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Salvador - Chapada Diamantina - Manaus - Tefé - Pantanal
Luxury Brazil Tours & Travel.
Land Price (14 days/13 nights)
De Luxe US$ 4,110
The land price includes escorted transfers, private excursions with professional guides and chauffeurs, entrance fees, indicated category of accommodations, all breakfasts and specified meals except beverages, all transportation except air flights, and travel insurance for guests through the age of 59 years. Over that age, there is a supplementary fee. All prices are per person based on two people sharing a guest room. For a detailed description of our services, see About Our Tours.
Intra-Tour Air Flights & Fares
Air fares are in addition to the land price. A "Visit Brazil Air Pass" is recommended.
This itinerary presents some of Brazil's most exquisite natural highlights in an exhilarating two-week journey to Salvador, Chapada Diamantina, Manaus, Tefé and the Pantanal.
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Salvador sits on a peninsula overlooking the bay that gave the state its name: Bahia. For Brazilians, Bahia is synonymous both with a more relaxed pace of life and a special intensity in all that Brazil represents: colour, music and religiousness. This is undoubtedly a consequence of Salvador being Brazil's strongest link with Africa, having been the principal port of entry for slaves. Eighty percent of Salvador's inhabitants are of Afro-Brazilian origin, and they express their cultural roots in every way from their lively musical rhythms to their cuisine.
Day 1: Salvador
Arrival at the airport, meet-and-greet with our local, bilingual guide and transfer in private, air-conditioned vehicle to the hotel. After check-in, free time to relax around the hotel. In the evening, a wonderful dinner and spectacular evening show, set in a beautiful 18th century architectural complex comprising a main house (Casa Grande), a chapel and outlying slave quarters, making it one of the most traditional entertainment spots in Salvador. As the tourists help themselves to a self-service buffet of typical traditional Bahian cuisine, a folklore show presents some of the major Afro-Brazilian traditions, such as the fishermen's dance, a special Capoeira performance and much more. Overnight at the hotel
Day 2: Salvador
Full-day historical and panoramic tour of Salvador: This charming excursion first takes the tourist into the historical heart of Salvador The Cidade Alta, revealing some of the first streets laid in Bahia. By far the most significant site visited during the excursion is the Pelourinho, the historical centre of Salvador and a true World Heritage Site, considered by UNESCO to be a highlight of XVII and XVIII century colonial architecture. Clinging to steep terrain, the picturesque colonial houses and churches (such as the Igreja do São Francisco) of the Pelourinho, artistically decorated in a myriad of colours, make this enchanting part of town a must for anyone visiting Bahia. Lunch is served at one of a choice of restaurants in the Pelourinho, depending on the visitors' tastes. After lunch, the excursion proceeds to offer the tourist various beautiful panoramic views of the city.
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Day 3, 4 & 5: Chapada Diamantina
The Chapada Diamantina (Diamond Highlands) is a continuation of the Espinhaço Mountain Range in the state of Bahia. Located 400 kilometres to the west of Salvador, these highlands are an immense oasis with flowered hills, luxuriant valleys and perennial rivers amid the barrenness of the backlands. Visitors who climb the lush slopes feel as if they are in a make-believe world: 84,000 square kilometres peppered with crystal-clear waterfalls, gorges, caves, grottoes and rocky hills. In the middle of the Chapada lies Lençóis, a precious town, nowadays small and cosy, but once Brazil's diamond centre. To this day, Lençóis has retained its characteristic architecture and distinctive regional culture whilst developing the necessary infrastructure to welcome visitors to the Chapada Diamantina National Park. There are a number of hotels in Lençóis, varying in comfort and style, from which visitors undertake numerous excursions into the Chapada Diamantina National Park, including half-day treks along creeks, amidst an imposing landscape of high plateaus separated by deep gorges and valleys, exploration of spectacular waterfalls and caves adorned with stalagmites, stalactites and underground rivers. One of the excursions takes the visitor to the top of the Morro de Pai Inácio escarpment for amazing views over the surrounding landscape and a beautiful sunset. All excursions are accompanied by an expert bilingual guide. Transfers to and from Lençóis by bus.
