Brazil Grand Circuit

Private Arrival Transfer from Rio de Janeiro Airport to Copacabana

Lunch

Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer Climb

In the afternoon you climb Corcovado, taking the train through the forested slopes of Tijuca to the summit at 710 metres. From the Christ the Redeemer statue the view stretches across the city, from Ipanema and Leblon beaches to Sugarloaf and the north zone.

Sunset at Arpoador

End the day on the Arpoador rocks, watching the sun drop over the ocean between Copacabana and Ipanema. It is an urban ritual as much as a viewpoint, and the light makes a simple, unhurried introduction to the city.

Dinner

Breakfast

Mirante Dona Marta Sunrise Photography

An early start for sunrise at Mirante Dona Marta, a viewpoint that frames Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf and the city's beaches in the first light. A quiet, photographic opening to the day.

Tijuca Forest Hike

A walk through Tijuca, the world's largest urban forest, reforested since the nineteenth century. Shaded trails pass hidden waterfalls and forest openings, with birds and small wildlife along the way.

Sugarloaf Mountain Hike and Cable Car (Pão de Açúcar)

From the cable-car station at Praia Vermelha you walk the Claudio Coutinho track through woods where marmosets and birds are often seen, then ride the cable car to the summit of Sugarloaf for views over Guanabara Bay.

Lunch

Santa Teresa and Lapa District Walk

A relaxed walk through the historic Santa Teresa district and Lapa, taking in nineteenth-century houses, street art and the neighbourhoods' layered cultural life.

Samba School Carnival Workshop Visit

An afternoon inside a samba school preparing for carnival: the history of samba, the costume ateliers, and a chance to try percussion and a few steps with the troupe.

Rio de Janeiro Panoramic Helicopter Flight

An optional 45-minute helicopter flight over Rio's mountains, beaches and bays, with hotel pickup, helipad transfer and a safety orientation beforehand.

Sugarloaf Cable Car Sunset Visit

A late-afternoon cable car to the summit of Sugarloaf, timed for sunset over the bay and the city lights.

Dinner

Breakfast

Flight from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguaçu

Transfer from Iguaçu Airport to Foz Iguaçu

Lunch

Iguaçu National Park Bike Ride (Brazilian Side)

An easy two-hour bike ride through the tropical forest of the Brazilian park, where monkeys, ocelots and jaguars live. The path ends in a panorama over the 275 falls, followed by a short walking trail with viewpoints toward Argentina.

Brazilian side falls panoramic walkway

A walk along the Brazilian side’s panoramic walkway for sweeping, up-close views of the mighty Iguazu Falls.

Iguazu Falls Helicopter Flight

An optional ten-minute helicopter ride over the falls, giving an aerial perspective of the whole cascade system.

Dinner

Breakfast

Transfer from Foz do Iguaçu to Puerto Iguazú

Iguazú Falls Argentine Side Full-Day Visit (Walkways and Devil’s Throat)

A full day on the Argentine side of Iguazú: the park train, kilometres of walkways over the river, and the Devil's Throat as the culmination, with the falls' spray rising around you. Swifts nest on the rock walls behind the water, and coatis and monkeys move through the trails.

Visit of Iguaçu National Park (Lower Circuit A)

An immersive walk on the Lower Circuit for an up-close experience with the powerful base of the Iguaçu Falls.

Boat Ride Under the Falls (Gran Aventura)

A boat excursion that runs through the lower river canyon to the base of the falls, finishing close under the cascades. Expect to get thoroughly wet — spare clothes and waterproof bags are part of the plan.

Lunch

Guarani Community Visit Near Iguazú

After a forest walk of about an hour, a Guarani community presents its medicinal plants; you then meet a woodcarver artisan and a farmer cultivating maize, sweet potato and manioc, ending with a cooking workshop and tasting.

Dinner

Breakfast

Bird Park (Optional)

A visit to Parque das Aves to explore Brazil's vibrant birdlife and walk through lush aviaries near Iguaçu Falls.

Private Transfer from Foz do Iguaçu Hotel to the Airport

Flight from Foz do Iguaçu to Salvador

Transfer Salvador Airport –> Pelourinho

Dinner

Breakfast

Lunch

Salvador Upper City and Pelourinho Guided Tour

A guided walk through Salvador's upper city and the Pelourinho, where colonial houses, baroque churches and street-corner batuque, berimbau and capoeira make the history of Bahia audible. The route includes the Elevador Lacerda and the Afro-Brazilian culture museum.

