STUNNING NATURE OF BRAZIL
The trip begins in bustling Rio de Janeiro. You will stay in the colorful Santa Teresa district with hip boutique hotels and a variety of excellent restaurants. Then you travel to the beautiful green coastal Costa Verde with lots of jungle, beautiful beaches and islands, such as the idyllic Ilha Grande.
Then you will fly to the jungle, to the tropical rainforest of the Amazon and to the marshlands of the Pantanal. Colorful bird species, unusual mammals, reptiles and unique plant species form the basis of the last part of this diverse nature trip.
Tips & Tops Amazon & Pantanal:
- In Rio de Janeiro, enjoy the famous beaches Ipanema, Leblon and Copacabana. Not to be missed are the Corcovado, Sugarloaf Mountain and the Statue of Christ
- The most beautiful beach on Ilha Grande is Praia Lopes Mendes. From the capital, it is about a three-hour hike through jungle, past waterfalls and over large hills before you reach the beach
- The historic port city of Paraty is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll through winding streets, admire beautiful colonial buildings or the picturesque port
- In Paraty, drink a Caiparinha, a cocktail made with the local drink Cachaça
- Early morning paddling through the Amazon's narrow creeks, the best time to spot birds
- Trek on foot into the Amazon rainforest with the guide explaining the flora and fauna and the many medicinal powers of plant species in this area
- Silence in the jungle is relative; you will be amazed at all the sounds produced by the various animals. From crickets to macaws and owls to monkeys
- A number of endangered species live in the Pantanal, including the jaguar, caiman, maned wolf, giant otter, capybara and lowland tapir
- The Araras Lodge in the Pantanal offers an extensive menu of activities focused on the special flora and fauna. It is excellent for birdwatchers, you can canoe to your heart's content and there are special walks at sunrise and sunset
