9-Nights Brazil: Natural & Cultural Gems - Small Group Journeys from $12,395
Abercrombie & Kent
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Brazil: Natural & Cultural Gems
Experience the amazing natural wonders and vibrant cultural splendors of Brazil — from the colorful street art of Rio de Janeiro to the unrivaled spectacle of Iguazu Falls and the musical and culinary traditions of Salvador de Bahia — on an immersive luxury adventure that reveals a nation’s finest gems.
9 nights from $12,395 per person
Itinerary Details
Abercrombie & Kent: Brazil: Natural & Cultural Gems
DAY 1 Salvador, Brazil
Arrive in Salvador, a port city in northeast Brazilian state ofBahia, where you are met and transferred to your hotel, setin a historic building that boasts fascinating Art Deco designelements. Toast your arrival with a drink on the hotel roof,sitting beside the rooftop pool and taking in the magnificentview of All Saints Bay. So begins a three-night stay thatreveals the best of this vibrant city, Brazil’s first capital. Oncea hub for the slave trade, today it is a thriving center of Afro-Brazilian culture and traditions that influences the entirecountry. Tonight, gather for a welcome dinner at the hotel’srestaurant.
Hotel Fasano Salvador
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2 Salvador
Discover the essence of Salvador on a guided walk of thePelourinho, the city’s historical city center and a UNESCOCultural Heritage Site. Here visit Brazilian Baroquechurches and century-old manors, stopping at one forlunch accompanied by cachaça, a clear, fruity liquor madefrom sugar cane that is one of Brazil’s most popular drinks.Then, under the expert guidance of a local professionalpercussionist, try the various instruments that formBahia’s percussive tradition, such as the surdo, the caixa,the agogo, and the berimbau, a single-stringed instrumentintegral to the Afro-Brazilian martial art of capoeira.This evening, immerse yourself in the African traditionsthat underpin Bahian culture in a show of African balletat Miguel Santana Theatre.
Hotel Fasano Salvador
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 3 Salvador
Begin the day at a bustling market, joined by a local chef, todiscover the origins of local flavors, smells and tastes beforemaking your way to your chef ’s private home for a hands-oncooking demonstration of some traditional Bahian dishes.In the evening, visit the Rio Vermelho district, an informal,bohemian quarter where the locals go to meet their friendsto drink cold beer or their favorite cachaça, snacking ona variety of tasty petiscos (Brazil’s answer to tapas) andlistening to live music.
Hotel Fasano Salvador
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 Iguazu Falls
Head south to experience the majestic beauty and power ofIguazu Falls. Arrive at Iguazu Falls Airport and transfer tothe only hotel located within Brazil’s Iguazu National Park, just a short stroll from the sensational waterfalls. Tonight,enjoy dinner at your hotel’s restaurant.
Hotel Das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, Iguassu Falls
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5 Iguazu Falls
Cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge into Argentina en route toArgentina Iguazu National Park. Upon arrival, board a smalltrain for a ride through the park, making two stops: oneto the upper circuit and another to the lower circuit. Takein views of spectacular Iguazu Falls, surrounding by lushnatural foliage. Next, step out onto a suspended platform at the edge of the Devil’s Throat, the largest cascade in the park,for an up-close experience that caps off your visit here. Enjoylunch at the Meliá Iguazu Hotel’s restaurant, which offers youanother amazing view of the falls. Continue to the Brazilianside and embark by Zodiac, a heavy-duty rubber power boat,for an adventurous ride to the foot of the falls. Feel theirpower as you bask in the mist they cast up around you.
Hotel Das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, Iguassu Falls
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 6 Iguazu Falls
Wake up early and gain exclusive park access, entering before regular operating hours and descending on a canyontrail for panoramic views of the more than 240 cascades.Then, board a glass elevator to a platform for yet anotherperspective on the park, the most significant remainingrainforest in the southern cone of South America, which,along with the waterfalls, has been declared a NationalHeritage Site by UNESCO. This afternoon, enjoy one ofthese Design Your Day activities.
Visit Bird’s Park, an internationally recognized rescuecenter where you have the opportunity to get up-close tonative Brazilian bird species.
Fly over Iguazu Falls in a Helicopter and witness one of themost dramatic and picture-perfect waterfalls in the world.
Indulge in a Signature Massage at Belmond Spa to relax.
Tonight, gather for a unique and unforgettable Chef ’sTable experience at Casa du Chef, where, over five amazingcourses paired with wine from exquisite South Americanwineries, you discover how the combined heritage ofindigenous peoples, Africans and Europeans have forgedBrazil’s unique flavors over the past 500 years.
Hotel Das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, Iguassu Falls
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7 Rio de Janeiro
Fly to Rio de Janeiro, which its inhabitants — the Cariocas— call the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City), and checkin to your glamorous hotel, set on the golden sands of thefamous Copacabana Beach. This evening, enjoy dinner atyour hotel.
