Rio de Janeiro & Iguazu Falls Tour Travel

Rio de Janeiro & Iguazu Falls Tour

7 Days / 6 Nights

Take your first trip to Brazil with our tour of Rio de Janeiro & Iguazu Falls. Walk along the curving sweep of Copacabana Beach and enjoy the colours of sunset over Ipanema Beach. Marvel at the stunning views of the city of Rio de Janeiro from the statue of Christ the Redeemer perched on top of Corcovado Mountain, and ride the cable car up Sugar Loaf Mountain. Enjoy the samba beats of the city’s vibrant nightlife and feel the exhuberant energy that produces the world famous Rio Carnaval. Relax on the beaches and enjoy watching the carioca residents of Rio de Janeiro, the most exotic city in the world.

From the Marvellous City to the natural wonder of Iguazu Falls. Take in the panoramic views of the 275 separate falls from the Brazilian side before crossing to Argentina for mesmerising close-up views of the Devil’s Throat and many others. Take photographs and videos to make your time in Iguazu Falls as memorable as possible, and ride helicopters and adventure boats for the most exhilarating experience.

Our tour of Rio de Janeiro & Iguazu Falls is the ideal introduction to the exotic charms of Brazil for those with around 7 days to spend with Brazil Adventure Tours.

Combines With: Buenos Aires; Buzios; Paraty & Ilha Grande; Sao Paulo; Amazon; Pantanal & Bonito; Salvador, Lençois & Praia do Forte; even Peru.

Best Time to Visit: This tour can be taken all year round with December to February being the hottest, most humid and busiest months, but also with more rainfall. This does mean that the falls may be in fuller flow. June, July and August are cooler in Iguazu especially, and the clearer skies of April and May can also lead to a small drop in the amount of water flowing over the top of the falls. 

from $ 975 USD

Rio de Janeiro & Iguazu Falls Tour

7 Days / 6 Nights


Destinations Visited

  • Rio de Janeiro
  • Iguazu Falls

Trip Style

Traditional

Activities Included

  • Wildlife Observation
  • Ecotourism
  • Beaches

Tailor Made Tours

All our Brazil and South America Tours, are completely flexible with regards to dates, duration or the tours, activities and accommodation that we can include. All the tours featured on our website are our recommendations based on our experience of how to make the very best of your time in South America. We can adjust these details in any way that you wish. We are here to organise a tour that suits you after all!

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive in Rio de Janeiro

Destination: Rio de Janeiro

After being welcomed on arrival in Rio de Janeiro, your Brazil Adventure Tours guide describes the Marvellous City during the journey to your hotel close to Ipanema or Copacabana Beaches. You pass along the edge of Guanabara Bay, with first glimpses of the city, the statue of Christ The Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain. After a little orientation of the city and the area around your hotel, the rest of the day is then free to explore Rio and perhaps enjoy your first coconut water or a caipirinha cocktail at sunset from Arpoador, the headland between the two main beaches. Evening brings the chance to enjoy Brazilian cuisine for the first time.
Day 2
Rio & Christ the Redeemer

Destination: Rio de Janeiro

Your first tour of Rio takes you to the top of Corcovado, the steep 710m high mountain topped by the 31m statue of Christ The Redeemer. The views from the base across the city, beaches, mountains, the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Guanabara Bay and the Atlantic Ocean are as spectacular as city views can be. You then drop through Santa Teresa and the Selaron Staircase to see the historic side of Rio, the Municipal Theatre and the grand buildings that date from the 19th Century and earlier. The modern Metropolitan Cathedral and the antique Arches of Lapa are two more of Rio\'s postcard sights. The afternoon and evening are free to relax.
Day 3
Cable Cars and Sugar Loaf Views

Destination: Rio de Janeiro

Morning brings a journey around the lagoon to the Botanical Gardens in the shadow of Christ the Redeemer. The gardens contain an array of tropical species, with palms, orchids and the pau brasil tree that gave its name to the country watched over by monkeys and toucans. You then travel to Sugar Loaf Mountain to ride the cable cars to the 396m summit. The views take in Copacabana Beach, the mountains behind the statue and those surrounding Rio on a clear day. Afternoon and evening are free with a typical Brazilian churrascaria barbeque being one option, while weekend evenings can bring a trip to the samba clubs of Lapa.
Day 4
Beaches, Lagoons and More...

