terça-feira, 30 de dezembro de 2025

AN EXPERIENCE CALLED BRAZIL

 

AN EXPERIENCE CALLED BRAZIL


        Brazil to live, feel and be enchanted – Itineraries with Care and Purpose

Traveling is much more than getting to know new places — it is feeling welcomed, safe, and cared for at every moment. With this in mind, we created receptive itineraries throughout Brazil that go beyond tourist attractions: we offer experiences that welcome, connect, and enchant.

Our itineraries were especially developed for exclusive and personalized groups and can also be adapted for the 60+ audience, as well as for groups of women who travel alone around the world. These are itineraries that value comfort, attention to detail, safety, and a more sensitive way of traveling. Here, each traveler is received as a special guest, with close assistance, experienced local guides, and a pace designed to enjoy each destination with calm and delight.

From the first contact to the farewell, we take care of everything: transportation, accommodation, tours, cultural and gastronomic experiences, always with a team prepared to receive, guide, and support. We act as true ambassadors of Brazil, creating a genuine connection between the visitor and the destination, valuing local culture, stories, and people.

Traveling through Brazil with us is feeling at home, even when far away. It is discovering vibrant cities, striking landscapes, and unique flavors, with the certainty of being in a welcoming environment designed especially for those who seek meaningful experiences, at an easy pace and with a sense of safety.



Itinerary

Rio de Janeiro / São Paulo / Iguassu Falls


               AI-generated photo – Janette Turismo


Brazil is a country with exuberant nature, paradisiacal beaches, and a rich and diverse culture that blends Indigenous, African, and European influences. Its people are known for their hospitality and warmth, with a remarkable gastronomy and cultural manifestations known worldwide, such as Carnival, São João, and the Parintins Festival, which enchant with their vibrant music and dances.

With its vast territorial extension and exuberant biodiversity, Brazil is home to eight Natural World Heritage Sites recognized by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization).

With a coastline of approximately 10,000 km and more than 1,500 beaches, Brazil is one of the countries with the longest Atlantic Ocean coastlines, offering a great diversity of landscapes.



Come and live with us an unforgettable experience in this wonderful country called BRAZIL, traveling through our nature, gastronomy, culture, and history!




                       Rio de Janeiro – Foto: https://visitbrasil.com/pt/location/rio-de-janeiro-pt/


                   Copacabana Beach  - Foto: Bruna Prado - MTUR

Rio de Janeiro – A unique city

Few places in the world harmoniously bring both together a large city and nature. Stunning beaches, some of them wild, an urban forest, lagoons, waterfalls, and a beautiful bay — all within a single city. Here, all tourists are welcomed with open arms!

When thinking of Rio or even Brazil, the image of Christ the Redeemer is often the first to come to mind. Also iconic is the famous Sugarloaf cable car, from where one can witness a beautiful meeting between sea and mountains. Joining this duo are Copacabana, Ipanema, and Barra da Tijuca beaches, the Botanical Garden, Tijuca Forest, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, and many other remarkable sights. (https://visitrio.com.br/turismo-no-rio-de-janeiro/




Pão de Açucar – Photo: Bruna Prado - MTUR



1st Day

Departure from the country of origin to Brazil – Destination: Rio de Janeiro


2nd Day

Arrival in Rio de Janeiro

Transfer by luxury bus from the airport to the hotel
Check-in / Accommodation

Suggestion: Lunch or snack by the seaside (not included)

Free afternoon for personal activities or rest

19:30 – Departure for dinner at a typical Brazilian steakhouse (not included)

Suggestion: After dinner, panoramic night tour of the city (by bus)

The program adapts according to the flight arrival time in Brazil.



Maracanã Stadium


Corcovado Hill / Christ the Redeemer

One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, Christ the Redeemer was inaugurated on October 12, 1931.

Corcovado Hill, where the Christ the Redeemer statue is located, is situated within Tijuca Forest, the largest urban forest in the world.

