Brazil

Kick-start your journey with a few days in Rio de Janeiro, a city unlike any other, with its iconic setting against the backdrop of Sugarloaf Mountain and its vibrant music and dance scene – at its peak during the spectacular carnival but we can also arrange tours ‘behind the scenes’ at other times of year.

Beyond Rio, Brazil stretches out in front of you like one big adventure!  Our only note of caution is that for many destinations, due to the vast size of the country, two internal flights are often required – but you’ll be richly rewarded for the journey. For wildlife, where better to head than the Pantenal or Amazon.  The best place for animals is actually the former, the largest inland wetland area in the world, where you’ll be pretty much guaranteed the incredible opportunity to see jaguars in the wild if you stay at Caiman Lodge.  A trip to the dense rainforest of the Amazon provides a verdant backdrop to learning about the local communities along the river, where the way of life has hardly changed.

The jaw-dropping natural spectacle of Iguacu Falls is also sure to impress, whether viewed from the Brazilian or Argentinian side (we suggest both if time allows!). For white sands and palm-fringed beaches, take your pick of the North East coast beaches near Recife, or chill-out Brazilian style in your very own private beach house in an idyllic, away from it all spot on the Costa Verde.

Wherever you go, Brazil’s rich cultural history pervades – whether it’s in the form of the Belle Epoque opera house in the middle of the remote Amazon, or the colourful coastal colonial villages, prepare to succumb to Brazil’s infectious charm and sense of fun.