Natural Wonders of Brazil - 12 days

Natural Wonders of Brazil - 12 days

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Tour Overview

Embark on a 12-day journey through the Natural Wonders of Brazil, a captivating tour that immerses you in the vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes of this diverse country. Begin in Rio de Janeiro, where you'll explore iconic landmarks like Sugarloaf Mountain and the Christ the Redeemer statue. Experience the awe-inspiring Iguazu Falls, straddling the borders of Brazil and Argentina, and marvel at the panoramic views. Discover the architectural marvels of Brasilia, Brazil's modernist capital. Venture into the Pantanal, the world's largest wetland, for an unforgettable wildlife adventure, spotting giant storks, howler monkeys, and more. With comfortable accommodations and guided tours, this small group tour offers an enriching exploration of Brazil's natural and cultural treasures. Enjoy seamless transfers and flights, ensuring a hassle-free experience from start to finish. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Rio de Janeiro – Explore the city and its world-famous Copacabana beach.

  • Corcovado Mountain – Visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.

  • Sugarloaf Mountain – Enjoy panoramic views from one of Rio’s iconic landmarks.

  • Iguazu Falls – Experience one of the world’s largest and most spectacular waterfall systems.

  • Brasilia – Discover Brazil’s modernist capital and its unique architecture.

  • Pantanal – Spend three days exploring the incredible wildlife and wetlands.

  • Lapa District in Rio – Experience live music and vibrant street parties.

Itinerary

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Day 1-2: Rio De Janeiro

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Accommodation Name: Augustos Copacabana Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Bem Vindo ao Brazil! Upon arrival at the airport you will be met and transferred to our start hotel in Copacabana. The rest of the day is at your own leisure to explore the beautiful stretch of Copacabana beach. The next day we have a guided tour of this extraordinary city of extremes, where the glamorous apartments of Rio’s rich and famous are set against the back drop of the favelas and half-built shanty towns that cling onto the hillsides. We take a cable car up to Sugarloaf Mountain to enjoy views of the city and board a steep rack-and-pinion railway which glides through the Tijuca National Park, the largest urban forest in the world, before reaching the summit of Corcovado Mountain. Here we marvel at the iconic 40-meter Christ the Redeemer statue which overlooks the city with arms outspread. On a clear day the views over the city and across the ocean are simply spectacular. ...more ...less

Day 3-4: Iguazu Falls (Brazil)

Location: Foz do Iguaçu

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Foz do Iguacu

Meals Included: Breakfast

Rio- Foz do Iguacu. This morning we make our way to the airport for our flight to the Iguazú Falls. Located at the meeting point of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay, the town of Foz do Iguaçu serves as our base for the next two days. Spanning 2.5 kilometers, a total of 275 waterfalls roar through lush forest. The highlight is the u-shaped Devil’s Throat, a dramatic gorge where the waters of the Iguazú River plunge over a 1-kilometer-wide cliff, sending towering columns of mist into the air. Elsewhere, the river winds gracefully through the rainforest, splitting into numerous smaller cascades. Vibrant toucans are often spotted perched in the foliage above the rushing waters.

The Brazilian side offers a sweeping panoramic view of these breath-taking falls, while the Argentine side features a network of walkways that lead you through the lush forest, beneath, and even behind some of the stunning cascades. Walking so close to these roaring waterfalls, with the spray drenching our clothes and hair, is an exhilarating and unforgettable experience.

Day 5-6: Brasilia

Location: Brasilia

Meals Included: Breakfast

Foz do Iguacu - Brasilia. On day 5 we fly to the capital, Brasília. Brasilia was from its inception, was envisioned as one of the most futuristic and innovative cities in the world. Located near the geographical centre of Brazil, this captivating capital remains a remarkable destination to explore. On a tour of the capital we take in its key landmarks, including: Our Lady of Fatima Church, the Super Blocks district, St. John Bosco Sanctuary, the TV Tower, JK Memorial, Metropolitan Cathedral, Itamaraty Palace, Ministries Boulevard, Three Powers Square, Jaburu and Alvorada Palaces, and the South Embassies Sector.

