Trip to Iguazu Falls, Amazon Rain Forest, Chapada Diamantina and Lencois Maranhenses

Chapada Diamantina: 5 nights
São Luis: 1 nights
Lençóis Maranhenses: 3 nights
Amazon: 3 nights
Iguazu Falls: 2 nights
Manaus: 1 day

Natural Wonders (see photos)

This program will take you to the most paradisiacal places of the Brazilian inland territory. If you enjoy hiking or trekking at scenic places, lots of rivers and waterfalls, blue lagoons, dunes and forests, as well as an incredible cultural experience, this will be the trip of a lifetime!

We start our journey at the magnificent canyons and waterfalls of the Chapada Diamantina. There we will stay 5 nights exploring the best trekking spot in Brazil; through the Atlantic Rain Forest, meeting some of the highest waterfalls and spotting incredible landscapes.

Our next destination is the historical city of São Luis, from where we leave next day towards the surreal Lençóis Maranhenses. The wonderful dunes and lagoons of the place create a scenery which is completely different from everything you have seen. Boat tours and a scenic flight complete the first part of the trip.

Next we fly to the Amazon, where we will stay for the next 4 days. At the jungle lodge we will experience life amidst the largest forest in the world. Boat tours to the “Meeting of the Waters”, alligator spotting, canoeing through the igarapés and the river dolphins bringing a true feeling of the abundance of life in the region.

Finally, we leave towards the Iguaçu Falls. There we will witness what is considered one of the world’s most spectacular phenomenon’s: the Iguaçu River, 10th largest in the world, creating up to 300 waterfalls as it pours its waters down. It serves as home to one of the richest fauna habitats in the continent, with hundreds of species of birds.

What is included
• 15 nights in the in best hotels or lodges
• All scheduled transfers in Brazil
• All tours and excursions listed at the Itinerary
• All transfers, service charges and taxes, excluding airport departure taxes.
• 15 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners and 2 snacks
. Travel Insurance

ATTRACTIONS

The program offers a big variety of tours and attractions

Chapada Diamantina Fumaça Waterfall Pratinha Grotto Lapa Doce Grotto Enchanted Pool Pai Inacio Hill Sossego Waterfall		São Luis Humanity Heritage Site by Unesco
Lençóis Maranhenses Big Lencois Caburé Preguiças River Santo Amaro		Amazon Meeting of the Waters Ecological Trekking Canoe Tour Alligator Spotting
Iguazu Falls Brazilian side Argentinean side Macuco Safari Birds Park	Manaus

ACCOMMODATIONS

The program contemplates the best quality on accommodation

Luxury (see photos)
Canto da Aguas
Grand São Luis
Porto Preguiças
Solar das Gaivotas
Tropical Manaus
Tropical Cataratas
Juma Lodge

Comfort (see photos)
Hotel de Lençóis
Portas da Amazonia
Pousada Buriti
Solar das Gaivotas
Amazon Ecopark
Tropical Manaus
Recanto Park

TRANSPORTATION

Different airlines offer flights linking the cities and regions visited on this trip. The estimated duration of internal flights linking these cities is the following:

From

To

Duration

Salvador

São Luis

04:00

São Luis

Amazon

02:30

Amazon

Foz do Iguaçú

09:40

Foz do Iguaçú

Rio de Janeiro

02:00

* Estimate duration, including airport connections

Please consult our personal to check the best alternative for you.

Biosfera Brasil is very selective in the choice of the vehicles within each destination. We understand that the mode of transportation must be not only comfortable and safe, but also to allow a good observation of the wildlife and panorama around you.

Every ground transfer is operated on air-conditioned cars or vans, except when not available. The estimated duration of ground transfers on this trip is the following:

From

To

Duration*

São Luis

Barreirinhas

3 hours

Barreirinhas

Santo Amaro

1 hour

Santo Amaro

São Luis

3 hours

On river tours, we utilize small canoes during the exploration of small streams and bigger boats for the longer journeys in the Negro River, including restrooms, hammocks and seats.