Package Rio de Janeiro, Foz do Iguaçu and Amazon Rainforest – 12 days

The Package Rio de Janeiro, Foz do Iguaçu and Amazon Rainforest is perfect for people who want to discover three of the most unique places in Brazil. You will get to know not only the marvelous city of Rio de Janeiro, with its beautiful natural landscapes, but also Foz do Iguaçu and Iguazu Falls with its 275 falls and the Amazon Rainforest, staying in a true Amazon Jungle Lodge and experience the biggest rainforest of the world in an authentic way.

Itinerary of the Package

What is the of itinerary of the Package Rio de Janeiro, Foz do Iguaçu and Amazon Rainforest?

Your adventure will start at the marvelous city, Rio de Janeiro. There you will visit one of the seven wonders of the modern world, Christ the Redeemer Statue, take a ride at the famous cable car of Sugar Loaf Mountain and explore Tijuca’s Forest, the largest urban rainforest of the world. And of course, we’ll spare some time for you enjoy the stunning beaches that surround the city and its nonstop nightlife.

And we’ll head to Foz do Iguaçu to enjoy one of the biggest waterfalls in the world, the Iguazu Falls at both (Brazilian and Argentinian) sides. The name Iguazu comes from native languages of Brazil, and means “big water”. Legend has it that a god wanted to marry a mortal woman, but she ran away with her lover in a boat across the river. Boiling with rage, the god divided the river and condemned the lovers to an eternal fall.

After that, we’ll head to the Amazon Rainforest, the biggest rainforest of the world to explore the unique biodiversity that resides there. You will stay in a true Amazon Jungle Lodge, canoe through the Igapós (flooded forest), meet the native people and spot exotic wildlife in the jungle.

Are you ready for this thrilling experience?

Day 1: Welcome to Rio!
- Today you will be met at the airport and transferred to your accommodation. Get comfortable and prepare to spend the rest of the day exploring the city at your own pace.

Day 2: Full Day City Tour Across Rio!
- The full day city tour in Rio de Janeiro will take you to visit the main attractions and natural monuments of the city. Let’s explore what the marvelous city has to offer. We start the tour going to Corcovado, where one of the seven wonders of the modern world is located, the Statue of Christ the Redeemer. Then we’ll head towards Tijuca Forest, a place of many stories and beautiful natural wonders. Let’s sightsee one of the biggest urban tropical forest of the world, home of many animals and plants species only found in the Atlantic Rainforest. There will be a break for an outside visit at the famous Maracanã Stadium to learn about the history of the stadium that hosted the World Cup finals in 1950 and 2014. The tour continues towards the Sambadrome, which is the stage of the Samba School Parades performances during Rio de Janeiro Carnival. We’ll also visit the Metropolitan Cathedral of São Sebastião, patron of the city. The tour continues towards the Sugar Loaf complex, to board the most famous cable car in the world. Near there, Morro da Urca awaits for our visit, by the side of Praia Vermelha beach and the old Casino of Urca. We’ll end our full day city tour visiting the most famous beaches of the city: Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon.
- All tickets are included.
- NOTE: During the Carnival this tour works in a shorter version visiting only Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf. If you want to do the full version, it’s important to arrive in Rio few days before carnival starts.
- Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Day 3: Ecological City Tour with waterfall trail
- The Ecological Tour starts towards the base of Pedra Bonita, where the Rio de Janeiro Free Flight ramp is located. With a privileged location, the hang-gliding and paragliding take-off ramp allows a beautiful view of the city.After descending the Pedra Bonita trail, the Ecological Tour continues through the Tijuca National Park towards Vista Chinesa, a pavilion in an oriental mold that was built between 1902 and 1906 to honor the Chinese who brought tea cultivation to Brazil.
  We finish our Ecological Tour at Cachoeira do Horto, where it is allowed to take a refreshing bath in the waterfall. The trail there has a light difficulty level with some obstacles along the way and is located within the limits of the Tijuca National Park.
- Meals included: Breakfast

Day 10: Watching Sunrise, Visit a Caboclo’s House and the Sumaúma Tree
- Let’s mesmerize ourselves watching the sunrise and the colorful birds. After a delicious breakfast we’ll visit a caboclo’s house, a local family, to learn about their customs. You’ll also visit the Sumaúma tree, the largest tree of the Amazon region, reaching 50m/165ft high. The Sumaúma, also known as “the tree of life” and “heaven’s stairway”, is famous for its medicinal powers and its importance for the whole forest. Behold this almost magical experience sightseeing what natives call the mother of all trees.
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 11: Transfer to Manaus
- Saying good bye to the jungle! You’ll be transferred back to Manaus by the same route you came, to your hotel,
- Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Day 12: So Long, Brazil!
- And our journey reaches its end. You’ll be transferred to the Airport in Manaus.
- Meals Included: Breakfast

Inclusions and Exclusions

What’s included in the Package Rio de Janeiro, Foz do Iguaçu and Amazon Rainforest?

