Evening flight from London Heathrow on TAM Airlines flying via Sao Paulo to Rio.

Arrive in Rio this morning and transfer to the Rio Internacional Hotel where you will stay in an Ocean Front Room. The rest of the day is free.

Following a private morning tour of Tijuca and Corcovado, where the statue of Christ the Redeemer towers over Rio’s famous skyline, the afternoon is free

At leisure in Rio, with a number of optional tours available to make the most of your time in this remarkable city.

Morning flight to Manaus, the Amazonian capital lying on the banks of the Rio Negro. Stay overnight at the Tropical Hotel. The afternoon is free to either relax in the colourful gardens of your hotel, or perhaps to venture into the city and visit the famous Opera House which was built during the rubber boom in the late 19th century

Boarding the Motor Yacht Tucano you begin the 7 night voyage into the heart of the Amazon. Over the coming days the boat sails along the Rio Negro visiting some of the most remote and untouched areas of pristine wilderness on the planet. Accompanied by expert naturalist guides, the itinerary takes in a rich diversity of natural and cultural highlights, which include walks through the lush landscapes, swimming in the clear waters of the Amazon and visits to isolated settlements deep in the forests. Millions of years of evolution have created a wonderland of plants and animals whose diversity and abundance is unmatched anywhere else on earth and the days ahead afford a unique opportunity to discover something of the Amazon’s incomparable majesty. Travelling to the confluence of the Amazon and Negro Rivers the journey unearths an untouched remnant of 19th century colonial life in the streets of Novo Airão, whilst a visit to the Lago Janauari Ecological Park affords more opportunities to search out some of the region’s staggering wildlife. At the famous ‘Meeting of the Waters’ the dark flowing depths of the Rio Negro meet with the lighter muddy waters of the Rio Solimoes, presenting the fascinating sight of two distinct rivers running side by side for several kilometres, before finally merging into the mighty Amazon. On the evening of day 12 the Tucano returns to Manaus.

7-12 Same as above. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are included each day.

Disembark after breakfast and transfer to Manaus airport for the flight to Sao Paulo, to connect with the late evening flight back to London. Alternatively you may extend your stay in Brazil and visit more of this wonderful country.

Afternoon arrival at London Heathrow.