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Brazil – Rio & Iguaçu

Rio's beaches, Christ the Redeemer and the Iguaçu Falls: Brazil thrills on a grand scale.

Duration8 days
Best timeOct.
FlightsLisbon or Paris
From1,220,000 FCFA

Rio de Janeiro is a spectacular city of mountains, legendary beaches and festive atmosphere. The journey continues to the Iguaçu Falls, where the power of the water and the rainforest offer a striking contrast to the energy of the city.

Itinerary

  1. Day 1 — Flight Abidjan – Rio de Janeiro via Lisbon or Paris
  2. Day 2 — Arrival in Rio, hotel transfer, afternoon on Copacabana beach
  3. Day 3 — Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain
  4. Day 4 — Santa Teresa, historic centre and Selarón Steps, samba evening in Lapa
  5. Day 5 — Free day in Ipanema or boat trip on the bay
  6. Day 6 — Flight to Foz do Iguaçu, walk on the Brazilian side of the falls
  7. Day 7 — Argentine side of the falls or Bird Park, boat trip
  8. Day 8 — Return flight to Abidjan via Lisbon or Paris

Highlights

  • Ascent to Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado
  • Cable car to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain at sunset
  • Relax on the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema
  • Discover the bohemian Santa Teresa district and the Selarón Steps
  • Samba evening in the Lapa district
  • Panoramic walk on the Brazilian side of the Iguaçu Falls
  • Visit the Iguaçu Bird Park

Our 4 packages

Découvertefrom 1,220,000 FCFAReturn flights and domestic flight, 2-3★ hotels, breakfasts, airport transfers, group tour of Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, WhatsApp support
Essentielfrom 1,740,000 FCFAReturn flights and domestic flight, 3★ hotels, breakfasts, group excursions in Rio and Iguaçu, French-speaking guide subject to availability
Confortfrom 2,330,000 FCFAReturn flights and domestic flight, 4★ beachfront hotels, half board, private tours, samba evening
Prestigefrom 3,640,000 FCFAReturn flights and domestic flight, 5★ hotels facing the sea and inside Iguaçu National Park, private guide and driver, helicopter flight over Rio, private cruise on the bay

Indicative prices, confirmed by a firm quote.

Practical information

Flights
Abidjan – Rio de Janeiro via Lisbon or Paris, approximately 15 to 18 hours' travel
Climate
Tropical climate: hot and humid summer from December to March, mild and dry winter from June to September
Currency
Brazilian real (BRL)
Health
Yellow fever vaccination certificate required and recommended for Iguaçu; mosquito protection advised
Good to know
Avoid displaying jewellery and phones on the beach and in the street

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