Brazil
Magnificent Waterfalls, Cosmopolitan Cities, History & Amazon Rivers by boat
Tucano Tour - 13 Night Itinerary
Discover the wonders of Brazil - Rio de Janeiro, the awesome Iguassu Falls, historic Salvador and experience the rainforest on an Amazon Explorers Rivers cruise.
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Travel Highlights
- Guided panoramic tour of Rio de Janeiro - including Christ the Redeemer statue with extraordinary views of the city
- Wide range of optional excursions in Rio de Janeiro to choose
- Admire the Iguassu Falls from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides
- Enjoy a fabulous 4-night Amazon River Cruise on the comfortable M/V Tucano
- Explore the flora, fauna of the flooded Amazon rainforest with expert local guides in small local boats
- Visit local communities and understand their unique way of life
- Discover historic Salvador and its Afro-Portuguese character, heritage & traditions
- Extend your stay on a beach resort and small village at the idyllic Praia do Forte
Tour Route
- Rio de Janeiro - 3 Nights
- Iguassu Falls - 2 Nights
- Manaus - 1 Night
- Amazon River Cruise - 4-nights - 4 Nights
- Salvador da Bahia - 3 Nights
This itinerary can be tailored to your preferences by our specialist advisors, who can provide a guaranteed price based on your choice of departure date, route, duration, flights, cabin, hotels, transport and excursions.
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Tour Itinerary
Rio de Janeiro
3 NightsDay 1 - Fly to Rio de Janeiro
Day 2 - City tour of Rio
Day 3 - At leisure in Rio - range of optional excursions available
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- Accommodation
Fly to Rio de Janeiro
Departure on a daytime flight to Rio de Janeiro. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for 3 nights. Our guide will take you on a walk to introduce you to the area surroundings your hotel so that you can get your bearings. This short introduction to Rio (up to one hour) will help with your orientation.
Monday, 08 June 2026
In-depth tour of Rio de Janeiro
Enjoy a half-day tour of the city, including Rio’s famous statue of Christ the Redeemer, perched high on Corcovado Mountain with dramatic views of the sea, Guanabara Bay and the famed beaches.
From here we visit the bohemian district of Santa Teresa, once home to the rich and famous it's now occupied by galleries, writers, musicians and artists.
Our journey continues into the city centre for lunch at one of Rio's oldest coffee shops, after which you visit the cathedral and the historical district to admire the strong colonial architecture and charming atmosphere.
Tuesday, 09 June 2026
At leisure in Rio
Relax at your hotel or on the beach. Your tour guide will be able to offer you a wide range of optional tours and excursions, depending on your requirements.
Paulo Giffoni
Sol Ipanema Hotel
The Sol Ipanema is located on Ipanema Beach, in the upmarket residential area of Ipanema. All 90 rooms come with air conditioning, mini bar, background music, safe, telephone, cable TV and connection to the Internet. There is also a beauty parlour and a restaurant. The small swimming pool and the bar on the terrace provide…
Copacabana Palace
This grand, European-style hotel is a listed building with 226 rooms, a large swimming pool, fitness centre and sauna, rooftop tennis court, shops, business centre, piano bar and three of Rio's finest elegant restaurants.
All the rooms are large and spacious, decorated in a classic elegant style, fully air-conditioned with cable TV, electronic safe deposit…
Iguassu Falls
2 NightsDay 4 - Fly to Iguassu
Day 5 - Iguassu Falls, Brazilian and Argentinian sides
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Fly to Iguassu
Fly to Iguassu and check into your chosen hotel for a 2 night stay. Rest of the day at leisure. The magnificent Iguassu Falls cascade over a curve of the Iguassu river that meanders the border between Brazil and Argentina. It is a truly extraordinary and invigorating sight with mighty torrents of water flowing over an area of 2.5 kilometres.
Thursday, 11 June 2026
Visit the Iguazu Waterfalls
Enjoy a full day excursion with your expert local guide exploring the three trails on the Argentine side of the Falls plus the trail on the Brazilian side, with wide panoramic views.
We also take a walk down to the foot of the Devil's Throat waterfall offers a spectacular experience and the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife.
Marco Zampirolo
Recanto Park
Located outside the town of Iguassu and well outside the National Parkarea, this hotel is excellent value, with 295 fully equipped modern rooms with wooden floors, a restaurant, bar and spacious leisure area with a large swimming pool.
Bourbon Cataratas Resort
The Bourbon has a spacious area, excellent facilities, a swimming pool, tennis courts, a health club and two restaurants. It is located on the road between the town and the Iguassu Falls and the best hotel outside the National Park area. There are 300 rooms all with air-conditioning, able TV and bathroom.
Hotel das Cataratas
The iconic Belmond Hotel das Cataratas is the only hotel located overlooking the Iguassu Falls within the National Park. Restored to its original 1950s charm, the hotel’s hacienda-style exterior is matched by its warm, inviting interior design. The Hotel das Cataratas is a very special place to stay.
Public areas include a large swimming pool,…
Manaus
1 NightDay 6 - Fly to Manaus
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- Accommodation
Fly to Manaus
Transfer to the airport and fly to Manaus (via Brasilia). On arrival, our guide will transfer you to your chosen hotel for a 1-night stay including breakfast. The rest of the day is at leisure. Manaus is the gateway to the Brazilian Amazon and is famed for its impressive theatre, thriving port, local markets and interesting colonial history.
Lord Manaus Hotel
Located in downtown Manaus this hotel offers recently refurbished rooms, all equipped with air conditioning, TV and mini bar. The hotel has its own restaurant and provides easy access to other restaurants, bars and shops of the commercial district.
