Itinerary Details
Abercrombie & Kent: Brazil: Natural & Cultural Gems
DAY 1 São Paulo, Brazil
Arrive in São Paulo, where you are met and privately
transferred to your luxurious accommodations. After an
early check-in arranged by A&K, enjoy a welcome dinner at
the hotel.
Rosewood São Paulo
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2 São Paulo & SalvadorVisit a fantastic and colorful graffiti alley to behold some
of the wildly expressive wall murals created by local street artists and admire the architecture of the buildings lining
São Paulo’s streets, reflective of decades of changing design
trends. Afterward, fly to the state of Bahia, in the northeast
of Brazil, to visit its cultural capital, Salvador de Bahia. The
first capital of Brazil and once a hub for the slave trade, this
port city is now a thriving center of Afro-Brazilian culture
and traditions that influence its music, dance, cuisine and
religious celebrations. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel,
set in a historic building that boasts fascinating Art Deco
design elements. Toast your arrival with a drink on the
hotel roof, sitting beside the rooftop pool and taking in the
magnificent view of All Saints Bay. Tonight, gather for dinner
at the hotel’s restaurant.
Hotel Fasano Salvador
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 3 SalvadorDiscover the essence of Salvador on a guided walk of the
Pelourinho, the city’s historical city center and a UNESCO
Cultural Heritage Site. Here visit Brazilian Baroque
churches and century-old manors, stopping at one for
lunch accompanied by cachaça, a clear, fruity liquor made
from sugar cane that is one of Brazil’s most popular drinks.
Then, under the expert guidance of a local professional
percussionist, try the various instruments that form Bahia’s
percussive tradition, such as the surdo, the caixa, the agogo,
and the berimbau, a single-stringed instrument integral to
the Afro-Brazilian martial art of capoeira. This evening,
immerse yourself in the African traditions that underpin
Bahian culture in a show of African ballet at Miguel Santana
Theatre.
Hotel Fasano Salvador
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4 SalvadorBegin the day at a bustling market, joined by a local chef, to discover the origins of local flavors, smells and tastes
before making your way to your chef ’s private home for a
hands-on cooking demonstration of some traditional Bahian
dishes. In the evening, visit the Rio Vermelho district, an
informal, bohemian quarter where the locals go to meet their
friends to drink cold beer or their favorite cachaça, snacking
on a variety of tasty petiscos (Brazil’s answer to tapas) and
listening to live music.
Hotel Fasano Salvador
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 Iguazu FallsHead south to experience the majestic beauty and power of
Iguazu Falls. Arrive at Iguazu Falls Airport and transfer to the only hotel located within Brazil’s Iguazu National Park,
just a short stroll from the sensational waterfalls. Tonight,
enjoy dinner at your hotel’s restaurant.
Hotel Das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, Iguassu Falls
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6 Iguazu FallsCross the Tancredo Neves Bridge into Argentina en route to
Argentina Iguazu National Park. Upon arrival, board a small
train for a ride through the park, making two stops: one
to the upper circuit and another to the lower circuit. Take
in views of spectacular Iguazu Falls, surrounding by lush natural foliage. Next, step out onto a suspended platform at
the edge of the Devil’s Throat, the largest cascade in the park,
for an up-close experience that caps off your visit here. Enjoy
lunch at the Meliá Iguazu Hotel’s restaurant, which offers you
another amazing view of the falls. Continue to the Brazilian
side and embark by Zodiac, a heavy-duty rubber power boat,
for an adventurous ride to the foot of the falls. Feel their
power as you bask in the mist they cast up around you.
Hotel Das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, Iguassu Falls
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 7 Iguazu FallsWake up early and gain exclusive park access, entering before
regular operating hours and descending on a canyon trail for
panoramic views of the more than 240 cascades. Then, board
a glass elevator to a platform for yet another perspective
on the park, the most significant remaining rainforest in
the southern cone of South America, which, along with the
waterfalls, has been declared a National Heritage Site by
UNESCO. This afternoon, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
Visit Bird’s Park, an internationally recognized rescue center where you have the opportunity to get up-close to native Brazilian bird species.
Fly over Iguazu Falls in a Helicopter and witness one of the
most dramatic and picture-perfect waterfalls in the world.
Indulge in a Signature Massage at Belmond Spa to relax.
Tonight, gather for a unique and unforgettable Chef's Table
experience at Casa du Chef, where, over five amazing courses
paired with wine from exquisite South American wineries,
you discover how the combined heritage of indigenous peoples, Africans and Europeans have forged Brazil’s unique
flavors over the past 500 years.
Hotel Das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, Iguassu Falls
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8 Rio de JaneiroFly to Rio de Janeiro, which its inhabitants — the Cariocas
— call the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City), and check
in to your glamorous hotel, set on the golden sands of the
famous Copacabana Beach. This evening, enjoy dinner at
your hotel.
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio De Janeiro
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9 Rio de JaneiroStart with a morning at leisure, and then depart for lunch
at Assador, a restaurant that takes barbecue to succulent
new heights, to savor a true Brazilian taste sensation.
Afterward, ascend iconic Sugar Loaf mountain to take in
panoramic views of the city and Guanabara Bay. Lift off
from the summit for a scenic helicopter flight, admiring
Rio’s landmarks, including the soaring Christ the Redeemer
statue, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Land
back on Sugar Loaf for a refreshing Scenic Sundowner before
returning to your hotel for an evening at leisure.
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio De Janeiro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 10 Rio de JaneiroExplore downtown Rio de Janeiro on a guided walk of the
historic city center, viewing sites central to local culture.
Ride Like a Local along the way, hopping on and off the Rio
VLT electric train, which also carries you to the revitalized
port area to view the massive Kobra murals, each a dazzling
example of Brazilian graffiti art. Then, get a taste of the city’s
Carnival culture, enjoying insider access that takes you backstage to see the construction process of costumes and
floats. Take some time at leisure in the Ipanema district for
lunch, and then enjoy a scintillating visit to HStern, Latin
America’s leading luxury jewelry company. See an impressive
exhibit of precious stones and learn how they become
finished gems. Tonight, enjoy a
farewell dinner at a Michelin-awarded restaurant, and then
get a taste of the samba nightlife at a live music venue located
in Lapa, the bohemian neighborhood of the city. Dare a few
samba moves or just marvel at the local Cariocas on the
dance floor as your amazing journey through Brazil
draws to a close.
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio De Janeiro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11 Rio de JaneiroAfter breakfast, enjoy the option to take advantage of late
checkout before transferring to Rio’s international airport
and boarding your departing flight.
Meals: Breakfast
