Tropical package Rio de Janeiro, Foz do Iguaçu, Salvador and Manaus

In this tropical itinerary you will discover 4 dazzling cities of Brazil, with a program full of activities including transfers and accommodation. 

Rio de Janeiro is a modern and urban city but in perfect harmony with nature. Foz do Iguaçu enchants with the natural beauties of the Waterfalls Park. Its hundreds of waterfalls and preserved forests were chosen as one of the new wonders of the world. Salvador has all the charm of old, strong and unique houses and cultural expressions, a colorful city full of history. Manaus is the capital of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest. A mix of history, rainforest and culture. 

Day 1: Welcome to Rio de Janeiro

Upon arrival at Rio de Janeiro's international airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax at the hotel or explore the city.

Day 2: Full-day tour of Rio de Janeiro

Early in the morning we will pick you up at your hotel for an 8-hour tour of Rio de Janeiro's main attractions. 

Christ the Redeemer, Corcovado and Tijuca National Park

The first place we will reach is Christ the Redeemer. It is considered one of the seven wonders of the world and is located at the top of Corcovado Hill. It is in the southern part of Rio, at an altitude of 710 meters above sea level, and is a monument visited by the whole world that offers a wonderful panoramic view. From Christ the Redeemer you will be able to see a paradisiacal landscape, the city, beaches and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. 

You will experience an ecological tour through the flora and fauna of Rio de Janeiro.

The access to the top is by van (included in the package), in a trip that takes about 20 minutes, through the Tijuca National Park, the largest urban forest in the world. 

Maracana Stadium

The second stop of this City Tour in Rio de Janeiro is the Maracana Stadium, one of the venues of the World Cup Brazil 2014. The visit is only for the outside of the stadium, but if you prefer you can alternatively pay a tour of the place and live the energy that this sport generates. 

The Sambadrome and the joy of Carnival 

We will continue to the Sambadrome where we will visit the Samba Museum. There we will be able to see the Apoteose Square, the place where the parades of the samba schools take place during the Carnival of the city.

Lunch at a local Churrascaria and Sugar Loaf. 

We continue this second day of our Rio de Janeiro City Tour with lunch at the Rodizio Churrascaria (included in the package - drinks and desserts) and then we will visit the Sugar Loaf. We will go up to the hill located at 395 m.a.s.l. by glass cable car, which offers a 360º view of Guanabara Bay, Copacabana, Urca, Botafogo and Flamengo. You will discover one of the most beautiful postcards of the city! 

Downtown and the Selarón staircase

To end this day we will tour Rio's city center. We will see its main attractions, such as the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Selarón Staircase, a work of the Chilean artist Jorge Seláron. 

At the end of the day we will transfer you to your reserved hotel so you can rest. 

Day 3: Free day in Rio

• Daytours4u suggests the optional 4-hour jeep tour through the Tijuca Forest, where you can find the beautiful Chinese View (a tribute to the oriental culture) and see the famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema and the Guanabara Bay; as well as the Botanical Garden, site of the imperial palms and several stories of the Brazilian Empire.

Day 4: Free day in Rio

• Daytours4u suggests an optional walking tour of the city center. You can visit the Royal Portuguese Reading Cabinet, the Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro, the Cultural Center of the Bank of Brazil, the National Historical Museum and the Monastery of São Bento, among other alternatives that Rio has to offer.

Day 5: On the way to Foz do Iguaçu

We will pick you up at your hotel in Rio de Janeiro to take you to the airport for your flight to Foz do Iguaçu.

Once in Foz do Iguaçu, you will be transferred to your reserved hotel and then have the rest of the day at leisure to explore the city.

Day 6: Visit to the Brazilian side of the Falls and 

On this visit to the Brazilian Falls and Bird Park, you will experience an ecological adventure where you will learn about the richness of the flora and fauna that inhabit them.

The Brazilian Waterfalls offer a unique tour with more than 270 falls, which combined with the sunlight form beautiful rainbows. 

The Parque de Las Aves (Bird Park) is located near the Iguaçu National Park, once there you can visit its trails and observe all the nature of this ecosystem. In this impressive habitat there are more than 500 species, between tropical and exotic, of all colors. Besides the native birds of Brazil, there are also some species from other countries. 

The tour to the Falls does not include the entrance fee, so we will stop at the Tourist Service Station so you can purchase it.

Day 7: Free day in Foz do Iguaçu 

• Daytours4u suggests an optional tour to the Argentine side of the Falls. The Argentinean Falls Tour is a tour with magnificent views of one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

Day 8: Free day in Foz do Iguaçu 

• Daytours4u suggests for this day an optional visit to the Itaipu Dam, 7,919 meters long and 96 meters high. The dam has 120 meters of waterfall, overlooks the central viewpoint and is part of the Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Plant, a world leader in clean and renewable energy.

Day 9: Departure to Salvador de Bahia

You will be picked up at your hotel in Foz do Iguaçu and taken to the airport, where you will board your flight to the city of Bahia.