Alagados Community Project and Escola Luiza Mahin

An early-afternoon visit to a community project for children and teenagers in the Alagados quarter, where theatre, dance, music and school support are offered. The visit is a direct encounter with Salvador's social life beyond the historic centre.

Rio Vermelho Evening Culture Walk

An evening in Rio Vermelho, Salvador's bohemian quarter, where bars, botecos and live music fill the streets. Beer with petiscos, baianas de acarajé in traditional dress, and the neighbourhood's all-night energy give a close view of how the city relaxes.

Dinner

Breakfast

São Joaquim Fair Market Tour and Moqueca Cooking Demonstration

A morning through the labyrinth of São Joaquim, Salvador's largest municipal market, gathering moqueca ingredients — cilantro, lime, garlic, coconut milk and dendê oil — before a cooking demonstration at a local restaurant.

Lunch

Praia do Forte and Projeto TAMAR Full-Day Excursion

A full-day excursion up the Green Line to Praia do Forte, a former fishing village, and the Projeto TAMAR sea-turtle conservation station with its coconut-palm beaches.

Salvador Historic Centre Evening Walk

An optional relaxed evening walk through the historic centre of Salvador, with its illuminated churches, squares and colonial facades.

Dinner

Breakfast

Journey to Lençóis

Lunch

Muritiba Park River Trail

A river trail through the municipal park of Muritiba near Lençóis, with bathing pools and shaded forest stops.

Mirante de Lençóis Lookout

A lookout over the diamond town of Lençóis and the serra skyline that frames the Chapada.

Dinner

Breakfast

Mosquito Waterfall & Poço do Diabo

Rio Mucugêzinho Swimming Stop

A swimming stop at the Rio Mucugêzinho, a deep pool ringed by rocky walls in the Chapada's river system.

Lunch

Dinner

Breakfast

Private Transfer Lençóis to Iraquara (Out-and-Back)

Gruta da Lapa Doce Cave Tour

A guided walk inside Gruta da Lapa Doce, one of the largest caves of Chapada Diamantina, through wide chambers lined with stalagmites, stalactites and speleothems.

Pratinha River Swim and Blue Cave Visit

A swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Pratinha River and a visit to the Blue Cave, where sunlight turns the water into a play of colours. Optional floating and zipline activities are offered on site.

Gruta Azul Cave Visit

Gruta Azul, beside Fazenda Pratinha, is admired for the reflection of sunlight in its bluish waters.

Lunch

Morro do Pai Inácio Sunset Climb

A short but steep climb to the top of Morro do Pai Inácio, the postcard viewpoint of the Chapada, timed for sunset over the park's peaks and valleys. The rupicolous plateau holds a specialised flora, and endemic birds such as the Hooded Visorbearer are possible.

Dinner

Breakfast

Transfer Lençóis –> Caeté-Açu (Vale do Capão)

Cachoeira da Fumaça Full-Day Hike (Caeté-Açú Trail)

A full-day hike from the Vale do Capão to the rim of Cachoeira da Fumaça, one of Brazil's highest free-falling waterfalls with a drop of roughly 340–380 metres. The trail climbs through the Cânion da Fumaça and ends above the falls, where the wind sometimes carries the water away as smoke.

Visit of Riachinho Waterfall

For a more leisurely outing, the Riachinho Waterfall offers a refreshing retreat just a short drive from Vale do Capão. The waterfall cascades into natural pools perfect for swimming, surrounded by verdant vegetation. The area is family-friendly, with shaded spots for picnics and gentle trails. Its accessibility makes it a favorite for those looking to unwind without strenuous activity.

Picnic in Nature (Camping mode)

Dinner

Breakfast

Águas Claras Natural Pools Trail (Palmeiras)

An optional morning walk to the natural pools of Águas Claras at Morrão, near Palmeiras, with clear water and open cerrado views.

Lunch

Return Transfer from Vale do Capão to Lençóis

Dinner

Breakfast

Private Transfer from Lençóis to Vila de Guiné

Ascent of Aleixo

The trek begins with the steep, roughly one-hour climb of Aleixo from Guiné, a demanding first ascent rewarded by a panoramic view to the horizon. It is the physical threshold into the Pati Valley.

Geraes do Rio Preto River Bath

Crossing the open tableland of the Gerais do Rio Preto, the trail reaches the Rio Preto, where a river bath breaks the climb before the first viewpoints.