Included:

Hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Foz do Iguaçu and Manaus
Accommodation at the Amazon Jungle Lodge
Pickup and drop-off transfers
Round trip transportation from the hotel in Manaus to the Amazon Jungle Lodge
Meals as per the itinerary
Guided tours as per the itinerary
Tickets as per the itinerary
Bilingual guide
All Private Tours

Not included:

Airline tickets
Other optional tours
Tips and gratuities
Drinks or food not described as included
Travel insurance
Any item not described as included

Packing List

Highlights

Package Rio de Janeiro, Foz do Iguaçu and Amazon Rainforest Highlights

Get to know Rio de Janeiro, the marvelous city;
Explore the beautiful Ilha Grande in Angra dos Reis;
Feel the power of one of the biggest waterfalls of the world at Foz do Iguaçu;
Kayak through the Iguassu river at Aguaray Ecosport;
Experience living in the jungle staying overnight in a lodge in the heart of the Amazons;
Discover authentic jungle activities such as piranha fishing, night fishing with harpoon, canoeing with night spot for alligators observation, etc.

Weather information

Average temperature and chance of rain in Rio de Janeiro

Average temperature and chance of rain in Foz do Iguaçu

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Average temperature and chance of rain in the region of Amazon Jungle Lodge

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Pre-booking information

Important things you should know before booking!

Important information

Before booking any product, check the risks involved, what’s included, the necessary equipment and the FAQ. If doubts arise, contact us.
When booking any tour, the tourist attests knowledge to the natural risk inherent in ecotourism and adventure activities as well as the activities risks. If you wish to understand more about the risks involved, contact us.
The excessive ingestion of alcoholic beverages or the use of drugs, as well as the carrying of weapons of any kind, before or during activities, is not allowed under penalty of exclusion of the participant.
The itinerary and the order of the tours can be changed due to the weather and/or adverse conditions inherent to the practice of ecotourism and adventure tourism.

What are the vaccines needed?

We recommend Hepatitis B and yellow fever vaccines and the globally recommended vaccines: MMR (measles, rubella and mumps), DT (diphtheria and tetanus), polio, influenza and meningitis.

Do I need Visa?

Although most of the tourists can rely on fast and easy electronic e-Visas, depending on your country of origin a standard Visa can be required to enter Brazil.
Please make sure to verify the requirements before you travel for this is a responsibility of the tourist.

FAQ

FAQ Pacakge Rio de Janeiro, Foz do Iguaçu and Amazon Rainforest

How do I get there?

There are international flights direct to Rio de Janeiro and a lot of national flights from all the main cities in Brazil to Foz do Iguaçu and Manaus. The airport in Rio de Janeiro is GIG or SDU, in Foz do Iguaçu is IGU and in Manaus is MAO.

Is there transfer service?

Yes. In Rio de Janeiro, Foz do Iguaçu and Manaus there are receptive service from the airport to the hotel.

Is it safe?

Rio de Janeiro is a big city it has problems as any other big city in the world. However, there is no need to be afraid. Just keep your belongings with you and pay attention to your bags and everything is should be fine. The same goes to Foz do Iguaçu and Manaus

What ages is it suitable?

The journey to Rio de Janeiro and to the Amazon Jungle Lodge is suitable to people of any age. However, the kayak expedition in Foz do Iguaçu is only avaiable for children older than 12 years old. If you wish, we can change this tour according to your needs.

What’s the physical effort involved?

Some of the activities in this package involve physical effort, such as hiking in the jungle, mainly due to the humidity of the place. As long as you don’t have mobility problems, such a case that we do not recommend this adventure, you will fully enjoy.

Do I have to do any training?

No need to be expert in canoeing nor in jungle survival. Afterall you’ll experience some of the knowledge of the locals regarding survival techniques.

Any wildlife risks?

Yes. You will be inside the jungle and there are wild and poison animals around. Although they are wild, they do not wish to start a war with you. So just keep a safe distance and strictly follow the instructions of the activity leader. Wildlife is the highest level risk event in this adventure.

What do we eat in the Amazon Jungle Lodge?

The region is rich in fresh water fish, which is consumed by the majority of the local population. However chicken and beef are commonly available. Vegetables and roots like manioc are also very common, served in many different local preparation methods. For the more adventurous, exotic fish like Piranha can be tried out as well as many different insects.

Do I have to bring cash?

Yes. In the Jungle Lodge it will be difficult to use credit cards around. The indigenous villages and the fisherman villages will have handcrafted souvenirs at your disposal but they will most likely take only cash. Some of the facilities will help you out, allowing to pay everything when you return to Manaus, but it’s advisable to bring cash with you. Consider an ammount sufficient for snacks, drinks, souvenirs and gratuities.

Will my cell phone work?

In Rio de Janeiro, Foz do Iguaçu and Manaus only. No mobile network signal while in the jungle.

Are there any wi-fi spots?

In Rio de Janeiro, Foz do Iguaçu and Manaus only. No internet signal while in the jungle.

What are the luggage restrictions?

For the boat transfers, we would recommend you to take only the necessary to make sure not to exceed the maximum weight of the boat. Extra luggage may be allocated at the office in Manaus. Please consider the airline luggage restricions!