Brazil itineraries
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9 days
Rio To Lençóis Maranhenses And Beyond
Nine day beach, lagoon and lake itinerary
Rio de Janeiro (3 days) →
São Luís de Maranhão (1) →
Lençóis Maranhenses National Park (2) →
Barra Grande (1) →
Jericoacoara (1) →
Fortaleza (1)
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10 days
Amazon and Pantanal adventure
Wildlife and wilderness in Brazil
Cuiabá (1 days) →
Pantanal (4) →
Manaus (1) →
Brazilian Amazon (3) →
Manaus (1)
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10 days
Afro-Brazilian Bahia and Rio
The best of Bahia with Rio stopover
Salvador (3 days) →
São Luís de Maranhão (1) →
Lençóis Maranhenses National Park (3) →
Rio de Janeiro (3)
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12 days
Big city Brazil
Explore the bright lights of cosmopolitan Brazil
Brasilia (2 days) →
Rio de Janeiro (3) →
Paraty (3) →
Rio de Janeiro (1) →
São Paulo (3)
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10 days
Rio de Janeiro, Beaches & Island Hopping
10-day itinerary to Rio and its nearby islands & beaches
Rio de Janeiro (3 days) →
Paraty (3) →
Ilha Grande (3) →
Rio de Janeiro (1)
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12 days
Iguazu Falls and Bahia beaches
Natural wonders and beautiful beaches
Rio de Janeiro (3 days) →
Iguassu Falls (3) →
Salvador (2) →
Ilha de Boipeba (3) →
Salvador (1)
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10 days
The Brazilian Amazon and Iguazu
Wildlife and waterfalls in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro (4 days) →
Iguassu Falls (2) →
Manaus (1) →
Brazilian Amazon (3)
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Rio de Janeiro
Is there another city on earth that can match Rio's beauty? Mountain peaks, lush forests, beautiful beaches and playful inhabitants make Rio a must-see on any Brazilian itinerary... -
Paraty
A picturesque colonial-era town nestled on a beautiful stretch of Atlantic coast and backed by forested mountains... -
Pantanal
The Pantanal offers some of South America's finest wildlife watching... -
São Luís de Maranhão
Known for its Afro-Brazilian vibe, the World Heritage-listed centre of Sao Luis is a great place to stroll around admiring colonial mansions, art galleries and museums... -
Brazilian Amazon
The Amazon rainforest is the world's most important ecosystem, home to pristine rainforest, indigenous communities and an abundance of wildlife... -
Iguassu Falls
The mighty Iguazu Falls are actually a chain of 275 smaller waterfalls, forming an awe-inspiring semi-circle of water and noise... -
Manaus
Steamy, sultry Manaus is the entry point to the Brazilian Amazon and a huge port city, despite being more than 1,500km from the sea... -
Lençóis Maranhenses National Park
A perfect mix of smooth sand dunes, hidden lagoons and ocean views, Lençóis Maranhenses National Park is one of Brazil’s most beautiful natural wonders... -
Jericoacoara
The small fishing village of Jericoacoara is the perfect place to try out some adventure activities... -
Cuiabá
Best known as the gateway to the wildlife of the Pantanal, Cuiaba is worth a day or two of your time... -
Barra Grande
Brazil northeastern coastline is full of beautiful beaches, but Barra Grande is one of the best... -
Fortaleza
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Salvador
Tropical Salvador is home to plenty of gorgeous coastline, but it is the city’s Afro-Brazilian culture that attracts visitors... -
Brasilia
Brazil’s much-maligned capital is one of the world’s greatest examples of modernist architecture, but is often at the bottom of visitors’ must-see destinations... -
São Paulo
Sprawling São Paulo is Brazil’s biggest city, economic powerhouse and cultural centre... -
Ilha de Boipeba
A 12-km stretch of jungle and beaches, laidback Boipeba is the perfect place to lounge on the beach, eat delicious seafood and unwind from the stresses of the mainland... -
Ilha Grande
The island of Ilha Grande is tucked away between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo and is a popular holiday destination with both Brazilians and international travellers...
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