portugal’s crown, for ideas on what to see in the city.
• You can also browse through our additional services and select to go on an exciting Rio tour.

Day 4 : Arrival to Foz de Iguaçu & Brazilian Iguaçu Falls Tour

• After breakfast at your hotel, meet your transfer to the airport for your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Foz de Iguaçu.
• Upon arrival, you will be met at the Iguaçu airport by one of our representatives, who will take you to your confirmed hotel.
• Once you are settled in, meet your guide at your hotel for a half-day tour of the Brazilian side of the Iguaçu Falls. You will drive to the National Park, which covers 457,145 acres (185,000 hectares) of lush subtropical forest, where you’ll take a 45-minute hike along the walkway that borders the canyon of the Iguazu River. From here, you can enjoy fantastic panoramic views of this incredible waterfall system that reaches 266 feet high (81 meters).
• After the tour, you’ll be taken back to your hotel in Foz de Iguaçu where you can spend the evening at your leisure.

Day 5 : Argentine Iguazu Falls Tour

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before departing for a full-day tour of the Argentine side of the Iguazu Falls. You’ll cross the border into Argentina and drive to the Iguazu Falls National Park, where you will enjoy intimate views of the Iguazu River and the falls. The Iguazu Falls tour includes hikes along the Upper Circuit, taking you to elevated walkways leading to the edge of the major waterfalls comprising the system, and the Lower Circuit, a circular route allowing for incredible views from below of the waters crashing down. 
• The tour includes an ecological train ride to the Devil's Throat, arguably the most impressive fall of the system, which you will be able to admire from spacious balconies along the edge of the falls.
• Although the Devil's Throat tour and Upper Circuit tour are mostly flat, the Lower Circuit involves a lot of stairs, so be prepared for some effort. 
• Once you’ve had your fill of the breathtaking scenery, you’ll return to your hotel in Foz de Iguaçu and have the evening free to spend as you wish.

Day 6 : Departure from Foz de Iguaçu

• Today you will have a transfer from your hotel to the airport and a flight from Foz de Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro or to your next destination. 
• Alternatively, check out our exciting additional Iguazu tours if you want to extend your stay, or browse our full range of Brazil travel destinations for additional vacation ideas.

Top Pick Rio de Janeiro Hotels

JW Marriott Rio 5*

Avenida Atlantica 2600 , Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro

One of the premier Copacabana Hotels in Rio de Janeiro, the excellent JW Marriott Rio exquisitely captures the enrapturing spirit of Rio de Janeiro. Guests will truly feel on top of the world as they soak up Rio’s magic from the hotel’s rooftop terrace and enjoy breathtaking views of the Sugarloaf Mountain and Corcovado from the swimming pool. Copacabana’s newest 5-star hotel, the JW Marriott Rio does not fall short of comforts with a Spa & Fitness Center, Mediterranean and Japanese gourmet restaurants, and a fully equipped business center. All 245 rooms are equally luxurious, elegantly furnished, and feature the latest modern amenities, including wireless internet, phone, work desk, 24h room service, newspaper delivery, and much more. Awarded as “Brazil’s Leading Hotel” by the World Travel Awards in 2009, and voted as one of the “World’s Best Places to Stay” by the Conde Nast Traveler, the JW Marriott has everything to offer for your utmost comfort and to make your stay in Rio an unforgettable experience.

Restaurant Gym Swimming Pool Room Service Laundry Service Parking Spa Internet Gift Shop

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Excelsior Copacabana Hotel 4*

Avenida Atlantica 1800
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro

A member of the Windsor chain, the very pleasant Excelsior sits on a wide corner offering excellent ocean views. Rooms either have a side view (superior) or a full ocean view (frentemar). All are elegantly furnished, spotless, and very well maintained. The best rooms are the deluxe suites that take up the entire corner and offer both side and full ocean views (luxo frentemar). The suites also come with spacious bathrooms, Jacuzzi tub, flat screen TV, and a king-size bed. The hotel also throws in free local calls, free parking, and an excellent breakfast buffet. The rooftop swimming pool and terrace are also a great place to unwind after a long day of exploring Rio’s many attractions.

Restaurant Room Service Gym Swimming Pool Laundry Service

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Martinique Copa Hotel 3*

Rua Sa Ferreira, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro

The Martinique is the newest budget option of the Windsor chain, offering excellent services at great value. Located just around the corner from the Miramar, the hotel is only half a block off the Avenida Atlântica, within walking distance from Rio’s best shops, restaurants, and bars. The hotel comprises two buildings gutted and joined together, making for some mazelike hallways, and is brand new, offering top-notch and modern amenities. It also boasts a rooftop pool and sun deck.

