Best of Brazil – March

Welcome to Brazil! Upon your arrival, settle into our beautiful hotel, located just steps from Iguaçu National Park. This evening, we’ll enjoy an Amazing Journeys Welcome Event with your fellow travelers, followed by a dinner welcoming you to Brazil.

Dinner is included today.

Today we will explore the wonder of Iguazu Falls from the Argentine side. Crossing the Iguazu River through the famous Tancredo Neves bridge, we will find ourselves in the Argentine National Park. Take a train ride and follow a network of walkways that wind through lush subtropical rainforest, bringing you face-to-face with countless cascades tumbling over cliffs in a symphony of sound and mist. This imposing natural sculpture is comprised of about 280 falls with an average height of 200 feet.

Feel the spray on your skin as you stand at the edge of the legendary Devil’s Throat, where roaring torrents plunge dramatically into the depths below. Our adventure will take us to the Upper Circuit of the Park and (if time permits) also through the Lower Circuit. The trails will take us through lush forests, and we will be accompanied at all times by the powerful roar of Iguazu’s waters. A true feast for our senses!

The remainder of the day is at leisure where you can take a dip in the pool at our hotel and enjoy your surroundings.

Breakfast is included today.

This morning we will have a different perspective as we head out on foot to discover the wonder of Iguaçu Falls from the Brazilian side! Today, the experience is all about sweeping panoramas and jaw-dropping scale. You’ll be treated to postcard-perfect views of the entire waterfall system, where hundreds of cascades stretch across the horizon in a dramatic display of power and beauty. Our adventure will bring us face to face with one of the most impressive natural wonders in the world; one that will change our perspective on the power of nature. Walking through the National Park, we will immerse ourselves in the lush vegetation that populates the impressive local ecosystem. Take in the views at Mirador de las Cataratas for a first impressive view of the park and the waterfalls, accompanied by the deafening roar of the water surrounding us. We will continue along the carefully designed paths to get closer to the action feeling the breeze and mist in the air as we walk over the turbulent waters. We will be able to see the famous Devil’s Throat. From the Brazilian side, we will experience the majesty of its panoramic views!

This afternoon, we will bid tchau tchau to the beautiful Iguaçu Falls and fly to the vibrant and iconic city of Rio de Janeiro.

Breakfast is included today.

Enjoy a full day discovering the very best of Rio de Janeiro and its most iconic sights. We’ll begin our journey at the base of Corcovado, where a short and scenic train ride carries you to the summit, passing through stretches of the lush Tijuca Forest, the largest urban rainforest in the world. At the top, you’ll be greeted by the outstretched arms of Christ the Redeemer, Brazil’s most emblematic monument and one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, along with unrivaled panoramic views of the city below.

Savor artisan Brazilian cuisine in the trendy neighborhood of Santa Teresa with amazing views of Rio, while dining in a home setting. Then, continue your adventure aboard the city’s oldest cable car as you ascend Sugarloaf Mountain (1300 feet). From its summit, take in breathtaking, wide-angle views of Rio’s coastline, bays, and vibrant cityscape. This is an iconic peak at this special city, and an unforgettable finale to a spectacular day in Rio.

Breakfast and lunch are included today.

Experience the creation of Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival from an insider’s perspective. Visit the City of Samba, learn about the history of samba and Carnival parades, and understand the production of floats and costumes. Get those dancing-feet ready because you’ll don an authentic Carnival costume and learn some samba dancing from experienced Carnival dancers!

Then, take a tour through Little Africa, a place full of history, that connects with samba on a deeper level. We’ll end our tour at a samba circle at Pedra do Sal.

The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore Rio – perhaps you’ll soak in the sun on Copacabana Beach, located right outside of our hotel, or walk along Ipanema Beach, do some shopping at boutiques, enjoy the cafés and surrounding galleries. Go for a swim at our hotel’s beautiful rooftop pool with a caipirinha in hand as you watch the sun go down on Copacabana Beach. This evening, enjoy a true Brazilian group dinner.

Breakfast and dinner are included today.

This morning, we’ll take in the stunning views of Rio from a totally different angle – from aboard a boat in the Guanabara Bay – where we’ll be able to see sites from a new perspective. We’ll see Sugar Loaf Mountain and the Museum of Tomorrow, (Museu do Amanhã), built by the famous Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. As we cross under the Rio-Niteroi Bridge, we will see the Santa Teresa neighborhood, the three forts that were built to protect the city, and other iconic sites that make this city so special.

Enjoy some free time this afternoon to take in all that Rio has to offer, then this evening we’ll continue our adventure as we fly to Manaus, our entry point of the Amazon Rainforest.

Breakfast is included today.

Enjoy the morning at leisure at our 5-star boutique hotel before we head toward our home-away-from-home for the next three nights, our river cruise on the Amazon River.

After embarkation and a safety briefing, we’ll get this adventure started as we cruise down the Rio Solimões and watch the sunset on deck while enjoying live local music with a cocktail in hand. Onboard, join with our Amazing Journeys friends for our community Shabbat and dinner, and spend the evening enjoying Amazonian music onboard.

Breakfast and dinner are included today.

This morning, take a boat ride to visit the riverside home of the Silva family, located in the Lago Janauacá region. Learn about their way of life, customs, and crops. There will also be an opportunity to visit the Juruá beekeeping project, where you can observe stingless bee honey production. You will also have the chance to purchase local honey and regional products.

Back onboard, taste and savor local fruits that are specific to this region. Perhaps you’ll take a tour of the Command Bridge onboard to learn about the navigation on our ship.

This afternoon, have the opportunity to go Piranha fishing and/or take a boat ride in the Manacapuru region to observe the flora and fauna. Enjoy some evening entertainment onboard, and after dinner you can discover the mysteries of the tropical forest after sunset in the Manacapuru region.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included today.

Rise and shine because today we have a sunrise expedition to observe birds and enjoy the beautiful landscape illuminated by the sunrise during a boat ride. After breakfast, you can enjoy a boat ride or forest walk in the Manacapuru region. Onboard, enjoy a lecture on the Peoples and Culture of the Amazon to fully understand the intricacies of region you’re traveling through.

This afternoon, take a relaxing boat ride to visit Vitória-Régia Lake with the opportunity to meet a local artisan and take a short walk in the Lago Janauari region.

Tonight is the Captain’s Dinner followed by a Folklore Show, featuring music with rhythms from all over Brazil.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included today.

Early this morning we’ll see an exciting highlight of the region as we sail through the Meeting of the Waters between the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões. Then, we will disembark the ship and head back home with memories of our amazing journey through the incredible country of Brazil.

Breakfast is included today.