9 Days | A Family Journey
Welcome to Brazil!
Day 1
Arrival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Day 2
Venture out to explore the city highlights of Rio de Janeiro
Day 3
Go on a jeep adventure through the Tijuca Forest and take in views from atop Corcovado Mountain. Have fun moving your feet during a samba class
Day 4
Fly to Salvador, enjoy the afternoon at leisure
Day 5
Discover Salvador’s beautiful colonial architecture and history, enjoy a private percussion workshop
Day 6
Travel by land to the coastal town of Praia do Forte, stop for a delicious lunch at a restaurant on the beach
Day 7 - 8
Enjoy two full days at leisure relaxing on the beach or exploring on your own
Day 9
Depart Brazil
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Your family journey begins with a stay in Rio.
Sugar Loaf Mountain rises up from a small peninsula at the entrance of Guanabara Bay, its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of concentrated refined sugar loaf. Take a two-step cable ride to enjoy the beautiful views of the city. The first cable car takes you to the top of Urca Hill, which rises 705 feet above sea level and offers spectacular views of the entire bay and its islands. The second cable car takes you to the top, at 1,300 feet and offers a 360-degree view of the entire city, the Southern beaches, Corcovado and Niteroi Bridge lie in front of you.
The charming district of Santa Teresa is one of the most original of the city due to its unique hillside geography, history, and the alternative urban lifestyle it offers. This picturesque neighborhood that began as the site of a Carmelite convent (still here) in the 18th Century is home today to some of Brazil‘s most vibrant artists – many of whom open their home studios to the public. Rio’s elegance and colorful artistic side are expressed in Santa Teresa’s lush flowers; large, elegant old houses; winding streets and breathtaking views.
Enjoy an overview of the downtown area with stops at the modern cathedral, Banco do Brasil Cultural Center, and the Casa Franca-Brasil (France-Brasil Foundation, and The Marechal Floriano Square, also known as Cinelandia, concentrates the best of late 18th century French-style architecture in Rio de Janeiro. The Municipal Theatre, a scaled-down copy of the Paris Opera; the Fine Arts Museum, and the National Library will also be stops during your tour. Enjoy lunch at the famed Confeiteria Colombo before heading back to your hotel.
Learn to cook traditional Brazilian dishes during this culinary experience in Salvador. With your local guide and a chef, visit the local market and learn about the best type of ingredients to use for traditional recipes such as ‘moqueca’, or fish stew, or any other meat of your choice. Stop by a local produce vendor to choose vegetables for the stew and fruit to use in ‘capirinhas’, a traditional Brazilian drink made with sugar cane liquor. Back at the chef’s house, engage in friendly, informal conversation about the history and culture of Salvador. Learn the secrets behind making a perfect stew, then sit down to eat with your new friends.
Head over to a local music studio and participate in a Brazilian percussion workshop. Get to know the rhythms and beats that provide the backdrop for Bahia’s famous Carnival celebrations. Listen to the music that is essential in the Samba de Roda and the Candomblé ceremony. Learn about the percussion’s roots in the African continent and how the tradition has transformed in modern Brazil.
Enjoy a leisurely morning or afternoon today. A two-hour flight delivers you to Salvador.
Begin with a visit to the Barra Lighthouse. The tour follows the Vitoria corridor, where the Bahia Art Museum and the Carlos Costa Pinto Museum, known as the Fan Museum and Balangandã, are located. This place is also known as the location of the concentration of Carnival blocks. We continue through Campo Grande Square, where one of the Carnival Circuits begins and we continue to Pelourinho, Historic Center of Salvador, with a stop in the Municipal Square, where you will enjoy the beautiful colorful panoramic view of the historic center. You will make a stop for a refreshing ice cream or cold drink before continuing. No tour of Salvador is complete without stopping at the Mercado Modelo (market), to take in the sights and sounds of the vendors and merchants that shop for goods daily. Make a stop at a candy vendor to sample some of the delicious sweets.
Head over to a local studio to participate in a Brazilian percussion workshop. Get to know the rhythms and beats that provide the backdrop for Bahia’s famous Carnival celebrations. Listen to the music that is essential in the Samba de Roda and the Candomblé ceremony. Learn about the percussion’s roots in the African continent and how the tradition has transformed in modern Brazil. It is a fun way to learn about the local culture and history.
En-route, you will stop for a delicious lunch at a restaurant on the beach. Arrive to your resort and settle in for a few days of fun on the beach.
The are many activities that you can take advantage of at the hotel, including kayaking, banana boat rides, paddle boarding, surfing lessons, hiking on local trails, and birdwatching.
Today, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight from Brazil.
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