Days 1-4 
Evening departure for Rio de Janeiro. Arrive the following day, transfer to your hotel for 3 nights. Full day tour to the statue of Christ the Redeemeron Corcovado Mountain, and to see the old centre of Rio, the Imperial Palace and the Cathedral.

Day 4 is free.(B)

Days 5-6
A scenic bus journey along the coast to the delightful village of Paratí,with its beautifully renovated colonial houses and cobbled pedestrian streets. Spend a relaxing day on a schooner in the glorious bay dotted with tropical islands, stopping to snorkel in secluded coves where thick forest reaches right down to the edge of the beach.(B)

Days 7-8
Early morning return to Rio for the flight to Belo Horizonte,then drive to the historic city of Ouro Preto. Set in the heart of Minas Gerais, a state famed for its deposits of gold and gems, the city's wealth is reflected in its fine colonial buildings and richly decorated baroque churches, resting on charming cobbled streets.(B)

Days 9-10
Return to Belo Horizonte, fly to Iguassu and transfer to a delightful hotel overlooking the falls. During our stay there is ample time to explore both the Brazilian and Argentinean sides of the falls.(B)

Days 11-14
Early morning transfer back to the airport and fly to Manaus. Transfer and overnight.(B)
Morning tour of the city, market and the famous Opera House.
Afternoon transfer by bus and riverboat to Dolphin Lodge or Ecopark. We are accompanied by expert local guides, who take us on a variety of trips into the lush forest: a night trip by boat to spot caiman by torchlight, a piranha fishing expedition, walks in the dense jungle and a visit to a local community.(B,L,D)

Day 15
Return to Manaus the flight to Brasília, the ultra-modern capital city, which was laid out by architect Oscar Niermeyer in the form of a bent bow and arrow. Overnight.(B)

Days 16-18
Morning tour of Brasilia then fly on to Salvador da Bahia, a city of contrasts where Catholicism and Candomblé live side by side. The city's exotic cuisine and the unique rhythms of the Northeast reflect the strong African influence. Our tour explores this fascinating city: its markets, its churches and the colourful architecture of the colonial district of Pelourinho.

Days 19-21
Transfer to the beach village of Praia do Forte for 3 nights at the Tivoli Resort(B,D), or Pousada in the Village(B), for a well deserved rest by the sea, the long empty beach and the coconut groves. The fishing village has a slow, layed back atmosphere with some restaurants on the beach, shops, a few bars and art galleries.

Depart on Day 22 for our flight home, arriving the following day, Day 23.