A deluxe honeymoon that takes in Brazil's beaches, natural beauty and the captivating city of Rio de Janeiro
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Itinerary highlights
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Cycle along the beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon
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Discover Sugar Loaf Mountain from the air by helicopter
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Explore Iguassu Falls from both the Brazilian and Argentinian side
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Relax on the idyllic beaches of Florianópolis
What's included
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Luxury accommodation throughout
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All internal flights
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Private transfers
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Expert guides in each destination
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Our help with restaurant recommendations and reservations
At a glance
Brazil offers the perfect escape for honeymooners looking for that ideal blend of relaxation and adventure. Outstanding natural beauty combined with the exhilarating city of Rio de Janeiro makes for an unforgettable trip, and luxury accommodation throughout ensures that it will be incredibly memorable.
Your adventure starts in the bustling and vibrant metropolis of Rio de Janeiro, one of the world’s most exciting cities. There’s so much to do here and countless activities and tours that can be tailored to your interests – so enjoy soaking up its culture, go dancing until the small hours, or simply set up camp at one of the city’s rooftop bars and watch the skyline twinkle, with a caipirinha in hand.
Enjoy a cycling tour along the beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon, before taking to the skies with an incredible helicopter ride over Sugar Loaf Mountain.
You’ll then visit the magnificent Iguassu Falls, where 275 falls cascade over almost three kilometres of the Parana River. Here, you’ll have free time on the Brazilian side of the falls before meeting your guide for a private tour on the Argentinean side of this magnificent natural wonder.
Next, you’ll head to the serene rainforest retreat of Ponta dos Ganchos, a simply magnificent five-star beach resort in Florianópolis. Spend your days unwinding on the tropical beaches, dipping in and out of the sparkling sea and revelling in all the comforts that come as part and parcel of a stay at this luxury resort.
Example trip itinerary
Rio de Janeiro
Transfer
Private transfer to your hotel
Accommodation in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Overview
Located at the best end of Copacabana beach (adjacent to Ipanema) the Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema is one of the best beachfront hotels on this strip. Rooms are high quality having been recently refurbished in a modern style with the luxury amenities that you expect in a 5 star hotel.
The views from the hotel are stunning and many of the rooms have balconies. The rooftop pool is a great place to unwind and the hotel’s restaurant is one of the very best in the city.
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The Fasano Rio is the most stylish hotel in Rio. Set on Ipanema beach front and designed by Phillipe Starck, this is a stunning property. The Fasano brings an air of understated cool and luxury that has been somewhat lacking in some of the other beach-front hotels in Rio.
The rooms are immaculately decorated with a combination of period pieces, original artwork and chic-modern style. We recommend the Deluxe sea view category or above. Each has a private balcony with views out to sea and king size beds with Egyptian cotton sheets and goose down pillows. For that extra touch of luxury and pampering, there is also butler service.
The facilities include an excellent bar, perhaps the city’s best seafood restaurant and a stunning rooftop infinity pool.
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An iconic hotel for an iconic city, the Copacabana Palace is synonymous with Rio de Janeiro and is very much a destination in itself.
The rooms, facilities and service here are truly first class and you will feel very special lounging in the beautiful pool area, which is one of the most elegant in all the city.
The hotel is a short distance from the more fashionable districts (Copacabana no longer being the top of the pile) and you may find yourself making a short taxi ride to the best restaurants, bars and beaches.
Service at the Copacabana Palace is the best in the city.
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Emiliano Rio enjoys one of the city’s most coveted locations, right on Copacabana Beach. It is contemporary and cool, and embodies everything that is so wonderful about this South American city.
There are 90 suites and apartments, many of which have balconies and beautiful ocean views. Decor is simple and elegant, the light bright colour scheme perfect for enhancing the blue skies and golden sands that surround the hotel.
Emile Restaurant specialises in carioca cuisine, using local, small scale producers to showcase the best of the city. Sip a cocktail at the Emile Bar then head up to the rooftop for light, healthy bites and a dip in the beautiful swimming pool that looks out over Copacabana.
There is an incredible spa located on the 11th floor offering a range of revitalising treatments as well as space to simply uwind and relax.
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Set in the charming old colonial neighbourhood of Santa Teresa, this hotel offers a different approach to the Rio experience away from the high rise beach hotels. The location up on the hill offers a great viewpoint from which to admire the city and an oasis of calm in which to relax.
The hotel has full spa facilities, beautifully decorated rooms, and a great pool area. Formally a colonial farm house, the building has been carefully restored and converted with its history in mind and a light modern touch; using old woods and natural fabric but cut with clean modern lines. Rooms are also equipped with all modern comforts that you would expect in a contemporary luxury hotel.
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![Bicycle tour along Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon beaches](https://www.jacadatravel.com/wp-content/themes/jacada/assets/images/icon-star-gold.png)
Your private guide will meet you at your hotel where you'll start your bicycle tour. You'll cycle along Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon beaches, and finish at the lagoon.
