Independent Rio de Janeiro and Iguassu Falls with Brazil's Amazon 2026 - 9-Day Package from Manaus to Iguassu Falls

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Independent Rio de Janeiro and Iguassu Falls with Brazil's Amazon 2026

9-Day Package from Manaus to Iguassu Falls



Tour Description:

It may take two to Tango, but it only takes you to choreograph the perfect day on an Independence by Globus vacation in Brazil. Walk in wonder on the wild side in the breathtaking Brazilian Amazon. Touch down in Manaus, gateway to Brazil's Amazon, for a private, guided sightseeing tour with a local expert to envision the rubber boom days. Witness the “Meeting of the Waters” where the chocolate-hued Rio Negro flows side by side with the amber Rio Solimões. Meet monkeys, catch piranhas, and explore a native caboclo village with your expert guide to discover timeless traditions of life in the rainforest. See how Rio sizzles with Brazilian barbecue, beaches, and bustling nightlife, bringing you a little closer to heaven atop Corcovado Mountain where the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue stands watch. With the freedom to design your days and fill your nights with Latin flair that ignites your independent spirit, you’ll be swaying to the samba in no time! Go chasing waterfalls in Iguassu National Park, where thunderous cascades plummet 300 feet into Devil’s Throat Canyon. Cross over to Argentina and board the Ecological Jungle Train and explore numerous walkways above and beneath the falls. With the expertise of Local Guides and extra I-time you crave, you’ll find the perfect steps to dance to your own rhythm through Brazil’s breathtaking beauty.

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Dates & Pricing

Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner

Thursday 01 Jan 26 — Saturday 10 Jan 26Starting at $3,379 Get a Quote
Thursday 08 Jan 26 — Saturday 17 Jan 26Starting at $3,379 Get a Quote
Thursday 15 Jan 26 — Saturday 24 Jan 26Starting at $3,379 Get a Quote
Thursday 22 Jan 26 — Saturday 31 Jan 26Starting at $3,379 Get a Quote
Thursday 29 Jan 26 — Saturday 07 Feb 26Starting at $3,259 Get a Quote
Thursday 05 Feb 26 — Saturday 14 Feb 26Starting at $3,259 Get a Quote
Thursday 19 Feb 26 — Saturday 28 Feb 26Starting at $3,259 Get a Quote
Thursday 26 Feb 26 — Saturday 07 Mar 26Starting at $3,259 Get a Quote
Thursday 05 Mar 26 — Saturday 14 Mar 26Starting at $3,259 Get a Quote
Thursday 12 Mar 26 — Saturday 21 Mar 26Starting at $3,259 Get a Quote
Thursday 19 Mar 26 — Saturday 28 Mar 26Starting at $3,259 Get a Quote
Thursday 26 Mar 26 — Saturday 04 Apr 26Starting at $3,259 Get a Quote


Destination & Sightseeing

Your Independence by Globus tour delivers all the perks you'd expect from Globus, plus the I-Time you crave to explore on your own. We take care of the details with included accommodations, daily breakfasts, select guided sightseeing, transportation and transfers between each city on your tour, and a Local Host in each city to assist you when needed. We’ll also handle flight arrangements and airport transfers at the beginning and end of your tour, if you wish.
Notes:
Transportation is as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary and include private airport transfers to/from intra-vacation flights. Local guide service is provied in Rio de Janeiro & Iguassu Falls. A Naturalist in the Amazon is also provided.

Intra-vacation flights not included but can be added.

For the Amazon adventure, guests should be prepared for eco-lodging due to their remote nature in the rainforest. Further, guests should be prepared for sustained walking, possibly muddy conditions, and have the ability to jump in/out of small water crafts such as canoes and small fishing boats. Itinerary is subject to change in low or high water situations.

MEALS

ITINERARY

Day 1
• After arriving at your hotel, meet up for private city sightseeing to view vestiges of Manaus’ glory days during the rubber boom. Your first stop will be the famous opera house, built in 1896 with materials imported from Europe. Next, visit a bustling local market filled with regional foods and wares

Day 2
• Today, your “Meeting of the Waters” cruise passes by the impressive British-built Customs House and the floating port. Cruise along the chocolate-hued Rio Negro to its confluence with the yellow-gray Rio Solimões, where the two rivers form the mighty Amazon. For four miles, the differently shaded bodies of water flow side by side and never mix! • After lunch on the river, explore a jungle island (water level permitting) with fascinating native flora and fauna. • Later this afternoon, arrive at the Ecopark Jungle Lodge, situated on the banks of the Rio Negro inside the Amazon rainforest

Day 3
• Accompanied by a Naturalist, enjoy a guided jungle walk that introduces you to the flora and fauna that thrive in the Amazon. • After lunch, depart the lodge and sail up the river to visit a Caboclo’s native Amazon village to learn about their traditions, costumes, and culture. Also, try your hand at piranha fishing! • Later, visit the Monkey Jungle Reserve, where researchers work to rehabilitate captive primates and reintroduce them to the jungle. Here, you have the opportunity to see the feeding of spiders, squirrels, woolly and capuchin monkeys. • This evening, maybe venture back out with your Naturalist via canoe into the flooded forest to appreciate the sounds of the jungle at night. Keep watch for small alligators (and other night creatures)!

Day 4
• This morning, depart your Amazon lodge for a flight to fabulous Rio. • Welcome to South America’s capital of glamour—Rio de Janeiro, where your Local Guide will be available with suggested activities during your free time

Day 5
• Today, your private tour takes you to the Cosme Velho district, where you board a cog-wheel train that will take you through the lush tropical vegetation of Tijuca Forest to the top of Corcovado Mountain. This rounded peak rising 2,300 feet from the bay is one of the New7Wonders of the World and home to the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer. Enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree panorama, which affords sweeping views of the city and beaches below. • The afternoon and evening are at leisure. • Tonight, you may opt to join an outing to a fun churrascaria for a feast of barbecued meats that are marinated and roasted over charcoal in true Brazilian style

Day 6

Day 7
• Fly to Iguassu Falls. This masterpiece of nature encompasses 275 separate falls and spans almost two miles. • Upon arrival, you will be met by your Local Guide who will take you on a private tour dedicated to enjoying the spectacle of this 2-mile-wide torrent from the Brazilian side. See the mammoth series of waterfalls cascading over a precipice almost two miles wide and 250 feet deep. Walk into Devil’s Throat Canyon, where the clouds of mist, thunderous roar, and 180-degree rainbows surround you—an unforgettable experience!

Day 8

Day 9
Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning.

Accommodations

ManausBrazilian AmazonRio de JaneiroIguassu Falls
Hotel Blue Tree Premium Manaus
First-Class



Av Umberto Calderaro Filho, 817 - Adrianopolis Manaus Brazil

Located in the Adrianopolis district of Manaus nearby the Amazonas shopping center, the Hotel Blue Tree Premium Manaus features a rooftop pool with views of the city, on-site restaurant, bar, fitness center, and sauna.