Into Brazil Hop TransLink Adventure
8 Sectors - 4 Included Activities - On Average Travellers Take 18 Days to Complete
Sector 1 Buenos Aires
Recommended Minimum Nights: 3
Transport Mode to Next Sector: Coach Bus
Recommended Add-ons: Tango Night, City Walking Tour
In Buenos Aires you´ll find elements of literacy, design, biographical sites (Evita's Grave), tango, surprising architecture, museums, art galleries, theaters, traditional neighborhoods (La Boca, San Telmo), great food and a vibrant nightlife to party all night. You will not have time to get bored in this great city.
Sector 2 Puerto Iguazu
Recommended Minimum Nights: 2
Included Activity: Day Trip to the Argentine Side of Falls
Transport Mode to Next Sector: Van Transfer (same vehicle used to take you to the Brazil falls)
On the Argentine side of the falls you will get closer to the falls and walk in a beautiful tropical rainforest where you will find remarkable views of the waterfalls. Included in the bus pass is a visit to the 3 Landmarks (see Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina from one spot), train to the Devil's Throat, and an English speaking guide to help you navigate the 9km's of park trails. You can also take a speedboat ride under the falls (not included) so be prepared to get wet!
Next day you will be picked up and taken to see the falls from the Brazilian side, with its panoramic views, before being dropped off in Foz do Iguacu. You will have help with border procedures crossing into Brazil and be dropped-off at your chosen accommodation or the bus terminal.
Sector 3 Foz do Iguacu
Recommended Minimum Nights: 1
Transport Mode to Next Sector: Semi-bed Bus
Recommended Add-ons: Brazil side of falls day trip
This city is your base to visit one of the most incredible sights on Earth: the Iguacu Falls! Located between Brazil and Argentina, they are formed by 275 falls and are around 80-meters high. Spend an afternoon walking the trail on the Brazilian side and at the Bird Park to see the areas endemic locales in their natural environment. But the Brazilian side of the falls just ain't enough and no visit is complete without seeing them from the Argentine side as well! Plus make a short trip into Paraguay while you are here.
Sector 4 Florianopolis
Recommended Minimum Nights: 3
Transport Mode to Next Sector: Semi-bed Bus
Brazilians affectionately call Florianopolis just "Floripa" for short. The area is made up of a main island called Santa Catarina (Ilha de Santa Catarina), a continental area on the mainland and surrounding small islands. The natural beauty of the beaches attract many backpackers each year, and many get stuck here for longer than planned. Surfing is a passion in the area and the beaches host many competitions.
Sector 5 Sao Paulo
Recommended Minimum Nights: 2
Transport Mode to Next Sector: Semi-bed Bus
You need to see this impressive city with your own eyes to truly understand it's size. One of the biggest cities in the world, with almost 20 million people, Sao Paulo is a huge modern city and also the economic and financial heart of Brazil if not Latin America. Head to the 'Italia building' for the best views of the city, take in the incredible museums and art galleries; take time out in the huge central parks, and make sure you discover the great nightlife.
Sector 6 Paraty
Recommended Minimum Nights: 3
Included Activity: Schooner Boat Trip
Transport Mode to Next Sector: Van & Boat Transfer
Recommended Add-on: Jeep Tour
Situated on the beautiful coast between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, Paraty is historically rich. The streets are paved with cobble stones and the buildings tell stories of a colonial past; but it is the bay around Paraty where lies the treasure. Take a trip on a wooden schooner around the bay and discover islands and beaches clad with green jungle and cool blue water to swim in. There is much more to do in the area such as explore local waterfalls on a jeep tour, or daytrips to nearby Trinidade, a small fishing village with some of the best beaches in Brazil.
Sector 7 Ilha Grande
Recommended Minimum Nights: 3
Transport Mode to Next Sector: Boat & Van Transfer
Who doesn't long for crystal water lapping onto golden beaches with a jungle backdrop? The Big Island is a must for backpackers who venture to Southern Brazil, and while on the Island you must visit the Lopez Mendez (Locally spelt Lopes Mendes) beach to experience the ideal exotic island experience. Offering a tranquil getaway (plus party if you want it) Ilha Grande doesn't even have an ATM machine, it's hard to believe it's only 3.5 hours south of Rio de Janeiro.
Sector 8 Rio de Janiero
Recommended Minimum Nights: 3
Included Activity: Favela Trip
Recommended Add-on: Complete City Tour
Welcome to the 'Marvelous City'! So called because of it's beauty and excitement. Take a trip to the Christ Redeemer or Sugar Loaf Mountain to see just how beautiful Rio is from above looking down. Head to the world famous Copacabana and Ipanema Beaches to witness Brazilian beach culture and also see how the other half of Carioca's (people from Rio) live on a favela tour. So much to do, so much to see; leave plenty of time for your stay in Rio de Janeiro!