10-Day Rio de Janeiro, Iguacu & Buzios

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This morning, with your guide, you'll head to Barra de Guaratiba, a neighbourhood with an air of fisherman's village. It will take you away from busy city life to the peaceful lifestyle of the region. It will seem like two different worlds and you won't believe that you are still in Rio de Janeiro. You'll spend the day hiking through the Atlantic forest, visiting deserted beaches, hiking up to viewpoints, dining on fresh seafood and admiring the art at Casa do Ponta Museum.

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Today, you'll head out on a city tour covering the most iconic landmarks and views of Rio de Janeiro with your English-speaking guide. You'll head up the iconic Corcovado, a granite peak known around the world as a symbol of Rio. Then, you'll visit the Maracanã stadium, considered the temple of football. Later, you'll visit another icon of the city: the world-famous Sugarloaf Mountain. You'll get the cable car which will take you to the summit for a view of the city and Guanabara Bay.

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Today, you have the entire day free to explore the city of Rio de Janeiro. You can enjoy the beaches of Rio de Janeiro: Copacabana, Ipanema or Leblon, or you can go for a cultural tour of the city and discover its many museums. You can also head to the Boulevard Olimpico area in downtown Rio, a great place for a walk, where you'll be able to visit the Museum of Tomorrow, the Etnias, home to one of the biggest graffiti wall in the world, from the artist Eduardo Kobra and the Aquarium of Rio.

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Early this morning, you'll head to the airport for your flight to Iguacu. Upon arrival, you will head to the Brazilian side of the Iguaçu Park to admire a wonderful panoramic view. The Iguaçu National Park covering 185,000 acres and classified by UNESCO, was created in 1939. You will pass hundreds of small falls before reaching the last one, Floriano Fall, for an amazing panoramic view over the "Devil’s Canyon", in front of you. On the way to your hotel, you will stop at the bird park.

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This morning you'll travel with your guide to the Argentinian Side of Iguacu Falls, where you can get closer to the water and the impressive Devil’s Canyon. Whilst visiting the mighty Iguacu Falls, you will stop for the Gran Aventura Zodiac tour which lasts around 1.5 hours. In a 4WD vehicle, you will travel into the forest before boarding powerful semi-flexible hull zodiacs in which will lead you up the river until you find yourselves right under the falls!

This morning, you'll check out of your hotel and head to the airport for your flight back to Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival in Rio, you'll be met by your driver and transferred to Buzios which is 2.5 hours away. Upon arrival, you'll have the rest of the evening to relax and step out to explore this region of Rio de Janeiro state.

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Often referred to as Brazil's version of St. Tropez, Buzios is a former fisherman's village which has grown over time into Rio de Janeiro's most vibrant coastal town. Buzios incorporates three small towns which make up the coastal region which is known for its lively nightlife, 17 beautiful beaches and azure waters. During your free time, you can explore the many beaches of Buzios, go on a buggy ride or perhaps head off on a boat trip to discover the further-out beaches of the Sun Coast.

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Today you have yet another free day to spend as you wish in this lively, picturesque coastal region. You may choose to explore one of Buzios' three small towns which make up the region: Ossos, Manguinhos and Armação de Búzios. There are also 17 wonderful beaches to be discovered as well as buggy rides and boat tours aplenty that you can head out on. The choice is yours!