The Heart of Brazil 12 Day Tour
Strides Travel is an Approved Travel Agent for an exciting 12 day small group tour called ‘The Heart of Brazil’.
This four stage tour starts in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro and on the coast of Brazil before moving on to the Brazilian interior to visit Bonito, the wetlands of the Pantanal and the awesome Iguaçu Falls, which you will view from both Brazil and Argentina.
Tour prices start from approx £3495*.
For further information about ‘The Heart of Brazil Tour’, to check on availability or to make a booking please call us on +44 1932 770530 or use the Contact Us form.
More information is available at ‘The Heart of Brazil’.
Tour Itinerary
Stage 1
Day 1: The Brazilian Coast
• Arrive at Rio international airport; and greeted by tour coordinator
• Escorted to Rio Sheraton hotel; orientation
• Lunch (own preference)
• Rest, beach, swimming, sunbathing, etc
• Dinner (own preference)
• Stay overnight at Rio Sheraton hotel
Day 2: Rio Tour
• Corcovado Mountain trip - Christ, the Redeemer
• Lunch
• Cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain
• Dinner (own preference)
• Samba experience (be prepared to join in)
• Stay overnight at Rio Sheraton hotel
Day 3: Tropical Island Tour
• Tropical island tour, by schooner
• Dinner
• Stay overnight at Rio Sheraton hotel
Stage 2
Day 4: Into the Interior
• Visit Rio's Botanical Gardens, beach, or explore
• Leave Rio (Santos Dumont) by plane (JJ3937) to Campo Grande (15.15 - 17.39)
• 300 km overland journey to Bonito
• Dinner
• Stay overnight at Pousada Olho d’Agua hotel
Day 5: Into the earth below
• The Blue Lake cavern
• Lunch
• River rafting along Rio Formosa
• Explore Bonito
• Dinner (own preference)
• Stay overnight at Pousada Olho d’Agua hotel
Day 6: Under the surface
• Floating down-river at Sucuri river resort
• Lunch
• Cross-country horse riding, or relaxing by the natural water bathing pool
• Jibóia (boa constrictor) experience
• Dinner (own preference)
• Stay overnight at Pousada Olho d’Agua hotel
Stage 3
Day 7: Walking with butterflies
• Drive to Boca de Onça, at Bodoquena
• Forest and waterfall trek and bathe
• Optional mountain climb, overlooking the river valley
• Lunch
• Drive to Caiman Ecological Resort
• Dinner
• Introduction to the Pantanal (slide show under the stars)
• Stay overnight at the Caiman Ecological Resort
Day 8: The Pantanal
• Riverboat adventure
• Lunch
• Wild animal observation by day
• Pantanal forest trek
• Dinner
• Night safari
• Stay overnight at the Caiman Ecological Resort
Day 9: Canoes and Caimans
• Canoeing to reptile area
• Lunch in Miranda town
• Drive to Campo Grande
• Leave by plane (JJ3805) for Iguaçu (18:45 - 01:35)
• Stay overnight at Continental Hotel
Stage 4
Day 10: Iguaçu
• Iguaçu Falls, from Brazil
• Lunch at freshwater fish restaurant
• Visit common border of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay
• Visit Iguacu's endangered species bird sanctuary
• Explore Iguaçu city by night
• Dinner (own preference)
• Stay overnight at Continental Hotel
Day 11: Grand Finale
• Iguaçu Falls, from Argentina (passports needed)
• Walk the Upper Circuit, for panoramic views of the Falls
• Train journey to the 'Devil’s Throat'
• Lunch in Argentina
• Walk the Lower Circuit, for close up views of the Falls
• Powerboat ride into the Falls (expect to get soaked)
• Dinner and entertainment
• Stay overnight at Continental Hotel
Day 12: Farewells
• Leave for Rio or Sao Paulo international airport by plane
• Lunch (own preference)
• Return flight home or extend your stay in Rio or Sao Paulo
‘The Heart of Brazil Tour’ can be undertaken by anyone who can comfortably complete an afternoon’s walk in the countryside. It is not suitable for children under 5 or for wheelchair access.
By law, all activities in the Pantanal have limited access, to prevent damage to the environment. Because of this, there will be a minimum of two, and a maximum of ten people per tour; creating a small, friendly and manageable group, in any two-week period.
For further information about ‘The Heart of Brazil Tour’, to check on availability or to make a booking please call us on +44 1932 770530 or use the Contact Us form.
More information is available at ‘The Heart of Brazil’.
Tour Dates
Tours are scheduled for the following dates:
2008
Mon 30 Jun - Sat 12 July
Mon 28 July - Sat 09 Aug
Mon 18 Aug - Sat 30 Aug
Tue 16 Sep - Sun 28 Sep
Mon 20 Oct - Sat 01 Nov
Mon 17 Nov - Sat 29 Nov
Mon 01 Dec - Sat 13 Dec
Mon 15 Dec - Sat 27 Dec
2009
Mon 12 Jan - Sat 24 Jan
Mon 09 Feb - Sat 21 Feb
Mon 09 Mar - Sat 21 Mar
Mon 13 Apr - Sat 25 Apr
Mon 11 May - Sat 23 May
Mon 08 Jun - Sat 27 Jun
Mon 29 Jun - Sat 11 July
Mon 27 July - Sat 08 Aug
Mon 17 Aug - Sat 29 Aug
Tue 15 Sep - Sun 27 Sep
The relatively dry season, from June to October, is the best time to experience animals, looking for water; and when the magnificent Iguaçu Falls is at its most impressive.
During the wet season, from November to April, rivers swell; and it is a lush time for tree and plant growth. It is wettest from December to March.
The tour operates right throughout the year, over two-week periods, taking in all the seasons. In the area it covers, the hottest time (30-40º C) is December to February.
The coolest time (13-18º C) is June to August. Despite the clear and distinct weather seasons, however, you may still experience the occasional shower in the dry season.
For further information about ‘The Heart of Brazil Tour’, to check on availability or to make a booking please call us on +44 1932 770530 or use the Contact Us form.
More information is available at ‘The Heart of Brazil’.
Tour Price
The cost of the 12 day tour is US$6840* (approx £3495*) per person.
This price includes: all hotels, overland travelling, your tour coordinator and guide expenses, entrance fees, entertainment, taxes, and most meals. Other than where personal exploration has been included and specified in the itinerary, and you are at liberty to choose your own restaurant, there are NO surprise extra costs at any point in the tour
This price does not include: any flights, travel insurance or any items of a personal nature such as laundry, phone calls etc.
Strides Travel can arrange return flights from the UK to Brazil (Rio de Janeiro international airport) and an Internal Air Pass, which should be purchased, when booking your return flight.
For the ‘Heart of Brazil Tour’ we will require a minimum deposit of US$2800* (approx £1430*) per person, which will guarantee a place on your chosen tour dates (subject to availability). Full payment will be required 10 weeks before departure.
A further deposit or payment in full will be required to secure your flights and Internal Air Pass.
Please note that it is a legal requirement of this tour that you have adequate travel insurance for the duration of your round trip. Strides Travel will require proof of this when booking.
For further information about ‘The Heart of Brazil Tour’, to check on availability or to make a booking please call us on +44 1932 770530 or use the Contact Us form.
More information is available at ‘The Heart of Brazil’.
* The tour price can vary depending on exchange rates. We will quote the current price and once a booking is made, the price is fixed.
* The tour price can vary depending on exchange rates. We will quote the current price and once a booking is made, the price is fixed.