Independent Rio de Janeiro City Stay with Brazil's Amazon
Independent Rio de Janeiro City Stay with Brazil's Amazon
Independent Rio de Janeiro City Stay with Brazil's Amazon
7 Days Starting in Manaus, Brazil and ending in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Visiting: Manaus, Amazon Rainforest, Rio de Janeiro, South America
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ILR2-2025
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the "Independent Rio de Janeiro City Stay with Brazil's Amazon" tour. Begin your journey in Manaus, exploring its historic opera house and vibrant local markets. Cruise the "Meeting of the Waters" and marvel at the confluence of the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões. Stay at the Ecopark Jungle Lodge in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, where you'll enjoy guided jungle walks, visit native villages, and experience the Monkey Jungle Reserve. Fly to Rio de Janeiro to discover the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain and enjoy leisure time in this glamorous city. This tour offers a perfect blend of cultural immersion and natural wonders, providing an enriching experience in Brazil.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Manaus
Location: Manaus
Accommodation Name: Hotel Blue Tree Premium Manaus
• After arriving at your hotel, meet up for private city sightseeing to view vestiges of Manaus’ glory days during the rubber boom. Your first stop will be the famous opera house, built in 1896 with materials imported from Europe. Next, visit a bustling local market filled with regional foods and wares.
Day 2: Manaus,Amazon Jungle
Location: Manaus
Accommodation Name: Ecopark Jungle Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Today, your “Meeting of the Waters” cruise passes by the impressive British-built Customs House and the floating port. Cruise along the chocolate-hued Rio Negro to its confluence with the yellow-gray Rio Solimões, where the two rivers form the mighty Amazon. For four miles, the differently shaded bodies of water flow side by side and never mix! • After lunch on the river, explore a jungle island (water level permitting) with fascinating native flora and fauna. • Later this afternoon, arrive at the Ecopark Jungle Lodge, situated on the banks of the Rio Negro inside the Amazon rainforest.
Day 3: Amazon Jungle
Location: Amazon Rainforest
Accommodation Name: Ecopark Jungle Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accompanied by a Naturalist, enjoy a guided jungle walk that introduces you to the flora and fauna that thrive in the Amazon. • After lunch, depart the lodge and sail up the river to visit a Caboclo’s native Amazon village to learn about their traditions, costumes, and culture. Also, try your hand at piranha fishing! • Later, visit the Monkey Jungle Reserve, where researchers work to rehabilitate captive primates and reintroduce them to the jungle. Here, you have the opportunity to see the feeding of spiders, squirrels, woolly, and capuchin monkeys. • This evening, maybe venture back out with your Naturalist via canoe into the flooded forest to appreciate the sounds of the jungle at night. Keep watch for small alligators (and other night creatures)!
Day 4: Amazon Jungle,Rio De Janeiro
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Accommodation Name: Hilton Rio Copacabana
Meals Included: Breakfast
• This morning, depart your Amazon lodge for a flight to fabulous Rio. • Welcome to South America’s capital of glamour—Rio de Janeiro, where your Local Guide will be available with suggested activities during your free time.
Day 5: Rio De Janeiro
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Accommodation Name: Hilton Rio Copacabana
Meals Included: Breakfast
• Today, your private tour takes you to the Cosme Velho district, where you board a cog-wheel train that will take you through the lush tropical vegetation of Tijuca Forest to the top of Corcovado Mountain. This rounded peak rising 2,300 feet from the bay is one of the New7Wonders of the World and home to the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer. Enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree panorama, which affords sweeping views of the city and beaches below. • The afternoon and evening are at leisure. • Tonight, you may opt to join an outing to a fun churrascaria for a feast of barbecued meats that are marinated and roasted over charcoal in true Brazilian style.
Day 6: Rio De Janeiro
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Accommodation Name: Hilton Rio Copacabana
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 7: Rio De Janeiro
Location: Rio de Janeiro
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay at Hotel Blue Tree Premium Manaus, Ecopark Jungle Lodge, and Hilton Rio Copacabana.