Mirante do Pati Viewpoint

One of the most beautiful views of the route: the Mirante do Pati opens over the whole valley, giving a first sense of its scale before the descent.

Picnic in Nature (Camping mode)

Descent Through the Rampa to Your Native-Family Home

After the viewpoint, a steep but rewarding descent through the Rampa brings the group down into the valley floor, ending at the evening's native-family home.

Dinner

Breakfast

Morro do Castelo Trek

A climb of about two hours to Morro do Castelo, one of the highest points of the Pati Valley, crossing the Gruta do Castelo cave and emerging to a panoramic view over the valley and the Vale do Calixto.

Cachoeira do Funil River Swim

After the descent from Morro do Castelo, a refreshing river bath at Cachoeira do Funil, whose crystalline waters fall into an emerald-green pool.

Picnic in Nature (Camping mode)

Dinner

Breakfast

Lapinha River Valley Walk to Cachoeira do Calixto

A full day walking through the Lapinha river valley to Cachoeira do Calixto, one of the named waterfall destinations of the Pati circuit, returning to the host family in the evening.

Picnic in Nature (Camping mode)

Dinner

Breakfast

Poço da Árvore River and Forest Visit

A visit to Poço da Árvore, a wild spot in the valley where two large rivers meet in deep forest. Backpacks are left at the support house before continuing.

Tree Well Trek (Vale do Pati)

A hike of about ten kilometres through the valley's landscapes to the next homestay, stopping to cool off in a natural bath found in a tree well in the forest.

Picnic in Nature (Camping mode)

Dinner

Breakfast

Cachoeirão Waterfall Trek

The final valley day climbs to the Cachoeirão, an abyss of about 260–280 metres where, in rainy periods, more than twenty waterfalls pour over the canyon walls. The rim viewpoint is considered by many the most beautiful canyon of the Chapada.

Picnic in Nature (Camping mode)

Return to Guiné and Sunset at the Aleixo Viewpoint

The walk out of the valley pauses at the Aleixo viewpoint for the farewell sunset, a quiet closing moment before the descent to the waiting transport.

Private Transfer from Vila de Guiné to Lençóis

Dinner

Breakfast

Private Transfer from Lençóis to Poço Encantado and Poço Azul

Poço Encantado Visit

Poço Encantado holds some of the most transparent water in the world inside a limestone cave, and in season a sun ray illuminates the pool from above. The visit is contemplative — no swimming — and is restricted to visitors over twelve.

Lunch

Poço Azul Visit

Poço Azul is a limestone-cave pool of extraordinary transparency, where floating is allowed with a life vest and snorkel after a de-oiling shower. Submerged giant ground sloth bones were discovered here.

Poço Azul Floating and Underwater Observation

An optional floating session in the transparent waters of Poço Azul, observing the cave interior from the surface.

Dinner

Breakfast

Private Land Transfer from Lençóis to Salvador

Lunch

Flight from Salvador to São Luís

Private Transfer from São Luís Airport to Your Hotel

São Luís Old Town Walking Tour

An afternoon walking tour of the old town of São Luís, a UNESCO-listed colonial centre whose story mixes native legends, African influence and Maranhão customs.

Dinner

Breakfast

Sao Joao Day 1

Lunch

Sao Joao Day 2

Dinner

Breakfast

Gateway to the Dunes

Boat Ride on the Preguiças River to Atins

A small motorboat carries you down the Preguiças River to Atins, stopping at Pequenos Lençóis for the panoramic view from the Preguiças Lighthouse, crossing mangroves and passing the village of Caburé before landing at Atins Beach.

Dinner

Breakfast

4×4 Tour to Atins and Canto de Atins

A shared 4x4 tour along a sandy trail of just over an hour, stopping in the village of Atins to cool off at the mouth of the Rio Preguiças and continuing to local restaurants in Canto de Atins.

Lunch

Canto de Atins Hammock Rest and Astrophotography

The evening is spent in the hammock areas of Canto de Atins village, where the isolation of the Lençóis makes strong astrophotography possible after dark.

Dinner

Breakfast

4×4 Access to the Lençóis Maranhenses Trek Start (Rio Negro)

A dawn departure by 4x4 of roughly one to one and a half hours to the Rio Negro at the edge of the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, where the trek begins on a long beach rich with seabirds.

Trek Lençois day 1

Picnic in Nature (Camping mode)

Sunset from a Dune Above Oásis da Baixa Grande

From a dune above the oasis you watch the sun drop over the park, with the day's lagoons catching the last light.