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Top Pick Iguazu Hotels

Hotel das Cataratas 5*

Iguazu National Park, Paraná

For an intimate experience at the Iguazu Falls, Hotel das Cataratas cannot be beat. It is the only hotel located inside the Iguazu National Park and the spectacular falls are only a leisurely stroll away. Spray from the falls ensures lush vegetation throughout the hotel’s luxurious and sprawling grounds. Elegant pink colonial-style buildings house nearly 200 rooms, each equipped with air-conditioning, LCD TVs, wireless Internet, a minibar, in-room safe, and hairdryer. To dine, guests can chose between two top-end restaurants and finish the evening in the bar. And of course, an inviting pool and spa await all visitors.

Gym Parking Swimming Pool Internet Laundry Service Restaurant Spa Room Service

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Rafain Palace Hotel 4*

Av. Olimpio Rafagnin, 2357 Parque Imperatriz, Foz do Iguazu

Located about four miles outside of the city´s downtown, the Rafain Palace Hotel is the perfect base for your Iguazu Falls explorations. This vast hotel is great for the athletically inclined: there are three swimming pools, sports fields, a fitness center, walking paths, and even a climbing wall. If none of those caught your fancy, you might prefer relaxing in the Jacuzzi or cooking in the barbecue area. This extensive campus contains over 200 rooms and is a great location for large groups or conferences.

Restaurant Parking Internet Laundry Service Room Service Gym

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Hotel Rafain Centro 3*

Rua Marechal Deodoro 984, Foz do Iguazu

Hotel Rafain Centro is a convenient and great-value choice for visiting Foz do Iguazu and the falls. It is located within walking distance from the city center and the bus to the falls is just a block away. Guests are encouraged to enjoy the outdoor pool, dine at the restaurant, and sip a tasty cocktail in the bar. The hotel offers a range of additional amenities to ensure a pleasant stay: a TV room, business center, fitness center, conference room, parking, wireless Internet, air conditioning, and in-room safes.

Restaurant Gym Swimming Pool Room Service Laundry Service ParkingInternet Gift Shop

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• 3 nights in Rio de Janeiro and 2 nights in Foz de Iguaçu in hotels based on US standards
• All tours stated in the itinerary with English-speaking tour guides
• All transfers and entrance fees
• Breakfasts at all hotels

Foz de Iguazu

• Argentinean Side of the Falls
• Great Adventure Safari Cruise
• Safari Macuco
• Itapúa Hydroelectric Dam Tour

Argentinean Side of the Falls

During this tour you will pass the Iguazu River, to Argentina’s Iguazu National Park. Trails through the 55,500 hectare reserve provide a different, complete view of the falls, especially the biggest one, the Devil's Throat. Lower and upper walkways permit a closer look at the waterfalls.

• Included: transport and English speaking guide

Pricing upon request. Please contact a Travel Advisor.

Great Adventure Safari Cruise

Explore the Argentine side of the Iguazu Falls on this Safari and Cruise adventure. Start with a exciting drive through the jungle in an all-terrrain vehicle. The open-air vehicle makes for a great vantage point to see parakeets, parrots, macaws, toucans, lizards, monkeys and more along the trail. Next, continue your adventure by boat, navigating along the river and through rapids until you reach the Devil's Throat Canyon. The boats that will take you breathtakingly close to the falls - so be prepared to get very wet!

Pricing upon request. Please contact a Travel Advisor.

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Safari Macuco

 

On this tour you are able to travel in an electric jeep that allows you to explore the jungle area around the falls. You will visit the roaring Macuco waterfall and then go by boat up the canyon to see the waterfall’s canyon. On the way, you’ll be able to stop to look for various wild animals, particularly in the early hours of the morning or late afternoon.

Pricing upon request. Please contact a Travel Advisor.

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Itapúa Hydroelectric Dam Tour

 

The Itapúa Dam is one of the biggest building sites in the world. Since 1975 the dam has provided a model of green energy, providing most of the power to the nation of Paraguay. Only the new construction of a dam in China will beat this mighty feat of human engineering. On the tour you will learn about the dam’s construction and see beautiful areas of the lake. The dam is open to visitors every day except Sundays and Brazilian public holidays. Note: This trip can be combined with a trip to the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls to make it a full day trip to Brazil.

Pricing upon request. Please contact a Travel Advisor.

Rio de Janeiro

• Samba and Dinner Show
• Half-day Petropolis Tour
• Full-day Tropical Island Tour
• Half Day Sugarloaf Tour
• Favela Jeep Tour

Samba and Dinner Show

Start your exploration of the city by night with a drive along Rio's most spectacular beaches. Make sure you bring your appetite, as the next stop will be one of Rio's well-known BBQ restaurants for dinner.