Day 7-10: Pantanal

Location: Pantanal

Accommodation Name: Pousada Aguape

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Brasilia - Pantanal. Bidding farewell to Brasilia we take a flight to Campo Grande today and continue by road to the world’s largest wetland, known as the Pantanal. We drive for a few hours into the vast wilderness to reach our lodge which is also a working ranch. Over the next three days we discover the remarkable flora and fauna of the wetlands, as we explore the rivers, marshes and savannahs with local guides. Take a 4WD by road and track tour through the open grasslands, swampland and permanently flooded bays. Ride a horse across the savannah, motorboat down the local rivers or paddle a canoe on one of the numerous waterways. There is an extraordinary variety of wildlife in the area including giant storks, howler monkeys, anteaters, armadillos as well as an array of birdlife in addition to the aquatic birds, including parakeets, macaws and toucans.

Day 11: Rio De Janeiro

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Accommodation Name: Augustos Copacabana Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Pantanal - Rio de Janeiro. We leave the wildlife-rich wetlands and fly back to Rio for our final night in one of the world's most exciting cities. Head to the edgy district of Lapa which is home to dozens of music halls offering live music entertainment and weekend street parties or sit back and try one of the famous steaks in a Brazilian Churasco.

Day 12: Rio De Janeiro

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Meals Included: Breakfast

Our tour comes to an end today. Included transfer to the airport for your onward flight or we arrange some extra nights accommodation if you'd like to extend.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    3 star hotels

  • Transfers and Transportation

    The tour includes all relevant transfers and transportation, with airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1 and day 12.

  • Economy Class Flights

    The tour features four economy class flights from Rio to Foz do Iguacu, Foz do Iguacu to Brasilia, Brasilia to Campo Grande, and Campo Grande to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Iguazu Falls Excursion

    The tour includes an excursion of the Argentine and Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls.

  • Brasilia City Tour

    The tour includes a city tour of Brasilia.

  • Rio de Janeiro City Tour

    The tour includes a city tour of Rio de Janeiro, including visits to Sugarloaf Mountain and Corcovado Mountain.

  • Pantanal Wetlands Excursions

    The tour includes a 3-day full program of excursions in the Pantanal Wetlands on foot, horseback, and by boat or road.

  • Tour Leader and Local Guides

    The tour is escorted by an experienced tour leader with the services of local guides.

What's Not Included

  • International Flights and Visas

    International flights to/from the tour start/end points and visas are not included.

  • Tipping

    Tipping is not included and is an entirely personal gesture.

Age Policy

Minimum age 12. If booking a family please contact GH to request/check triple rooms / rooms next to each other before confirming the bookingThere is no maximum age. Those 70 or over will be required to fill out a tour suitability tour.  

Accommodation

Stay at the Augustos Copacabana Hotel in Rio, offering air-conditioned rooms, a pool, and dining options. In Paraty, enjoy the colonial-style Pousada do Príncipe with pool views. At Foz do Iguazu, the Taroba Hotel provides modern comforts and a central location. Experience nature at Pousada Aguape in the Pantanal wetlands. ...more ...less

Mode of Transport

The tour includes all relevant transfers and transportation, with airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1 and day 12. It also features three economy class flights from Sao Paolo to Foz do Iguacu, Foz do Iguacu to Campo Grande, and Campo Grande to Rio de Janeiro.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of wildlife can I expect to see in the Pantanal?

    In the Pantanal, you can expect to see a diverse range of wildlife including giant storks, howler monkeys, anteaters, armadillos, and a variety of birdlife such as parakeets, macaws, and toucans.

  • What activities are included during the stay in the Pantanal?

    During the stay in the Pantanal, activities include exploring the wetlands with local guides, taking a 4WD tour through grasslands and swampland, horseback riding across the savannah, motorboating down local rivers, and canoeing on the waterways.

  • What is the highlight of the visit to Iguazu Falls?

    The highlight of the visit to Iguazu Falls is the u-shaped Devil's Throat, where the waters of the Iguazú River plunge over a wide cliff, creating towering columns of mist. The Brazilian side offers panoramic views, while the Argentine side features walkways that allow you to get close to the cascades. ...more ...less

  • What can I expect during the city tour of Brasilia?

    During the city tour of Brasilia, you will visit key landmarks such as Our Lady of Fatima Church, the Super Blocks district, St. John Bosco Sanctuary, the TV Tower, JK Memorial, Metropolitan Cathedral, Itamaraty Palace, Ministries Boulevard, Three Powers Square, Jaburu and Alvorada Palaces, and the South Embassies Sector. ...more ...less

  • What is included in the Rio de Janeiro city tour?

