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84 Visit our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk/tours Latin America, USA & Canada FOR FULL TOUR ITINERARIES & DETAILED TOUR DOSSIERS SEE OUR WEBSITE Jaguar, The Pantanal Discover Brazil’s highlights, from the wildlife-rich Pantanal, home to the world’s highest density of jaguars, to the majestic Iguazu Falls. Experience Rio’s iconic sights, including Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain, and explore Salvador’s vibrant Afro-Brazilian culture and colonial charm. Rio, Iguazu and the Jaguars of the Pantanal Discover what you’ll experience: DAY 1 ˜ UK TO IGUAZU FALLS: Fly from the UK to Iguazu Falls. DAY 2 & 3 “ IGUAZU FALLS: Enjoy a Brazilian barbecue and folklore show at Rafain Churrascaria, featuring music and dance from Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and beyond. Cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge into Argentina and explore Iguazu National Park. A train ride stops at the upper and lower circuits for breathtaking views - the highlight is the suspended platform at Devil’s Throat, the most dramatic of the falls. DAY 4 & 5 ˜ RIO DE JANEIRO: Visit the Brazilian side of Iguazu National Park, where a glass elevator to a viewing platform reveals more spectacular vistas. Fly to Rio de Janeiro. Begin with a scenic drive along Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon before a train ride up Corcovado Mountain to the Christ the Redeemer statue: 2,300 feet above sea level, this world-famous monument offers panoramic views of the city. Continue to Sugar Loaf Mountain, where a cable car takes you to the summit, overlooking Copacabana Beach and Guanabara Bay. DAY 6 & 7 ˜ SALVADOR: Visit the Barra district and its famous lighthouse before exploring the Pelourinho, the city’s UNESCO- listed historic centre. In the afternoon, discover the peaceful Itapagipe Peninsula with its colonial charm and enjoy views over All Saints Bay. DAY 8˜10 ˜ NORTH PANTANAL: Transfer to Pousada do Rio Mutum and enjoy a welcome dinner featuring piranha soup. Explore the Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland and the best place to spot jaguars. During the dry season (June to October), sightings increase; you may hear males bark and growl while females emit a distinctive cough. Look out for signs like claw marks and territorial droppings. Enjoy a horse ride to Siá Mariana Bay, boat safaris on the Mutum River, and guided ecological walks. Evenings offer nocturnal wildlife spotting and caiman feeding, while sunset boat rides and piranha fishing add to the adventure. DAY 11 ˜ RETURN TO THE UK: A peaceful sunrise canoe trip rounds off your tour before your transfer to the airport for your flight home. Rio de Janeiro Foz do Iguazu BRAZIL Salvador Cuiabá North Pantanal What’s included? UK RETURN FLIGHTS With LATAMAirlines from London. Regional departures available ACCOMMODATION By itinerary order: 4 H Vivaz Cataras, 4 H Grand Mercure, 5 H Wish da Bahia, 3 H Pousada do Rio Mutum 10 EXCURSIONS MEALS 9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches 4 Dinners EXPERT LOCAL GUIDE Scan QR code to visit this tour webpage Lead-in price based on 08 Mar 2026. A single supplement starts from just £549 11 Days Escorted Tour from £3,699 Private tour an extra £50pp per day Extend your tour São Paulo City Stay 2 nights, 4  Bed & Breakfast from £355 MONTHS OF DEPARTURE & PRICES 2025 2026 2027 JAN FEB MAR £3,699 £3,899 APR £3,799 £3,999 MAY £3,899 £4,099 JUN £4,199 £4,399 JUL £4,399 £4,599 AUG SEP £4,399 £4,599 OCT £4,099 £4,299 NOV £3,899 £3,999 £4,199 DEC