Brazil Custom Group Vacation Package – Classic Brazil Highlights: Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls & Custom Wild Card Expedition (10 Nights)

This is a Sample Itinerary that we have created for customers in the past.

Day 1: Arrival in Rio de Janeiro & Copacabana Rooftop Reception

Arrive at Rio de Janeiro (GIG) international airport, met directly at the terminal by our B2B operations team. Private executive sprinters handle your group’s luggage and transfer you to your beachfront hotel in Copacabana or Ipanema (PortoBay or Windsor California). Gather on the rooftop pool deck for a welcome cocktail reception as the sun sets over the Atlantic, celebrating the start of your Brazilian journey.

Day 2: Tijuca Rainforest Open Vehicles & Corcovado Christ Statue

Explore Rio’s coastal mountains in private open-topped vehicles, winding through the lush canopy of the Tijuca Forest up to the Corcovado summit for an up-close viewing of the Christ the Redeemer statue. Continue down to the bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa for a private group lunch, followed by an afternoon cable car ascent up Sugarloaf Mountain for panoramic harbor views.

Day 3: Flight to Iguazu Falls & National Park Sunset

Transfer to Rio airport for a quick, direct 2-hour flight to Iguassu Falls (IGU). Check into the Belmond Hotel das Cataratas—the only hotel located inside the National Park itself—or a premier resort nearby. Because of your exclusive location inside the park, your group enjoys private access to the waterfall boardwalks after public hours as the sun sets over the canyon.

Day 4: Private Macuco Boat Safari & Helicopter Overflight

An adrenaline-filled day at the falls. Board private, open-sided electric trucks through the jungle, transitioning to twin-engine speedboats for the Macuco Safari, taking your group right to the thundering base of the Three Musketeers falls. In the afternoon, board private helicopters for a spectacular aerial overflight of Devil’s Throat and the surrounding triple-border ecosystem.

Day 5: Flight to Your Chosen “Wild Card” Third Destination

Board a direct flight to your customized third destination based on your group’s primary passion:

• Wild Card Option A (The Pantanal): Fly to Campo Grande and transfer to Caiman Lodge for a 3-night wildlife safari.
• Wild Card Option B (Fernando de Noronha): Fly to Noronha for a 3-night island sanctuary escape.
• Wild Card Option C (Salvador da Bahia): Fly to Salvador to explore Afro-Brazilian heritage and the beaches of Praia do Forte.

Day 6: Wild Card Day 1: Jaguars, Dolphins, or Afro-Brazilian Heritage

• Pantanal Group: Board private open 4x4s with the Onçafari team to track wild jaguars and tapirs across open savannas.
• Noronha Group: Private catamaran sailing along the inner sea, watching spinner dolphins and snorkeling at Baía do Sancho.
• Salvador Group: Private walking tour through the colonial slopes of Pelourinho, focusing on Afro-Brazilian history and music.

Day 7: Wild Card Day 2: Deep Nature & Culinary Experiences

• Pantanal Group: Morning walking safari through gallery forests, followed by open-air savanna sunset cocktails.
• Noronha Group: Guided snorkeling at Praia do Porto with sea turtles, followed by sunset drinks at Bar do Meio.
• Salvador Group: Private São Joaquim market visit and hands-on Moqueca seafood cooking class with a local chef.

Day 8: Wild Card Day 3: Local Culture & Coastal Relaxation

• Pantanal Group: Morning horseback ride with Pantaneiro cowboys, followed by a Gaucho-style barbecue.
• Noronha Group: Private 4×4 island tour exploring hidden coves and coral natural pools.
• Salvador Group: Day-trip to Praia do Forte to visit the Project Tamar sea turtle sanctuary and Tivoli Ecoresort.

Day 9: Return Flight to Rio de Janeiro & Farewell Dinner

Fly back to Rio de Janeiro for your final evening in Brazil. Re-check into your beachfront Copacabana hotel. Celebrate the conclusion of your multi-destination journey with an exclusive Farewell Gala Dinner at Assador in Flamengo, enjoying world-class steak dining overlooking Sugarloaf Mountain.

Day 10: Leisure in Copacabana & International Departure

Enjoy a final morning at leisure on Copacabana beach or shopping for local souvenirs in Ipanema. Our private driver fleet handles your transfer directly to GIG international airport for your outbound flights home.

Included in Tour Package

• Regional Flight Coordination: All internal domestic flights connecting Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls, and your chosen Third Destination.
• Coordinated Executive Transport: Private sprinters, open-topped forest vehicles, and private airport transfers throughout.
• Boutique & Luxury Accommodations: Managed room blocks at beachfront Rio hotels, Belmond Hotel das Cataratas in Iguazu, and elite eco-lodges/pousadas for your third stop.
• Exclusive Excursions: Private Macuco speedboat safari in Iguazu, private Tijuca open-vehicle tours, and specialized Third Destination excursions.
• 24/7 Operations Support: Dedicated bilingual hosts overseeing flight manifests and ground transfers in real-time.

Not Included in Tour Package

• International airfare.
• Travel insurance.
• Personal incidental hotel charges.
• Gratuities for local drivers, restaurant staff, and naturalists.

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