    The Rio de Janeiro city tour includes a visit to Sugarloaf Mountain via cable car for city views and a ride on a rack-and-pinion railway through Tijuca National Park to reach Corcovado Mountain, where you can see the Christ the Redeemer statue.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews of this operator

Nicola Hodgkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Recently returned from Greece, a...

07-May-2024

Recently returned from Greece, a 5 day tour with OTG. Unfortunately, I had a negative experience on day 2 where I needed local support to get me out of a tricky situation. Thank you to Alexandra Z from Hetco Tours in Athens for helping me continue on with the trip, to the Hotel Zafolia staffing team and to Danielle and team here in the UK for supporting me with the aftermath. Your kindness will not be forgotten and I will pay it forward. I've now booked 3 trips with yourselves and will continue to go back. Thank you all. Honestly, I am SO grateful. Blessings to you all. Nicola ...more ...less

Calvin  

Wonderful experience

05-Jan-2023

Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal. ...more ...less

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30-Nov-2023

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King Tutankhamun 10 day tour of Egypt

16-Sep-2021

I have just returned from my tour with On The Go and it was an amazing trip! From arriving at the airport and meeting the OTG representative, everything was well organised and hassle free.  Our tour guide was Amir. He is awesome!! From the beginning he was so friendly and enthusiastic about showing us around Egypt, giving us loads of information at each place and time to explore ourselves. Learnt so much from him about this fascinating place, and he was always happy to answer more questions.   The trip itself was amazing. There's lots of travelling on this trip, but it's really not too bad, and the sights you see when you get to where you are going are worth it. I'm not a big fan of boats, but the Felluca ride across the Nile was pretty fun too.  On the first day I also did the optional tour of Cairo with Ahmed Helal - another excellent guide from OTG. It's worth doing this add on as you don't spend much time in Cairo, and you go to three very different places.  I'm so glad that I decided to do this trip. It was just ace.  If you're thinking about it too, you should probably just book it. And hopefully you get Amir as your guide. ...more ...less

Joyce Heitler (Google Reviewer)  

I would give this tour...

09-May-2024

I would give this tour group no stars if possible. The tour was not guaranteed but they did not inform me when I booked and they did not have enough people. Way after I booked they said I needed a doctors letter because I was over 70. Also way after booking I was informed I needed travel insurance. They knew my age when I booked. They would not refund my tour even though it was 4 months away. ...more ...less

Simla Patel (Google Reviewer)  

This company doesn’t deserve even...

26-Nov-2024

This company doesn’t deserve even 1 star. I would not recommend this company. There are hidden fees which means the cost of the holiday ends up being very expensive. We recently came back from our trip to China where it is not customary to tip in restaurants & hotel staff. Yet we had to make a payment upfront in cash to to the guide for more than £100. The hotel service was appalling. Just think £100 from each person. The trip was suppose to be a Tour yet we had to pay for all entrance fees. We complained about the poor condition of the hotels but no one responded to our emails to date. The after sales service is non existent. Do not use this company. Far far too expensive for what you get. Not competitive at all. They messed up our booking; repeatedly asked for the same information. We spent so much time correcting their errors. Very difficult to get hold of anyone because they all work in S Africa or New Zealand. Absolute nightmare ...more ...less

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27-Dec-2023

Terrible tour of India. For some reason On the Go hadn't realised that my room mate had booked her own room for the first night of tour. So the hotel in Delhi had tried to put me in her room after midnight, by wheeling in an extra bed. She went Crazy!! I then had to sit in hotel reception for hours. While the tour guide said he couldn't find me a room. Throughout the tour the guide consistently ask me and my room mate for money for my room, causing more friction between us. Don't book with this company had the worst experience ever. Go with Intrepid or G Adventure ...more ...less

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I had used them once...

09-Aug-2023

I had used them once before and loved them. I decided to try them again for a Baltic tour not knowing that they put me on another Tour group- Baltic vision. Loved that tour but was not impressed they marked up the cost for me over 100%. I understand taking some for yourself because of paperwork, but over double the cost everyone else paid on the tour. Just double check before you book with them that you’re not over paying. ...more ...less

Book with Confidence

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    On The Go Tours allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform on the go tours, 60 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    On The Go Tours requires a minimum deposit of 500 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Natural Wonders of Brazil - 12 days

12 Days Starting and ending in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Visiting: Rio de Janeiro, Foz do Iguaçu, Brasilia, Pantanal

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

2051/NWOB

Specialist Group:

Family/Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 20

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

12-

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests

Tour operated in:

English

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