STUNNING NATURE OF BRAZIL
The journey begins in bustling Rio de Janeiro. You will stay in the colourful Santa Teresa district with hip boutique hotels and a host of excellent restaurants. Then you will travel to the beautiful green coastal strip Of Costa Verde with lots of jungle, beautiful beaches and islands, such as the idyllic Ilha Grande.
Then you fly to the jungle, to the tropical rainforest of the Amazon and to the swamp area of the Pantanal. Colourful bird species, special mammals, reptiles and unique plant species form the basis of the last part of this varied nature journey.
Tips & Tops Amazon & Pantanal:
- In Rio de Janeiro, enjoy the famous beaches of Ipanema, Leblon and Copacabana. Not to be missed are the Corcovado, the Sugarloaf Mountain and the Christ Statue
- The most beautiful beach of Ilha Grande is Praia Lopes Mendes. From the capital it takes about three hours of hiking through jungle, past waterfalls and over large hills before reaching the beach
- The historic port city of Paraty is a Unesco World Heritage Site. Stroll through winding streets, admire beautiful colonial buildings or the scenic harbour
- Drink in Paraty a Caiparinha, a cocktail made with the local drink Cachaça
- Early in the morning paddling through the narrow creeks of the Amazon, the best time to spot birds
- Venture into the Amazon rainforest on foot, 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 by all the sounds that the different animals produce. From crickets to macaws and from owls to monkeys
- There are a number of endangered species in the Pantanal, including jaguar, caiman, mane wolf, giant otter, capybara and lowland tpir
- The Araras Lodge in the Pantanal offers an extensive menu of activities focused on the special flora and fauna. It is ideal for birdwatchers, you can canoe to your heart's content and there are special walks at sunrise and sunset
