Arrive in Rio de Janeiro and transfer to your gorgeous beachfront hotel. After settling in, take a guided city tour. Your first stop is at the world-famous Sugarloaf Mountain. Board a cable car and ride to the top, where you can appreciate the panoramic view of Guanabara Bay, the islands, the Rio-Niteroi Bridge and Corcovado Mountain.

Absorb the view and capture the moment with a photo or two, then continue to colonial Rio. Learn how Portugal’s Prince Dom Pedro broke all family ties and declared himself Emperor of Brazil as you walk along the cobblestone streets. In the afternoon, relax and explore the beaches and fully embrace the Carioca lifestyle.

Today, take a private tour of Rio de Janeiro’s highlights. Visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain and capture an incredible aerial photo of the city. At night, enjoy a Brazilian rodizio at the most popular barbecue restaurant in Copacabana: Churrascaria Palace. Taste tantalizing cuts of beef and order a couple of caipirinhas, the national cocktail.

Note: Drinks are not included with dinner.

Fly to Curitiba, the cultural center of southern Brazil and a bustling city that was once part of the cattle-breeding region. Upon arrival, meet your friendly guide and transfer to your hotel. Settle in and then begin a guided city tour. Visit the lovely and leafy Botanical Gardens, the majestic Opera House and the soccer stadium. Observe the intricate Art Deco architecture and understand why Curitiba holds the title of best-organized city in South America. When evening draws near, head to a Brazilian steakhouse and enjoy a tasty and traditional dinner.

Note: Dinner is included, but alcoholic drinks and desserts are not included.

Wake up early for a one-day train tour to the coast, winding through the lush Atlantic Rainforest. During the journey, make a stop in the quaint town of Morretes to savor a lunch of the local cuisine. In the evening, return to Curitiba by car.

Visit two farms today to learn how soy, corn, and grain are produced. See modern technologies and machinery in action on these medium-sized farms and ask your expert guide about the harvesting and cultivation process. Then return to your hotel in Tibagi and enjoy a free evening.

Note: Specific farms are to be confirmed. All meals are included today.

Gain greater insights into Brazilian agriculture today. Drive to a smaller rural property specializing in soybean and corn production and take in the knowledge of your guide as they explain the various cultivation methods. Later, visit a large soybean and corn farm of 25,000 acres and note the impressive scale of industry involved. Stop for lunch and then head to another farm that produces grain for wheat and animal feed. In the evening return to your hotel in Tibagi.

Note: All meals are included today.

Take a road trip to Londrina and after settling into your hotel, harness the wealth of knowledge produced at the Embrapa Soybean, the National Soybean Research Center in the State of Paraná. Discover how Embrapa develops unique varieties to withstand the tropical climate and how the soil contributes to Brazil being the world’s second-largest producer of soybeans. Next, visit the various experimental plots and return to your hotel in Tibagi in the early evening.

Note: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included today.

Visit the Parana State Agricultural Research Center (IAPAR) on a guided tour today. Learn how the IAPAR strive to improve agricultural production in rural areas of the Paraná State. In the afternoon, return to your hotel in Londrina.

Enjoy some final moments admiring Brazil’s farming region before heading to the airport to board a flight to Foz do Iguaçu. Fly above the falls and marvel at this spectacular Natural Wonder of the World from a bird’s eye view. Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. Spend the remainder of the day exploring the town or simply relax at the hotel.

Anticipate an unforgettable day touring the Iguassu National Park including the famous falls. First, visit the upper cascades such as the San Martin Falls and the spectacular “Devil’s Throat”, the highlight of the day. Stand on the brink of a suspended platform to gaze at it in all its glory. Appreciate a closer look from the walkways that ascend to the top of the waterfalls at 70m high, set amongst the lush subtropical forest. Experience the natural beauty of the rainforest filled with orchids, birds and other exotic wildlife. Cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge and stare at the stunning sight of Iguassu Canyon while entering the Iguassu National Park in Argentina.

This morning meet your guide and head out on an exciting half-day tour to the Brazilian side of the falls. Stroll along the elevated catwalk trails and be rewarded by the perfect view of the largest waterfall system in the world that draws visitors from near and far. Cast your eyes towards the Argentine side, and photograph San Martin Island and the Devil’s Throat from a distance.

In the evening, transfer to the airport to catch a flight home, or continue to Buenos Aires or Lima.