Classic Brazil - Small Group Escorted Tour

14 Day Tour of Brazil  |  2 Departures  |  Max Group Size: 16  |  Price £3,499 per person

Welcome to the largest country in Latin America, and undoubtedly one of the most rhythmic! Brazil dances to a tune of outstanding variety, with vibrant and pulsating metropolises, wild rainforests, thundering waterfalls, abundant wetlands, colonial towns almost frozen in time and tropical palm-fringed beaches all co-existing in this utterly captivating country.

Our Classic Brazil escorted small group tour will take you to one of South America's most iconic and intoxicating cities: the buzzing Rio de Janeiro. You'll visit the incredible sites of Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer, not to mention two of the world’s most famous beaches, as you explore and fall in love with this exhilarating city, the capital of samba. But Brazil does nature just as well as it does cities… You'll be spellbound by the mighty Iguazu Falls with its thunderous cascades set amidst truly resplendent and lush forests, and of course, home to the most incredible biological diversity, you will have an abundance of opportunities to witness the magic of Brazilian wildlife in the mighty Amazon Rainforest. The tour finishes with two relaxing days in one of Brazil’s colonial gems – charming Paraty, with its most spectacular of settings: an exquisitely preserved colonial centre caressed by a blue ocean and adorned by mountains with lush vegetation.

Brazil and its many wonders await you, and our Classic Brazil escorted small group tour is the best introduction to this varied and captivating country.   

Quick Itinerary

Day 1 – Depart UK
Day 2 – 4 Rio de Janeiro
Day 5 – 7 Amazon
Day 8 – 10 Iguazu
Day 11 – 12 Paraty
Day 13 – Depart Paraty
Day 14 – Arrive UK

14 Day Tour of Brazil  |  2 Departures  |  Max Group Size: 16  |  Price £3,499 per person

Day 1 – Fly to Rio de Janeiro

Depart the UK and fly to Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy your first night in the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvellous City)!

Hotel Arena Copacabana or similar 

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Day 2 – Rio de Janeiro

Visit Rio’s main highlights in a full-day tour packed full of adventure and beautiful sights. Take a train up to Corcovado Mountain and stand beneath the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue whilst taking in the amazing view of Guanabara Bay, before taking a cable car up to Sugar Loaf Mountain for even more stunning views of the city.

Hotel Arena Copacabana or similar – Meals: Breakfast

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Day 3: Rio de Janeiro - Make Your Day Individual

On this day, you'll have the opportunity to choose one of these three activities, to experience this incredible place in just the way you want.

Cultural Experience - Favela Tour by Jeep

Favelas are a big part of life in Rio and visiting one is a great experience in order to understand more about both historic and modern-day Rio. The tour is conducted by guides who know the area very well, and is aimed at correcting the stereotype that most visitors believe about life in the favelas.

Adventure Experience - Guanabara Bay Schooner Cruise

See Rio from a different perspective by taking a schooner cruise around Guanabara Bay. From the water you will admire the districts of Botafogo, Flamengo and Urca, as well as the Sugar Loaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Rio-Niterói Bridge.

Natural World Experience - Botanical Gardens Tour

Founded in 1808, the Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro is one of the most important global research centres in the botanic world and in the conservation of biodiversity. Huge trees decked with orchids contrast with giant water lilies, bromeliads and tropical foliage, in these lush gardens that are a must-see for nature lovers.

Hotel Arena Copacabana or similar – Meals: Breakfast

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Day 4 – Rio de Janeiro to the Amazon

You will take a morning flight to Manaus, an incredible city in the heart of Amazonia, surrounded by Amazon jungle. Enjoy a guided tour to understand the rich and long history of this fascinating urban area in the middle of the world’s greatest rainforest.

Hotel Blue Tree Premium or similar – Meals: Breakfast

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Day 5 – Amazon

You will spend the morning travelling by land and boat to reach your lodge in the Amazon. The journey is a chance to take in your first glimpses of the rainforest’s lush vegetation and wildlife, before an afternoon canoe trip to the flooded jungle of Igapo where you will go fishing for piranhas!

Hotel Evolucao Ecolodge or similar – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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Day 6 – Amazon

Spend the day discovering the depths of the jungle by foot with your guides, visiting indigenous villages and then exploring the jungle by night!

Hotel Evolucao Ecolodge or similar – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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Day 7 – Amazon to Iguazu Falls

Today you will fly to Foz do Iguaçu, the gateway city to the outstanding natural wonder that is the Iguazu Falls! Enjoy your free evening in anticipation of the spectacle that awaits you tomorrow.

Hotel San Martin or similar – Meals: Breakfast

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Day 8 – Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls are shared between Argentina and Brazil. Today you will visit the Argentinian side. This is a longer tour of around 5 hours, walking along the edge of the falls so as to enjoy an up-close perspective of the incredible power of the cascading water. You will also visit Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Gorge), a giant, U-shaped cascade in Iguaçu National Park accessible by a walking trail and a suspended walkway.

Hotel San Martin or similar – Meals: Breakfast

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Day 9 – Iguazu Falls

Another day for visual delights as you discover the Brazilian side of the falls. You will take a 2-hour walk which will give you a more panoramic view of the falls, enabling you to appreciate the sheer size and grandeur of the national park.

Hotel San Martin or similar – Meals: Breakfast

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Day 10 – Iguazu Falls to Paraty

Fly to Rio and take a land transfer to the charming town of Paraty. Located 4 hours away from Rio, Paraty is a colonial gem sitting on the tropical Atlantic coast. Spend your first evening here strolling along the cobblestone streets, soaking in the picturesque views.

Hotel Pousada do Principe or similar – Meals: Breakfast

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Day 11 – Paraty

Today's tour is a pleasant walk through the historical centre, with a local guide sharing interesting stories and legends about the town's history. You will be enchanted by this town, not only by its picture-postcard architecture, but also its culture, handicrafts, dance, music and naturally exuberant nature.

Hotel Pousada do Principe or similar – Meals: Breakfast

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Day 12 – Depart Paraty

Today you will be taken to Rio's airport to catch your flight back home.

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Day 13 – Arrive UK

Land back in the UK.

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Ready to book your group tour? Simply complete the enquiry form to get in touch or, call our Travel Specialists on 0203 859 9225.