On these 12 days program you will visit a mix of nature and culture that will give you a big view of Brazil.
Embark on this full-day City Tour with a tour guide and visit Rio de Janeiro’s top landmarks and highlights. Starting with a visit to the Corcovado Mountain and the Christ the Redeemer statue going through, with amazing panoramas over the bay and the hills of this vibrant city. Then, we visit the Sugarloaf Mountain. The cable car ride to the top of the hill is done in 2 stages: begin at the boarding station to Urca Mountain and then from Urca Mountain to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. The tour also includes a buffet lunch in one of the famous kilo restaurants. We stop at the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Selarón Steps. Then, we stop by the Sambadrome and the Maracanã Stadium to take some pictures on the outside. At the end, we will take you back to your hotel. Enjoy the evening at the Copacabana boulevard with a fresh coconut or a Caipirinha cocktail.
This day each one will take a different tour:
Angra dos Reis:
We start with early pickup in Rio de Janeiro. Leaving Rio, our trip will take approximately 3 hours to Angra dos Reis. There is a quick stop on the road to stretch your legs, take a break in the bathroom and buy a snack. Upon arriving in Angra dos Reis, we will immediately go on the shared schooner tour. The schooner ride lasts approximately 4 hours.
Angra means ‘small bay’ and it is part of a grand complex of bays and hundreds of islands. During the tour, we stop in different places to swim, admire beautiful islands, relax in the crystal clear water and see how they contrast with the green colors of the Atlantic rain forest. If we are lucky, we will be able to see some turtles and a lot of fish. Throughout the day, we stop for a buffet lunch. Then, we return back to Rio.
Coffee plantations:
Get to understand Brazilian history and the importance of coffee in this unique tour.
We take you to an authentic farm that has maintained most of its structure as it was back in the colonial times.
We leave Rio de Janeiro city and head to a region known as the Coffee Valley. It takes about 2 hours to get there, but it is worth it. The Coffee Valley takes you back to the past with its country coffee farms dating as far back as the nineteenth century.
We are welcomed by tour guides that are eager to share all their knowledge about that era.
We learn about the Brazilian Colonial and Imperial Eras, see all the stages of coffee producing and coffee making, understand more about the history of coffee and get a change to taste the authentic Brazilian coffee.
We visit the Main House with its original furniture, the Slavery Memorial, the Coffee Museum, and the coffee plantations.
You can also buy it and bring some of it home to give to your friends or family.
This half-day tour offers the opportunity to have a better understanding of the socioeconomic aspects of our city.
Starting with hotel pickup, we take you to the Favela for a 3-hour tour. We will get a glimpse into the lives of people who live there.
We can walk through the alleys, see how the locals live and understand more about their everyday life. Home to thousands of people, the favela is a place of resistance with vibrant culture and lots to see. We may visit the Favela da Rocinha or Favela do Vidigal, depending on the day. Be friendly, be respectful and enjoy the tour. (shared service)
Pick up: 09:30h
Drop off: 13:00h
Then you will be transferred to the airport (GIG) for your flight to Foz de Iguazu.
At your arrival in Foz de Iguazu our local driver will be waiting you to transfer you to your hotel in the Argentinian jungle (crossing border).
Tour of the Brazilian park and if you wish you can also visit the Parque das Aves, which is very beautiful. Return to the hotel in the afternoon. (Private service)
Suggested schedule: 8am start (it can be customized to suit the client, before or after that time)
At noon there is a break so you could have lunch, either inside the Iguazu park or at the Parque das Aves restaurant where they serve a good and varied menu with the sounds of tropical birds in the background.
Tour in the Argentine side park. The entire park is can be visited today (Lower, upper circuit, and Devil’s Throat, where you really will be amazed by the force of these incredible waterfalls. Also make sure you keep an eye out for all the wildlife there is to spot in this beautiful tropical Rainforest.
Finally, when leaving the Park we offer you a courtesy walk through the Hito de las tres Fronteras so that you can see the tripartite point and take some photos if you like. (Depending on the weather and what is most convenient that day)
Optional: Great Adventure Boat Tour
You can buy this tour in the park the same day of your visit
Duration 2:15 Hs
Great Adventure combines in a single trip the very essence of Iguazu National Park: the jungle and the waterfalls.
Departing from the Operative Center or from the Visitors’ Center, we shall enter the jungle by the Yacaratiá trail in trucks specially designed for this environment. Bilingual guides (Spanish and English) will introduce the place’s natural and cultural resources.
This 5 kms long stretch ends at Puerto Macuco. At its dock, visitors shall board on the boats that shall be sailing in the Lower Iguazu River for as long as 6 kms, heading towards the waterfalls area, enjoying plentiful rapids.
