Day 7

We wake up early this morning and set off on a jungle hike to spot wildlife and view the beautiful and exotic flora and fauna. We head back to our lodge for lunch and then set out to the Amazonian Dolphins and handcraft studios and experience the wonders of the Brazilian rainforest up close. We transfer back to our lodge in the late afternoon for dinner.

Day 8

Another early rise this morning to go see the sunrise over the beautiful Manaus river on the backdrop of incredible jungle scenery, then we continue on our journey and go birdwatching to see the incredible number of birds in their natural habitat. We return to our lodge for breakfast and then continue with our tour, going piranha fishing in the morning. After lunch we set out on a more cultural excursion to see how the natives in the jungle live, we visit typical houses in the Tiririca community where we can appreciate the local customs of the indigenous jungle community and get an incredible and intimate insight into their daily lives. We return later to the lodge for dinner.

Day 9

After breakfast, we return to Manaus city in time for the domestic flight to Salvador da Bahia, also known as Brazil’s capital of happiness. After arrival at the International Airport of Salvador. After checking into your hotel, you´ll have the rest of day free to explore and rest.

Day 10

Today you’ll tour the largest and best-preserved complex of colonial architecture in the Americas. We start in the modern suburb of Barra at the mouth of the Bay with its famous lighthouse and followed by visits to the Pelourinho area with the largest and the best preserved complex colonial architecture in the Americas, the church of São Francisco, the finest example of Baroque churches in Brazil with its exuberant gold-leafed Baroque interior. We then head to the Pelourinho district, walk through the narrow, cobbled streets lined with fine colonial houses painted in pastel shades to the square, the heart of the old town. Return to your hotel in the afternoon.

Day 11

Free day today to explore the beautiful city of Salvador da Bahia, you can visit the incredible markets and have a chance to try the delicious Bahía cuisine.

Day 12

All good things must come to an end, and today you´ll have a private transfer to the international airport. If you have some time before your departure, feel free to do some independent exploring before heading to the airport. International flights can leave any time today.

Extra accommodation

We will gladly arrange additional accommodation for you before or after your trip.

Accommodation Upgrades

This tour includes 4-star hotels. We would be happy to give you an upgrade to 5-star hotels. If you would like to select a specific hotel let us know your preference. We can then work it into your custom itinerary.

Joining the tour

On all Southern Crossings tours you are met at the airport by one of our representatives (holding a Southern Crossings placard) who will accompany you to our joining hotel. No bargaining or being swindled by airport taxis.

Is this trip for me?

Discover Brazil is a twelve-day tour which includes walking around several sites and a visit to the Amazon rainforest, which will involve boat tours. Some walking around on city tours and other excursions is included on this trip.

Pre-trip planner

Climate

The climate in sites we will visit is as follows: Rio de Janeiro: Rio has a tropical savanna climate that closely borders a tropical monsoon climate and is often characterized by long periods of heavy rain from December to March. In inland areas of the city, temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F) are common during the summer though rarely for long periods, while maximum temperatures above 27 °C (82 °F) can occur on a monthly basis. Nights are cool in Rio. Iguazu: Iguassu Falls experiences a subtropical climate with abundant precipitation and high temperatures year-round. Salvador da Bahia: Temperatures are relatively constant throughout the course of the year featuring warm and humid conditions. The driest period is in February and the wettest months are May to July. Manaus: Rainfall is common all year round. Average annual temperature is 26.6 °C (80 °F) with more or less consistent temperatures all year round.

Money guide

The unit of currency in Brazil is the Brazilian Real. Automatic cash points are available in Rio de Janeiro. Visa, MasterCard, Plus, and Cirrus are the most common usable types of cards. Traveler’s checks are difficult to cash (American Express is best, but you may be charged 5-8% to cash) or a Visa or MasterCard for cash advances are also options. Do not bring Money Grams or International Money Orders as they are extremely difficult to exchange. Banks and exchange houses are available in Rio de Janeiro. For currency, U.S. dollars are recommended and most easily exchanged. Acceptable bills come out of the ATMs in country. Expect to spend about US$45 a day on food, US$2 on a beer, water or soft drink in Brazil. Currency Converter

Required documents Brazil

All travelers to Brazil are required to have a passport valid for at least six months from date of entry. Visas are not required for U.K., New Zealand and most E.U. passport holders (excluding Cypriots, Maltese, Estonians and Latvians). A visa is required for U.S., Canadian and Australian citizens. U.S. citizens, please visit the U.S. state department website Canadian citizens, please visit the Canadian State foreign affairs website and Australian citizens, please visit the Australian department of foreign affairs website. For other nationalities, please consult the nearest Brazilian embassy or consulate. An onward ticket and proof of funds may also be required at entry and should be available to show to immigration. Traveler’s checks, currency or a bank statement from the bank or printed off the internet are sufficient for proof of funds.

Required immunizations Brazil

Brazil is listed by the World Health Organization(WHO) as endemic for yellow fever. Some airlines may require passengers to present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate before being allowed to board flights out of the country. If in doubt, check with your airline. If you have travelled to a country that is considered to be in the yellow fever zone you will need to show proof of vaccination at the border of Brazil, failure to produce a valid vaccination card may result in refusal of entry. Travelers may wish to receive hepatitis vaccinations and should be current on all other standard vaccinations. Please consult your physician or local health department for more information.

Required documents Argentina

All travelers to Argentina are required to have a passport valid for at least six months from date of entry. Visas are not required for E.U., U.S., Canadian, Australian or New Zealand passport holders, For United States citizens please see here for more detailed information: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country/argentina.html. Traveler’s checks, currency, or a bank statement from the bank or printed off the internet are sufficient for proof of funds.