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BRAZIL GUIDED TOURS BEST OF BRAZIL 9 DAY/8 NIGHT GUIDED TOUR RIO DE JANEIRO, IGUAZU AND SALVADOR DE BAHIA HOTEL OPTIONS: Luxury - Copacabana Palace (Rio de Janeiro), Hotel das Cataratas (Iguazu), IBEROSTAR Bahia (Bahia) Deluxe – Sheraton Rio (Rio de Janeiro) Hotel das Cataratas (Iguazu), IBEROSTAR Bahia (Bahia) DAY 1: Fly into Rio de Janeiro International Airport and transfer to selected hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. DAY 2: You will be picked up at your hotel and taken on a half-day tour of Sugar Loaf Mountain. Along the way, you will see the world-famous beaches of Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana, in addition to Flamengo Park and Botafogo Harbor. Next, you will take a thrilling cable car ride to the top of spectacular Sugar Loaf Mountain, located at approximately 2,000 feet above sea level, and offering excellent 360 degree views of Rio. Hotel drop-off included and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. historical section of the city. This area boasts some of the finest preserved colonial architecture in the Americas as well as the baroque church of Sao Francisco. Transfer back to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. DAY 8: Day at leisure to enjoy the city independently. In the evening, you will be picked up at your hotel to experience Bahia by night. Your tour includes a folkloric dance show and barbeque dinner at one of the city's finest eateries. Transfer back to the hotel. DAY 9: Transfer to the airport for international departure. Consult your travel agent for more details on this and other escorted tours. DAY 3: You will be picked-up at your hotel and taken on a half-day tour of some of the city's iconic sights, including the Christ the Redeemer Statue. You will travel by cog-wheel train through Tijuca Forest and once you reach the top, there are panoramic views of the city and the surrounding countryside. Hotel drop-off included and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. DAY 4: Transfer to the airport for a flight to Iguazu, where you will be transferred to your hotel. You will then be taken on a 2-hour walking tour of the Brazil side of Iguazu Falls. Along the way, you will walk through the lush forest where you will have the opportunity to see local flora and fauna. You will exit the falls by elevator and return to the hotel for the rest of the day at leisure. DAY 5: Now that you have seen the falls from the Brazil side, get ready to witness this amazing wonder from the thrilling Argentina side. After a hotel pick-up, you will be taken on a half-day tour, crossing Tancredo Neves bridge on your way to the continental divide. On the other side, you will see Devil's Throat and be able to walk above this incredible cataract. Transfer back to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. DAY 6: Transfer back to the airport for a flight to Salvador del Bahia. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. DAY 7: Hotel pick-up for a half day historical tour of the city, starting in the modern suburb of Barra. Afterwards, you will ride by car or motor coach to the Brazil 27

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