Upon reaching the Tres Mosqueteros Fall, visitors shall be able to see the falls of both the Argentine and Brazilian sides crowned by the view of the Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat). Afterwards, the most exciting point comes when facing the incomparable San Martín waterfall, the second in dimension and the hugest any boat may face. After that we’ll navigate 6km down river until Puerto Macuco from where, after walking up hill 150 mts we’ll ride the trucks 6Km back to our Operative Center.
Our professional driver picks you up from your hotel to take you to the Airport in the Brazilian side.
Our professional driver picks you up from Campo Grande Airport to take you to your hotel in Bonito. (private service)
Hotel Pick up: 06:00 am
This day you will enjoy different spots to snorkelling and enjoy the bio diversity of bonito with a native bilingual guide. The order of activities can change depending the day. (private service)
GRUTA DO LAGO AZUL:
Considered the postcard of the of Bonito the Blue Lagoon Grotto is a contemplative and historical walk that begins with a walk of approx. 300m to the entrance of the cave, where you can already have an idea of its beauty. Descending approx. 200m by a staircase dug in the earth, one sees a lake that enchants by the intensely blue waters of tone and beautiful espeleotemas of thousands of years. The receptive offers bar and restaurant, toilets and souvenir shop. The equipment required for the tour is included in the value. OBS: Required use of sneakers.
Duration: 1h and a half.
RECANTO ECOLÓGICO RIO DA PRATA:
The tour starts with a walk of approx. 15mintues. by an interpretive trail through a beautiful and preserved forest with rich flora, where you will enjoy harmoniously with birds and other wild animals. As you snorkell into the source of the Olho D’água River, a new world will be before your eyes. You will float quietly in an immense aquarium of crystalline waters for approx. 2,200m. The curious sensation one has is to be flying amid animals and underwater plants. After the tour, there is the tempting option of enjoying a delicious typical South-Matogrossense lunch, served at the farm’s , which has a bar and restaurant, toilets, a souvenir shop. Flotation equipment (neoprene clothing and boot, lifejacket, mask and snorkel) are included in the tour.
Rio da Prata and Lagoa Misteriosa are located 2 km from each other place.
LAGOA MISTERIOSA:
It starts with a small interpretive trail of 600m in the middle of the forest that surrounds the sinkhole, leading visitors to the viewpoint, from where it is possible to contemplate all the beauty of the Lagoon. Access is via a staircase of 179 steps. While floating, the view of the two blue chasms that form the bottom of the lagoon is impressive.
NOTE: It does not have a support boat and operates only from April to the beginning of October.
This day our local driver will transfer you from Bonito to Pantanal Jungle Lodge.
You will depart 10:00am morning to arrive to the lodge to lunch and start activities at afternoon.
Activities on the program:
Six activities, all to enjoy and see fauna and Flora:
1. Piranha fishing
2. Motor boat trip with night spot light
3. Fluvial safari.
1. Tubbing down the river
2. Jeep safara until Nhecolândia région deeper aérea
3. Ecological walk (jungle and fields).
In the morning our professional driver picks you up from the lodge to take you to Campo Grande Airport for your flight back to Sao Paolo . Upon arrival in Sao Paulo, assistance at the airport and transfer to your hotel.
Pick up at your hotel at 10:00h by our local guide. Gastronomy lovers will enjoy to take this guided private tour in São Paulo to experience culture. Take a 6-hour tour to discover the great diversity of Brazil’s ingredients, aromas, flavors, recipes and typical dishes shaped by indigenous traditions, afro-communities and currents of immigrants from all over the world.
Taste authentic local products that speak to all your senses, such as “pão de queijo”, “coxinha”, “brigadeiro”, nuts, fruits, pastel, coffee, cachaça, and more.
Visit some of the most renowned establishments in São Paulo, as well as little known gems and learn how certain product or ingredient are key to the typical dish of that particular place.
Meet shop sellers who advocate for the quality of their products, and are eager to prove them right offering delicious tastings.
With an expert food guide, lose yourself among sweets and salty snacks at the Municipal Market. It’s a fascinating place that is sure to impress not only for its marvelous food, but also for its architecture and rich history that is part of São Paulo’s historic and artistic patrimony.
The São Paulo bakeries are a blend of tradition and trend offering several options of snacks and sweets. Don’t miss out on it!
Known for its energetic bohemian vibe, “Vila Madalena” neighborhood is the most buzzing area in town day and nighttime. Arguably the most colorful area in São Paulo to drink and taste the typical food.
Let yourself be taken away during these tastings and discover the splendor of the rich cultural, historic and gastronomic heritage of São Paulo and Brazil.
At night you will be transferred from your hotel to Sao Paulo International Airport for your international flight or connecting domestic flight.
