• Flight included
  • Accommodation
  • Transfer included

Brilliant Brazil highlights tour with optional Amazon Rainforest

  • Round trip
  • 12, 13, 15, 16, 20 or 21 nights
  • Brazil
price from £ 2,459.00 per person
  • total price from £ 4,918.00
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  • price based on: 2 adults
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Starting in energetic Rio de Janeiro, discover the spectacular natural and cultural sights of Brazil on an epic tour with amazing included excursions

Discover a land of beaches, jungles, waterfalls and vibrant cities, all in one whirlwind tour. This is Brazil! You’ll start your epic adventure in Rio de Janeiro, the iconic metropolis that’s home to colourful Carnival and the famous Christ the Redeemer. A guided tour will help you discover the so-called ‘Marvellous City’, before being whisked off to your other destinations. You’ll spend a few days in Foz do Iguaçu, touring the magnificent waterfalls that will surely leave you breathless. Depending on your chosen length of tour, you’ll also be visiting the likes of Buzios, Paraty and the island paradise of Ilha Grande, all famous for their breathtaking beaches of soft, white sand.

If you’re itching to tick the Amazon off your bucket list, now’s your chance - opt for the 19-night tour and stay in a rainforest lodge amidst the lush jungle landscape, as well as swinging by culture-rich Salvador and the beach haven of Praia do Forte. With amazing included activities and excursions - plus all of your internal travel, breakfast and more - this is truly the trip of a lifetime. Brazil is calling you - vamos!

Included
  • 11, 14 or 19 nights in Brazil

  • Breakfast included

  • Full-day Rio de Janeiro city tour with Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain (lunch included)

  • Full-day Schooner cruise (11- and 14-night tour only)

  • Half-day Brazilian Falls excursion

  • Full-day Argentinean Falls excursion

  • Walking tour of Paraty (11- and 14-night tour only)

  • Boat and trek to Lopes Mendes Beach (11- and 14-night tour only)

  • Amazon lodge activities (19-night tour only)

  • Half-day Salvador walking tour (19-night tour only)

  • Brazil National Park entrance fee

  • Argentina National Park entrance fee

  • Ecotourist Argentinean Municipal Tax

  • Private airport transfers included

  • All internal transfers included as per the itinerary

  • Return flights from your selected departure airport to Rio de Janeiro and back from Rio de Janeiro or Salvador, depending on chosen length of stay

Day 1-3: Rio de Janeiro

Touch down in Rio de Janeiro and transfer to your hotel. Settle in and find your feet, then head out to explore; you’ve got the rest of the day to hit some of the best local spots, so take a stroll along the beachfront boulevards beside Ipanema, Leblon and Copacabana. As you wander, sip freshly-squ…

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Day 4-5: Foz do Iguaçu

Today you’ll take a private transfer back to the airport for your flight to Foz do Iguaçu. On arrival, you’ll waste no time and head for your guided tour of the Brazilian side of the falls (Iguaçu Falls borders Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay). Stare in awe at the spectacular cascade, and get a dire…

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Pietro Angelo  or similar

Day 6-8: Paraty

Today you will transfer to the airport for your flight back to Rio de Janeiro, from where a shared transfer will take you to Paraty.

This town sits on the Costa Verde, one of Brazil’s most amazing stretches of coastline; expect golden, palm-studded beaches and lush, jungle-covered mountains th…

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Pousada do Principe  or similar

Day 9-11: Ilha Grande

Today you will be transferred to the port of Angra dos Reis to take the speedboat to Ilha Grande, a picture-perfect island paradise. On arrival, you’re free to roam the trails and relax on the beaches at your own pace. The ecosystem here is thriving; follow nature trails that wind through rich Atla…

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Yes Hotel Pousada  or similar

Day 1-3: Rio de Janeiro

Touch down in Rio de Janeiro and transfer to your hotel. Settle in and find your feet, then head out to explore; you’ve got the rest of the day to hit some of the best local spots, so take a stroll along the beachfront boulevards beside Ipanema, Leblon and Copacabana. As you wander, sip freshly-squ…

Read more
Pestana Rio Atlantica  or similar

Day 4-5: Foz do Iguaçu

Today you’ll take a private transfer back to the airport for your flight to Foz do Iguaçu. On arrival, you’ll waste no time and head for your guided tour of the Brazilian side of the falls (Iguaçu Falls borders Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay). Stare in awe at the spectacular cascade, and get a dire…

Read more
Eco Cataratas Resort by San Juan  or similar

Day 6-8: Paraty

Today you will transfer to the airport for your flight back to Rio de Janeiro, from where a shared transfer will take you to Paraty.

