Private Tour Highlights
- Getting a flavor for Brazilian music in Rio, listening to live Brazilian beats and soaking up the bohemian atmosphere.
- Taking a ride on a cog train through the world’s largest urban woodland up towards the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer.
- Whizzing up to Sugarloaf Mountain on a cable car, drinking in the views of Guanabara Bay, Copacabana Beach and the Santa Cruz Fortress.
- Navigating the canals of the Amazon on canoes at night to get up close to Caimans, while sensing the mystical energy of the rainforest after dark.
- Soaking up Rio’s buzzing energy on a private tour of the city, encompassing important sights like Cinelandia Square and the Metropolitan Cathedral.
- Delving into the Brazilian side of the Amazon Rainforest and exploring one of the world’s last great wildernesses.
Tour Overview
Explore one of the world’s last great wildernesses with the Amazon Tour in Brazil! The Amazon Rainforest is the world’s largest and most biologically diverse ecosystem, but also the most fragile. Get the full Amazonian experience with a stay at the Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge, a small and charming hotel that brings together nature and comfort in a subtle and harmonious way. This tour also visits the city of Manaus, once known for producing rubber; it is now the financial hub of northern Brazil. In Manaus you will visit its famous Opera House.
Inclusions
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* The order of the activities is subject to confirmation by the Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge and will be confirmed upon arrival at the lodge.
Package Price: From £$ 5020
Prices shown above are per person. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability. Prices include local airfare (where applicable), hotel accommodation including daily breakfast; all transfers with baggage handling, all guided tours in English and all entrance fees.
Please note that prices are subject to change based on availability and seasonality, especially during the holiday season from December 20th through January 5th each year. Please contact a Yampu Travel Specialist for more information on best times to travel.
Trip Type:
All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!
Tour Itinerary
Flight to Brazil
Overnight flight to Rio de Janeiro.
Overnight flight to Rio de Janeiro.
Corcovado
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Reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel.
After settling in, enjoy a tour of Corcovado with a private driver and guide. The tour begins in Cosme Velho's neighborhood. The cog train rolls through the Tijuca Forest, the largest urban forest in the world, and up to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Once there, enjoy a panoramic and extraordinary view of Rio, including the Sugar Loaf, the Guanabara Bay, the beaches of Southern Zone and the Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon. At the peak of the hill is the art deco statue of Jesus Christ, and icon of Rio. After the visit of the Corcovado, the tour continues to the Sao Conrado area with a brief stop at Pepino beach where you can appreciate the hang gliders overhead. At the end of the tour, you will transfer back to your hotel. ...read less
Rio City Tour with Sugar Loaf
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Today enjoy a private Half Day Tour to the Sugar Loaf with private driver/guide.
This tour begins with a stroll through downtown Rio, passing by the Sambodrome, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Get to know the traditional Cinelandia square with the historical buildings, the Municipal Theater, the National Library and the National Museum of Fine Arts. By taking the Aterro do Flamengo, you will be taken to the neighborhood of Urca where you will find one of the largest symbols of the city: The Sugar Loaf. This visit is made in two steps by cable car. The first cable car takes passengers to Urca Hill which provides a beautiful view of the Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niteroi bridge and Corcovado hill. From this stage, a second cable car will be taken up to the top to find a splendid view of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress and some beaches of Niteroi. ...read less
Day at Leisure
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Day free to enjoy Rio, or choose from one of Yampu’s optional day tours.
Tonight, you will be met at your hotel by a Yampu representative for your private transfer to the Ginga Tropical Show (this tour does not include dinner).
After dinner, we will enjoy a Brazilian dance show that gathers on stage various cultures of our Tropical Country. The show combines a variety of Brazilian dances that developed from African rhythms via the slave trade and the natives that lived in Brazil before colonization. This is a show that perfectly combines diversity and culture. We have the Ziriguidum from the Northeast, the Amazon with its Folklore, Bahia with its mystical rituals and Capoeira, and Rio de Janeiro with its bohemian Lapa neighborhood, samba dance halls and the performance of the legendary Tricksters.
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Rio - Manaus
At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight to Manaus.
Upon arrival, enjoy a private transfer from the airport to Manaus, the capital of the Brazilian Amazon, and the central point for all excursions into the Amazon jungle. We will stop at our hotel for some free time to rest or take an optional tour to visit the Amazon Theatre, the Market and the Port of Manaus.
At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight to Manaus.
Upon arrival, enjoy a private transfer from the airport to Manaus, the capital of the Brazilian Amazon, and the central point for all excursions into the Amazon jungle. We will stop at our hotel for some free time to rest or take an optional tour to visit the Amazon Theatre, the Market and the Port of Manaus.
Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge
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This morning, be picked up at your Manaus hotel (between 8am and 9am) for a three-hour van transfer to the Anavilhanas. Upon arrival, you will have a welcome cocktail followed by a tour of the lodge. In the afternoon, depart through the Anavilhanas islands in regional watercraft. We explore the numerous canals (paranas), lakes and islands of the largest river archipelago in the world. Visitors disembark on one of the islands to examine its unique ecosystem, observing regional plant- and wildlife. Dinner at the lodge. After dinner, partake in some alligator sightseeing. The unique sensation of living and feeling the forest at night is experienced in canoes during the exploration of riverbanks in search of caimans. ...read less
Forest Hike - Piranha Fishing
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After an early morning breakfast, take part in an informative forest hike. Led by experienced local guides, you will explore the forest, where it is possible to observe some of the greatest Amazonian mysteries. You will also receive instructions on trees, wild fruit, herbs and jungle survival. The trail can be done entirely on foot, but you can also return to the lodge by means of a delightful canoe ride.
After lunch in the afternoon, visit the Amazonian dolphins and go piranha fishing. This is a fun fishing expedition in wooden canoes through regional riverbanks, where you will be able to catch some piranhas as well as other fish while admiring the sights, sounds and smells of the forest. Dinner followed by a lecture on the Amazon region and Anavilhanas. ...read less
Anavilhanas- Manaus- Flight Home
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Start the morning with some sunrise contemplation and bird watching. Leaving before dawn, you will be led to a lake in Anavilhanas where it will be possible to observe birds and other animals in transit and contemplate the colors and nuances of Amazonian skies. After breakfast enjoy a visit to handicraft studios and naval shipyard in Novo Airao. You will visit two regional craft centers where you can see the work of local craftsmen in their workplace. Later on, visit a shipyard of regional wooden watercraft. At 2pm, after lunch, depart to Manaus and transfer to the airport for the flight home. ...read less
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge Hotelaria - Avenida Presidente Getúlio Vargas, Novo Airão - State of Amazonas, Brazil
Places You'll See
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Rio de Janeiro
The largest Art Deco statue in the world, Christ the Redeemer, welcomes travelers to the famous city, Rio de Janeiro. Let the local music, art, and food capture your sense as you visit its sandy beaches or watch an enchanting samba show. Try your hand at trekking up Pao de Acucar (Sugarloaf Mountain) for beautiful views of the bay and beyond.
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Manaus
Located within the Amazon, and accessible mostly by boat and aircraft, the city of Manaus is the gateway to the Brazilian rainforest. At the conjunction of two differently colored rivers that form the Amazon, Manaus is the perfect place to take a riverboat tour to witness this natural phenomenon. While so close to the Amazon, take a guided tour of the lush forest.
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Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge
The Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge is a jungle lodge near Manaus in the Amazon, with 64 bungalows, surrounded by pristine rivers and nature. The bungalows feature comfortable and rustic furnishings, and are equipped with air conditioning, electric showers, and screened windows. The lodge offers a swimming pool overlooking the Rio Negro and islands, a 13m high Observation Deck with a stunning view over the river and the Anavilhanas Archipelago, Internet access, a local handicraft shop, and a fabulous restaurant serving regional and international cuisine.
Anavilhanas National Park , BRAZIL
4 Star Properties
Arena Leme
Rio de Janeiro , BRAZIL
Rio de Janeiro : Windsor California
Windsor California
Rio de Janeiro , BRAZIL
The Windsor California Hotel is the latest news in the center of Copacabana. Located in the seafront of one of the most famous beaches of Rio de Janeiro, it provides its guests with high standard service, comfort, sophistication, high-end structure and convenience. It is walking distance from the most trendy bars, restaurants and night clubs, on top of offering easy access to the subway and the main tourist attractions such as Pão de Açúcar and Cristo Redentor.
Hotel Villa Amazonia
Manaus , BRAZIL
Located in the historic center of Manaus, a few steps from the Amazonas theatre, the hotel has 30 exclusive apartments, all facing an internal garden and a natural stone pool.
The facade, reception and restaurant are set in a restored historic mansion, reminiscent of the heyday of rubber.
The large rooms follow a modern and sophisticated language, with a bathtub*, balcony, special sheets, careful amenities and all the infrastructure of equipment and services present in the best hotels.
Bistrô FITZ-carraldo offers a contemporary menu, mixing international classics with the exoticism of Amazonian cuisine.
We also have a complete fitness room overlooking our garden, a real hidden treasure in the center of Manaus.
Above all, we focus all services on the well-being of our guests, with an attentive staff prepared to provide valuable cultural and tourist tips, helping Manaus to be rediscovered by the most demanding traveling public.
5 Star Properties
Rio de Janeiro : Windsor Miramar
Windsor Miramar
Rio de Janeiro , BRAZIL
The new Miramar Hotel by Windsor defines seaside luxury in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. Just steps from Copacabana Beach, the hotel affords captivating views from some guestrooms and an amazing rooftop terrace that hosts an infinity-edge swimming pool and poolside bar. Accommodations at Miramar promote relaxation with sophisticated decor, Brazilian paintings, and elegantly designed guest bathrooms. Each of the 200 guestrooms features state-of-art amenities such as complimentary WiFi, minibar, electrical adapters, and more. Dine in the hotel’s new gourmet restaurant, which serves an inventive menu of Carioca cuisine and notable wine list with more than 130 labels.