Day 6: Chapada Diamantina - Manaus
Morning transfer to airport for the flight to Manaus. On arrival, meet-and-greet with our local bilingual guide and transfer to the hotel, followed by a city tour of Manaus in the afternoon. The rubber boom, which started at the end of 19th century and lasted for about 30 years, was largely responsible for the way Manaus looks today, with its broad avenues and squares. The opulent wealth of this period bequeathed a number of architectural jewels such as the Rio Negro Palace; The Indian Museum, with numerous works of art and tribal artefacts; and the Adolfo Lisboa municipal market, where an astounding range of products are sold. Other attractions include the Amazon Theatre, opened in 1896, and the floating harbour of Manaus, which adjusts itself to the water level. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 7, 8 & 9: Manaus - Tefe - Uakari Floating Lodge
Morning transfer to Manaus Airport and flight westwards to Tefé. Located on the banks of the Solimões River in the remote heart of the Amazon basin, Tefé is one of the oldest and most isolated towns in the state of Amazonas, dating from 1686. From here, tourists board a boat for the 2-hour trip to the Uakari Floating Lodge, during which some wildlife, such as dolphins, can already be observed. The lodge offers the unique possibility of experiencing the largest reserve of flooded rainforest in the world, Mamirauá (1.124.000 ha). To enable scientists and tourists to explore the Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve, a floating lodge with 10 apartments was constructed to ensure minimal impact on the environment. The lodge was named Uakari after the various types of Uakari monkeys that live in this part of the rainforest. At the lodge, tourist are explained the importance of this reserve and the participatory projects that are being undertaken in alliance with local communities and subsidized by the Brazilian government, private organizations and the Wildlife Conservation Society. The simple yet comfortable lodge will be used as a base from which to explore the rainforest and the projects that are undertaken here, either on foot or by canoe, depending on the season. Excursions include a walking tour to spot animals like spiders, opossums and other night animals; jungle hikes through areas inhabited by a variety of monkeys species; fishing for piranhas; a visit by motorized canoe to Mamirauá Lake in search of fresh water dolphins, hoatzins and, after sunset, alligators.
Day 10: Amazon - Pantanal
Transfer to Manaus airport for flight to the Pantanal. Meet-and-greet at airport and transfer to one of several beautifully located lodges. Overnight at the lodge.
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Day 11, 12 & 13: Pantanal
The Pantanal, a vast wetland area in western Brazil, which cuts across the states of Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul (as well as western Brazil and northeastern Paraguay), is one of the world's great wildlife reserves. Because of the veldt-like open land, it is also the best place to see wildlife in Brazil. 650 species of birds, among which are storks (including the stately Tuiuiu or Jabiru stork), egrets, herons, coots, ducks and ibises, can be observed in the region. Animal life is represented by, among other species, alligators, jaguar, otters, emus, boa constrictors and monkeys. In the Pantanal, and especially along the Transpantaneira Park Road, there are numerous lodges located in magnificent spots, the accommodation ranging from basic to luxurious according to customer preferences. During their stay, tourists will embark on excursions involving treks at sunrise to watch spectacular birds such as macaw, ibis and Tuiuiú; a discovery tour on horseback and fascinating canoe trips to enjoy the Pantanal and its wildlife from the water; piranha fishing; plus a safari along the Transpantaneira Park Road by car with several photo and film stops en route. The Transpantaneira has been described by many as the best stretch of road for wildlife spotting in South America. During the wet season, the road acts as an island, attracting large numbers of birds and other wildlife, whilst in the dry season, the roadside ditches act as ponds where many birds, capybaras and caimans gather. Wildlife along the Transpantaneira is therefore prolific and easily approached throughout the year. Excursions are usually for half a day, returning to the lodge for delicious buffet lunches and dinners.
Day 14: Pantanal - Your next destination
Time permitting, a free morning free at leisure. Afternoon transfer to airport for connecting flights back home.
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