Arrival in Rio. The Smart Route will indicate you the best way to get from the airport to the city center. For the first day, we will give you a "botecos" route (tapas bars), the hottest locals in the neighborhood of Leblon. Night in Rio de Janeiro (in the Smart Route we will recommend you, for each city or town, the hotels and pousadas where to sleep depending on your budget).
In the morning we suggest to do a route to enjoy and watch the atmosphere of Rio beaches (Ipanema, Leblon and Copacabana). After eating, we will show you how to get to the famous Corcovado to see the statue of Christ the Redeemer. Then climb to the Sugar Loaf to see the sunset and dine in the picturesque district of Urca. Night in Rio.
Very close to Rio, you will find the wonderful Ilha Grande, where the jungle meets the sea. The Smart Route will indicate you the best way to get to Ilha Grande from Rio and how to book it at the best price. In the afternoon, we propose a walk through the paths of Vila do Abraão. Night in Ilha Grande.
This day we recommend you to go to one of the most beautiful beaches in Ilha Grande. In the Smart Route we will show you how to get there through the jungle (3h walk) or by boat. We also indicate the best areas for snorkeling at this beach. Night in Ilha Grande.
This day we recommend a boat trip to visit some of the most beautiful beaches on the island which have difficult access by foot (as Parnaioca, Dois Rios or Cachadaço), and also do snorkeling in the wonderful Lagoa Verde and Lagoa Azul. Night in Ilha Grande.
Go back to Rio to take a flight to Foz do Iguaçu. The Smart Route will tell you how to do it and the best way to book your flights. Also, you will find the best way to go from Foz airport to Puerto Iguazu, where we recommend you to stay. If you are lucky and the moon is full, you can not fail to make a night visit to the falls, one of the most beautiful scenes in the world. Night in Puerto Iguazu.
In the Trip Planner you will find how to visit the falls on your own. We also propose the best route to enjoy them to the fullest. Night in Puerto Iguazu.
In the description of the route we will indicate you how to make the visit to the falls on the Brazilian side that, although much narrower, also deserve a visit. After the visit, take a flight to Manaus.
The expedition to the Amazon River can not be done by your own. You need to stay at an eco-lodge and they are the ones who will organize trips on the river and the jungle. In the Smart Route you will find our recommended eco-lodges and how to reserve them at the best price. On this first day, you will be taken to the eco-lodge by boat. In the afternoon you will make a boat trip on the river watching the wildlife and visiting local villages. Night in the Amazon.
This day you will do a walking tour through the jungle, where they will teach you the flora and fauna of the Amazon River. In the afternoon you will go fishing piranhas (and hopefully you will see pink dolphins on the way). At night go out to look for alligators. Night in the Amazon.
In the morning they will take you to visit an Indian village. After lunch, you will return to Manaus and they will lead you to your hotel. In the afternoon we will indicate you a route to see the best of Manaus. Night in Manaus.
Take a flight to São Luís. If you have time, you can visit the Calhau beach. Then, stroll through the historic center, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. In the Smart Route you will find a walking itinerary to see its main buildings and our recommendations for dinner. Night in São Luís.
The Smart Route will indicate you the best way to go from São Luís to Barreirinhas and how to make the trip to see the Grandes Lençóis, stopping to swim in the Lagoa dos Peixos and Lagoa Azul, where you can also see an amazing sunset. Night in Barreirinhas.
Excursion by boat on the Preguiça river, stopping to see the Small Lençóis in Vassouras, climbing the Mandacaru lighthouse and stopping to eat and swim in Caburé. The Smart Route will indicate you the best way to do this tour, how to get to the remote village Atins and how to find the best restaurant in Atins (which is not easy ...). Night in Atins.
For this day we will show you how to book a private transfer to Parnaíba Caburé (by public transport is impossible to do it in one day). Once in Parnaíba, take a trip through the Delta to enjoy its flora, fauna and views. Night in Parnaíba.
Travel by 4x4 from Parnaíba to Jericoacoara, stopping along the way at Tatajuba dunes, Old Tatajuba Village and the Seahorses River. In the description of the route we will indicate you the best place to watch the sunset and the best places to dine in Jericoacoara. Night in Jericoacoara.
This day we recommend you a buggy tour to visit the lagoons around Jeri. We will indicate you which ones are worth visiting and good places to eat in front of the sea. In the afternoon, go to see the Pedra Furada. Night in Jeri.
The Smart Route will tell you how to get from Jeri to Fortaleza airport. If you have time and money, you could consider to vosot Fernando de Noronha in five days, one of the world's most heavenly islands. Otherwise, take a flight back to Rio. Night in Rio.
If you have time before your flight's departure, we recommend you to spend the morning visiting Maracana, the Metropolitan Cathedral and if you wish, a favela. The Smart Route will tell you how these things in the safest way and how to go to the airport to take your flight back home.
