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is this trip for me?
Route: Rio de Janeiro to Manaus or v.v.
Length of Section: 28 Nights
Profile: 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.
Comfort Zone: 4 out of 5 [explain comfort zone rating]
Physical Rating: 3 out of 6 [explain physical rating]
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 (5 days in 2009, 6 days in 2010)
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
- 3 full days to explore and hike the remote and beautiful Chapada Dos Veadeiros NP
- Overland to the futuristic city of Brasilia
Nights 11 - 16: Wildlands & Wetlands
- 2 day safari exploring the backwaters and ranches of the Brazilian Pantanal
- Journey through the heart of Brazil to the Pantanal
Nights 17 - 23: Southern Amazon
- 4 day local river journey along the Rio Madeira between Puerto Velho and Manaus
- Overland to Puerto Velho to start our Amazon jungle adventure
Nights 24 - 28: River Amazon
- Return to Manaus
- Explore the unique jungle city of Manaus and its colourful markets
- Discover the wildlife and local cultures of the Amazon jungle
- 3 day excursion into the jungle from 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
notes:
General notes: Kitty does not cover food while staying in hotels and hostels.