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Rio De Janeiro 28 Feb 2014

The first day of Rio Carnival is free time, as everyone will be arriving at various times throughout the day to start the package. Hotel check in is from midday and Dragoman crew will be on hand all day to give you any assistance. There will be a joining meeting in the afternoon.

If you are on an overland trip coming from Parati or Teresopolis, today will be a short drive day, bringing you to the biggest party on the planet!

Hotel for the night: Hotel Paysandu

Rio De Janeiro 01 Mar 2014

Today there is an optional visit up Corcovado mountain on a guided trip with all transport included to the Christ the Redeemer statue with great view of Rio.

This afternoon is free for you to do as you wish.

Rio De Janeiro 02 Mar 2014

In the morning there is an optional excursion to the majestic Sugar Loaf mountain from where there are stunning views over Rio and its surrounding beaches.

In the evening the main event of carnival occurs with a trip to the Sambadrome for the samba parade. The top samba schools parade their outrageous floats and costumes and we'll party well into the early hours.

Rio De Janeiro 03 Mar 2014

Today is a free day after the late night last night.

You can spend the day relaxing at the beach or take part in optional activities such as visiting the Morrinho community favela project, going to the sambadrome for a 2nd night or actually taking part in the parade.

Rio De Janeiro 04 Mar 2014

Today you have a full free day to explore; perhaps find a 'block party' to continue the festivities.

In the evening there's the option to go to the gay ball.

Rio De Janeiro 05 Mar 2014

There's free time in the morning but if you wish to explore further then join our local guide on an optional Colonial Tour of the city.

Rio De Janeiro 06 Mar 2014

Today there will be a trip meeting at 18:00 hrs. There are no activities planned today and tonight we stay in a good quality hotel by the beach in Rio

Hotel for the night: Hotel Paysandu

Parati 07 Mar to 09 Mar 2014

We drive 235 kms along the Emerald Coast to Parati where we spend 3 nights at a beachside hostel. Free time to explore, including boat trip out to a small island to go snorkelling or diving

Brotas 10 Mar 2014

Today we drive 560 kms drive to the remote town of Brotas in southeast Brazil. The afternoon is free for adventure activities and we stay in a campsite with facilities

Brotas 11 Mar 2014

Non driving day, free for adventure activities such as white water rafting.

Campo Grande 12 Mar 2014

We overland 650 kms towards Bonito, our base for the Pantanal trip where we bush camp for the night

Southern Pantanal 13 Mar to 15 Mar 2014

Following a 4 hour drive from near Campo Grande we spend 3 days in Brazil's amazing Southern Pantanal. From a ranch base we explore the surrounding area on horseback, from boats and canoes, from farm trucks and on foot staying in shared accommodation. The last night is spent at a campsite in Bonito.

Bonito 16 Mar to 17 Mar 2014

These are non-driving days where you have free time to enjoy the range of activities available in Bonito such as snorkeling, rafting or a jungle trek. 

Foz Do Iguacu 18 Mar 2014

Full day 800 kms drive to Foz de Iguazu where we stay at an excellent camp site with facilities and a pool

Foz Do Iguacu 19 Mar 2014

Non-driving day. Free time to enjoy the famous Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side, with a range of activities available. Second night at campsite

Puerto Iguazu 20 Mar 2014

60 kms drive across the border to see Iguazu Falls, from the Argentinean side. We stay at Puerto Iguassu at a campsite with good facilities

San Ignacio De Mini 21 Mar 2014

We drive 270 kms drive to the Jesuit Mission of San Ignacio de Mini. Overnighting in a campsite with good facilities. 

Buenos Aires 22 Mar 2014

Full day 560 kms drive towards Buenos Aires. We bush camp for the night

Buenos Aires 23 Mar to 24 Mar 2014

We set off early morning to drive 415 kms into the capital, Buenos Aires arriving late in the afternoon. We stay in a comfortable hotel with good facilities. There are various optional activities to enjoy.