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I was reluctant to book with a company unknown to me, but after meeting face to face via WhatsApp with Chiara, my husband and I felt comfortable booking with her. She made excellent recommendations and saved us from spending time in undesirable locations. Chiara was exceptionally responsive and got back to me in a very timely manner as we worked to put an itinerary together. The 3 weeks went without a hitch. Incredibly all the tour guides and transfers arrived exactly as planned. The tours were all with English speaking guides and excellent. I can’t recommend this company enough. In regards to the payment, Nave suggested using WISE money transfer. This was a leap of faith for me as I was not familiar with this platform. The fees are exceptionally low for transfers. I took the plunge and hoped for the best and again, this payment method worked well. If we travel in South America again I will be booking with Nave Tours.AHMED2023-01-02Tailored trips by Mario(Nave Tours) Mario arranged everything in my trip from A to Z tailored on my requirements, and given attention to details based on previous trips which he arranged(like in what are my accommodation preferences, duration of stays, private transportation , etc.). In addition, the people who pick me up from airport are always English speakers, friendly and besides they are locals. So they explain detailed history of the places visiting and also offering any sort of support needed. I only rely on Mario for my Central/South American countries, highly recommended!!Erin P2022-12-12Definitely worth hiking Aguas de Ramon in Santiago We used nave tours to hike Aguas de Ramon outside of Santiago! He booked a guide for us that arranged communication, pick up, drop off, park fees, and info. Our guide was wonderful and very accommodating. He carried our extra water and let one of us use his hiking stick. It would have been a much less enjoyable hike without his presence!Marian S2020-03-06Made to feel special I travelled solo to Chile in February 2020. I booked an Antarctic Cruise leaving from Punta Arenas and wanted activities on either side of the cruise dates that would give me a fair view of what Chile is like. After months of exploring ideas, available tours and costs I despaired at finding anything suitable that did not involve paying a single supplement for accommodation or space on a tour. I Googled for travel agents with specialised knowledge of Chile and asked for help in securing single-priced accommodation in specific places. Only one agent responded - Nave Tours. Within no time Mario and I agreed on places and activities. He gave valuable input on my ideas and was accommodating in my wish to experience the Mapuche culture. His arrangements here exceeded my expectations.Two weeks before I was due to leave for Chile my Antarctic cruise was cancelled, leaving a gaping hole in my itinerary. Within three days of asking Mario to help fill the gap and expand the range of places to see, it was all finalised and paid for. He extended my scope to include the desert area around La Serena because he knew I'd be interested in indigenous culture. This was a superb idea.The logistics of travel went off without a hitch. Where travel time was long he ensured that my driver was English speaking so I could have conversations about Chile, its culture, history and current tensions. Every plane was met. Each hotel booked without complications on arrival or departure.Mario's email responses to my queries from the far side of the Atlantic at all hours made me feel he didn't sleep much and that I was the only client who mattered. I felt super safe in his hands. I could relax and enjoy my holiday.Esther C2020-01-27trip of a lifetime i was googling for agents who could plan a trip to patagonia that would cover 1) all the places i wanted and 2) for the dates that i could travel. loads of agencies out there but nothing that fit my bill or wallet. stumbled across Nanook, which is essentially a matchmaker between you and one of their agents local to the place you want to go, and that’s how i met Mario of Navetours. Mario’s emails may come across curt at first, but i realised that’s just how he phrases things. almost every email i sent was promptly replied to, and with the information i needed. as a solo female, i had loads of questions and concerns about my safety, but Mario was able to put me at ease. when the protests in santiago broke out, he also kept me updated and even offered to change hotels for me to a suburb that was safer and further away from the protests. the tours that he arranged for me were great. i enjoyed myself immensely travelling to south patagonia, tierra del fuego and atacama. the pace was just nice and the people i’ve met were great and friendly too! whatever activities and hikes i wanted to do, mario was able to recommend the right ones. if there’s one that was slightly economically unsound, Mario also made sure that i know before i make any commitment.we kept in constant contact throughout my trip using WhatsApp, which was great for when there’s any issue. the only qualm i had was with the Keoken Hostel; the staff was aloof and even grumpy when they realised i was right and had a reservation with them - when it was actually their staff who forgot to key it in after receiving payment months ago. i’m sure there’re way better accommodations in Punta Arenas. in any case, i would highly recommend Mario and Navetours if you’re heading to Patagonia!Monika M2019-10-07Great service and professional partner. 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Not only did he take us to great restaurants and tourist attractions but he also provided us with recommendations for when we had nothing planned. Mario's dedication to our group was incredible and he definitely left a positive mark on me and my whole group.Christina2019-06-04An unforgettable experience. For two weeks, I as well as 19 of my peers went on a study abroad trip to Santiago, Chile and Buenos Aires, Argentina with Mario as our tour guide. This was my first time ever traveling out of the United States and everything was EXCELLENT. Mario truly made it an unforgettable experience. He was always patient with our group, made sure everything was scheduled accordingly, and was able to bounce back and work quickly to resolve any bumps that came along. His outgoing and caring personality made the trip even more enjoyable, and I was genuinely sad to see him go when our trip was over.
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