Here you will be able to try Brazil's famous "churrasco" as you enjoy the "rodizio" style dining with an all-you-can-eat buffet that includes a variety of grilled and barbecued meats. After a filling dinner, experience the rhythm that pulses through the veins of every Brazilian with an unforgettable Samba show.

 

*Note: Prices are per person and based on dinner with a minimum of two travelers. For single traveler pricing, please consult with a Travel Advisor. 

Price per Person	$ 219

Half-day Petropolis Tour

Take a beautiful trip to Petropolis climbing the "Orgaos" Mountains. Each curve will bring you different spectacular sights of lush subtropical vegetation and mountain views. In Petropolis, the famed summer resort city, you will visit the former Palace of the Emperor, Dom Pedro II, today the Imperial Museum. There you will be able to admire the beauty of the antique furniture, jewelry, and tapestries.

After this visit, you will see the best example of Gothic Cathedral called Sao Pedro de Alcantara, built in honor of the Emperor of Brazil, where you will be able to admire the tombs of the Imperial Family. You will also get a chance to visit the Quitandinha Palace. This luxurious residence was opened in 1944 and experienced fame as a Hotel and Casino until 1946 when gambling was prohibited in Brazil. It is now a Convention and Tourist Center, keeping the old architecture with ballrooms, galleries, theater, convention center, and balconies.

Pricing upon request. Please contact a Travel Advisor.

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Full-day Tropical Island Tour

Tropical Island has been acclaimed as one of the most charming attractions in the entire Rio area. You’ll meet your guide at your hotel and drive for approximately 1.5 hours through numerous fields, banana plantations and villages along the way to the small fishing village of Itacurussa.

There you’ll embark on a "Saveiro" (schooner from the northeast of Brazil) for a leisure cruise in the calm waters of the Sepetiba Bay. Stop for swim on a deserted island, and then continue to a private island to enjoy a tantalizing buffet luncheon served in a tranquil and rustic atmosphere. After the meal, guests will be free to explore the island's charm by strolling along the beach, swimming or just working on their Rio tan. Special features can be arranged to enhance the day even more: treasure hunt, beach Olympic games, snorkeling, water skiing, etc.

 

*Note: Prices are per person and based on a private tour with a minimum of two travelers. For single traveler pricing or group tour options, please consult with a Travel Advisor. 

Price per Person	$ 359

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Half Day Sugarloaf Tour

You will meet your guide at your hotel to begin this exciting tour of downtown Rio and the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain. First, you will visit the Sambodrome, where Samba schools perform during Carnival, and then continue to the Metropolitan Cathedral, famous for its distinctive conical form.The next stop is Cinelândia Square, which features historical buildings, the Municipal Theater, the National Library, and the National Museum of Fine Arts.

Finally, you will be taken to the neighborhood of Urca where one of Rio's most iconic symbols is located: the Sugar Loaf. This visit is made in two steps by cable car. The first cable car takes passengers to Urca Hill which is 215 meters high and from where one can take in beautiful views of the Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niterói Bridge, and Corcovado hill. From this stage, a second cable car will be taken 395 meters up to the top for splendid views of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress, and the beaches of Niterói.

 

*Note: Prices are per person and based on a private tour with a minimum of two travelers. For single traveler pricing or group tour options, please consult with a Travel Advisor. 

Price per Person	$ 189

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Favela Jeep Tour

This unique tour of one of the famed favelas in Rio de Janeiro offers travelers a glimpse into a side of Rio that visitors rarely get to experience. Santa Marta is one of the first communities in a program designed to welcome tourists to the favelas; poor but culturally vibrant neighborhoods where a strong sense of community has inspired a long tradition of music and art.

Santa Marta is located on Dona Marta Hill, officially part of Botafogo, in Rio de Janeiro. The residents refer to the district as Santa Marta because of the image of the saint which has adorned the inside of the chapel at the top of the hill since the beginning of the twentieth century.

Believe it or not, you may have already had a quick view of this neighborhood if you saw Michael Jackson’s music video for They Don’t Care About Us, meant to draw international attention to the residents of these communities. There are plans to build a statue of the famous pop star in one of the places he used for filming, Beco do Curió, beside the church of Assembly of God on the terrace of the district’s Culture House.

On this three hour tour, you will be picked up from your hotel by jeep, and driven to the neighborhood. From here you will stop at the elevator turret and see the place where Michael Jackson filmed, before walking through the streets to the residents’ association. On your way back to your hotel, the driver will take a picturesque route near the Lagoon. 

Price per Person	$ 139