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Travel Pass from Rio de Janeiro to Foz do Iguacu via Ilha Grande, Paraty, Sao Paulo, Pantanal, Bonito.

- Frequency: Daily Departures
- Suggested Duration: 17 days
- Route: Rio -> Ilha Grande -> Paraty -> Sao Paulo -> Campo Grande -> Pantanal -> Bonito -> Iguazu Falls
- Transport Modes: 4 Van Transfers, 5 Semi-Bed Buses
- Included Activities: Paraty Boat Trip, Pantanal Adventure, Brazil Side Iguazu Falls (Transfers & Bird Park).

Not Included

- Entrance to Iguacu National Park.
- Transport to/from local bus terminals
- Accommodation (except in Pantanal)
- Meals (except in Pantanal)
- Travel Insurance

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u$s720.00

The Pantanal Hop Travel Pass Details

8 Sectors - 3 Included Activities - 17 Days Recommended

Sector 1 Rio de Janeiro

Transport Mode to Next Sector: Van & Bote Transfer
Recommended Add-on: Complete Rio City Tour & Favela Trip

Welcome to the "Marvelous City" So called because of its 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 the Carioca's (people from Rio) live with your included a favela tour. So much to do, so much to see; leave plenty of time for your stay in Rio de Janeiro!

Sector 2 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 beach to experience the ideal exotic island experience. Offering a tranquil getaway (plus party if you want it) Ilha Grande hasn't even got an ATM machine, its hard to believe it is only 3.5 hours south of Rio de Janeiro.

Note: the boat arrives to and departs from Ilha Grande at the Aquario Hostel dock and Abraao Dock. Walking around Ilha Grande is via sandy trails and not suited to baggage on wheels.

Sector 3 Paraty

Recommended Minimum Nights: 3
Transport Mode to Next Sector: Semi-bed Local Bus
Included Activity: Schooner Boat Trip
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, or nearby Trinidade, a small fishing village with some of the best beaches in Brazil.

Paraty Boat Cruise
The Paraty Bay, with its tropical wild beaches and islands, is one of the most beautiful places on t...

Sector 4 Sao Paulo

Transport Mode to Next Sector: Overnight Semi-bed Bus

You need to see this impressive city with your own eyes to truly understand its 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 5 Campo Grande

Transfer straight to the Pantanal
Transport Mode to Next Sector: Van Transfer (sometimes made on conventional bus)

Campo Grande, a large city in the middle of no-where it seems, crowded with yellow trees and beautiful squares. The city is called Cidade Morena (Redish City), because of the red earth in the area. Backpackers usually use Campo Grande as the gateway to the Pantanal and Bonito.

Sector 6 Pantanal

Included: 2 nights accommodation in a shared dorm (ask us about upgrading to a private room); all meals (vegetarian food available) once you arrive to the Pantanal lodge until your departure.
Included Activity: Nature and wildlife spotting walk, night excursion, photographic safari, nature spotting boat ride and piranha fishing, plus more.
Transport Mode to Next Sector: Van Transfer (sometimes made on conventional bus)

Pantanal Adventure
In Spanish and Portuguese the word Pantanal (pantano) mean's swamp, but in this case it is a huge we...

The Pantanal is the world's largest inland wetlands and where you will spend 2 nights and 3 days on your ecological expedition. Included in your stay is piranha fishing, trekking, canoe trip, night walk and jeep safari. You will see many animals and maybe even glimpse the elusive jaguar!

This excursion gives you a taste of the adventure found within the Pantanal, and gives you an opportunity to visit the deep heartland of this area. Our base camp is located in an area which usually offers great contact with wildlife and nature.

Sector 7 Bonito

Recommended Nights: 3
Transport Mode to Next Sector: 2 x Semi-bed Buses (change buses in Dourados)
Recommended Add-ons: Rio Prata Snorkel Circuit, Abismo Anhumas Repel & Scuba/Snorkel

Bonito is Brazil's eco-tourism capital, and hosts many water based activities in which there is none better than the Rio Prata Snorkel! This add-on allows you to float down a crystal clear river witnessing a fantastic underwater world and an abundance of fresh water fish. There are many other activities to fill-up your time here and its also possible to try some of the exotic cuisine on offer such as Caimen, Capybara and heaps more!

There is no direct bus between Bonito and Foz do Iguacu you will change buses twice. First at the town of Dourados and the second at the town of Cascavel.

Sector 8 Foz do Iguacu

Recommended Nights: 3
Included Activity: Brazil Side Iguazu Falls Transfers & Bird Park
Recommended Add-on: Argentine Side of the Iguazu 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.

Your included activity is a return transfer from your hotel to the Brazil side of the falls, and entrance into the bird refuge. Spend an afternoon walking the trail on the Brazilian side and at the Bird Park to see the areas endemic locals 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!