 

3rd Day

Breakfast

09:00 – Departure for visit to Corcovado (ticket included)

Lunch (not included)

City tour with visit to Maracanã Stadium and the National Historical Museum (tickets included)

Return to hotel – rest

20:00 – Departure for dinner – Seafood Restaurant (not included)

Optional suggestion: After dinner, visit to a typical Carioca nightclub with live music (consumption not included)



                Arcos da Lapa


                   Pão de Açucar – Photo:  Bruna Prado – MTUR



Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car Park

Inaugurated in 1912, it is the first cable car in Brazil and the oldest still in operation in the world. It has two lines: the first with 528 meters and the second with approximately 800 meters. Sugarloaf Cable Car Park® has become one of the most emblematic tourism icons in Brazil, having welcomed more than 50 million visitors over its 112 years of history.

 

4th Day

Breakfast

10:00 – Beach tour + Sugarloaf Mountain (ticket included)

Stop for lunch (not included)

18:00 – Departure for shopping mall visit

21:30 – Return to the hotel



                Angra dos Reis / Rio de Janeiro



                Angra dos Reis – Foto: Rogério Cassimiro - MTUR


5th Day

Breakfast – Check-out

Visit to the Museum of Tomorrow (ticket not included). After the visit, we continue by luxury bus from Rio de Janeiro to Angra dos Reis (160 km).

Stop for a snack (not included)

Arrival in Angra – Transfer to the hotel and accommodation

Free time / rest

19:30 – Dinner at the hotel


6th Day

Breakfast

10:00 – Departure for an exclusive schooner tour through the islands

Lunch on the island (not included)

Return to the hotel in the mid-afternoon

Rest

Dinner at the hotel



                   Historic Center of Paraty – Photo: Rogério Cassimiro – MTUR



                    Photo: Visit Brasil / Paraty


7th Day

Breakfast

After breakfast – Check-out

09:00 – Angra dos Reis to Paraty (97 km)

11:00 – Estimated arrival in Paraty

15:00 – Departure from Paraty to São Paulo (280 km)

20:00 – Estimated arrival in São Paulo – dinner (not included)

22:00 – Hotel accommodation



        Photo: Rogério Cassimiro – MTUR

São Paulo

Known by Brazilians as the “Concrete Jungle,” São Paulo is the largest metropolis in Latin America, a true mosaic of cultures, histories, and innovations. Known for its diversity and dynamism, the metropolis is home to everything from imposing skyscrapers to centuries-old traditions. Here, every corner holds a fascinating curiosity, whether in architecture, gastronomy, or the habits of its millions of residents.

São Paulo is a global city that brings together different customs and cultures, with a population of 12.4 million inhabitants — or 21.3 million in the metropolitan region — representing 70 different nationalities.





São Paulo Municipal Market - Photo from the official website: https://www.mercadomunicipalsp.com


The São Paulo Municipal Market is one of the city’s most traditional and important tourist attractions. In addition to its historical relevance, the “Mercadão” offers a gastronomic space where visitors can enjoy everything from simple dishes to gourmet recipes, surrounded by beautiful architecture.

Designed by architect Francisco Ramos de Azevedo and inaugurated in 1933, the building stands out for its stained-glass windows signed by Conrado Sorgenicht Filho, depicting the richness of food production. The wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and spices creates a colorful, welcoming, and striking environment, making the visit a unique sensory experience.


                 

                     Mercado Municipal de São Paulo - Photo: Daniel Deák/SPTuris


                       Photo: ROGERIO CASSIMIRO_MERCADO MUNICIPAL_SAO PAULO_SP MTUR


8th Day

Breakfast

Check-out

08:30 – Departure for a tour of São Paulo’s historic center and the Municipal Market

Quick snack at the Municipal Market

Transfer to the airport for boarding to Foz do Iguaçu

Late afternoon arrival in Foz do Iguaçu

Check-in and accommodation

Remaining afternoon free for leisure activities at the hotel

Dinner: not included




                  Zig Koch_Iguacu National Park_Itaipu_Bela Vista Refuge_Onca_PR






Foz do Iguaçu / Iguassu Falls

Foz do Iguaçu is a unique city in the world, located in the far west of Brazil, on the border with Argentina and Paraguay, forming the so-called Triple Frontier. Internationally recognized, it is home to Iguaçu National Park, where the impressive Iguaçu Falls are located, considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the Planet.

More than its exuberant landscapes, Foz do Iguaçu stands out for the harmonious coexistence of different cultures, resulting from the presence of peoples from diverse origins. The city is also marked by major engineering works, such as the Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Plant, a symbol of cooperation between nations.

