During this trip you will enjoy amazing colonial cities such as Ouro Preto, Sao Luis, Recife and beautiful natural landmarks such as Lençóis Maranhenses National Park.
Day 01 Arrival in Rio de Janeiro
Upon arrival in Rio you will be transferred to the hotel. This enormous coast city has been made famous for its stunning sunny beaches, relaxing parks and gardens, lively sports, and stimulating nightlife. Attracting tourists of all ages and from all ends, Río also maintains a strong cultural side offering much sightseeing, such as historical buildings, museums and some very famous landmarks. Lodging at the Bandeirantes Hotel in Rio de Janeiro
Day 02 Rio de Janeiro (B)
After breakfast you’ll enjoy a half day tour in the city. You’ll visit some of the most important landmarks such as Sao Bento Monastery and Santa Teresa district. In this tour you will ride a bus, a typical trolley and will walk is some parts (this tour does not operate on Sundays and National Holidays) Lodging at the Bandeirantes Hotel in Rio de Janeiro
Day 03 Rio / Belo Horizonte (B)
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport Brasilia (flight not included). Upon arrival to Belo Horizonte airport, you will be transferred to the hotel. Lodging at the Liberty Palace Hotel in Belo Horizonte
Day 04 Belo Horizonte / Ouro Preto (B)
You’ll be transferred to Ouro Preto. Declared a World Heritage Site for its stunning Baroque architecture, this is truly an important cultural destination during your trip to Brazil. Full of historic houses, churches, sculptures, parks and museums, Ouro Preto is a sightseeing haven for tourists from all over the world! Lodging at the Pousada Classica in Ouro Preto
Day 05 Ouro Preto and Mariana (B, L)
Today you’ll enjoy a full day tour to Ouro Preto and Mariana. First, you’ll see the most important spots in Ouro Preto, like the churches of Sao Francisco de Assis and Pilar, rich examples of design and architecture, and the Escola de Minas, a collection of minerals and gems. A typical buffet lunch will be served in a restaurant in Ouro Preto. Then, continue to Mariana, a quaint city where you’ll leisurely enjoy its colonial streets, buildings and churches. (This tour does not operate on Mondays, as most museums and churches are closed!) Lodging at the Pousada Classica in Ouro Preto
Day 06 Ouro Preto / Brasilia (B)
After breakfast you will be transferred to Confins airport in Belo Horizonte for your flight to Brasilia (flight not included). Upon arrival you will be transferred to the hotel. Brasilia, the country’s capital is located in the central part of the country. This is the youngest city ever to be declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and has an astonishing cultural complex, an artificial lake, a famous bridge, and many prominent landmarks, none of which you will want to miss during your stopover to Brasilia. Lodging at the Manhattan Hotel in Brasilia
Day 07 Brasilia / Sao Luis (B)
In the morning, you’ll have a city tour that includes residential areas, churches and chapels, including “Our Lady of Fatima”, the first building inaugurated in this young city. Other landmarks you’ll see are: Juscelino Kubitschek memorial (Brasilia’s founder and former Brazil’s president), view points and other important buildings. Afterwards you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Sao Luis Brasilia (flight not included). Then, you will be transferred to the hotel. Sao Luis is surrounded by beautiful beaches, lush tropical vegetation and also a great deal of culture. Its many palaces are easily recognizable as their outer layers are covered with tiles, reflective of the 17th century style of architecture. Lodging at the Portas da Amazonia Lodge in Sao Luis
Day 08 Sao Luis (B)
After breakfast you will enjoy a half day city tour of Sao Luis. You’ll be fascinated by the beautifully preserved downtown area and all its buildings, churches and squares. The afternoon is yours to spend at leisure. Lodging at the Portas da Amazonia Lodge in Sao Luis
Day 09 Sao Luis / Barreirinhas (B)
In the early morning (5:30 am) you will depart towards Barreirinhas (The transfer lasts approximately 3,5 hrs). In the afternoon (around 2:00 pm), you will enjoy a 4x4 tour to Lençóis Maranhenses National Park (Great Bed). You’ll have the chance to do some swimming and dune walking (this tour only departs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays). Lodging at Porto Preguiças in Barreirinhas
Day 10 Barreirinhas (B)
After breakfast, you’ll take a speedboat ride in the Preguiças River. You’ll stop in Brooms Buff and Mandacaru. In the late afternoon return to Barreirinhas. Lodging at Porto Preguiças in Barreirinhas
Day 11 Sao Luis (B)
In the afternoon you’ll be transferred back to Sao Luis. Lodging at the Portas da Amazonia Lodge in Sao Luis
Day 12 Sao Luis / Recife (B)
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Recife (flight not included). Upon arrival you will be transferred to the hotel. This large metropolis is one of the most important cultural and intellectual cities in the country because of its many universities and political centers. Visitors enjoy 17th and 18th century architecture, art museums, carnivals, and shopping centers. Lodging at the Manibu Hotel in Recife
Day 13 Recife and Olinda (B, L)
Today you’ll enjoy a tour to Recife and Olinda. The tour starts at Boa Viagem beach which is famous for its barrier reef. In downtown Recife you’ll see old historical buildings, churches and bridges. Then continue to Olinda, one of the best preserved colonial cities in the country. The downtown part has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is thus a favorite attraction for visitors for its many great churches and colonial structures. Lodging at the Manibu Hotel in Recife
Day 14 Departure from Recife (B)
You will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.
