Brazil 2027

Day 1
Meet at our hotel in lively Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Enjoy a welcome dinner with the group. Stay in Rio for 3 nights.

Day 2
Full day tour with a local Deaf guide. Visit the colorful Selarón Steps, Sugarloaf Mountain, and the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.

Day 3
Morning tour of Rocinha Favela with a local Deaf guide. Learn about the community’s daily life, local culture, and how residents build strong ties and navigate challenges. Dance away the night at the world-famous Carnaval celebration.

Day 4
Free morning in Rio de Janeiro to rest, go swimming, or go exploring on your own. Catch an evening flight to Manaus, the gateway to the Amazon Rainforest. Stay in Manaus overnight.

Day 5
Start our 3-day / 2-night tour of the Amazon. Embark on a journey to our humble lodge in the middle of the rainforest. Go on a boat safari down the Amazon River in search of wildlife. Stay at the lodge for 2 nights.

Day 6
Morning walking tour through the Amazon Rainforest, learning about how local tribes use various natural resources to survive in the rainforest. Rest at the lodge for the afternoon, before embarking on an dusk safari tour in search of night wildlife.

Day 7
Morning visit with a local indigenous tribe, learning about their way of life. Try some local Amazonian fruits. Embark on a journey back to Manaus. Stay in Manaus overnight.

Day 8
Morning flight to Salvador, the heart of Bahia, home to Brazil's Afro-Brazilian community. Rest at our hotel and go swimming at Porto da Barra. Stay in Salvador for 2 nights.

Day 9
Full day tour of Salvador with a local Deaf guide. Visit the historic centre. See the colorful flags at Bonfim. Free time in the afternoon to explore the town on your own.

Day 10
Morning flight to Foz do Iguaçu, a town situated by the majestic Iguazu Falls. Visit the unique "Three Borders Landmark", where Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay meet. Stay in Iguaçu for 3 nights.

Day 11
Full day walking tour of the Iguazu Falls on the Brazilian side.

Day 12
Full day walking tour of the Iguazu Falls on the Argentine side.

Day 13
Morning flight to São Paulo. Afternoon walking tour of the city with a local Deaf guide. Farewell dinner together.

Day 14
Transfer to São Paulo International Airport (GRU) for your departure flight.

Included
✔ 13 nights of accommodation
✔ 13x breakfasts, 3x lunches, 4x dinners
✔ Tickets to Carnival in Rio
✔ Entrance fees to all activities mentioned in the itinerary
✔ 3-day / 2-night all-inclusive tour through the Amazon Rainforest
✔ Iguazu Falls National Park entry fees on both the Brazilian and Argentine side
✔ 4x domestic flights with one luggage up to 23 kg / 50 lbs
✔ All transportation to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
✔ Fees for local Deaf guides
✔ Experienced International Sign guide on-call at all times

Not Included
✖ Transportation to and from Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo
✖ All meals not mentioned above
✖ Tips for your guide

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