Highlights of Brazil

Beyond the tourist hotspots lie bustling street markets and hidden local eateries brimming with the true spirit of the city and its distinctive, exciting, and delicious food scene.

Join your passionate foodie host on a journey through some local favourites. You’ll taste the very best of Brazilian gastronomy, from mouthwatering street food and savoury bar snacks to delicious fruits, refreshing juices and local beers and cocktails. More than just a culinary adventure, your host will also guide you through the city’s street art and points of interest, sharing insights into Rio’s history, contemporary life, and insider tips.

Paraty boasts a distinct architectural identity, a harmonious 18th-century style defined by irregular sidewalks, thick, ornamented walls and colonial buildings with wrought-iron balconies, all hinting at its Freemasonry past. Today, Paraty is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a National Historical Monument, remarkably with 65% of its municipality within the Serra da Bocaina National Park, earning it Natural Heritage status as well.

This tour unveils Paraty’s history, legends, and stories of the last century through a walking exploration of its historical center, including key landmarks like the House of Culture and the Matriz church.

Paraty Bay, a tranquil haven of exceptional beauty, boasts 65 islands and numerous pristine beaches fringed by lush vegetation, offering ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling in its clear waters.

This five-hour tour provides a private speedboat, captain and English-speaking guide to discover some of these stunning locations, including Comprida Island, renowned as a natural aquarium where you can feed the vibrant fish.

Your guide will meet you at your hotel for a brief transfer to the Argentinian side of Iguassu Falls, where a walking tour awaits. To reach the stunning viewpoints, you’ll board a gas-propelled train, taking you to the upper falls circuit and the Devil’s Throat, Iguassu’s most spectacular cascade. An 1100-meter elevated walkway over the Iguassu River leads to a magnificent perspective of this powerful waterfall. A strategically placed viewpoint at the platform’s end offers an up-close encounter with the surrounding flora and fauna, allowing you to truly feel the unforgettable energy of the falls.

Later, you’ll explore the lower circuit’s walkways, providing closer views of the Iguassu River and more breathtaking waterfalls and landscapes.

An exhilarating macuco ride, located within the Brazilian Iguaçu National Park, is an unmissable experience. An electric-powered wagon will transport you on a scenic three-kilometer journey, followed by a brief 500-meter forest walk to the dock.

From there, board a bi-motor inflatable boat, where you’ll be provided with life vests and protective containers for your cameras and filming equipment before embarking on an upriver journey. As you navigate the canyon and face the rapids at a comfortable pace, admire the stunning scenery of rocks, wildlife, and lush greenery. The highlight is reaching the majestic Devil’s Throat, where the pilot will expertly maneuver the boat for an unforgettable splash through the cascading spray.

Immerse yourself in the Amazon’s wonders by canoeing through the intricate network of igapós and igarapés, listening to the symphony of the forest as you paddle along waterways and between trees in two-person canoes, experiencing the ever-changing scenery. Additionally, embark on guided hikes through the firm, dryland forests unaffected by floods, where experienced local guides will share their knowledge of native trees, edible and medicinal plants and essential survival strategies.

Experience the Amazon’s awakening with an early morning journey to the islands, witnessing the vibrant spectacle of birds in flight as the sun paints the sky with breathtaking colours. As night falls, discover the unique ambiance of the forest illuminated by stars, exploring the igapós by canoe to observe the hidden nocturnal wildlife – birds, sloths, snakes, and alligators – stirring within the sounds of darkness.