The Best of This Vibrant Tropical Nation

Type of Trip: Nature Length: 13 days Season: April-November Rating: Grade I

Brazil is a scintillating fusion of cultural and natural experiences. Combining excursions into some of the country’s finest parks and reserves with tours of colorful, historic cities such as Rio de Janeiro and Salvador da Bahia, this exciting soft adventure provides an exceptional introduction to Brazil.

Trip Highlights:

• Get inside Rio de Janeiro, one of the most vibrant cities in the world
• Learn about the African and colonial traditions of Salvador da Bahia
• Bask in the sun on some of the most pristine beaches in the country
• Take a dip in the river Pojuca in the middle of a dense rainforest
• Enjoy relaxation and spa treatment at Praia do Forte Tivoli EcoResort
• Feel the power of the roaring waterfalls at Foz do Iguaçu

Brief Itinerary

DAY 1: USA / RIO DE JANEIRO
We depart the USA on an overnight flight to Rio de Janeiro.

DAY 2: RIO DE JANEIRO
Arrival and hotel check-in, afternoon guided city tour, with welcome dinner and samba show.

DAY 3: RIO DE JANEIRO
Excursion to the wildlands of Tijuca National Park, ascend Corcovado Mountain city overlook.

DAY 4: RIO DE JANEIRO / PETROPOLIS
Day trip to historical city of Petrópolis, return to Rio for the evening.

DAY 5: RIO DE JANEIRO / SALVADOR DA BAHIA
Flight to Salvador da Bahia, tour of the city and its forts, lighthouses and museums.

DAY 6: SALVADOR DA BAHIA
Get deeper into Salvador da Bahia, its culture, history, markets and insider experiences.

DAY 7: CACHOEIRA / SALVADOR DA BAHIA
Day excursion to Cachoeira, a colonial jewel about an hour inland from Salvador da Bahia.

DAY 8: SALVADOR DA BAHIA / PRAIA DO FORTE
Drive through small villages to reach Praia do Forte, jungle reserve, check in at ecoresort.

DAY 9: ECORESORT / PRAIA DO FORTE
Relax and enjoy the beach-side amenities at Praia do Forte Tivoli EcoResort.

DAY 10: SALVADOR DA BAHIA / IGUAÇU FALLS
Flight to Foz do Iguaçu, afternoon at leisure to explore the raging cascades and walkways.

DAY 11: FOZ DO IGUAÇU / ARGENTINA SIDE
Cross the Brotherhood Bridge into Argentina to enjoy the best, close-up views of the falls.

DAY 12: FOZ DO IGUAÇU / SAO PAULO
Bid farewell to the falls and fly to São Paulo, board your overnight flight home.

DAY 13: USA
Arrive in the USA this morning and make onward connections home.

Detailed day-by-day itinerary (PDF)
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Departures

On request any week during the May-December season for a minimum of four participants.
This trip is customizable according to your travel dates and preferences.

2024 Land Cost

4-6 participants: from $7,650 p.p.d.
7-12 participants: from $7,150 p.p.d.
Single Supplement: from $1,900

p.p.d. = per person based on double occupancy. Price does not include international flights. Southwind ticketing affiliate helps coordinate flights to match your itinerary.

Detailed day-by-day itinerary (PDF)
With full trip profile, inclusions/exclusions, estimated airfare, and other info.

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Travelers with a few extra days might wish to extend their program with a 4 or 5 day stay at Pantanal for great wildlife viewing, a 4 or 5 day natural history extension to the Amazon rainforest out of Manaus.

These add-on services can be used to extend most of our scheduled Brazil trips and may be added before or after your main program. They also can be used as ideas for developing segments of a private adventure. All extensions require a minimum of 2 participants. We suggest placing deposits for extensions at least 2 to 3 months prior to your trip as reservations for hotels, guides and services are not made until deposits are received.

Contact us to develop a customized extension to compliment your program.