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio De Janeiro
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8 Rio de Janeiro
Start with a morning at leisure, and then depart for lunchat Assador, a restaurant that takes barbecue to succulentnew heights, to savor a true Brazilian taste sensation.Afterward, ascend iconic Sugar Loaf mountain to take inpanoramic views of the city and Guanabara Bay. Lift offfrom the summit for a scenic helicopter flight, admiringRio’s landmarks, including the soaring Christ the Redeemerstatue, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Landback on Sugar Loaf for a refreshing Scenic Sundowner beforereturning to your hotel for an evening at leisure.
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio De Janeiro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 9 Rio de Janeiro
Explore downtown Rio de Janeiro on a guided walk ofthe historic city center, viewing sites central to localculture. Ride along the way, hopping on and off the RioVLT electric train, which also carries you to the revitalizedport area to view the massive Kobra murals, each a dazzlingexample of Brazilian graffiti art. Then, get a taste of thecity’s Carnival culture, enjoying insider access that takesyou backstage to see the construction process of costumesand floats. Take some time at leisure in the Ipanema districtfor lunch, and then enjoy a scintillating visit to HStern,Latin America’s leading luxury jewelry company. See animpressive exhibit of precious stones and learn how theybecome finished gems. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner ata Michelin-awarded restaurant, and then get a taste of thesamba nightlife at a live music venue located in Lapa, thebohemian neighborhood of the city. Dare a few sambamoves or just marvel at the local Cariocas on the dance floor as your amazing journey through Brazil draws to a close.
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio De Janeiro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10 Rio de Janeiro
After breakfast, privately transfer to Rio’s internationalairport to board your departing flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Excursions
Rio - A Brazilian Night
Rio - Jeep Tour In the Floresta da Tijuca
Rio - Jeep Tour In the Floresta da Tijuca
Jeep tour in the Floresta da Tijuca shows the difference between nature and the city. We will make a quick stop at Macaco's Waterfall for pistures. Later on we will see the Chinese View, Emperor Table, Cascatinha Taunay and Mayrink Chapel. We will also walk through a light trail, giving us a chance to feel the contact with nature. During this tour, people who will explain the importance of the Mata Atlantica will guide us.
Rio - FD Sugar Loaf + Santa Teresa
Rio - FD Sugar Loaf + Santa Teresa
Carnival Experience at Samba City - 4 hours
Carnival Experience at Samba City - 4 hours
Highlights:
- Visit the backstage of the samba schools at Cidade do Samba, home to some of the most renowned samba dancers in the world. Cidade do Samba offers the 14 best samba schools in Rio space to build their floats and prepare their music and samba performance for the carnival. with its exhibition of costumes and floats from old carnivals.
- Watch the dancers perform the complex samba steps and learn some new dance moves.
- Hear the samba beat and watch some of the best samba dancers in Rio performing the intricate dance steps and learn some steps of this essential Brazilian dance, while having a refreshing drink.
Tour can operate: Morning or afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Pick up and drop off at port
- Tour with driver and English-speaking guide
- Lunch, tips, beverages, personal expenses
Secrets of Old Rio with Lunch - 6 hours
Secrets of Old Rio with Lunch - 6 hours
Highlights:
- Travel in time with this enriching walking tour!
- Enjoy a walking tour through the historic center of Rio with our private guide for a unique view of the city's history.
- Start the walk passing by the Olympic boulevard, a revitalized area of ??the city and one of the main legacies of the 2016 Olympic games. Here we will observe countless world famous graffiti. A real open-air museum!
- Pass by some central sites of Rio's culture and history, such as the São Bento Monastery, the Candelária Church, the Cultural Center - located in the restored Banco do Brasil, Casa França-Brasil, Praça XV and Paço imperial.
- Visit the Metropolitan cathedral, crossing carioca square and the visit candelária square, where we will receive our ticket for the new public transport VLT Tram back to the port area.
- Lunch in Santa Teresa, a unique neighborhood of Rio de JANEIRO.
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Heavy
Inclusions:
- Lunch
- Pick up and drop off at port
- Tour with driver and English-speaking guide
- Tips, beverages, personal expenses
Sugar Loaf Sunset with Caipirinha Toast - 4 hours
Sugar Loaf Sunset with Caipirinha Toast - 4 hours
Highlights:
- Ascend to the top of Sugar Loaf mountain on an amusing cable car ride and admire the breathtaking views.
- The climb is divided into two stages. After the first, arrive at Morro da Urca with its panoramic gardens and terraces; after the second, enjoy a spectacular view of the city, its beaches, Guanabara Bay and the Corcovado on the horizon.
- Toast the sunset with a lemon caipirinha.
Tour can operate: Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Pick up and drop off at port
- Tour with driver and English-speaking guide
- 1 caipirinha drink per person
- Lunch, Tips, beverages, personal expenses
Excursions
Salvador - Bahia By Night Folklore Show
Salvador - Bahia By Night Folklore Show
The Bahia Folklore Company (Balé Folclórico da Bahia) is one of the most respected folklore dance troupes in the world. The company performs in the intimate Miguel Santana Theatre in the Pelourinho in a seamless presentation of the multiple African traditions that underpin Bahian culture. We will see the sacred dances of the Candomblé; puxada de rede, a song by fishermen in honor of Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea; maculelê, an acrobatic stick and sword dance with its origins in the cane fields; capoeira, a martial art/dance of Angolan origin and the samba de roda, a spinning, swirling version of this exuberant national dance. Optional: After the show diner will be served in one of the many fine restaurants in the area.