Once in Salvador de Bahia, we will accompany you to the hotel of your choice and you will have the rest of the day free to explore the city.

Day 10: Getting to know Salvador de Bahia, city tour

During this day we will pick you up at your hotel located in the city to take you to visit the most important places in Salvador, sites of great cultural and historical importance for the city. 

Fort of Santo Antônio da Barra and Cidade Alta

We will go to the Barra Lighthouse, which is located inside the Fort of Santo Antonio da Barra and was the second lighthouse to be built in America. Next we will go to Cidade Alta, the economic center and modern part of Salvador, with busy avenues, large buildings and shopping malls.

Stop at the Municipal Square and the Lacerda elevator.

From there we will depart to the Municipal Square on foot, during this part of the journey you will see the Rio Branco Palace, the former seat of government, and the City Hall, located in front of the Lacerda elevator. This was built in 1930, and is considered the first urban elevator in the world, its 72 meters high will allow you to contemplate one of the most beautiful views of the bay of All Saints. From the viewpoint of the elevator, you will be able to contemplate the Upper City, the Lower City, the streets and houses of Pelourinho, known for their bright colors and classic architecture.

Visit to the temples of Terreiro de Jesus Square.

We will continue this visit to Terreiro de Jesus Square, where the Cathedral Basilica, the Mother Church of the Savior and the Church of St. Francis, one of the richest in Brazil and considered the most beautiful example of Portuguese Baroque in the world, are located. 

Largo do Pelourinho

The tour of the city of Salvador da Bahia ends at Largo do Pelourinho. In this part of the tour you will get to know a place considered one of the most important in the history of Bahia and that mixes colors, races, culture and history. 

This beautiful place is recognized as world heritage by UNESCO and immortalized by one of the most famous Brazilian writers, Jorge Amado. This writer is known for literary successes such as Dona Flor and her two husbands, Tieta do Agreste and Gabriela, Cravo e Canela.

After a day full of culture and dazzling landscapes, we will return to your hotel so you can rest. 

Day 11: Free day in Salvador de Bahia

• Daytours4u suggests an optional tour to Praia do Forte,12 km long, and stands out for its large number of reefs and coconut trees, as well as boats for excursions and diving. And ecotourism lovers cannot miss the TAMAR Project, located in the region, which is one of the main initiatives for the preservation and study of sea turtles. 

Day 12: Free day in Salvador de Bahia

• Daytours4u suggests an optional boat tour to the tropical islands, located in the Bay of All Saints, the largest and most beautiful bay in Brazil. Its archipelago has 50 islands where you can see part of the city of Salvador and swim in the Ilha dos Frades, besides visiting the island of Itaparica, known for being the land of João Ubaldo Ribeiro, writer of the novel A Casa dos Budas Ditosos. 

Day 13: Departure to Manaus

During this day we will pick you up at your hotel in Salvador to take you to the airport for your flight to Manaus.

Once in Manaus, we will drop you off at the hotel of your choice and then you will have the rest of the day free to explore the city.

Day 14 : Manaus City Tour

Leaving the hotel we will go to the Ponta Negra sidewalk located on the banks of the Rio Negro. It is one of the characteristic neighborhoods of Manaus where theatrical and musical shows are usually performed. 

Amazonas Theater 

During this visit to the city we will also go to know the center and we will make an internal tour of the Amazonas Theater. You will be able to contemplate all the richness and grandeur revealed by its corridors, halls and works of art.

This theater was inaugurated in 1896 and is one of the main tourist attractions, because it represents the rubber cycle, a very important historical moment for Brazil. 

In addition, from this place you can see the Palace of Justice and Largo de São Sebastião. Where art, old houses and bars accompany the central landscape of Manaus. Highlighting the historic buildings, architectural examples of the rubber period. 

View of the local market Adolpho de Lisboa.

We will continue to the Adolpho de Lisboa Market, where you will visit this important site for the commercialization of regional products. 

The Art Nouveau architectural style of the market is one of the few examples in Brazil. 

At the Mercado Adolpho de Lisboa you will learn about the habits, culture and traditions that surround this place. In addition, you can buy products to taste the flavors and textures of the Amazon or take home a souvenir of this vacation. 

Day 15: Free day in Manaus

• Daytours4u suggests the optional tour of the Meeting of the Waters, a 15 km trip that ends in the natural phenomenon of the meeting of the Negro and Solimões Rivers and, in addition, you can appreciate the Vitórias-Régias, aquatic plants of 2.5 meters and typical of the Amazon.

Day 16: Free day in Manaus

• Daytours4u suggests the optional walk through the waters of the Amazon and Solimões rivers to see the pink river dolphins, a species of freshwater dolphin.

Day 17: We say goodbye to Brazil

After breakfast, you will be taken from the hotel to the international airport of Manaus.

Book now at the best price with Daytours4u this tropical package to 4 magnificent cities in Brazil. Visit the historical sites, learn about its culture and gastronomy surrounded by landscapes full of color and variety. 

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