BRAZIL: AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY OF YOUR LIFE A Journey through Bahia, Amazon and Rio

BRAZIL: AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY OF YOUR LIFE

A Journey through Bahia, Amazon and Rio

11-25 November 2023

Brazil often seems isolated in its own vastness, a world apart with apparently little connection to or interest in its seven Spanish-speaking neighbours. Cut off by language (Portuguese), culture and especially race, Brazil is proud of its diversity, from its native indigenous population and early Portuguese conquerors, to later waves of Italians, Germans, Spanish, Ukrainians, Polish, Arabs and Japanese migrants. In stark contrast to its neighbours it also has a relatively large African population – a legacy of slavery, which was legal here right up until 1888. As a result, Brazil is home to the most varied and dynamic artistic movements on the continent, with Carnival the biggest party season anywhere and a bewildering range of musical styles, festivals and celebrations in evidence all year round.

11 November (Saturday)-Day 1

Arrival in Salvador and check-in to our hotel

Overnight in Salvador

12 November (Sunday)-Day 2

Explore Salvador and its old town with local guide ( 3-4 hours)

Visiting the Bahia Lighthouse, the Barra Fortress, the Jesuit Basilica Cathedral and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Pelourinhio, Learn about the rich, eclectic history of this city, once the capital of Brazil

Everyone has heard of Brazilian coffee. So why not taste it in Brazil?

After dinner it is time to explore nightlife of Brazil and especially Samba nights

Overnight in Salvador

13 November (Monday)-Day 3

After breakfast we will explore other parts of Salvador. Starting with Forte de Nossa Senhora de Monte Serrat. Built in the late 1500s, Forte de Monte Serrat was once known as Castelo de Sao Felipe and today still serves as one of the most iconic military structures in all of Brazil. Then we will have time to enjoy beaches of Salvador

Let’s taste the Brazilian dish.The special food is churrascaria or meats served on swords. Their food comes from Italian, German, Japanese, Portuguese and African influences.

Overnight in Salvador

14 November (Tuesday)-Day 4

A day trip to Praia do Forte/ (85 km/1.5h )

Praia do Forte is one of the main tourist destinations in the country, not only for its paradisiacal beaches but also for the TAMAR project that is known internationally. The Fisherman’s Village, with its wonderful bars, restaurants, charming boutiques and the tranquillity that is peculiar to the place, dazzles the visitors.

Overnight in Salvador

15 November (Wednesday) Day 5

Early morning Flight to Manaus (Amazon) around 3.30am transfer to airport.

Manaus is a legendary city, located at the heart of the Amazon forest on the banks of the Rio Negro, close to where this great river blends with the even larger Amazon river. Manaus is a busy city, combining the hectic pace of a modern port with the laid-back feel of a jungle town.

Visiting the Manaus Opera House, The Adolpho Lisboa market, where rows of vendors sell fresh Amazonian fish, local produce, and traditional handicrafts.

Overnight in Manaus

16 November (Thursday) Day 6-Amazon Jungle

Brazil has some of the world’s great natural wonders; The Amazon and the rain forest.

The Amazon has one fifth of the world’s fresh water. The Amazon has half of the rainforest on earth. It is time to explore the Amazon jungle!

8am depart for Amazon jungle

Amazon tour staying in the jungle of Amazon for 2 nights

-Leaving Manaus Center from the hotel around 8 am then we go to Ceasa market/port to pick up the speed boat to go to the other side of the river until reaching Careiro village, a typical fisherman spot for commercialization of river fish.(during the way we will have the opportunity to see the magnificent “Meeting of the Waters” (the junction of the two rivers Amazon and Negro River). After arriving at Careiro Village we will continue at the famous 319 Br which is a branch of the TransAmazonica road until our arrival at Arara River, after our Lodge, then we are going a couple of hours to reach mamori basin. You will explore the area and its ecosystems.

Overnight.

17 November (Friday) Day 7-Amazon Jungle

Sunrise, Breakfast, morning jungle trek with explanation about medicinal plants, survival techniques and flora and fauna, buffet lunch, afternoon fishing trip (Piranhas), dolphin spotting, buffet dinner, night tour to feel nocturnal environment and alligator spotting.

Overnight.

18 November (Saturday) Day 8 -Amazon Jungle

Breakfast, visit to native caboclos dwelling a good experience to see how the people deal with the jungle and they typical way of life, canoeing through the creeks and flooded land ( igarapé and igapó ) lunch, after we’ll return to Manaus to reach back at approximately 5:00 pm.

Overnight in Manaus

19 November (Sunday) Day 9

Flight to Santarem (other part of Amazon)

Then transfer to Alter do Chao.

Alter do Chao has beautiful white sand and warm waters lapping at a peaceful shore. You can enjoy the beautiful beaches and relax.

Overnight in Alter do Chao

20 November (Monday) Day 10

Boat tour by traditional boat. We will discover the best 10 sights and attractions of Alter do Chao by traditional boat.

Overnight in Alter do Chao

21 November (Tuesday) Day 11

In the morning we will climb the low forested hills for a breathtaking view over the thick surrounding jungle. After lunch we will depart for the airport for the flight to Rio.

Flight to Rio

Arrive to Rio then transfer to our hotel close to Copacabana beach

Overnight in Rio de Janeiro

22 November (Wednesday) Day 12

Rio Day tour (depends number of people in our group, we may share the tour with other people)

➡ TOUR: *A DAY IN RIO DE JANEIRO

🚩 *ITINERARY:*

Christ the Redeemer (🎟ticket included)

Pão de Açúcar (🎟ticket included)

Lunch Free Buffet

Maracanã Stadium

Metropolitan Cathedral

Staircase Selaron

Historic centre

For sunset drinks we will head to Leme to enjoy wonderful sunset with caipirinha

In the evening we will listen to Samba music on Copacabana beach.

Overnight in Rio de Janeiro

23 November (Thursday) Day 13

In the morning we will visit parque Large then in the afternoon we will enjoy famous Ipanema beach and Leblon beach then we will go to enjoy the live Bossa Nova Jazz event in the evening

Overnight in Rio de Janeiro

24 November (Friday) Day 14

Explore Rio (beaches, night life,)

In the morning we will enjoy the famous Copacabana beach then in the afternoon we will head to Urca to explore the area with a wonderful view of Sugarloaf.

Then we will visit the Museum of Tomorrow.

For sunset we will head to Pedra do Arpoador to watch the amazing sunset.

Overnight in Rio de Janeiro

25 November (Saturday) Day 15

Free time till your flight

Flight from Rio

The price for the trip is £1550