Salvador - Essential Salvador (Upper City Tour)
Salvador - Essential Salvador (Upper City Tour)
Discover the essential sights of Salvador on a half day tour tracing the development of the city from its simple beginnings to the what is now the third largest city in Brazil. After hotel pick up, we take you to the mouth of the immense bay and then via elegant tree-lined avenues and bustling city streets to the Pelourinho, a Unesco Heritage site and the largest complex of colonial architecture in the South America. We leave the vehicle at the Muncipal Square, by the towering Lacerda Elevator, with great views of the bay stretching out to the lower city, and stroll through the narrow, bustling streets lined with buildings in pastel shades of an age gone by, soaking in the sights and sounds of this vibrant city. We visit the church of São Francisco with its exuberant gold-leafed Baroque interior and the Pelourinho square, the heart of the old town
Salvador - HD Drum Essentials Workshop
Salvador - HD Drum Essentials Workshop
Bahia is the percussive heart of Brazil, the the rhythmic soul is African, a mind boggling myriad of rythmns that has attracted many international musicians to these shores, Paul Simon, Wayne Shorter, to name but a few of the more famous. The rhythms can be chosen from the following: • Rhythmns of the Afro Blocos • Ijexá - the shuffling rhythm of the famous carnival afoxé Filhos de Gandhi • Samba de Roda and Samba Dura - the powerhouse samba of the Reconcavo • Samba Reggae- variation on the above theme that launched Olodum on the whole stage • Visit to percussion instrument maker’s workshop
Salvador - Fresh Market & Cuisine Tour
Salvador - Fresh Market & Cuisine Tour
Depart hotel and visit two of Salvador’s busiest markets. First we stop at newly renovated fish market, where the wide variety of seafood and fish found in the tropical waters of the bay and the ocean are on display. A short distance away is the largest open market in Bahia, the São Jaoquim Market, selling a myriad of products and produce, from fruits and vegetables to spare parts for domestic appliances, to sacred herbs and religious artifacts of the candomblé. Here we find all of the ingredients for Bahia cuisine and later savour the famous moqueca dish in a local restaurant at the lower city.
Folklore Show with Dinner - 6 hours
Folklore Show with Dinner - 6 hours
Highlights:
- An immersion in the African heritage with an exhilarating performance by the Bahia Folklore Company (Balé Folclórico da Bahia), one of the most respected folklore dance troupes in the world.
- The Balé Folclórico da Bahia Company performs in the intimate Miguel Santana Theatre in the Pelourinho district in a seamless presentation of the multiple African traditions that underpin Bahian culture.
- You will see the sacred dances of the Candomblé; puxada de rede, a song by fishermen in honor of Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea; maculelê, an acrobatic stick and sword dance with its origins in the cane fields; the exhilarating capoeira martial art/dance, and the grand finale of samba de roda, a spinning, swirling version of this exuberant national dance.
- Enjoy an amazing dinner at Uaua, a charming restaurant in Peourinho district, before returning to pier.
Tour can operate: Night
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Dinner
- Pick up and drop off at port
- Tour with driver and English-speaking guide
- Tips, beverages, personal expenses
Essential Salvador with Lunch - 6 hours
Essential Salvador with Lunch - 6 hours
Highlights:
- Discover the essential sights of Salvador on a half day tour tracing the development of the city from its simple beginnings to what is now the third largest city in Brazil. The tour focusses on historical and geographical aspects of the city and serves as a fine orientation for those wishing to further explore the city.
- Visit Barra district and see the immense bay, site of important historical landmarks in Brazil’s early colonial period, now also residential waterfront neighborhood.
- Proceed via elegant tree-lined avenues and bustling city streets to the Pelourinho, a Unesco Heritage site and the largest complex of colonial architecture in the South America. Leave the vehicle at the Municipal Square, by the towering Lacerda Elevator, allowing for great views of the bay stretching out to the lower city, and stroll through the narrow, bustling streets lined with buildings in pastel shades of an age gone by, soaking in the sights and sounds of this vibrant city. Visit the church of São Francisco with its exuberant gold-leafed Baroque interior and the Pelourinho square, the heart of the old town.
- Lunch at Cuco Bistrô, a charming place that has on its proposal to highlight the best of Northeastern Brazillian culture through its art and gastronomy, with a slight influence of Mediterranean cuisine, seafood, grilled meats on the grill, homemade pasta, drinks and special juices with made up an unusual fusion of flavours that make Cuco Bistrô a different space in the Historic Centre of Salvador.
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Lunch
- Pick up and drop off at port
- Tour with driver and English-speaking guide
- Tips, beverages, personal expenses
Vacation Details
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