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A tour that combines the visit of Rio de Janeiro with other two great destinations in Brazil like Salvador de Bahia and Fernando de Noronha. Of course, the tour starts in Rio de Janeiro, but it can be modified if you want. Rio is the gate to the culture of Brazil, with the warm of the local people, the Samba, the Carnival, and unique icons overlooking Guanabara Bay: The Sugar Loaf and the Corcovado Hill with the Christ the Redeemer. This statue was declared recently as one of the new 7 wonders of nature. Discover the Maracana Stadium, the Sambodromo, and the famous beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon. Next stop is linked to the origins of the portuguese empire in America. Yes, because Salvador, capital of Bahia State, is the first colonial city in Brazil, full of culture and color. Enjoy the Pelourinho and discover the mixed artial mart with dance, the unique Capoeira. After visiting Salvador, we will fly to a paradise, to enjoy diving, and other ecotourism activities in Fernando de Noronha.
Enjoy this incredible 9-night tour with RipioTurismo!
Arrive at Rio de Janeiro airport and transfer to your hotel. Rio de Janeiro was founded in 1565 and it´s one of the most incredible cities you can visit in South America. The warmth of its people, the colorful culture, the incredible beaches, and the landscapes, makes Rio a must-see on your trip to South America. After arrival at the hotel, free time to rest. If you are an active person and arrived early, you can choose any of the following activities available. Take a look at the list below
After breakfast, and in the morning, we will start our first visit to the incredible Cidade Maravilhosa, in Portuguese Wonderful City. Tour starts with unique panoramic views of the 
Return to our hotel and free time for lunch. It´s a half-day excursion, so you can choose any of the activities listed below to enjoy the afternoon and evening in Rio de Janeiro.
After breakfast, we will start our second visit to Rio de Janeiro. The main attraction is the incredible Christ the Redeemer Statue, declared recently as one of the new seven 
After visiting the statue, we will continue our tour to visit Tijuca Forest. It is a natural boundary that splits the city in two. The park has over 3000 species of plants, and hundreds of bird types, and great biodiversity. Without the park, the city temperature would probably increase around two degrees celsius. In general, the tour includes a visit to Corcovado mountain, the statue of Christ the Redeemer, the Tijuca Forest, the Chinese View, the Taunay`s Waterfalls, and the Visitor Center.
Return to your hotel and free time for lunch. Again, it´s a half-day trip so you can enjoy the beach on your own, or maybe add some of our optional tours and enjoy Rio de Janeiro during the afternoon and also in the evening with some interesting dinners and shows.
After breakfast, free time until your transfer to the airport. If your flight leaves in the afternoon or also in the evening, you can add some interesting optional activities from the list below.
Goodbye Rio de Janeiro!
Arrival to Salvador de Bahia, one of the most important cities in Brazil, and the first colonial city in the country. Brazil’s first capital preserves an important historical city center, listed as Unesco’s Cultural Heritage Site: the Pelourinho, which gives the visitor the opportunity to visit Brazilian Baroque Churches and century-old manors. There are more than 300 churches in Salvador. One of them is São Francisco Church, recognized by its grandiosity. You will discover the Capoeira, that`s a martial art that looks like a dance. The city is also the location of one of the country’s most vibrant and disputed carnival parties. After arrival, transfer to your hotel and free time. If you want, you can take any of the optional activities below.
After breakfast, we will start the visit to the city. After pick up, we will start visiting Farol da Barra, one of the most beautiful scenery in Salvador and where one of the best carnival in the country starts. Then we will go to the historic center, where we will visit Pelourinho and take a walk through one of the Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Be ready to take many photos, it`s a very colorful place. After some free time for lunch, we will visit the lower city to see the Lacerda Elevator, tie your ribbon at Bonfim Church and take a little bit of Bahia to your home when visiting the Mercado Modelo. It`s a half day tour. Return to the hotel and free time. You can choose from options available in our optional list
After breakfast, free time to enjoy the city at your own, or choose any of the activities available. Check our list below, you can visit Morro do Sao Paulo, Chapada Diamantina, or take a boat navigation to the tropical islands and Itaparica. There are many options available in our list below
After breakfast, free time until transfer to airport. If you have some free time before leaving the city, you can choose any of the alternative activities available below.
Good bye Salvador de Bahia!
Arrival to Fernando de Noronha, a paradise of indescribable beauty, that was declared a Natural World Heritage Site by Unesco. For the islands to continue to preserve their nature, the number of visitors is limited and you have to pay an environmental preservation fee to enter the island. The combination of crystal clear waters, golden sands, and marine life fascinate people from all over the world. Its beaches are divided between the inside sea (waters toward the Brazilian mainland) and the outside sea (waters toward the Atlantic Ocean). It is very common to see these waters in the lists of the most beautiful beaches of Brazil and the world, such as the beaches Praia dos Porcos, Praia dos Leões, and BaÃa do Sancho. Noronha is also one of the best places for diving. Its clear and warm waters provide excellent visibility, being possible to observe its splendid marine life of corals, dolphins, turtles, and sharks. It is possible to practice scuba diving, guided by certified local instructors.Another sport practiced on the island is surfing. Between December and February, Fernando de Noronha welcomes surfers from everywhere ready to put their boards offshore and face huge tubes, swells, and waves reaching up to 5 meters. The best beaches for practicing surfing are: Cacimba do Padre, Boldró, and Conceição.
After arrival, transfer to your hotel and free time. Take a look to the activities available in our optional list.
After breakfast, we will start our first visit to this incredible natural place. We will go to Atalaia to see the natural pools and then how to dive in the BaÃa de Sueste to see sea turtles. Then we will explain you how to reach Praia do Leao, where you can relax and swim. In the evening, go to Praia do Boldró to see the sunset. Return to the city and overnight.
After breakfast, free time. You can choose from many available activities to see dolphins, or take a diving day. Check the list below and choose the option you want!
After breakfast, free time until tranfser to airport. If you have some free time, you can choose any of the optional activities available below.
Good bye Fernando de Noronha!
IGUAZU FALLS EXTENSION PROGRAM
Iguazu Falls is one of the most incredible places in the world, recently declared as one of the new 7-wonders of nature, and Unesco World Heritage. It`s an amazing show of nature, and a must-see if you visit Argentina or Brazil. Are you ready?
DAY 1 – Arrival to Iguazu!
DAY 2 – Visit Iguazu Falls Argentinian Side with up to 8 km of trails to enjoy nature!
DAY 3 – Visit Iguazu Falls Brazilian Side with a great bus ride and a panoramic view of the falls
DAY 4 – Transfer out. Good bye Iguazu Falls, magic of nature!
MANAOS & AMAZONAS EXTENSION!
Add a wonderful 3-night program to enjoy Manaos and Amazonas:
DAY 1 – Arrival to Manaos!
DAY 2 – Full day visiting Negro and Solimoes River
DAY 3 – More visists in Amazonas area!
DAY 4 – Good bye Manaos