This cultural and geographical diversity offers experiences for all visitor profiles, from nature lovers to those interested in architecture, technology, and gastronomy. Foz do Iguaçu is, above all, a meeting of cultures, landscapes, and stories that enchants all who visit.


            

                       National Park - Photo: Maria Mingarelli (NOV25)


Iguazu Falls National Park

Iguaçu National Park provides an immersive experience in the biodiversity of the Atlantic Forest. Be prepared for different ways of connecting with nature in this Natural World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO. The park is an international reference in sustainable tourism and biodiversity conservation.

Created in 1939, it received the title of Natural World Heritage Site granted by UNESCO in 1986. The Iguaçu Falls, located within the conservation unit, were declared a Natural World Wonder on November 11, 2011, through an international election with votes from people all over the world.

Iguaçu National Park has received a growing number of visitors, with more than 1.1 million people by August 2025, surpassing the numbers of 2024 and recording monthly records, such as August 2025 with 155,780 visitors.





Bird Park (Parque das Aves)

A natural heritage of global importance within your reach. Come and live this experience!

Bird Park is one of the only institutions in the world focused on the conservation of Atlantic Forest birds.

The birds of the Atlantic Forest are beautiful, exuberant, and unique, and the park offers its visitors the opportunity to live an immersive experience of connection with them and the forests they inhabit. This has made Bird Park the most visited attraction in Foz do Iguaçu after the Falls.

Bird Park works for a better world, where people can live in harmony with nature. To achieve this, it maintains 16 hectares of Atlantic Forest and more than 1,300 birds from around 130 species, with more than 50% originating from rescues.


9th Day

Breakfast

After breakfast, departure for a visit to Bird Park and Iguaçu National Park (ticket included)

Helicopter flight (optional, ticket not included)

Walking tours along the park trails (medium difficulty level)

Lunch or snack at the park (not included)

Afternoon: Macuco Safari (optional, ticket not included)

19:30 – Departure for dinner at a typical restaurant with folkloric show (Rafain Show)




                            Three Borders Landmark



The Three Borders Landmark stands as a symbol of unity, peace, and sovereignty among the three nations.

A place where history, culture, and nature meet, celebrating Indigenous roots and the formation of the Triple Frontier.







                         Macuco Safari


                       Macuco Safari


10th Day

Breakfast

10:00 – Departure by tourist bus for a visit to the Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Plant and City Tour

Lunch (not included)

Rest

17:00 – Departure for a visit to the Three Borders Landmark

Suggestion: Dinner at the location (not included)

 

               Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Plant

                   Photo: Joel Rocha / Itaipú Binacional



In November 2024, the Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Plant earned the Guinness World Records title for “Largest cumulative production of hydroelectric energy.” The certification covers Itaipu’s production from May 1984, when the first generating unit began operating, through October 2024.During this period, the binational hydroelectric plant generated 3.038 billion megawatt-hours (MWh), a record that no other power plant in the world has reached. (Source: Itaipu Binacional)



11th Day

Breakfast

Check-out

Transfer to Foz do Iguaçu Airport

Quick snack at the airport

Boarding for Europe with connection in São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro

 

Package Includes:

  • Transfers and transportation by bus to all indicated locations
  • 09 nights of accommodation in 4-star hotels (Superior category), in double or triple rooms (single accommodation may be requested at an additional cost)
  • Taxes included in the accommodation price
  • Breakfast at all hotels
  • Tours and tickets as indicated in the program
  • Tips for porters and bellboys at the indicated hotels
  • Specialized guide – bilingual on tours and accompanying the group throughout the entire itinerary
  • Travel Assistance Insurance with coverage in Brazil

 

Package Does Not Include:

  • Personal extras at hotels such as phone calls, laundry, minibar, etc.
  • Tours indicated as optional or suggestions where ticket inclusion is not specified
  • Tips at restaurants
  • Difference due to change of accommodation or hotel category requested by the guest
  • Meals not indicated as included
  • Beverages during meals, even when the meal is included in the package
  • Purchases
  • Air tickets

 

 Comments:

Attention: All times may change according to the opening hours of parks and attractions on the date of the visit.

The price will be calculated according to the number of participants (minimum of 12 people).

We value above all the safety of all our passengers; therefore, we recommend that when visiting Rio de Janeiro, you remain in a group and avoid independent or external activities.



