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Rio, Pantanal & Iguacu
USD 17000
JUN-NOV
14 NIGHTS
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We are able to vary the price of this trip considerably, simply by swapping out the lodges that it contains. This is likely to have a very significant effect on the level of polish of the trip, but in all cases it will remain cool and authentic. Make your selection here and the lodges will automatically change in the itinerary below.
USD 17000 per person
This trip includes very cool, well-located and relatively well-priced lodges, suitable for more adventurous, easy-going and outdoorsy travellers.
Trip Summary
Start location : Rio de Janeiro GIG
Rio de Janeiro
01 : Janeiro Hotel
02 : Janeiro Hotel
03 : Janeiro Hotel
Pantanal
04 : Pousada Piuval
05 : Pousada Piuval
Iguazu Sur
12 : Selvaje Lodge Iguazu
13 : Selvaje Lodge Iguazu
14 : Selvaje Lodge Iguazu
End location : Foz do Iguacu FOZ
Rio de Janeiro
Set on the Atlantic Coast in the southeast of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro is one of the most iconic cities in South America. The vast majority of visitors to the country spend around 3-4 nights here, taking in the highlights, whilst staying in an hotel along the famous beaches of Ipanema or Copacabana.
Day 1 , 2 , 3
Arrival : Rio de Janeiro GIG
lodge
Janeiro Hotel
Janeiro Hotel is set on the famous Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
Christ the Redeemer looks out over the whole of Rio.
The main beaches are Copacabana to the right and Ipanema to the left.
Immediately to the south, Pedra da Gávea offers some great hiking ...
... and para-gliding.
The Jardim Botânico is a very pleasant place to spend an afternoon.
The city centre is a bustling place ...
... with many impressive historic buildings ...
... mixed in with some impressive modern architecture.
The city is also home to the famous Maracana ...
... focus of the nation's obsession with soccer.
Pantanal
Set in the south of Brazil, Pantanal is one of the world’s largest wetlands and one of the prime wildlife-viewing areas in South America, best known for its incredible jaguar sightings and with other highlights including giant anteaters, giant otters and capybaras.
Day 4 , 5
Fly : Rio de Janeiro SDU to Cuiaba CGB
lodge
Pousada Piuval
Pousada Piuval is located in the Pantanal area of southwest Brazil.
The lodge is centred on a traditional farmstead, which has been substantially remodelled.
Guest accommodation is in a ttal of 31 rooms, 11 of which are higher quality Suites.
Activities include horseback riding ...
... vehicle safari, walking safari ...
... and motorboat safari (May-Jul only).
Day 6 , 7 , 8
lodge
SouthWild Jaguar Lodge
SouthWild Jaguar Lodge is set in the Pantanal area of southwest Brazil.
Guest accommodation is in 20 rooms, eight of which are these spacious Suites ...
... with a sneaky rear window for when jaguars come wandering along the bank.
The primary activity here is motorboat safari.
Along this stretch of river, jaguars are sighted with remarkable frequency.
... with a strong supporting cast including toucans ...
... several species of primates ...
... giant river otters ...
... lots of interesting reptiles species ...
... tapirs, the largest land mammals on the continent ...
... capybaras ...
... and caimans.
The usual stay duration is 3-4 nights, usually incombination with SouthWild Pantanal Lodge.
Day 9 , 10 , 11
lodge
SouthWild Pantanal Lodge
The drier areas around the fringes of the Pantanal are home to an interesting range of wildlife ...
... including fabulous giant anteaters ...
... elusive bushdogs ...
... toucans, including this chestnut-eared aracari ...
... hairy armadillos ...
... hyacinth macaws ...
... super-cute coatis ...
... and three species of deers.
Iguazu Sur
Set in the northeast of Argentina and straddling the border with Brazil, the Iguazú Falls is one of the great natural wonders of South America, a really popular hub for visitors to the continent. There’s a good range of hotels and a wide range of activities in the area.
Day 12 , 13 , 14
Fly : Cuiaba CGB to Sao Paulo GRU
Fly : Sao Paulo GRU to Foz do Iguacu IGU
lodge
Selvaje Lodge Iguazu
Selvaje Lodge Iguazú is set in the Iguazú Falls area of northeast Argentina.
Guest accommodation is in 24 simple but pleasant rooms.
The Iguazú Falls straddle the border between Argentina and Brazil.
On the Argentina side, the falls are accessed via a small train.
Along the pathways, guests are accompanied by cute coatis, in search of snacks.
An extensive network of trails lead to a various impressive viewpoints.
On the Argentina side some long boardwalks lead right out to the edge of the cascades.
The falls can also be reached by motorboat.
The surrounding Atlantic rainforest is also worth exporing.
The lower river can also be explored by kayak, canoe or paddleboard.
Most people spend 2-3 nights in the area, in order to explore both sides of the border.
Day 15
Departure : Foz do Iguacu FOZ
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