Arrival in Puerto Iguazu Airport or Bus Station pick up. Check in at selected accommodation. Free day.
Breakfast. At around 08:00 Excursion to the Falls, Argentine side (Full Day):
Pick up at accommodation. This tour will take you to visit part of the Iguacu National Park*, that preserves 67.000 ha. of giant trees, vines and ferns living with multicolored butterflies, birds and mammals, all part of the rich local flora and fauna. The park was declared Natural World Heritage in 1984, due to its scenic beauties and the great biological diversity of the subtropical jungle. The famous falls are in the heart of this park. You will start the visit at the local museum and continue the tour along the Lower Trail, from where you can see the Two Sisters Falls, Bossetti Falls, Hidden Falls, a panoramic view of San Martin Island, and Union Falls. Later, you will walk the Upper Trail shifting along walkways located above major falls, up to the majestic San Martin Falls, from where you have a panoramic view of the Brazilian falls. Finally, you go with the Train of the Jungle up to Devil's Throat station. From there, after a 1,000 meters walk along the catwalks, you will reach the spectacular Devil's Throat, where the Iguazu River expresses itself with all its strength and the falling water gives the illusion of magic rainbows.
*Entrance fee to national park not included and to be paid in the park.
Breakfast, to be advised by local guides. Excursion to the Falls Brazilian Side, half day:
The guide will take you to visit the wonderful Iguazu Falls, on the Brazilian side, from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Argentine side, perfect for taking the perfect picture you could not take when you were in the other side.
You will get close to "Floriano", "Deodoro" and "Benjamin" waterfalls and the walkways lead you also to "Santa Maria Falls." It is a short but stunning tour.
*Entrance fee to national park not included and to be paid in the park.
Breakfast and check. Foz do Iguacu Bus station drop off. Departure to Sao Paulo in a night bus.
Arrival to Sao Paulo and go on your own to your accommodation. Free day to walk the streets of the city.
Free day to explore the city on your own.
Check out go to Tiete bus station to take the public bus to Paraty. 7 hours ride. Arrival and go to your accommodation, check in. Time to take a walk to the old streets of this beautiful village frozen in time.
Go to the port to take the boat trip to the islands close to Paraty. The idea is to sail, relax, visit warm beaches, do some snorkeling or just enjoy the ride and maybe have a nice local meal.
Check out and 08:30 transfer to Angra dos Reis to take the boat to Ilha Grande. Check in and free day to relax.
Free days to enjoy Ilha Grande.
Check out. 10:00 or 13:00 boat to Angra and then transfer to your hotel or hostel in Rio de Janeiro. Free day to relax.
Breakfast. Breakfast. Big Dude Rio de Janeiro Full Day Tour At about 09:30, hostel or hotel pick up, if your are staying at Ipanema, Leblon or Copacabana neighborhoods. If not: meeting point is Copacabana Palace Hotel.
All of Rio de Janeiro best sights in just one packed day.
Details:
From 09:00 to 10:00: Hotel pick-up by mini-bus
11:00 Stop at São Conrado to watch the hang gliders land on the beach.
11:30 Stop at Tijuca Forest for a walk around the park to experience a real rainforest.
12:15 Drive through the Tijuca Forest towards Christ the Redeemer.
12:40 Stop at Christ Statue for a visit to the top (ticket included).
14:15 Drive to Santa Teresa for a lunch break (not included), followed by a walk around the neighborhood
15:30 Drive to Lapa for a visit to the colorful steps “Escadaria Selaron”, made famous by Snoop Dog in his music video “Beautiful”.
16:30 Drive back to hotel with the option of a drop-off at Sugarloaf
Breakfast. Free day to chill out, visiting the beach or getting started to visit a “Balada” (night club).
Check out, transfer to Rio airport. End of adventure.
Iguazu Airport or Bus Station pickup in regular times: 07:00-21:00
3 nights accommodation in Iguazu at selected room with breakfast.
Full Day Tour to the Falls, Argentinean Side
Half Day Tour to the Falls, Brazilian Side
Foz do Iguazu Rodoviaria Bus station drop off
Overnight bus from Foz do Iguazu to Sao Paulo
2 nights accommodation in selected room in Sao Paulo with breakfast
Bus from Sao Paulo to Paraty
2 nights accommodation in Paraty at selected room
Schooner Boat Trip to the islands in Paraty, Netuno II
Regular transfer plus boat ride from Paraty to Ilha Grande via Angra dos Reis Port
3 nights accommodation in Ilha Grande at selected Room
Regular boat ride plus transfer from Ilha Grande to accommodation in Rio de Janiero
3 nights accommodation in Rio de Janeiro at selected room with breakfast
Big Dude Rio de Janeiro City Tour
Rio Airport drop off