Destination: Rio de Janeiro

Your day in Rio can be spent relaxing on Copacabana or Ipanema Beach or walking around the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. If you prefer to fill your days there are many other ideas around Rio that might appeal. You can take boat trips out on the ocean or around the bay; museum tours can include the Imperial & National Museums, Samba City, the Carmen Miranda or the Diamond Museums. You can cross the bay to MAC, with impressive views back to Rio. A day at the wild beaches at the edge of the city, Prainha & Grumari, is another possibility. Adventurous activities such as hiking, tandem hang-gliding and kayaking can also be included.
Day 5
Iguazu Falls Views

Destination: Rio de Janeiro to Iguazu Falls

The morning flight takes you to Iguazu Falls, and your first chance to see the 275 separate falls of the Iguazu River comes as you land. On arrival you will be met for an immediate tour of the Brazilian national park, where you can enjoy the majestic panoramic views of Iguazu from across the gorge. Options include viewing the falls from above with helicopter rides above them. In the late afternoon you transfer to your hotel with the evening free. Please be sure to wear appropriate clothing and footwear for Iguazu Falls, as the walkways, paths and yourselves become wet from the spray. Camera protection is also a good idea.
Day 6
Mesmeric Iguazu

Destination: Iguazu Falls

After breakfast you cross to the Argentinean national park, where walkways allow you to experience the majesty of Iguazu from very close quarters. The undoubted highlight is the mesmeric experience of looking down into The Devil\\\'s Throat as the falling water pounds the bottom, creating the roar and mist that mean Iguazu Falls can be seen and heard for miles around. The afternoon finishes with the adventure boat ride which takes you right under the falling curtains of water. In the evening you may like to take in a Latin American Dance Show, or in the period around Full Moon, you can visit the falls to view Iguazu By Moonlight.
Day 7
Flying Away from Brazil

Destination: Iguazu Falls to Rio & Away

With your flight from Iguazu back to Rio likely to be in the afternoon, you may have time to visit more Iguazu attractions. The Bird Park has hundreds of colourful tropical species free to fly around huge aviaries, including parrots, macaws and toucans, accompanied by huge butterflies too. A tour to Itaipu Dam takes you to the Rio Parana to see what was the largest hydroelectric plant on earth until recently. Mid-afternoon, you transfer to the airport for your domestic flight back to Rio, connecting there with your flight home. The pilot may treat you to a circuit of Iguazu Falls after take-off, finishing your Brazil Tour with a sight to remember.

Prices

* Domestic Flights Estimated Price
$275 USD
** Prices Per Adult based on two people travelling and sharing accommodation
Simple B&B
from $975 USD
3 Stars
from $1,175 USD
4 Stars
from $1,675 USD
5 Stars
from $3,100USD

* Prices vary depending on travel dates and flight availability. Peak periods in Brazil including Carnaval, public holidays and Christmas/New Year usually require a minimum number of nights, so in these cases itineraries may need to be changed.

** Domestic flight prices are estimated on typical values when reserved six months before travel. Prices can never be guaranteed until reservations are made, and do usually become more expensive closer to the travel period.


* Domestic Flights Estimated Price ** Prices Per Adult based on two people travelling and sharing accommodation
$275 USD
Simple 3 Stars 4 Stars Luxury

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$975 USD

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$1,175 USD

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$1,675 USD

from

$3,100 USD
 

* Prices vary depending on travel dates and flight availability. Peak periods in Brazil including Carnaval, public holidays and Christmas/New Year usually require a minimum number of nights, so in these cases itineraries may need to be changed.

** Domestic flight prices are estimated on typical values when reserved six months before travel. Prices can never be guaranteed until reservations are made, and do usually become more expensive closer to the travel period.