456 - Rio de Janeiro, Manaos and Fernando de Noronha

9-night program to enjoy Rio de Janeiro and incredible nature of Brazil
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Enjoy Rio de Janeiro, Amazonas & Fernando de Noronha!

A perfect tour for nature lovers. Yes, because our 456 tour combines Rio de Janeiro with two natural and amazing places like Fernando de Noronha and Amazonas. We start visiting Rio de Janeiro with the Sugar Loaf, the Corcovado Mount and the Christ the Redeemer. These are icons of this city called “Cidade Maravilhosa” or Wonderful City in english. The statue of Christ the Redeemer was declared as one of the new seven wonders of the world. We visit Copacabana, Ipanema Beaches, Barra de Tijuca, the Sambodromo, the Maracana Stadium, Barra de Tijuca and more. We fly to Manaos to visit the incredible Amazonas.  Navigate Negro and Solimoes River and discover the local fauna and this incredible place on earth. Finally, we will fly to Fernando de Noronha, a paradise for nature lovers, and place where the diving is one of the most important activities.

Enjoy our 456 tour with our company and discover these incredible natural destinations in Brazil!

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Itinerary

Day 1

RIO DE JANEIRO

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

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Day 2

RIO DE JANEIRO: City Tour with Sugar Loaf

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 beaches. One of the first stops is the Metropolitan Cathedral, where we will stop for some good photos and learn a bit more about the history of the city. Then, we will go directly to take the cable car to enjoy the Sugar Loaf, an icon of the city. Be ready with your camera to take unique panoramic landscapes of Guanabara Bay and surrounding beaches. You also can see Niteroi and Santa Cruz Fortress from there, and the local beaches of Botafogo and Flamengo. After enjoying the hill for about 45 minutes, we will continue with our trip. We will cross the Santa Barbara tunnel, to see downtown Rio and then go directly to the Sambodromo, a special place that holds the Carnival, the most important event in Rio every year.

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.

Day 3

RIO DE JANEIRO: Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer

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 wonders of the world. It´s located at the top of the Corcovado mountain, which was named for its shape, due to its narrow summit. The statue of Christ the Redeemer was built in 1926 and was a really big challenge for the engineers. It is the most popular attraction of Corcovado mountain and one of the must-sees in Rio de Janeiro. Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer bring over 300,000 visitors every year. From the peak’s platform, the panoramic view includes downtown Rio, as well as the south area. Be ready to take excellent photos from there

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.

Day 4

RIO DE JANEIRO: Good bye cidade maravilhosa!

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!

MANAOS: Arrival to the gate to Amazonas!

Welcome to Manaos!. Upon arrival at Manaus Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at your leisure, whether relaxing in your hotel or exploring the city.

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Day 5

MANAOS: Visiting the city

After breakfast, We depart from our selected hotels to travel 18 km from the Estrada da Ponta Negra to the port of Manaos, where our tour begins. It is located in the center of the city and will do a visit inside it. Then we continue with a brief stop in front of the Black River Palace, the official seat of the State Government, and a fine example of the architecture of Manaos golden period.

The following point of interest is the Indian Museum, of the Salesian Congregation, the best place to understand the traditions and customs of indigenous peoples. It is a collection of over four thousand pieces made by different tribes that, through the years inhabited the region. The exhibits include household utensils, musical instruments, ornaments, and weapons. Then, we will take an external visit to the Amazon’s Palace of Justice, built at the behest of Governor Eduardo Ribeiro, this building, inspired by the French and neoclassical styles, has been reconverted and currently functions as a cultural center.

Finally, the tour ends with a visit inside the Amazon Theater, inaugurated in 1896, which is one of the main tourist attractions of Manaus. Symbol of the golden period of the city. Return to your hotel.

 

 

 

Day 6

MANAOS: Enjoing the jungle

After breakfast, We leave our hotel in Manaus to travel to the Tropical Hotel pier where we board a speedboat and head towards Lake Acajatuba.

Here, visitors can see the freshwater dolphins of the Amazon, and also have the opportunity to feed them. This is certainly a unique and unforgettable experience, as they can get in direct contact with the pink dolphins and learn more about the ecosystem they inhabit. These dolphins are very special, because they are considered the most intelligent among all dolphin species, so they are very friendly and social creatures. During the return, we can enjoy the beautiful scenery around the banks of the Amazon river, also with the opportunity to see some species of birds and other animals. Return to the hotel.

 

 

 

Day 7

MANAUS: Goodbye Amazonas!

Check out and transfer to airport.

 

Add a wonderful Iberostar Amazon Cruise to explore the Negro River and the Amazon Rainforest!

 

 

Goodbye Amazonas!

FERNANDO DE NORONHA: Arrival to the paradise

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 Baía 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.

 

 

 

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Day 8

FERNANDO DE NORONHA: The Atalaia and Praia do Leao

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 Baía 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.

Day 9

FERNANDO DE NOROHNA: Choose from many optional activities available

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!

Day 10

FERNANDO DE NORONHA: Good bye!

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!

End of our services. We can personalize your program, by adding or deleting nights, add new destinations, or make any necessary change. Just let us know. Optional activities you can see below each day, are just suggested options. You can add any of these activities to your quotation, or ask for any other available in each destination.

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