Discover Brazil

Brazil Explorer: São Paulo, Iguazu Falls & Rio de Janeiro

Passengers: 2 adults, 0 children

Itinerary and included services

• São Paulo (3 nights) – H3 Hotel Paulista3 nights at H3 Hotel Paulista, São Paulo (Brazil), standard room with daily housekeeping.
• Arrival transfer: Guarulhos Gov Andre Franco Montouro Airport → H3 Hotel Paulista by private SEDAN.
• Departure transfer: H3 Hotel Paulista → Guarulhos Gov Andre Franco Montouro Airport by private SEDAN.
• São Paulo → Foz do Iguaçu → Rio de Janeiro – Intercity transportGround/air sector: Guarulhos Gov Andre Franco Montouro → Aeroporto Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu (transport included as per booking conditions).
• Ground/air sector: Aeroporto Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu → Galeão Antonio Carlos Jobim (transport included as per booking conditions).
• Ground/air sector: Galeão Antonio Carlos Jobim → Guarulhos Gov Andre Franco Montouro (transport included as per booking conditions).
• Foz do Iguaçu (3 nights) – Hotel Colonial Iguaçu3 nights at Hotel Colonial Iguaçu, Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil), comfortable tourist-class accommodation.
• Arrival transfer: Aeroporto Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu → Hotel Colonial Iguaçu by private CAR.
• Departure transfer: Hotel Colonial Iguaçu → Aeroporto Internacional de Foz do Iguaçu by private CAR.
• Entrance package: "Brazilian Side of the Falls - All Tickets Included" in Foz do Iguaçu, with access to the main panoramic walkways and viewpoints on the Brazilian side.
• Rio de Janeiro / Copacabana (7 nights) – Hotel Nacional Inn Rio Copacabana7 nights at Hotel Nacional Inn Rio Copacabana, ideally located near Copacabana Beach.
• Arrival transfer: Galeão Antonio Carlos Jobim Airport → Hotel Nacional Inn Rio Copacabana by private SEDAN.
• Departure transfer: Hotel Nacional Inn Rio Copacabana → Galeão Antonio Carlos Jobim Airport by private SEDAN.
• Guided experience: "3 Hour Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with a Local Guide" in Rio de Janeiro, offering insight into community life, local initiatives and urban culture.

Trip overview

This itinerary is designed for two adults who want to experience Brazil’s urban energy, natural wonders and coastal lifestyle in one seamless journey. You will start in São Paulo, exploring its modern skyline, lively food scene and cultural districts while staying at the centrally located H3 Hotel Paulista, with all airport transfers included for a smooth arrival and departure.

From there, you’ll continue to Foz do Iguaçu to admire the spectacular Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls, with all key tickets included so you can focus on the views instead of logistics. The trip concludes with a full week in Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Copacabana neighborhood, combining beach time, classic city sightseeing and a meaningful walk through Rocinha with a local guide, giving you a more authentic perspective on Rio’s everyday life.

Recommended guides and books to prepare your trip

• Travel guidesLonely Planet Brazil – Comprehensive overview of São Paulo, Foz do Iguaçu and Rio, with maps and suggested walking tours.
• Moon Rio de Janeiro – Focused guide to Rio’s neighborhoods, beaches, viewpoints and nightlife.
• Cultural and background readingBrazil: A Biography by Lilia M. Schwarcz & Heloisa M. Starling – Accessible introduction to Brazil’s history and diversity.
• River of Doubt by Candice Millard – A gripping story set in the Brazilian rainforest, perfect for understanding the country’s natural side.
• Online resourcesOfficial tourism websites for São Paulo, Foz do Iguaçu and Rio de Janeiro for updated events, safety tips and current exhibitions.
• Local food blogs dedicated to São Paulo and Rio to discover authentic restaurants, street food and neighborhood cafés.