Rio de Janeiro : Hilton Copacabana
Hilton Copacabana
Rio de Janeiro , BRAZIL
Hilton Copacabana hotel is on Copacabana Beach and is less than 10 minutes from Rio Sul Mall and showings at Kinoplex Roxy. Sugarloaf Mountain, Maracanã Stadium, and Escadaria Selarón can be reached in 15 minutes. Christ the Redeemer is 20 minutes away. The hotel has rooms with sea views, a spa, and a rooftop pool with space to relax.
Manaus : Juma Opera Hotel (Superior Patio View)
Juma Opera Hotel (Superior Patio View)
Manaus , BRAZIL
The hotel is in the mold of an urban scene with European, notably French inspirations. The Amazonas Opera House is a masterpiece erected in 1896, during the Rubber Boom period in which Manaus experienced the Belle Époque atmosphere.
It is in front of this postcard that Juma Opera presents itself.
A historic high-end boutique hotel that also stands out for the sustainable actions already seen in the jungle lodge (Juma Amazon Lodge), with the use of solar panels for heating water and coatings containing recyclable glass in its composition.
Like other buildings in the historic center of the state capital, built in the midst of the economic heyday, two Juma Opera mansions also resulted from the years of local prosperity.
Listed by the National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute (Iphan), the main house required a meticulous recovery process. The former American president Theodore Roosevelt visited it when it was an American Consulate in the beginning of the 20th century, during his expedition to the Amazon Rainforest with Marshall Rondon.
Luxury Properties
Rio de Janeiro : Copacabana Palace (City View)
Copacabana Palace (City View)
Rio de Janeiro , BRAZIL
This glamorous landmark is pre-eminent among the best hotels in Rio de Janeiro. Since its Art Deco doors swung open in 1923, Belmond Copacabana Palace has been welcoming the rich and famous. A truly iconic city-center hotel, Copacabana Beach only a heartbeat away, this is the best place to stay in Rio. Soak up the sun in the magnificent pool or join Brazil’s style setters at the Piano Bar. Each of the rooms are unique, featuring fine period furniture and original works of art. And don’t miss the hotel’s top restaurants, whether for great local dishes or fine Italian dining at the Hotel Cipriani Restaurant.
Rio de Janeiro : Fasano Hotel Rio de Janeiro (Ocean View)
Fasano Hotel Rio de Janeiro (Ocean View)
Rio de Janeiro , BRAZIL
Fasano Hotel Rio de Janeiro is the first building in Brazil designed by Philippe Starck, making it the most fascinating destination at Ipanema’s beachfront. Among the attractions are the infinity edge pool that leans over the beach, surrounded by the Arpoador beach,the Dois Irmãos Mountains and the Corcovado. Its architecture and interior design pay homage to the spirit of Brazilian design of the 1950’s and 1960’s, and the glorious Bossa Nova
Manaus : Juma Opera Hotel (Deluxe Opera House View)
Juma Opera Hotel (Deluxe Opera House View)
Manaus , BRAZIL
The hotel is in the mold of an urban scene with European, notably French inspirations. The Amazonas Opera House is a masterpiece erected in 1896, during the Rubber Boom period in which Manaus experienced the Belle Époque atmosphere.
It is in front of this postcard that Juma Opera presents itself.
A historic high-end boutique hotel that also stands out for the sustainable actions already seen in the jungle lodge (Juma Amazon Lodge), with the use of solar panels for heating water and coatings containing recyclable glass in its composition.
Like other buildings in the historic center of the state capital, built in the midst of the economic heyday, two Juma Opera mansions also resulted from the years of local prosperity.
Listed by the National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute (Iphan), the main house required a meticulous recovery process. The former American president Theodore Roosevelt visited it when it was an American Consulate in the beginning of the 20th century, during his expedition to the Amazon Rainforest with Marshall Rondon.
Testimonials
Susan R.
Traveled December, 2015 - February, 2016
A remarkable and wonderful trip
This has been a remarkable and wonderful trip for us that will live in our memories forever. Please know that we appreciate all of your help. It has been a great two months.
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Steven
Traveled March, 2011
My trip into the Amazon has been an eye opening experience
My trip into the Amazon has been an eye opening experience. I want to thank you for helping me organize everything, despite my many changes to the itinerary. I also met many great people, both travelers and employees at the lodge.
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Leelani F.
Traveled May, 2013
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Thank you very very much for our wonderful tour of South America. you have done such a wonderful job of looking after us and I must thank you for it. I do not know whether you are aware, but your sales consultants have an excellent way with dealing with clients. They works with them beautifully. I do appreciate how they would always telephone me. And attended to all our requirements (which was changing constantly).We have recommended you to a lot of friends. you will be hearing from them, hopefully, soon. Thank you once again.
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