Villa Amazonia Hotel
The Villa Amazonia Hotel is located in the historic centre of Manaus, just a few steps from the Amazon Opera House. The façade, reception and restaurant preserve the design of a restored historic mansion that dates back to the golden rubber age.
The hotel has 30 spacious, air-conditioned rooms—all facing an indoor garden and a natural…
Juma Opera Hotel
An exclusive, luxury, boutique hotel occupying historical mansions in front of the imposing Teatro Amazonas.
The Juma Opera hotel has 41 spacious air conditioned rooms, some with a courtyard view and others with views of the theatre. All rooms have king-size beds and private bathroom with shower or bathtub. The centuries-old architecture has been painstakingly…
Amazon River Cruise - 4-nights
4 NightsDay 7 - Embark the Tucano
Day 8 - Explore the Anavilhanas Archipelago
Day 9 - Explore the Rio Negro
Day 10 - Meeting of the waters
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Embark the M/V Tucano
Morning at leisure in Manaus. After lunch, transfer to the M/V Tucano for a four-night expedition cruise on a full board basis including all excursions.
Afternoon departure northbound on the Rio Negro River.
Sunday, 14 June 2026
Explore the Anavilhanas Archipelago
Today we explore the Anavilhanas Archipelago, with excursions by small boat into the flooded streasm of the rainforest during the day.
Our expert local guide will introduce you to the flora and fauna of this incredible natural wonder.
You will learn about making ropes, climbing trees and the food that the local people hunt and forage in the forest.
After dinner tonight, we take to the river on an night adventure, spotting caiman and other creatures - quite an amazing experience!
Monday, 15 June 2026
Explore the Rio Negro
Today we exploring the Rio Negro, taking canoe trips on the narrow, flooded creeks and streams in the company of local guides.
There is also time for some piranha fishing in the afternoon, with time to relax and enjoy the rainforest views from the sun deck of the M/V Tucano as she cruises on the mighty river.
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Meeting of the waters
We sail back towards Manaus, where we experience the ‘meeting of the waters’ where the darker coloured waters of the Rio Negro meets the Amazon River creating two distinct rivers in one. Quite a fascinating phenomenon. We overnight on Manaus.
Tucano Amazon Riverboat
Purpose-built to reach seldom-visited parts of the Amazon, the Tucano is our preferred cruise vessel in this part of the world's biggest rainforest. It is styled on the classic steam riverboats of yesteryear and offers guests plenty of space to spread out, with a large observation deck to soak in the rainforest vistas.
All cabins have…
Salvador da Bahia
3 NightsDay 11 - Fly to Salvador da Bahia
Day 12 - Full day tour
Day 13 - Range of optional excursions available
Day 14 - Fly to the UK
Day 15 - Arrive in the UK
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- Accommodation
Fly to Salvador
Disembark after breakfast and fly to Salvador and transfer to your chosen hotel for a 3 night stay.
Here, catholicism and candomble deities live side-by-side, and the art, architecture, exotic cuisine and unique rhythms of music and dance reflect the strong Portuguese and African influences. Your guide will give you a short introduction to Salvador when you arrive.
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Tour of Salvador
Enjoy a guided tour of Salvador exploring the markets, churches and colourful Pelourinho district, a World Heritage Site, with cobbled streets, bordered by brightly painted houses and street cafes.
We explore the upper and lower parts of the city, we visit churches, squares, fortifications and symbols of Salvador's rich diversity of faiths and cultures, as we immerse ourselves into the heart of Brazil's colonial roots from Portuguese and African influences.
Friday, 19 June 2026
At leisure in Salvador
Relax at your hotel and explore on your own,
or take an optional excursion - perhaps visit the Old City of Cachoeira in the "Reconcavo Bahiano" or take a cruise of the Bay and Island of Itaparica.
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Fly to the UK
Day at Leisure in Salvador. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your return overnight flight home
Alternatively, extend your stay at Praia do Forte at your chosen beach resort.
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Arrive in the UK
Arrive in the UK in the morning.
Monte Pascoal
Located in a modern buildings close to the lighthouse at Barra, shops and restaurants. All 77 rooms are fully equiped and it has a restaurant serving Brazilian cuisine and a pool.
Villa Bahia
The hotel is located in the heart of Salvador's historical centre and colonial architecture, close to Pelourinho, the Church of Sao Francisco and the main square. It is a converted historic building with 17 spacious bedrooms with sofas, table, wardrobe, air conditioning, TV, minibar, hair dryer, large private bathrooms and shower. Some rooms have a…
Fasano
Located at Castro Alves Square, Salvador's Historic Centre, the deluxe Fasano Hotel has an unparalleled view of the Todos os Santos Bay.
The air-conditioned rooms have king-size beds, Egyptian cotton sheets, spacious living room, television and marble bathroom. Most rooms have sea views.
Italian cuisine is served in the restaurant. Other public areas include a stunning rooftop…
Price Guidelines
| Season | Low Season | High Season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Dates | April - June & September - November | July - August & December - March | ||||
| Room Arrangement | Tourist | First | Deluxe | Tourist | First | Deluxe |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Rooms | £5,848 | £6,586 | £7,932 | £6,344 | £6,996 | £8,432 |
Prices are a guideline per person, for travel within the next year and booking early and are subject to availability. Please see below what is included and request a detailed quotation with a guaranteed price for your specific departure date and for Special Events, Summer, Christmas, New Year's Eve & Easter.
What's Included
- 15 days / 13 nights
- International flights (1 overnight)
- All transfers
- Domestic flights
- 8 nights in hotels
- 4 night Tucano Cruise on a full board basis including excursions
- 13 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners, excursions as described
- Services of local guides and representative
- Exclusive list of restaurant suggestions
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