                 Individual Extensions

                        Pelourinho – Photo: Márcio Filho - MTUR




Salvador (3 nights)

1st Day – Salvador

Arrival and private transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon.

 

2nd Day – Salvador – City Tour: Historical and Panoramic (08 hours) – with lunch stop


On our Salvador city tour, we depart from the hotel in the morning heading to the iconic Santo Antônio da Barra Fort, built in 1536 to protect Todos os Santos Bay. In 1698, the fort received the famous Barra Lighthouse, which is still in operation today and is one of the city’s main tourist attractions.

Our journey continues along the Vitória Corridor, passing through the lively Campo Grande Square, which is part of the circuits of Salvador’s famous Carnival.

We then arrive at Pelourinho, the cultural heart of the city. Our first stop is Municipal Square, where you can enjoy a stunning view of the Lower City, including the Lacerda Elevator, vibrant commerce, the Port of Salvador, and the Mercado Modelo.

We continue to Sé Square, where the ruins of Brazil’s first Basilica are located, alongside the first Archiepiscopal Palace of Salvador. We explore Pelourinho Square, the charming Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of the Black People, and the inspiring Jorge Amado Foundation.

We also visit the magnificent Church and Convent of São Francisco, a true treasure of Brazilian Baroque art, rich in historical details, highlighted by the extensive use of gold in its decoration. The church has three naves and a beautiful altar (entrance fee of R$10.00, subject to change).

Continuing the tour, we pass several iconic sites in Salvador, including Rome Square, home to the Monument of Saint Dulce of the Poor, the first Brazilian saint, and the Social Works of Sister Dulce.

We visit the Church of Bonfim, dating back to the 18th century, an important pilgrimage site. There will be time for prayers and participation in the ritual of tying colorful ribbons, symbols of faith and culture.

At Dique do Tororó, we admire the impressive sculptures of the Orixás, created by artist Tati Moreno, and also see the Fonte Nova Arena.

At the end of the itinerary, we stop for shopping at Mercado Modelo, one of the oldest and most traditional commercial areas in Salvador.

This Salvador tour offers an immersion into the culture, history, and beauty of the Bahian capital, making it an unmissable experience for visitors.

 

3rd Day – Salvador

Free day for optional activities - Suggestion: Beach tour with sea bathing

 

4rd Day – Salvador – Airport

Transfer to Salvador Airport for boarding to the city of origin (English-speaking driver).




                 Photo: Biaman Prado/MTur


Lençóis Maranhenses and Atins (6 nights) – Departure from the city of São Luís

1st Day – São Luís / Atins

At 08:00, private transfer to Barreirinhas. Approximate travel time by paved road: 4 hours. Arrival in Barreirinhas and boarding of a speedboat along the Preguiças River, with stops for walks on the dunes along the river, heading to the APA (Environmental Protection Area) of Pequenos Lençóis.

Stop in Vassouras, a typical village of residents along the Preguiças River. Stop for lunch (not included) and in Caburé. Continuation to Atins. Disembarkation and transfer to the selected accommodation. (English-speaking guide)

 

2nd Day – Atins – Beaches and Lagoons Tour

Departure from Atins in a 4x4 vehicle for a visit to open-sea beaches, with a swimming stop of approximately 1.5 hours. Leaving the beach, we cross the dune fields to visit Lagoa do Bode, Lagoa das Sete Mulheres, and Lagoa do Kait.

On the return, stop for lunch at a local restaurant (Carminha, Seu Antônio, or Judite), rest, and return to Atins.

 

3rd Day – Atins – Tropical and Emerald Lagoon Tour

Departure from Atins by 4x4 towards the open-sea beaches for swimming, with a stop of approximately 1.5 hours. Leaving the beach, we cross the dune fields to visit the Tropical and Emerald Lagoons.

On the return, stop for lunch at a local restaurant (Carminha, Seu Antônio, or Judite), rest, and return to Atins.

 

4th Day – Atins / Barreirinhas

Departure from Atins at 09:00, crossing the dune fields towards Barreirinhas, passing several lagoons such as Lagoa da Lua, Lagoa do Toyoteiro, and Lagoa Azul. Stop for lunch at Restaurante da Graça.

After lunch, rest in hammocks and continuation of the journey to Barreirinhas. Estimated arrival at 17:00.