Dinner

Breakfast

Trek Lencois day 2

Picnic in Nature (Camping mode)

Sunset and Evening at Oásis Queimada dos Britos

At the oasis you stow your bags, meet the local families and watch the sunset over the dunes before dinner.

Dinner

Breakfast

trek lencois day 3

Casa da Dona Terezinha Farewell Lunch

A farewell lunch of confraternization at Casa da Dona Terezinha in Betânia, followed by free time to explore the village and its residents, with the option of watching the afternoon end from the dunes.

Betânia Village Time and Dune Sunset

Free time in Betânia to meet its residents and climb a nearby dune as the light fades over the park.

Dinner

Breakfast

4×4 Transfer from Betânia to Santo Amaro do Maranhão

Santo Amaro Dunes and Lagoon Farewell Stop

Santo Amaro is the last stop to enjoy the enchanting lagoon waters that form the Lençóis Maranhenses, with time for photographs in different scenes.

Lunch

Transfer Santo Amaro –> São Luís

Dinner

Breakfast

Modern São Luís City Circuit (Lagoa da Jansen, Avenida Litorânea, Espigão Costeiro)

A morning discovering the modern side of São Luís: the Lagoa da Jansen waterfront, the oceanfront Avenida Litorânea and the Espigão Costeiro pier, before returning to the hotel in the afternoon.

Lunch

Taking Flight from São Luís

Flight from São Luís to Cuiabá

Private Transfer from Cuiabá Airport to Your Hotel

Dinner

Breakfast

Transpantaneira Road Wildlife and Birding Drive (Cuiabá to Porto Jofre)

A full day along the Transpantaneira Road, the corridor that crosses the northern Pantanal to Porto Jofre. Wildlife concentrates around the roadside pools — jabiru and wood storks, herons, caiman and, in season, the mammals that come to drink — making the drive part of the wildlife experience.

Lunch on the road

Dinner

Breakfast

Full-day Jaguar Boat Safari on the Cuiabá River

A full-day boat safari on the Cuiabá River to spot jaguars in their natural Pantanal habitat.

Lunch

Time with the Wildlife

We continue navigating the São Lourenço River, adapting our route to the day’s wildlife activity. The quieter setting often allows us to spend longer with a single subject, observing natural behaviour with minimal disturbance. Jaguars remain our primary focus, but Giant Otters, tapirs, caimans, and a rich variety of birds all contribute to the rhythm of the afternoon, offering opportunities for thoughtful observation and photography.

Dinner

Breakfast

Morning Boat Safari or Transpantaneira Birding at Porto Jofre

A choice between a morning boat safari or birding along the Transpantaneira road, both prime for spotting jaguars and diverse birdlife.

Lunch

Encontro das Águas Afternoon Jaguar Boat Safari

An afternoon safari departing mid-afternoon and returning at sunset, guiding the group through the diverse habitats of the Encontro das Águas State Park to optimise jaguar-viewing opportunities.

Dinner

Breakfast

Cuiabá River Jaguar Boat Safari (Meeting of the Waters State Park)

Full boat safaris along the Cuiabá River and its tributaries within the Meeting of the Waters State Park, maximising opportunities to observe and photograph jaguars, giant river otters and other wildlife.

Lunch

Time with the Wildlife

We continue navigating the São Lourenço River, adapting our route to the day’s wildlife activity. The quieter setting often allows us to spend longer with a single subject, observing natural behaviour with minimal disturbance. Jaguars remain our primary focus, but Giant Otters, tapirs, caimans, and a rich variety of birds all contribute to the rhythm of the afternoon, offering opportunities for thoughtful observation and photography.

Dinner

Breakfast

Final Morning Safari on the Transpantaneira

A final morning safari along the Transpantaneira to soak in the Pantanal’s rich wildlife in the soft dawn light.

Farewell to the Wilds

fter a final breakfast in the heart of the wetlands, we begin our return journey along the Transpantaneira. This is a strategic transition; the early morning hours are prime for spotting species that are less active during the midday heat. The Farewell Safari: Keep your gear ready. The drive back to Poconé offers a high probability of documenting the giant anteater, marsh deer, and specialized bird species that frequent the roadside marshes. We will perform tactical stops at key bridges to capture any final wildlife dynamics.

Lunch

Private Transfer to Cuiabá Airport / Departure