Amazon & Atlantic

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Rio de Janeiro

Arrive in Rio at any time.

Day 2-9 Salvador / Bahía / Pernambuco

Take a short flight to the state of Bahía, the epicentre of Afro-Brazilian culture. Well known for its music and folklore, the influence of African slaves brought by the Portuguese is as prominent in Salvador’s culture today as it has been in Bahía’s history. Explore the city and enjoy the Samba rhythms or take an optional boat trip to Itaparica Island. Head north to the colonial town of Olinda with its beautiful architecture, artwork and festivals. Our next stop is Praia da Pipa near Natal, a great place for dolphin spotting.

Day 10-21 Ceará / Piaui / Maranhão

Visit secluded oases, mangrove-clad rivers and beautiful remote beaches, where small fishing villages are hidden among huge sand dunes that provide chances for horseback riding and sand boarding. Enjoy the trip along the Delta of Parnaiba, visit the magnificent Jericoacoara National Park. Travel to Sao Luis known as the Brazilian Jamaica, a historic city covered in hand-painted Portuguese tiles.

Day 22-26 Pará (Amazon River) (3B,3L,3D)

Take a 4 to 5-day Amazon River trip from the city of Belem near the Amazon Delta to the depths of the Amazon jungle. Enjoy a relaxing, scenic cruise on the great river that carries 20% of earth's fresh water while getting to know the warmth of northeastern Brazilian culture.

Day 27-31 Amazonas / Manaus

Our river trip ends in Manaus, an important trading city of the northern Amazon region and the largest jungle city in the world. Take a 3-day optional excursion into the depths of the rainforest for a true jungle adventure, filled with unique tropical flora and wildlife.

Day 32-41 Sta Elena / Canaima National Park / Mochima

Head north by bus into Venezuela. Visit Santa Elena and the Gran Sabana for spectacular views and waterfalls. Continue to Ciudad Bolivar, where we can take an optional excursion into Canaima National Park, and an optional flight over Angel Falls, the highest waterfall in the world. In the wet season (July to January), an optional three-day boat and hiking excursion to the falls is possible. Continue on to Puerto de la Cruz on the Caribbean coast to enjoy the beautiful beaches and snorkelling in Mochima National Park before heading to Caracas.