 

5th Day – Barreirinhas – Lagoa Azul and Lagoa do Peixe Circuit

Departure by 4x4 vehicle to visit the Greater Lençóis Maranhenses. After crossing the Preguiças River by ferry, we travel approximately 8 km along sandy trails to the base of the dunes surrounding Lagoa Azul.

We continue on foot to the lagoon, then proceed to Lagoa do Peixe. Return to the vehicle and then back to Barreirinhas. - Tour duration: 4 hours.

 

6th Day – Barreirinhas – Lagoa Bonita Circuit with Baixa da Onça

Departure by 4x4 vehicle to visit the Greater Lençóis Maranhenses. After crossing the Preguiças River by ferry, we proceed to the village of Baixa da Onça.

Disembarkation, walk through the dunes and along the banks of a small intermittent river near the residents’ village, and swim in Lagoa da Prata.

Continuation to Lagoa Bonita. Stop for lunch (not included). After lunch, we climb approximately 35 meters of soft sand, followed by a mobile dune of about 6 meters, from where Lagoa Bonita can be seen.

The 10-minute walk to the lagoon gives the feeling of being in a dune desert. Stop for photos and swimming. Return to Barreirinhas. - Tour duration: 7 hours.


7th Day – Barreirinhas / São Luís

At a previously informed time, private transfer to São Luís Airport.
Latest departure time: 14:00 - Travel duration: 4 hours.



             Manaus and Amazon Rainforest (4 nights) – from Manaus

                

1st Day – Manaus / Juma Lodge

Shared regular transfer, departure between 06:30 and 07:30 (transfer time varies according to the hotel), transfer to Ceasa Port and boarding of a boat passing by the “Meeting of the Waters” of the Negro and Solimões Rivers to the town of Careiro.

Boarding of ground transfer to the embarkation point for a speedboat to the lodge. The journey alternating between cars and boats has an estimated duration of 3 hours.

Reception with regional juice and accommodation in the apartments. After lunch, departure for a reconnaissance tour using rowing canoes to explore the region. Return to Juma Lodge.

At night, departure by canoe to observe nocturnal wildlife.

 

Meeting of the Waters

On the way to Juma Lodge, we pass by the Meeting of the Waters of the Negro and Solimões Rivers. Their waters run side by side for a long stretch without mixing, until forming the Amazon River. It is possible to feel the temperature difference between the rivers.

Rowing Canoe Tour

Reconnaissance tour conducted by rowing canoe through igarapés (streams) and igapós (flooded forest, more visible during the high-water season). During the tour, it is possible to swim, observe river dolphins, and hear the mysterious sounds of the forest.

Night TourAt night, we go out by boat to observe caimans, frogs, and birds. The guide uses only a flashlight to focus on the animals in the Amazon darkness, making the tour very exciting. Night sounds are also impressive, as is the often star-filled sky.

 

1st Day to 4th Day – Included activities during the stay at Juma Lodge

Sunrise on the Juma River

During sunrise, we observe the wonderful color changes of the Amazon sky accompanied by birdsong (our guides have binoculars for observation).

Forest Walk

This tour, always conducted on little-explored trails, provides survival notions in the forest, explanations about Amazon wildlife, and shows plants that are edible, medicinal, and useful for various purposes.

Piranha Fishing

Boat trip to fish the famous piranha and other regional fish (fishing is easier during the dry season; during floods, fish hide in the igapós). Return to the lodge at sunset, often exuberant.

Lecture

At night, the guide gives an informal lecture about his own life (our guides are natives) and about the customs and legends of riverside communities, as well as presenting aspects of local fauna and flora.

 

 

Forest Walk with Barbecue

After a forest walk (longer, with fewer stops), lunch based on regional cuisine is served over an open fire. Hammocks are then set up for rest in the forest.

Visit to a Caboclo House

A caboclo (local native) shares knowledge about medicinal plants and demonstrates, among other things, how manioc flour is produced, the main economic activity of the region.

Observation Tower Visit

The Juma region is viewed from the top of the 31-meter-high observation tower. In addition to the beautiful views, it is interesting to understand how the lodge was built and how sustainability is managed, highlighting the solar photovoltaic power plant.

 

5th Day – Juma Lodge / Manaus / Origin

After breakfast, departure to Manaus. Arrival around 11:00 and transfer to Juma Opera Hotel.

At the end of the day, transfer to the airport for boarding to the city of origin.




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