This town sits on the Costa Verde, one of Brazil’s most amazing stretches of coastline; expect golden, palm-studded beaches and lush, jungle-covered mountains th…

Read more
Pousada Porto Imperial  or similar

Day 9-11: Ilha Grande

Today you will be transferred to the port of Angra dos Reis to take the speedboat to Ilha Grande, a picture-perfect island paradise. On arrival, you’re free to roam the trails and relax on the beaches at your own pace. The ecosystem here is thriving; follow nature trails that wind through rich Atla…

Read more
Recreio da Praia  or similar

Day 1-3: Rio de Janeiro

Touch down in Rio de Janeiro and transfer to your hotel. Settle in and find your feet, then head out to explore; you’ve got the rest of the day to hit some of the best local spots, so take a stroll along the beachfront boulevards beside Ipanema, Leblon and Copacabana. As you wander, sip freshly-squ…

Read more
Atlantis Copacabana Hotel  or similar

Day 4-6: Paraty

Today a shared transfer will take you from Rio de Janeiro to Paraty.

This town sits on the Costa Verde, one of Brazil’s most amazing stretches of coastline; expect golden, palm-studded beaches and lush, jungle-covered mountains that drop directly into the bright blue ocean. Settle in at your a…

Read more
Pousada do Principe  or similar

Day 7-9: Ilha Grande

Today you will be transferred to the port of Angra dos Reis to take the speedboat to Ilha Grande, a picture-perfect island paradise. On arrival, you’re free to roam the trails and relax on the beaches at your own pace. The ecosystem here is thriving; follow nature trails that wind through rich Atla…

Read more
Yes Hotel Pousada  or similar

Day 10-11: Foz do Iguaçu

Today you’ll take a private transfer back to the airport for your flight to Foz do Iguaçu. On arrival, you’ll waste no time and head for your guided tour of the Brazilian side of the falls (Iguaçu Falls borders Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay). Stare in awe at the spectacular cascade, and get a dire…

Read more
Pietro Angelo  or similar

Day 12-14: Buzios

Today you will take a private transfer to the airport for your flight back to Rio de Janeiro, from where you will be privately transferred along the coast to Buzios.

Buzios is one of Brazil’s most glamorous beach resorts, made up of three small settlements that teem with boutiques, elegant res…

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Pousada La Chimere  or similar

Day 1-3: Rio de Janeiro

Touch down in Rio de Janeiro and transfer to your hotel. Settle in and find your feet, then head out to explore; you’ve got the rest of the day to hit some of the best local spots, so take a stroll along the beachfront boulevards beside Ipanema, Leblon and Copacabana. As you wander, sip freshly-squ…

Read more
Pestana Rio Atlantica  or similar

Day 4-6: Paraty

Today a shared transfer will take you from Rio de Janeiro to Paraty.

This town sits on the Costa Verde, one of Brazil’s most amazing stretches of coastline; expect golden, palm-studded beaches and lush, jungle-covered mountains that drop directly into the bright blue ocean. Settle in at your a…

Read more
Pousada Porto Imperial  or similar

Day 7-9: Ilha Grande

Today you will be transferred to the port of Angra dos Reis to take the speedboat to Ilha Grande, a picture-perfect island paradise. On arrival, you’re free to roam the trails and relax on the beaches at your own pace. The ecosystem here is thriving; follow nature trails that wind through rich Atla…

Read more
Recreio da Praia  or similar

Day 10-11: Foz do Iguaçu

Today you’ll take a private transfer back to the airport for your flight to Foz do Iguaçu. On arrival, you’ll waste no time and head for your guided tour of the Brazilian side of the falls (Iguaçu Falls borders Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay). Stare in awe at the spectacular cascade, and get a dire…

Read more
Eco Cataratas Resort by San Juan  or similar

Day 12-14: Buzios

Today you will take a private transfer to the airport for your flight back to Rio de Janeiro, from where you will be privately transferred along the coast to Buzios.

Buzios is one of Brazil’s most glamorous beach resorts, made up of three small settlements that teem with boutiques, elegant res…

Read more
Vila d'este Handmade Hospitality Hotel  or similar

Day 1-3: Rio de Janeiro

Touch down in Rio de Janeiro and transfer to your hotel. Settle in and find your feet, then head out to explore; you’ve got the rest of the day to hit some of the best local spots, so take a stroll along the beachfront boulevards beside Ipanema, Leblon and Copacabana. As you wander, sip freshly-squ…

Read more
Atlantis Copacabana Hotel  or similar

Day 4-6: Buzios

Today you will be privately transferred along the coast to Buzios - one of Brazil’s most glamorous beach resorts, made up of three small settlements that teem with boutiques, elegant restaurants and lively bars. Settle in at your hotel, then head off to the shore! Renting a buggy is one of the easi…

Read more
Pousada La Chimere  or similar

Day 7-9: Foz do Iguaçu

Today you’ll be transferred to the airport to catch your flight to Foz do Iguaçu. After arriving at your hotel, you can spend the rest of the day relaxing.

