Brazil Multi Active Holiday
Active Brazil: The Northeast Blend Holiday Details
Rio de Janeiro - Chapada Diamantina - Remote island - Salvador - Walk - Swim - Raft - Unspoilt beaches - Vibrant culture - Small group or tailor made
Brief Description
- Experience the real Brazil: hand-picked highlights of this vast country.
- Peaceful un-crowded walking in stunning scenery. Hidden waterfalls and pools all to yourself.
- Idyllic remote island to swim and explore by canoe and boat.
- Savour the vibrant music, culture and food of Salvador.
- Explore the wonderful city of Rio de Janeiro at a relaxed pace.
Multi Active Holiday Itinerary
Day 1 | Fly to Brazil |
Day 2 | Rio de Janeiro | Sugar Loaf Mountain
Morning arrival in Rio. Relax in your hotel near Ipanema Beach and visit Sugar Loaf Mountain. (d)
Day 3 | Rio de Janeiro | Explore Rio
Explore Rio with your guide.
Relax on the beach this afternoon. (b)
Day 4 | Chapada Diamantina | Travel
Travel by plane and road to Chapada Diamantina. Hike to a viewpoint this afternoon.
Stay in a stylish small hotel. (b,d)
Day 5 | Chapada Diamantina | Waterfall walk
Walk 12km with your guide to a hidden waterfall. Swim in natural pools and return to your village for the night. (b,l,d)
Day 6 | Chapada Diamantina | High peak walk
Move around the national park today
to walk up to one of its most spectacular peaks.
Stay in simple but comfortable inn. (b,l,d)
Day 7 | Chapada Diamantina | Waterfall hike & swim
Early start to hike to the top of a 400m waterfall, the second highest in the Americas. Swim under a smaller waterfall, return to your hotel and relax. (b,l,d)
Day 8 | Chapada Diamantina | Highlands Walk
Traverse the highlands for sweeping panoramic views.
Watch the sun set and sleep in a cozy inn set in a semi-deserted mining village surrounded by giant cacti. (b,l,d)
Day 9 | Chapada Diamantina | Village Walk
Walk from village to village today.
Visit an underground cave pool which catches the light in such a way that the water is luminescent, hence its name: the enchanted pool. (b,l,d)
Day 10 | Island | Head for a remote island
Drive 6 hours to the coast then take a boat across to a remote island. Walk to your inn along the beach as there are no roads on the island.
Relax and enjoy the views. (b,d)
Day 11 | Island | Enjoy island life, relax
Walk along the beaches, swim and enjoy fresh seafood for lunch.
In the afternoon take a short boat ride to a shallow natural pool where you can snorkel. (b,d)
Day 12 | Island | Explore inland
Hike to a remote fishing village or canoe on the flat waters of the river which cuts through the middle of the island. (b,d)
Day 13 | Island | Relax
Relax, canoe or walk.
The island’s one bar is down the beach and a good way to experience life on the island. (b,d)
Day 14 | Island/Salvador | Raft to Salvador
Leave the island by boat then raft fun grade III rapids en route to Salvador. Relax in your hotel in the historical centre. (b,d)
Day 15 | Salvador | Explore vibrant Salvador
Explore Salvador, where Africa meets South America and the European colonial past.
Enjoy the restaurants and rich nightlife. (b,d)
Day 16 | Travel | Depart for home
Fly to Rio and catch your flight back home.
(b)
Day 17 | Home | Arrive back
"This trip just blew me away. Every day it felt like we were discovering some new gem. Loved it all, thank you” Diana D, The Northeast Blend, 2007.
Prices & Departures
2008 |
07 Nov | £3,250 |
2009 |
17 Apr | £3,395 |
Tailor made |
Year round | Price from £3,250 |
| Price includes | Flights from LON/MAN; All domestic flights in Brazil; First class hotels and inns; Guiding throughout; Private transport throughout; All activities mentioned; and Meals (b,l,d) as per itinerary. |
| Not included | Price does not include UK regional flights; personal expenses or tips. |
Prices are per person based on two sharing.
Prices may be subject to change: please confirm at booking.
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