![View from the Sugarloaf cable car, Rio de Janeiro](https://www.jacadatravel.com/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/134501/event__iStock_000021543844Large_7-678x9999.jpg)
![Helicopter ride to Sugar Loaf Mountain](https://www.jacadatravel.com/wp-content/themes/jacada/assets/images/icon-star-gold.png)
You'll depart from the lagoon by helicopter to Sugar Loaf Mountain, which should take approximately ten minutes. Upon arrival, you'll explore the mountain. This massive granite rock, 396m tall, is one of the city's most emblematic landmarks, adorning many a postcard. You'll take the cable car with your guide from the Guanabara Bay entrance in the Urca district. At the zenith, the view of Rio and its neighbourhoods sprawled over bays, coves and appearing from dense green hillsides is unrivalled and quite spectacular.
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![Rio by night](https://www.jacadatravel.com/wp-content/themes/jacada/assets/images/icon-star-gold.png)
Your guide will meet you at your hotel in the evening to take you out for a night on the town. You'll visit the best bars, including Rio Scenarium, for some drinks and light food, as well as live music and dancing.
Transfer
Private transfer to the airport
Flight
Flight to Foz do Iguaçu airport
Transfer
Private transfer to your hotel
Iguassu Falls
Accommodation in Iguassu Falls
Iguassu Falls
Overview
Actually inside the national park on the Brazilian side, this luxury property is ideally located. Walking out from the lobby one can hear the thunder of the falls and the hotel is surrounded by lush tropical rainforest.
The hotel has been recently refurbished throughout to a high standard and in keeping with the colonial mansion style of the hotel’s original design.
The hotel has large rooms with high ceilings, hard wood flooring and period style furniture. There is a large pool area in the rear to relax at with a drink after a day exploring the falls.
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![Free time on the Brazilian side of the falls](https://www.jacadatravel.com/wp-content/themes/jacada/assets/images/icon-star-gold.png)
You'll enjoy some free time to walk along the path to see the spectacular view of Iguassu Falls on the Brazilian side.
![iguacu-falls-brazil-latin-america](https://www.jacadatravel.com/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/291459/Iguassu-Falls-678x9999.jpg)
![Private tour to Iguassu Falls' Argentinean side](https://www.jacadatravel.com/wp-content/themes/jacada/assets/images/icon-star-gold.png)
A stunning tour of Iguassu, where you get a chance to really get up close to the falls. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and bring you by private vehicle to the entrance of the park on the Argentinian side. You'll then be taking the rest of the tour mainly on foot, exploring the various wooden walkways that lead through the national park to the many chutes of the falls.
One of the most spectacular sights of the falls is the 'Devil's Throat', which sees the largest flow of water. In order to visit the Devil’s Throat, you'll need to board the train at the Main Station or at the Cataratas Station, close to the Upper Circuit. For those who love trekking, there's the 1km (0.6 mile) long Sendero Verde (Green Trail) that connects the Visitors Centre to the Cataratas Station and to the Upper Circuit. Once you're at the Devil’s Throat Station, you'll have to walk on a flat walkway built over the Upper Iguassu River. This walkway crosses several islands and once you get to the end of the walkway, you'll be surprised by a strategic lookout point resting on the side of the gorgeous Devil’s Throat.
Transfer
Private transfer to the airport
Flight
Flight to Florianópolis airport
Transfer
Private transfer to your hotel
Florianopolis
Accommodation in Florianopolis
Florianopolis
Overview
Located on its own private peninsula, Ponta dos Ganchos has it all. Twenty five bungalows make up the resort where the rainforest meets the emerald sea. This luxurious hotel boasts total privacy if desired while offering amenities like fitness center, restaurant, bar, lounge, pool, tennis court, ocean view massages, Dior Spa, and even a small cinema.
Activities include private nature trails for hiking, scuba diving and boat trips. The sea in the area is particularly good for diving as two important currents meet, meaning a huge variety of sealife.
Each bungalow has a sea view, veranda with hammock, king size bed and fireplace. The more luxurious bungalows coming with private pools.
The hotel’s restaurant is outstanding, serving a good variety of dishes including plenty of seafood. Top chefs from around Brazil operate on a rotation to keep the level of food and innovation at the highest level. Breakfast is included in the price.
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![Five nights in Florianopolis](https://www.jacadatravel.com/wp-content/themes/jacada/assets/images/icon-star-gold.png)
The coastal city of Florianópolis, found in southern Brazil, is the capital of Santa Catarina island, which is joined to the mainland by two bridges. While less populated than Rio, it's still a great place to soak up the outgoing culture of Brazil. Although renowned for its idyllic beaches, Florianópolis also offers forested mountains and amazing hikes. Spend your days in this idyllic Brazilian spot relaxing on the long stretches of sandy beach, surfing the waves and dining on delicious food.
