5 Feb 2027 · Day 1
Rio de Janeiro
Arrive from Argentina. Ipanema or Copacabana, Arpoador sunset and a Carnival bloco if scheduled.
2027 / Planned itinerary
Brazil
About 22 days
Planned for 5–26 February 2027. Rio during Carnival, Ilha Grande, Paraty, São Paulo, Salvador, Brasília, the Amazon and Iguaçu, then onward to Chile. Dates, events and flights remain subject to confirmation.
See the routeRio de Janeiro, Brazil
From Argentina to Rio · planned 5 FebruaryTo Santiago · planned 26 February
Planned itinerary
Dates, transport and activities may change. Transfers and production days are part of this plan. Final allocations will follow the travel schedule.
6 Feb 2027 · Day 2
Rio de Janeiro
Christ the Redeemer early, Santa Teresa, Selarón and Lapa. Explore with a local guide.
7 Feb 2027 · Day 3
Rio de Janeiro
Beach and bloco time, an afternoon rest and a planned Sambadrome parade visit, subject to tickets and the official programme.
8 Feb 2027 · Day 4
Rio de Janeiro
Sugarloaf, Urca and Praia Vermelha, followed by street Carnival if scheduled.
9 Feb 2027 · Day 5
Rio de Janeiro
A community-led neighbourhood and samba visit, with Carnival events in the evening.
10 Feb 2027 · Day 6
Rio de Janeiro
A guided Tijuca Forest hike, Jardim Botânico and a sunset viewpoint.
11 Feb 2027 · Day 7
Ilha Grande
Road and boat transfer from Rio. Settle into Vila do Abraão and explore the coast.
12 Feb 2027 · Day 8
Ilha Grande
A private local boat day around Lagoa Azul, Lagoa Verde and smaller beaches, with snorkelling as conditions allow.
13 Feb 2027 · Day 9
Paraty
Boat and road transfer to Paraty. Walk the historic centre and film local food and cachaça stories.
14 Feb 2027 · Day 10
Paraty → São Paulo
Morning waterfalls or Atlantic Forest visit, then an afternoon or evening road transfer to São Paulo.
15 Feb 2027 · Day 11
São Paulo
A guided city and food day through the historic centre, Mercado Municipal, Liberdade and Paulista Avenue.
16 Feb 2027 · Day 12
São Paulo → Salvador
Street art in Vila Madalena, Beco do Batman and Ibirapuera. Planned evening flight to Salvador.
17 Feb 2027 · Day 13
Salvador
Pelourinho, São Francisco, Elevador Lacerda and Mercado Modelo. Meet a local capoeira practitioner.
18 Feb 2027 · Day 14
Salvador → Brasília
Afro-Brazilian culture and food with a local guide, Bonfim, Ribeira and Rio Vermelho. Planned evening flight to Brasília.
19 Feb 2027 · Day 15
Brasília
A guided architecture day: Three Powers Square, the Cathedral, Congress, Itamaraty and JK Memorial. Visits depend on opening hours.
20 Feb 2027 · Day 16
Brasília → Manaus / Amazon
Planned morning flight to Manaus, then an operator-arranged transfer via the Meeting of the Waters to an Amazon lodge, timing permitting.
21 Feb 2027 · Day 17
Amazon
Guided sunrise wildlife watching, a forest walk, local plant knowledge and canoe excursions.
22 Feb 2027 · Day 18
Amazon
A community visit arranged with residents, tributary canoeing and wildlife tracking. An optional guided hammock night.
23 Feb 2027 · Day 19
Amazon → Manaus
A final sunrise or canoe outing, return to Manaus and time around Teatro Amazonas.
24 Feb 2027 · Day 20
Manaus → Foz do Iguaçu
Fly to Foz, allowing for a connection. Rest on arrival; Parque das Aves only if time allows.
25 Feb 2027 · Day 21
Iguaçu Falls
The Brazilian falls trail and viewpoints, with a planned Macuco Safari boat trip and Parque das Aves if time allows.
26 Feb 2027 · Day 22
Iguaçu → Santiago
Planned departure for Chile. An early Argentine-side falls visit is optional only if flight time, border crossings and airport check-in allow it. Transport is not booked.