Brazilian Wilderness

Full Day city Tour Rio de Janeiro

During this tour you  will visit the famous Christ the Redeemer with its spectacular views of Rio. The statue of Christ the Redeemer was completed in 1931 and stands 98 feet (30 metres) tall, its horizontally outstretched arms spanning 92 feet (28 metres). The statue has become emblematic of both the city of Rio de Janeiro and the whole nation of Brazil. It is the largest Art Deco-style sculpture in the world.

You will continue the tour to  the city center to see the São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro Cathedral, built between 1964 and 1979,  the name is in honor  to Saint Sebastian, the patron saint of Rio de Janeiro. The cathedral’s beauty lies in its interior, where four vivid color rectilinear stained glass windows soar 64 metres from floor to ceiling over the walls in the four cardinal points, allowing the sunlight to be projected in stunning different colors, depending on time of the day, which gives the church a beautiful natural lighting and a mystical atmosphere.

The tour continues visiting the Maracanã Stadium, the Sambodromo and  the Arches of Lapa. 

You will stop to have lunch and to rest. During the afternoon, you will be transferred to visit the Sugarloaf Mountain, a peak that rises 396 meters high and presents a bird’s eye view of Rio de Janeiro from the mouth of Guanabara Bay. Here you will enjoy a breathtaking view of surrounding beaches, mountains and forests.

After the tour, you will return to your hotel. the rest of the day is at leisure. 

Tijuca Rainforest

Located in the heart of Rio de Janeiro with easy access from anywhere in the city, this Rio de Janeiro Park protects the largest urban jungle in the world, with an area of 3,953 hectares. It is the most visited National Park in Brazil, receiving more than three million visitors per year between Brazilians and foreigners of all ages. Undoubtedly, a green lung for Río that attracts those who seek jungle landscapes near the sea, bird watchers, lovers of walks, or simply those who long for contact with nature.

Brazilian Falls

The Iguazu National Park, shared between Brazil and Argentina, is one of the main attraction, not only touristically, but also ecological and natural. Millions of people enjoy this impressive natural wonder, supported by UNESCO.

Iguazu Falls on the Brazilian side, as a national park, was created in 1939. The  national park has approximately 180,000 hectares. The Parque Nacional do Iguazu has one circuit, of approximately 1500 meters. This section can take approximately 2 hours to complete, since during the journey you will be constantly seeing the falls, so you will surely make several stops to take photos and look at the place.

Safari Night Pantanal

 This night tour operated in 4x4 adapted open vehicles, using a powerful long-range torch to observe crepuscular and nocturnal animals like anteaters, foxes, capybaras, caimans, crab eating foxes, ocelots, tapirs, dears, owls, nighthawks, and with some luck the beautiful jaguar. During the night, the strong light used to spot the animals reflects in their eyes. We present the visitors with the possibility of encountering some of these animals during this night trip. You travel through the rice fields (good place to spot mammals) and the forested areas. During the dry season (usually between June and October), it is possible to traverse the beautiful area of Corixo Seco, with an intact and closed forest. Our vehicles named: Jaguareté (Jaguar), Jaguatirica (Ocelot) and Guará (Wolf), were specially built for this trip. They are mounted on Toyota Pick-ups equipped with seats in three different levels to facilitate the observation of animals by everyone in the car.

Photographic Safari with Carandá Trail 

The Photo Safari is done in the preserved area and rice fields of the farm. In this tour it is possible to see the abundant local fauna like marsh dears, capybaras, caimans and many birds such as the jabiru stork (symbol of the Pantanal) With some luck, you might see anteaters, tapirs and even the majestic jaguar, among many other mammal species and birds. During the safari, you will be able to walk on a suspended trail built in the gallery forest of the Miranda River. This walk lasts around 20 minutes. It is possible to observe the meeting of the waters of Corixo São Domingos and Miranda River.

River Barge ( Chalana) Tour 

Chalana is a typical barge of the Pantanal. In this tour, it is possible to see the birds that make the river bank their home, like kingfishers, cormorants, egrets, herons, hawks, jacamars and many others. Caimans are often seen very close by. With some luck, giant river otters, southern river otters and even an anteater may cross in front of the boat. On this tour, guests can also try fishing for piranhas and visiting the Centennial Fig Tree. During the dry season, it is possible to walk along a trail in the gallery forest in which you will be able to observe the local vegetation up close. Trees like the strangling fig tree, white fig tree, acuri palm tree, piuva, angico, and lianas can be seen.

Horseback Ride 

The most traditional way of exploring the Pantanal is the way the pantaneiros (local cowboy) do, on horseback! Our horses are tame and are used to following the easy trail the tour takes in search of animals. On this tour, the pantaneiro guides carry Tereré, the typical drink of the region, similar to the hot mate but with cold water, in their saddlebags. During the ride, you can observe native animals from the Brazilian savannah such as armadillos, anteaters, deer, rheas and countless species of birds.

City Tour Manaus

Considered the gateway to the Brazilian Amazon, the city of Manaus is distinguished by the rich architecture that refers to the golden era of rubber. Bathed by the Negro River waters, it can be both modern and ancient. This is an indispensable tour to understand the majesty of the cultural heritage established in the middle of the Amazon Forest. The highlights of Manaus during this panoramic 4 hour guided tour are: the Adolpho Lisboa Municipal Market, Fish and Banana Markets, Rio Negro Palace, City Museum (MUMA) and Amazon Theater. Discover the interesting architecture, as well as the culture and history of this Amazonian city along the way.

Meeting of the Waters

 In route to the Jungle Lodge,  you will stop to observe the magnificent Meeting of the Waters, where the muddy waters of the Solimões River meet the black waters of the Negro River. At this crucial junction point, the two rivers – with different speeds, temperatures and consistencies – run side by side for several kilometers without actually mixing, ultimately joining to form the great Amazon River. You will feel the difference in temperature between the two distinct rivers.

Canoeing

Our canoeing tour provides an in depth / up close exploration of the igarapés (Amazonian creeks) and the igapós (flooded forest), an experience only possible on paddle canoes. During the excursion, guests are encouraged to swim and may encounter some of the river’s most majestic creatures: pink dolphins.

Cayman Spotting

Depart on an evening expedition to observe frogs, birds and most importantly, caymans. Your guide will use his flashlight to help spot the caymans. With this light, you can see the cayman’s eyes, which reflect a bright red dot as the animal remains paralyzed and clearly visible.

Jungle Hike

In this educational jungle walk, our expert guide will introduce you to the wildlife of the Amazon. He will show you plants and describe their uses, as many are edible or medicinal. The paths implemented in exploration walks are constantly changed to avoid damaging the forest with overuse.

Piranha Fishing

You will board a motorboat to fish and learn more about the infamous piranha as well as other Amazonian fish. Fishing is easier in the dry season as the fish cannot hide in the flooded areas, as they tend to do in the wet season. After fishing, you will stop to see the water lilies. You will return to the lodge at sunset, which usually provides some of the most stunning views the Amazon has to offer.