South American Experience
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Explore & experience Brazil's stunning natural
beauty, beaches, culture and abundant wildlife on this 15 day tour.
A remarkable two week journey in Brazil, filled with wildlife, immense waterfalls and beautiful beaches. From the hedonism of Rio and colonial Paraty to the natural wonders of the interior, see first hand why there is no place in the world quite like Brazil.
| Summary |
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Accommodation:
11 nights simple hotel, 2 nights camping, 1 night bus. Food Included: All meals included at the Pantanal. Transportation: Local flight, night bus, public bus. Group & Staff: Max 15....G.A.P leader throughout, local guide in the Pantanal. Budgeting: Allow USD $260 for meals not included. Also USD $300 local payment for additional expenses. |
| Itinerary | |
| Day 1: | Arrive Rio de Janeiro. |
| Day 2: | Rio de Janeiro. Explore the famous sandy beaches of Rio on this free day, or take in breathtaking views from the 'Christ the Redeemer' statue and Sugar Loaf Mountain. |
| Days 3-4: | Paraty. Head down the beautiful 'Costa Verde' to the town of Paraty, considered one of the world's best examples of Portuguese colonial architecture. Spend the afternoon exploring the cobblestone streets and cafés. Go island hopping from beach to beach in the Ilha Grande Bay, and go snorkelling or grab some fresh seafood. |
| Day 5: | Night Bus. Depart Paraty in the morning and head to Sao Paulo, then board a 'sleeper' style night bus to Iguassu Falls. |
| Days 6-8: | Iguassu Falls. Explore this tri-border region where Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay meet at the junction of the Parana and Iguazu rivers. The falls themselves are comprised of 275 separate waterfalls over a 3 km area, with some over 80m (262.4 ft) in height. Spend the next two days exploring both the Argentinean and Brazilian sides of the falls. Incredible options include a helicopter trip above the falls or a Zodiac cruise into the heart of the falls. Night bus to Bonito, arriving around breakfast time on Day 9. |
| Days 9-10: | Bonito Bonito is an outdoor lover's dream. Some of the many options here include snorkelling down the Rio de la Prata, swimming in lagoons or visiting macaw nesting spots. |
| Days 11-13 | Pantanal / Campo Grande. Explore the Pantanal, an immense wetland area famed for its abundant wildlife. Marvel at macaws, Jabiru storks, giant otters, anteaters, caimans and countless other species of fauna. Accommodation is basic as we stay in a large tent and sleep in hammocks. |
| Day 14 | Rio de Janeiro. Fly to Rio for one last night in paradise. |
| Day 15 | Depart Rio de Janeiro. |
| Tour Code: ZWB |
| Tour Departure Dates: |
| In 2007 and 2008 - tour departs three times a month all year round, always on a Saturday.
Please contact us for exact dates. |
| Tour cost: £670 sterling |
Note: This tour is run by G.A.P adventures.
| International flights not included in price, please call the office for guideline: 0845 277 3366 |
Last Updated: Tuesday May 13 2008