26 Feb 2027
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Escorted tour
Discover Brazil: Rio, Paraty, Iguaçu & the Amazon – 11 Days
Rio, Tijuca, Paraty, both sides of Iguaçu and an Amazon village stay, in a group of 4 to 16.
11 days
From £4,076
Tour overview
This 11-day small-group tour links Brazil's most famous city with the colonial Costa Verde, the mighty Iguaçu Falls and the Amazon rainforest. Groups have between 4 and 16 travellers aged 16 and over, with a tour leader throughout. You stay ten nights in locally owned, well-located properties: seven in hotels and three in guesthouses and community lodgings, including two nights at Poranduba Lodge in an Amazonian village on the Rio Negro. All breakfasts are included, with a lunch and four dinners, among them a welcome dinner in Rio and meals in the Amazon.
Your adventure begins in Rio de Janeiro, an electric city of golden beaches and forested mountains. A scenic cable car ride takes you up Sugarloaf Mountain for views over Guanabara Bay, and you visit the statue of Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado. The next morning you hike in Tijuca National Park, one of the largest urban forests in the world, before travelling down the coast to Paraty.
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From Paraty Pier you take a boat tour to discover the history of this colonial port and the islands and beaches of its bay, with a free morning to wander its cobbled streets before driving to São Paulo. A flight takes you to Foz do Iguaçu to see the falls from the Brazilian side, with sweeping panoramic views, then you cross into Argentina, remembering your passport, to walk along catwalks to the Devil's Throat.
Flying north to Manaus, capital of Amazonas, you set off along the Rio Negro to your village stay. In the Amazon you explore by tractor, speedboat and on foot, rising before dawn for a short boat ride and setting out on a night hike to discover the creatures of the rainforest, while learning about life in the community. On the final morning you return to Manaus, where the adventure ends.
The physical rating is medium, with hikes and early starts. This tour suits curious travellers who want a varied introduction to Brazil, from city sights to rainforest life, in a small group. Internal flights are included, and departures run in the first half of the year.
Trip highlights
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Sugarloaf and Christ the Redeemer (Day 2)
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A hike in Tijuca National Park (Day 3)
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A boat tour from Paraty (Day 4)
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Iguaçu Falls from Brazil (Day 6)
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The Devil's Throat in Argentina (Day 7)
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An Amazon village stay (Days 9–10)
Your route
7 stops from Rio de Janeiro to Poranduba Lodge
- Rio de Janeiro Days 1–2
- Paraty Days 3–4
- São Paulo Day 5
- Foz do Iguaçu Days 6–7
- Iguazú National Park Day 7
- Manaus Days 8 & 11
- Poranduba Lodge Days 9–10
Why choose this tour
Rio, Iguaçu and the Amazon in under two weeks. A community lodge stay on the Rio Negro.
Best suited to
- First-time visitors to Brazil
- Nature and city lovers
- Solo travellers looking for a group
- Active travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
11 days from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Manaus, Brazil
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Day 1 · Rio de Janeiro Arrive in Rio
A welcome dinner.
- Hotel
- Hotel Windsor Palace or similar
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer Rio
Rio's great landmarks.
- Hotel
- Hotel Windsor Palace or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Tijuca National Park, Paraty Tijuca to Paraty
A forest hike, then the coast.
- Hotel
- Pousada da Marquesa or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Paraty Bay Paraty
A boat tour of the bay.
- Hotel
- Pousada da Marquesa or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 5 · Paraty, São Paulo São Paulo
A free morning, then São Paulo.
- Hotel
- eSuites Transamerica or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Foz do Iguaçu Iguaçu Falls
Fly to the falls and see the Brazilian side.
- Hotel
- JL Hotel by Bourbon or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Devil's Throat Argentina side
Catwalks over the falls.
- Hotel
- JL Hotel by Bourbon or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Manaus Manaus
Fly to the Amazon.
- Hotel
- Casa Perpétua or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 9 · Rio Negro Amazon
Along the river to the village.
- Hotel
- Poranduba Lodge or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 10 · Rio Negro Amazon
Boat rides and a night hike.
- Hotel
- Poranduba Lodge or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 11 · Manaus Tour ends
Return to Manaus.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Rio de Janeiro (2 nights) Hotel Windsor Palace or similar
- Paraty (2 nights) Pousada da Marquesa or similar
- São Paulo (1 night) eSuites Transamerica or similar
- Foz do Iguaçu (2 nights) JL Hotel by Bourbon or similar
- Manaus (1 night) Casa Perpétua or similar
- Rio Negro (2 nights) Poranduba Lodge or similar
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 7 nights in hotels and 3 in guesthouses and lodges
- Meals 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners
- Flights from São Paulo to Foz do Iguaçu and on to Manaus
- Sugarloaf cable car and Christ the Redeemer
- Tijuca hike and a Paraty boat tour
- Both sides of Iguaçu Falls
- Amazon village stay with boat trips and a night hike
- Tour leader throughout
Not included
- International flights
- Meals not included 6 lunches and 6 dinners
- Optional activities
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want luxury — the Amazon lodge is simple
- You dislike early starts
- You want a beach holiday
- You want international flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–11 · Lunch: Days 4 and 9–10 · Dinner: Days 1 and 8–10
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Departures & prices
From £4,076 per person, twin share, tour only. 2 upcoming departures. Single travellers from £4,940 (single supplement from £864).
Offer Reduced prices on selected dates, shown with the regular price crossed out. Book by 16 Oct.
23 Apr 2027
Twin share
Book by 16 Oct
Single from £4,940
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Are internal flights included?
Yes, flights from São Paulo to Foz do Iguaçu and on to Manaus are included.
Do I need my passport at Iguaçu?
Yes, you cross into Argentina to see the falls from the other side.
What is the Amazon lodge like?
A simple community lodge on the Rio Negro, with meals included.
Does the tour need a minimum number?
Yes, departures need at least 4 travellers to run.
What is the minimum age?
The minimum age is 16.
How many people travel together?
Between 4 and 16 travellers, with a tour leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
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