Transfer
Private transfer to the airport
Flight
Flight to Rio de Janeiro airport
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Brazil offers the perfect escape for honeymooners looking for that ideal blend of relaxation and adventure. Outstanding natural beauty combined with the exhilarating city of Rio de Janeiro makes for an unforgettable trip, and luxury accommodation throughout ensures that it will be incredibly memorable. Your adventure starts in the bustling and vibrant metropolis of Rio de Janeiro, one of the world’s most exciting cities. There’s so much to do here and countless activities and tours that can be tailored to your interests – so enjoy soaking up its culture, go dancing until the small hours, or simply set up camp at one of the city’s rooftop bars and watch the skyline twinkle, with a caipirinha in hand. Enjoy a cycling tour along the beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon, before taking to the skies with an incredible helicopter ride over Sugar Loaf Mountain. You’ll then visit the magnificent Iguassu Falls, where 275 falls cascade over almost three kilometres of the Parana River. Here, you’ll have free time on the Brazilian side of the falls before meeting your guide for a private tour on the Argentinean side of this magnificent natural wonder. Next, you’ll head to the serene rainforest retreat of Ponta dos Ganchos, a simply magnificent five-star beach resort in Florianópolis. Spend your days unwinding on the tropical beaches, dipping in and out of the sparkling sea and revelling in all the comforts that come as part and parcel of a stay at this luxury resort. | Whats included?
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Days 1 - 4 |
Rio de Janeiro |
Flights & transfers
Private transfer to your hotel |
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Accommodation in Rio de Janeiro
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Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema - $$$$$
Located at the best end of Copacabana beach (adjacent to Ipanema) the Sofitel Rio de Janeiro...
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Fasano Rio - $$$$$
The Fasano Rio is the most stylish hotel in Rio. Set on Ipanema beach front and designed by...
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Copacabana Palace - $$$$$
An iconic hotel for an iconic city, the Copacabana Palace is synonymous with Rio de Janeiro...
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Emiliano Rio - $$$$$
Emiliano Rio enjoys one of the city’s most coveted locations, right on Copacabana Beach....
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Santa Teresa Hotel RJ MGallery - $$$$$
Set in the charming old colonial neighbourhood of Santa Teresa, this hotel offers a different...
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Bicycle tour along Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon beaches Your private guide will meet you at your hotel where you'll start your bicycle tour. You'll cycle along Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon beaches, and finish at the lagoon. |
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Helicopter ride to Sugar Loaf Mountain You'll depart from the lagoon by helicopter to Sugar Loaf Mountain, which should take approximately ten minutes. Upon arrival, you'll explore the mountain. This massive granite rock, 396m tall, is one of the city's most emblematic landmarks, adorning many a postcard. You'll take the cable car with your guide from the Guanabara Bay entrance in the Urca district. At the zenith, the view of Rio and its neighbourhoods sprawled over bays, coves and appearing from dense green hillsides is unrivalled and quite spectacular. |
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Rio by night Your guide will meet you at your hotel in the evening to take you out for a night on the town. You'll visit the best bars, including Rio Scenarium, for some drinks and light food, as well as live music and dancing. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to the airport |
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Flight to Foz do Iguaçu airport | |
Private transfer to your hotel | |
Days 4 - 7 |
Iguassu Falls |
Accommodation in Iguassu Falls
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Hotel Das Cataratas - $$$$$
Actually inside the national park on the Brazilian side, this luxury property is ideally...
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Free time on the Brazilian side of the falls You'll enjoy some free time to walk along the path to see the spectacular view of Iguassu Falls on the Brazilian side. |
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Private tour to Iguassu Falls' Argentinean side A stunning tour of Iguassu, where you get a chance to really get up close to the falls. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and bring you by private vehicle to the entrance of the park on the Argentinian side. You'll then be taking the rest of the tour mainly on foot, exploring the various wooden walkways that lead through the national park to the many chutes of the falls. One of the most spectacular sights of the falls is the 'Devil's Throat', which sees the largest flow of water. In order to visit the Devil’s Throat, you'll need to board the train at the Main Station or at the Cataratas Station, close to the Upper Circuit. For those who love trekking, there's the 1km (0.6 mile) long Sendero Verde (Green Trail) that connects the Visitors Centre to the Cataratas Station and to the Upper Circuit. Once you're at the Devil’s Throat Station, you'll have to walk on a flat walkway built over the Upper Iguassu River. This walkway crosses several islands and once you get to the end of the walkway, you'll be surprised by a strategic lookout point resting on the side of the gorgeous Devil’s Throat. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to the airport |
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Flight to Florianópolis airport | |
Private transfer to your hotel | |
Days 7 - 12 |
Florianopolis |
Accommodation in Florianopolis
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Ponta dos Ganchos - $$$$$
Located on its own private peninsula, Ponta dos Ganchos has it all. Twenty five bungalows make...
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Five nights in Florianopolis The coastal city of Florianópolis, found in southern Brazil, is the capital of Santa Catarina island, which is joined to the mainland by two bridges. While less populated than Rio, it's still a great place to soak up the outgoing culture of Brazil. Although renowned for its idyllic beaches, Florianópolis also offers forested mountains and amazing hikes. Spend your days in this idyllic Brazilian spot relaxing on the long stretches of sandy beach, surfing the waves and dining on delicious food. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to the airport |
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Flight to Rio de Janeiro airport |