
Route: Rio de Janeiro to Manaus or v.v.
Length of Section: 29 Days
Comfort Zone: 4 out of 5 [what's this?]
Physical Rating: 3 out of 6 [what's this?]
Crew: 2 crew, local guides as necessary
Vehicle: Overland expedition vehicle, Amazon houseboats and ferries
Accommodation: Campsites, wildcamps, hammocks, hostels/hotels (55% camping, 45% hotels)
Why not add one of these trips to the start or end of your adventure:
Our Rio Carnival Package
Brazil is a vast country, with a huge amount to offer the traveller, and on this trip we'll get right to its heart. Rio is our starting point, soaking up the energy and vitality of this exciting city before we head inland to the old colonial city of Ouro Preto. From Central Brazil we head into the wilds, going on safari in the wetlands of the Pantanal and visiting the ranches of the Mato Grosso. We travel into the Amazon Jungle on a boat trip that takes us up remote tributaries of this mighty river, staying in villages en route and finally ending in Manaus.
what's included?
Nights 1 - 4: Brazil
- Discover the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro
- Time to explore unique colonial Ouro Preto and its architectural heritage
Nights 5 -10: Central Brazil
- 2 full days to explore and hike the remote and beautiful Chapada Dos Veadeiros National Park
- Overland to the futuristic city of Brasilia
Nights 11 - 16: Wildlands & Wetlands
- Journey through the heart of Brazil to the Pantanal
- 2 day safari exploring the backwaters and ranches of the Brazilian Pantanal
Nights 17 - 23: Southern Amazon
- Overland to Puerto Velho to start our Amazon jungle adventure
- 4 day local river journey along the Rio Madeira between Puerto Velho and Manaus
Nights 24 - 28: River Amazon
- Explore the unique jungle city of Manaus and its colourful markets
- 3 day excursion into the jungle from Manaus
- Discover the wildlife and local cultures of the Amazon jungle
- Return to Manaus
what can I do on the way?
(Activities available at extra costs)
- Head underground into the gold mines of Ouro Preto
- Guided tour of the impressive Teatro Amazones in Manaus
- Guided tour of Manaus, the jungle city
General Notes:
Kitty does not cover food while staying in hotels and hostels.Alternative routes starting from Rio de Janeiro:
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