On the next day, you’ll head for your guided tour of the Brazilian side of the falls (Iguaçu Falls borders Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay)…

Read more
Pietro Angelo  or similar

Day 10: Manaus

This morning a private transfer will take you to the airport for your flight to Manaus, the city at the heart of the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest - catch your first glimpses of the green carpet of rainforest from the plane window. After arrival and check-in at your hotel, any time is yours to explor…

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Casa dos Frades  or similar

Day 11-13: The Amazon

Embark on your adventure from Manaus, the gateway to the Brazilian Amazon, and take a boat to see the Meeting of the Waters. This famous sight is where the almost-black waters of the Rio Negro and the brown, sandy waters of the Rio Solimõe meet and run side by side for over three miles before mixin…

Read more
Amazon Tupana Jungle Lodge  or similar

Day 14: Out of the Amazon

This morning you’ll be leaving your lodge and visiting a local village to meet with some families who live here in the Amazon. Learn about their unique way of life and the challenges the rainforest presents, and marvel at the ways in which they’ve adapted as you see how foods and goods such as cass…

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Casa dos Frades  or similar

Day 15-16: Salvador

Today a private transfer will take you to the airport for your flight to Salvador da Bahia, from where you’ll be taken to your hotel. Located on Brazil’s northeastern coast, Salvador is considered the heart of the country’s Afro-Brazilian heritage, a place where the rich Portuguese and African cult…

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Day 17-19: Praia do Forte

Today your private transfer will take you to your last stop, Praia do Forte. Spend the rest of the day after check-in at leisure, settling in and relaxing.

Often referred to as the Brazilian Polynesia, Praia do Forte is located in Brazil’s northern state of Bahia and is home to eight miles of …

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Day 1-3: Rio de Janeiro

Touch down in Rio de Janeiro and transfer to your hotel. Settle in and find your feet, then head out to explore; you’ve got the rest of the day to hit some of the best local spots, so take a stroll along the beachfront boulevards beside Ipanema, Leblon and Copacabana. As you wander, sip freshly-squ…

Read more
Pestana Rio Atlantica  or similar

Day 4-6: Buzios

Today you will be privately transferred along the coast to Buzios - one of Brazil’s most glamorous beach resorts, made up of three small settlements that teem with boutiques, elegant restaurants and lively bars. Settle in at your hotel, then head off to the shore! Renting a buggy is one of the easi…

Read more
Vila d'este Handmade Hospitality Hotel  or similar

Day 7-9: Foz do Iguaçu

Today you’ll be transferred to the airport to catch your flight to Foz do Iguaçu. After arriving at your hotel, you can spend the rest of the day relaxing.

On the next day, you’ll head for your guided tour of the Brazilian side of the falls (Iguaçu Falls borders Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay)…

Read more
Eco Cataratas Resort by San Juan  or similar

Day 10: Manaus

This morning a private transfer will take you to the airport for your flight to Manaus, the city at the heart of the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest - catch your first glimpses of the green carpet of rainforest from the plane window. After arrival and check-in at your hotel, any time is yours to explor…

Read more
Juma Opera Boutique Hotel  or similar

Day 11-13: The Amazon

Embark on your adventure from Manaus, the gateway to the Brazilian Amazon, and take a boat to see the Meeting of the Waters. This famous sight is where the almost-black waters of the Rio Negro and the brown, sandy waters of the Rio Solimõe meet and run side by side for over three miles before mixin…

Read more
Juma Lodge  or similar

Day 14: Out of the Amazon

This morning you’ll be leaving your lodge and visiting a local village to meet with some families who live here in the Amazon. Learn about their unique way of life and the challenges the rainforest presents, and marvel at the ways in which they’ve adapted as you see how foods and goods such as cass…

Read more
Juma Opera Boutique Hotel  or similar

Day 15-16: Salvador

Today a private transfer will take you to the airport for your flight to Salvador da Bahia, from where you’ll be taken to your hotel. Located on Brazil’s northeastern coast, Salvador is considered the heart of the country’s Afro-Brazilian heritage, a place where the rich Portuguese and African cult…

Read more
Hotel Villa Bahia  or similar

Day 17-19: Praia do Forte

Today your private transfer will take you to your last stop, Praia do Forte. Spend the rest of the day after check-in at leisure, settling in and relaxing.

Often referred to as the Brazilian Polynesia, Praia do Forte is located in Brazil’s northern state of Bahia and is home to eight miles of …

Read more
Hotel Porto Zarpa  or similar
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Pets are not allowed on this trip.

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Extra flight nights

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