Brazil Boutique – A signature tour

The Destination background

Rio de Janeiro is the picture postcard city on the Atlantic coast with great beaches, the fabulous Sugar Loaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer statue, now a new 7th wonder of the world.

But there is so much more to Rio which you will explore on this Boutique tour including historical sites and hidden treasures.

Salvador is the historical centre of Brazil and a fascinating mix of Africa & Bahia in one. With a UNESCO heritage centre, walking through the streets are as much evocative as educational.

Praia do Forte, some 50 miles north of Salvador on Bahia's Miracle Coast is the site of one of the best beach locations along the entire Atlantic coast.

Full Itinerary

• Day 1. Rio de Janeiro

  Arrival in Rio, reception and private transfer to Mama Ruisa, a luxury private mansion and boutique hotel located in the heart of Santa Teresa overlooking the bay of Guanabara.

• Day 2. Rio de Janeiro (B & D)

  After a late breakfast, a half day city tour of the “marvelous city” including the Santa Theresa district. Perhaps jump on a tram, the only one still operating in Brazil before returning to your hotel. Relaxing afternoon before your private driver will pick you up for a fabulous ‘Rio by night’ tour followed by a dinner and show. Accommodation for the night.

• Day 3. Rio de Janeiro (B & L)

  After breakfast, a sightseeing tour to Sugar Loaf Mountain. Here a two-stage cable car takes you to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain where you will enjoy a splendid view of Rio, Copacabana Beach, and Guanabara Bay. Lunch before a visit to Corcovado statue or Christ the Redeemer, surrounded by luxuriant tropical forest to the known as the Tijuca forest. Accommodation.

  After lunch, a free day to help with acclimatization. Dinner at your hotel.

• Day 4. Rio de Janeiro – Angra Dos Reis (B)

  Today you will go in private to Angra Dos Resi, a beautiful archipelago with more than 300 islands and countless beaches. The town of Angra lies in the heart, some 130 km south of Rio. This spectacular view, winds over mountainous terrain covered in lush Atlantic rain forest. Graceful coves and sandy beaches, little islands and crystal clear water make the journey a memorable occasion. The town of Angra dos Reis has been continuously settled since the early 1500s. There are many lovely old buildings from the colonial past when the town was a great port and agricultural centre. Return to Rio de Janeiro.

• Day 5. Rio de Janeiro - Salvador (B)

  After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the morning flight to Salvador, capital of the state of Bahia and the centre of Brazil's historical past. Transfer to your hotel, the quaint Casa Das Portas Velas located in the historical part of the city. It was on November 1st, 1501 that Amerigo Vespucci sailed into Salvador's bay, which subsequently became known as All Saints Bay. Founded in 1549, Salvador was to become the most important Brazilian city for the next 300 years. A UNESCO heritage of humanity site, the city boasts many Portuguese colonial houses in addition to being the most African city in Brazil. A half day city tour including a visit to the Catedral Basilica, and Largo do Pelourinho, the old slave auction site.

• Day 6. Salvador (B & L)

  Today you will board a schooner and cruise to two of the thirty six islands in the bay, first stop being Frades Island where you will relax and enjoy a swim. Continue onto the larger island Itaparica, where you will enjoy lunch before returning to Salvador and your hotel.

  Enjoy the wonderful setting of the hotel surrounded by cloud forest and home to an abundant array of birds, hummingbirds and orchids. Dinner at your hotel.

• Day 7. Salvador (B)

  Free day at leisure.

• Day 8. Salvador - Praia do Forte (B)

  After breakfast, private land transfer to Praia do Forte, and your hotel, the Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte, a 5 star hotel where simple architecture is in harmony with the stunning scenery and the biodiversity of the surrounding area. Praia do Forte is regarded as a jewel on the Atlantic coast’s crown and which has maintained a very laid back approach. The area is also a haven for turtles and is the site of the largest concentration on the entire Brazilian at Tamar. The turtles come to lay eggs here between September and March. Free day at leisure to enjoy the fabulous beaches.

• Day 9. Praia do Forte (B)

  Free day at leisure to enjoy the fabulous beaches and the quaint fishing village.

• Day 10. Praia do Forte (B)

  Free day at leisure to enjoy the fabulous beaches and the quaint fishing village.

• Day 11. Praia do Forte – Salvador - Rio (B)

  After breakfast, transfer back to the airport in Salvador for your flight to Rio and connecting flight home.

End of our services.

Tour Prices

Price per person US$4250.00 - based on two people sharing.

Do note that US passport holders require a visa to enter Brazil and a yellow fever certificate is compulsory.

Tour Price Includes:

• 10 night's accommodation in twin/double rooms at boutique hotels with private bathroom and breakfast.
• All transfers, tours and excursions as per itinerary in private service with English speaking guides.
• All meals as per itinerary denoted by B, L and D.
• Rio – Salvador – Rio flights.

Tour Price Does Not Include:

• International air tickets and associated taxes.
• Meals not specified on the itinerary.
• Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, beverages, etc,
• Insurance against theft, loss, illness and/or accident etc.
• Baggage porterage and other extras not specified.

Hotels

Rio De Janeiro Hotels

Mama Ruisa Hotel. (Subject to availability.)

Salvador Hotels

Casa Das Portas Velas Hotel. (Subject to availability.)

Praia do Forte Hotels

Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte Hotel. (Subject to availability.)