Rio de Janeiro Carnival & Iguassu Falls
Brazi Packages
DAY BY DAY Itinerary
Day 1 - Fri, Feb 20th 2009– Arrival in Rio de Janeiro
Reception at the Galeao International Airport in Rio de Janeiro, assistance with your baggage and private transportation to your hotel.
Early check in will be requested but will only be provided if available at check-in.
OVERNIGHT
Day 2 - Sat, Feb 21st 2009 – Full day Tour with BBQ lunch
Here in Rio de Janeiro, one of the happiest city in the planet you will enjoy a few days with sun, beaches, beautiful people all around, great hotels, restaurants, delicious food and the unique warmth of the Cariocas.
Your guide will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to the Cosme Velho railroad station, crossing over to the traditional residential district of that same name. You will disembark and take a cogwheel train that will ride you up the 710 meters to the statue of Christ. To reach the top of Corcovado Hill, the train crosses the largest urban forest of the planet.
The Tijuca Forest is located at the heart of Rio de Janeiro and it separates the South and North zones of the city. The 20-minute ride gives you just enough time to prepare yourself mentally for what is waiting at the top. In the meantime, enjoy the lush scenery and take in some of that fresh mountain air of the Tijuca Forest.
We will continue visiting Sugar Loaf, in the Urca district, on the way back towards Copacabana. The cable car trip is in two stages: The first goes to Urca Hill, 220 meters high, and then a short walk to the other side leads you to the second station for the next part of the ride, up to the top of Sugar Loaf itself. The top of Sugar Loaf, 396 meters high, has been landscaped and includes several pathways and a bar.
OVERNIGHT
Day 3 - Sun, Feb 22nd 2009 – Rio de Janeiro First Carnival Parade
The Brazil Carnival Party really starts today.
On Sunday the first Carnival Parade will take place, filling out the Sambodrome with thousands of visitors and locals willing to experience the most attractive and colorful celebration on Earth.
At around 5 P.M you will be transferred from your hotel to the Sambodrome. Where you will find your pre-reserved seats.
Enjoy this full night of party, celebration, color, music and dance with the presentation of some of the most famous Samba Schools.
At around 4 to 5 in the morning your transfer will be ready to take you back to the hotel.
OVERNIGHT
Day 4 – Mon, Feb 23rd 2009 – Rio de Janeiro Second Carnival Parade
Today Monday will take place the Second Parade of Samba Schools for Rio Carnival 2009.
At around 5 P.M you will be transferred from your hotel to the Sambodrome. Where you will find your pre-reserved seats.
A night full of party, celebration, color, music and dance with the presentation of some of the most famous Samba Schools.
At around 4 to 5 in the morning your transfer will be ready to take you back to the hotel.
OVERNIGHT
Day 5 – Tue, Feb 24th 2009 – Leisure day in Rio de Janeiro Carnival
After a full weekend of party, relaxing at the beach sounds like a great plan.
Enjoy Ipanema and Copacabana Beach, take the Rio de Janeiro Sun, taste the Carioca’s flavors in the many restaurant options you will find.
Just relax and have fun, you are in the Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2008.
OVERNIGHT
Day 6 – Wed, Feb 25th 2008 – Flight from Rio to Iguassu Falls
Breakfast and transfer from your hotel to the Rio de Janeiro airport for your flight to Iguassu Falls.
At your arrival in Iguassu a private transfer will be ready to take you to your hotel.
Free afternoon for you to enjoy this paradisaical place.
OVERNIGHT
Day 7 – Thu, Feb 26th 2008 - Iguassu Falls - Brazil Travel
Today The big adventure begins at the Macuco Safari entrance gates, located at kilometer 25 of the Cataratas Highway inside the Iguassu National Park, with embarkation in open jeep-towed wagons that permit an unobstructed view of the scenery along the trail. During the stretch of three kilometers through the jungle, multi-lingual guides point out examples of the flora and fauna of the Park. Orchids, palm trees, bromeliads, centenaria trees, as well as wild animals that occasionally cross the trail are pointed out by the guides.
The hike - The second stage, a stretch of 600 meters (optional), is a hike on a trail that leads to a waterfall baptized "Macuco Falls". The waterfall - perfect for a refreshing dip on days of intense heat - spills down from a height of approximately 20 meters. Access is via a stairway carved into the ancient rock. The last stop is the Macuco Safari docks on the Brazilian side of the Iguassu River.
In the water, inflatable bi-motor boats, constructed to withstand the rigors of the excursion, are secure and efficient vessels. Before embarkation, passengers receive life-vests and plastic containers in which to protect photographic and filming equipment. The boat travels up-river passing the canyon facing the rapids at a speed that permits the appreciation of the scenery. Rocks, animals and a lot of greenery completes the scenery until the base of the Falls is reached, next to the "great horseshoe" know as the "Devil's Throat".
Waterfall shower - Rainbows, blue sky, mist and water in profusion, punctuate the spectacle that has as its high-point the area of the Falls baptized "The Three Musketeers". There the captain maneuvers the boat in order to get close enough to provide the passengers with a quick and refreshing shower.
You will be picked up at your hotel and driven back at the end of the tour.. OVERNIGHT
Day 8 – Fri, Feb 27th 2008 - Flight from Iguassu Falls back Home
Free morning and in the afternoon check out from the hotel and at the appropriate time transfer to the Iguassu Airport for your flight back home.
END OF THE PROGRAM