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Meals
Buffet breakfast daily; 2 lunches; 2 three-course dinners.
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Guided Tours
Private city sightseeing in Manaus, 'Meeting of the Waters' cruise, guided jungle walk, visit to a Caboclo's native Amazon village, and a private tour to Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro.
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Naturalist Guide
Accompanied by a Naturalist for jungle walks and canoe trips.
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Local Guide in Rio de Janeiro
Local Guide available with suggested activities during free time in Rio de Janeiro.
What's Not Included
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Opera House and Natural Science Museum
Departures arriving on Sunday into Manaus will be unable to view the Opera House and Natural Science Museum as they are closed.
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Optional Activities
Optional outing to a churrascaria for a feast of barbecued meats in Rio de Janeiro.
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Flights
International and domestic flights are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and tips are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.
Meals
Buffet breakfast daily; 2 lunches; 2 three-course dinners
Notes
Transportation is as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary and include private airport transfers to/from intra-vacation flights. Local guide service is provied in Rio de Janeiro. A Naturalist is provided in the Amazon. Intra-vacation flights not included but can be added. For the Amazon adventure, guests should be prepared for eco-lodging due to their remote nature in the rainforest. Further, guests should be prepared for sustained walking, possibly muddy conditions, and have the ability to jump in/out of small water crafts such as canoes and small fishing boats. Itinerary is subject to change in low or high water situations.
Accommodation
Manaus: Hotel Blue Tree Premium Manaus. Brazilian Amazon: Ecopark Jungle Lodge. Rio de Janeiro: Hilton Rio Copacabana.
Mode of Transport
The tour includes a 'Meeting of the Waters' cruise, a flight from the Amazon lodge to Rio de Janeiro, and a cog-wheel train ride through Tijuca Forest to Corcovado Mountain.
Check out our Q&As
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What can I expect to see during the city sightseeing tour in Manaus?
During the city sightseeing tour in Manaus, you will view vestiges of Manaus' glory days during the rubber boom. The first stop will be the famous opera house, built in 1896 with materials imported from Europe. You will also visit a bustling local market filled with regional foods and wares.
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What is the 'Meeting of the Waters' cruise?
The 'Meeting of the Waters' cruise passes by the impressive British-built Customs House and the floating port. You will cruise along the chocolate-hued Rio Negro to its confluence with the yellow-gray Rio Solimões, where the two rivers form the mighty Amazon. For four miles, the differently shaded bodies of water flow side by side and never mix.
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What activities are included during the stay at the Ecopark Jungle Lodge?
During the stay at the Ecopark Jungle Lodge, you will enjoy a guided jungle walk with a Naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna of the Amazon. You will also visit a Caboclo's native Amazon village to learn about their traditions and culture, try piranha fishing, and visit the Monkey Jungle Reserve to see the feeding of various monkeys. Additionally, you may venture out with your Naturalist via canoe into the flooded forest at night to appreciate the sounds of the jungle and keep watch for small alligators and other night creatures.
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What can I do during my free time in Rio de Janeiro?
During your free time in Rio de Janeiro, your Local Guide will be available with suggested activities. You may also opt to join an outing to a fun churrascaria for a feast of barbecued meats that are marinated and roasted over charcoal in true Brazilian style.
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What is included in the private tour of Rio de Janeiro?
The private tour of Rio de Janeiro includes a visit to the Cosme Velho district, where you will board a cog-wheel train that takes you through the lush tropical vegetation of Tijuca Forest to the top of Corcovado Mountain. There, you will see the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer and enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree panorama with sweeping views of the city and beaches below.
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What happens on the last day of the tour?
On the last day of the tour, your vacation ends after breakfast in Rio de Janeiro.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Barrhead Travel requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 98 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.
Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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