Brazil with Luxury & Style (11 Days): Sample Itinerary Outline

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Days 1 - 4: Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL
Arrive in Rio de Janeiro. Spend these days exploring Rio’s most significant landmarks, including the statue of Christ the Redeemer, the Santa Teresa area and Sugar Loaf Mountain. Enjoy a historical tour of downtown, and learn to dance the samba at one of Rio’s most prestigious dance schools. 
►Some suggested Rio de Janeiro hotels (in alphabetical order):
Caesar Park Rio de Janeiro Ipanema
Copacabana Palace Hotel, An Orient-Express Hotel
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Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza (Low 4 Star, Great Location, very gay popular) 

Hotel Fasano Rio  (V)
Hotel Santa Teresa  (V)
►Together, we will find the best choice for you!

Day 5: Paraná, BRAZIL
Fly to the Brazil / Argentina border and transfer to your hotel near spectacular Iguassu Falls. Follow the Macuco Trail on a Jeep tour through the rainforest, then go on foot to the Macuco Falls, which are hidden in the forested canyon. At the banks of the Iguassu River, board a boat for a cruise through Iguassu Canyon, shooting several rapids to arrive at the base of the waterfalls. 
►Suggested hotel:
Hotel das Cataratas, an Orient-Express Hotel

Day 6: Paraná, BRAZIL
On the Argentine side, visit the suspended platform at Devil’s Throat, the largest of the waterfalls. Later, explore the bird park, home to more than 500 bird species. 
►Suggested hotel:
Hotel das Cataratas, an Orient-Express Hotel

Days 7 - 9: The Pantanal, BRAZIL
Fly to Cuiabá and transfer to your lodge, where you can take an ecological walk through the jungle and horseback ride through the woods up to the edge of the Siá Mariana Bay. Later, embark on a nocturnal game safari to observe the tropical vegetation and a large variety of animals, including the region’s famous caiman.
►Suggested hotels:
Cordilheira Lodge
Baiazinha Lodge

Day 10: The Pantanal, BRAZIL
Canoe the Mutum River and witness wildlife at sunrise in the Pantanal.  
►Suggested hotels:
Cordilheira Lodge
Baiazinha Lodge

Day 11: The Pantanal, BRAZIL
Transfer to the Cuiabá airport to connect with your overnight homebound flight.