Day 2. Half-day excursion visiting the Argentinean side of the Falls .    Your local guide will collect you in the morning at the hotel and cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge with its lovely view of the Iguassu Canyon en route to the Iguazú National Park in Argentina. Visit the upper and lower walkways which allow a different perspective and more intimate contact with the falls adjoining rainforest filled with orchids, bromeliads, birds and other wildlife. The highlight of the trip is a visit to the suspended platform at the very brink of the abysmal Devil’s Throat – largest of the waterfalls.

Meals : breakfast

 Day 3. Iguaçu Falls to Rio de Janeiro.

You local guide will collect you at the hotel in a apropriated time and transfer you to the airport inorder to take your flight to Rio. 

Flight details: 

GOL airlines flight # 1757 departure IGU at 16:00hs arrive GIG at 17:58hs. 

On the arrival in Rio your local guide will transfer you to the Hotel JW Marriott. Rio de Janeiro is a state of mind and endless celebration of life, exquisitely captured by one of the prmier Copacabana hotels in Brazil. Rest of the day at leisure. 

www.marriott.com

Deluxe prime Room – Breakfast included.

 Day 4. Rio Full Day excursion : Christ Redeemer + BBQ lunch  at  Porcão Rios + Sugar Loaf .

Located atop the Corcovado Mountain 2300 feet / 710m, the statue of Christ the Redeemer is certainly one of the world’s best known and most visited monuments. This outing begins in the Cosme Velho District, aboard a miniature train that runs through the steep Atlantic Rainforest up to the foot of the statue, offering stunning glimpses ofRiofrom many different angles. From the top, the view is nothing short of heavenly: Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Botanical Gardens, the Jockey Club, and the Lagoon. The entire city spreads out in a magnificent panorama during the day, glittering and magic after dark and always protected by Christ the Redeemer, who blesses visitors and residents from on high. 

Every year, over 1 million people visit the statue of Christ using the Corcovado Train, the oldest touristic ride in the country. Besides being overwhelmed by Rio’s beautiful landscape, passengers have the chance to ride throughoutBrazil’s history. The Corcovado Train was inaugurated 114 years ago, by Brazilian Emperor Dom Pedro II, and among its passengers there were Popes, Kings, Princes, Presidents, Artists and Scientists. The train crosses the biggest urban forest in the world, the Tijuca National Park, a part of the Atlantic Forest considered an example of nature preservation. Those who ride in the Corcovado Train help in preserving the forest, since the train doesn’t harm nature – it is electric – and also part of the funds generated by the entrance tickets are destined to Ibama, the Brazilian Institute for the Preservation of Nature.

Then stop for lunch at one of the best barbequeue  restaurant in town known as Porcao Rios. Anchored on the Flamengo  beach, this restaurant  offers a tempting buffet with a  variety of antipasti, Japanese cuisine, salads, cold cuts and hot dishes. As the charcoal is popping, a non-stop parade of prime Brazilian cuts of beef are served at your table, including succulent sirloin, ribs and white meats, in addition to lamb and game, including wild boar.

Afterwards, continue to the Sugar Loaf.  The height and unmistakable outline of Sugar Loaf makes it – together with Christ the Redeemer, one of the two main attractions offering breathtaking views of Rio. Its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of concentrated refined loaf sugar. This famous landmark is reached by cable car in two stages: first to the top of Urca Hill, where visitors catch the second car to their final destination.

Return to the Hotel.

At the arrival in Noronha you will be transferred to the Guest House Solar dos Ventos.  Formed by eight private bungalows and a main house and it is taken as one of the best inns in Fernando de Noronha. It is  situated 300m from Baía do Sueste (Sueste Bay) and has one of the most beautiful views to the island. 

www.pousadasolardosventos.com.br  ( Breakfast included )  

Day 7. At leisure – Optional tour: Paddle Your Way Around the Island:

A great way to see the island and get some exercise while you’re at it. Tours last 2-3 hours and run twice a day from the harbor (8:00am and 3:00pm). Tours are accompanied by a motor boat that holds cold drinks and any equipment you wish to bring. The afternoon ride allows you to see the spectacular island sunset. 

Day 8. At leisure – Optional tour: Dolphins: 

A boat trip to see the dolphins and then get to Sancho Bay is something you can´t miss. The dolphins in Noronha are very strict to their schedule, they come from the ocean to Baia dos Golfinhos (Dolphin´s Bay) to feed and date a little =P at the exact 6:00 AM…….they leave the island at 6:00 PM, so you have two chances per day to catch them! And they are really worth it! There are hundreds of them (i´m not joking!), they follow the boat, jump, make a great show! 

Day 9. At leisure – Optional tour: Snorkel: 

Snorkeling can be easily accessed from the beaches around the island. Try Baía do Sueste which has shallow waters that are protected from the winds. Local guides are also available who will be able to take you to the best spots and point out sea turtles which are often camouflaged in the emerald waters. A more adventurous option is the “aquasub”, which is used by local biologists to study and mark sea turtles. Snorkelers are pulled by boat around the secondary islands of the archipelago, so they can explore greater distances (and more marine life) without getting tired. 

Day 10. At leisure – Optional tour: Go Birdwatching: 

Fernando de Noronha is home to just four naturally occuring species of breeding land birds (Noronha Vireo, Noronha Elaenia, Eared Dove, and Cattle Egret), all of which are easy to see on the main island. Far more interesting and numerous are the many species of seabirds that breed in the archipeligo – Red-billed Tropicbird, White-tailed Tropicbird, Masked Booby, Red-footed Booby, Brown Booby, Magnificent Frigatebird, Sooty Tern, Brown Noddy, Black Noddy, and White Tern. These birds can be seen attending to nests, floating effortlessly on thermals, or diving for fish. 

Day 11. At leisure – Optional tour : Historical Trail: 

Noronha was a island with a different purpose than today…it was a military base on the past and today it is only for ecotourism..so, there is historical sites to see, and you can do that following the historical trail, that begins on Vila dos Remedios, with the original portuguese architecture and ends with a nice dive on Conceiçao, Middle and Dogs´s beaches.

If you want to hire a local guide  to guide you and show you the historical facts please contact us. 

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Day 12. Noronha to Rio de Janeiro 

 In timing with your flight times you will be transferred to the airport  where you will board your outward bound flight to your next destination..

Flight details:

GOL airlines flight #1681 departure FEN at 16:35hs arrive GIG  at 20:16hs

FURTHER DETAILS

Price Guide:
The price of this tour as stated in the itinerary start at   U$ 6.350,00  per person based on a  DBL occupancy room..

What’s included?

 - Domestic flights  as follow:  

  Rio  de Janeiro or São Paulo to Iguaçu +  Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro + Rio de Janeiro to Fernando de Noronha + Fernando de Noronha to Rio de Janeiro;

 -  Accommodation as shown in the itinerary;

 - Breakfast daily; tours, transfers;as mentioned om the itinerary

- All excursions as stated (unless local payment to guide);

 - National park, entrance fees during tours mentioned. 

 What´s Not  included:

 - International flights;

 - Cost of obtaining passports;

 - Visa or any recommended vaccinations or other health precautions;

 - Optional tours(these are local payment to guide);

 -  Lunch and evening meals;

 - Personal travel insurrance;

 - Beverages, tips and laundry services.

 ANY ITEMS NOT SPECIFIED UNDER “INCLUSIONS”