A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started
An iconic trio for a first trip to Brazil
9 days, from £4,360 to £6,960
Experience vibrant Rio’s most iconic sights, including Christ the Redeemer statue
13 days, from £2,570 to £3,570
Tiptoe on nocturnal night walks in the Pantanal
13 days, from £3,990 to £6,365
Jam with a famous Brazilian percussionist in Salvador da Bahia
15 days, from £4,605 to £7,350
Enjoy a cooking class and dinner in Rio's trendy Jardim Botanico district with your Brazilian hosts
14 days, from £4,605 to £7,350
Explore Rio's landmarks and local favelas with a private guide and dive into the samba music scene
10 days, from £4,470 to £7,135
Explore Rio de Janeiro with an in-the-know private guide
12 days, from £4,010 to £6,405
Visit a traditional milonga (tango dancefloor) in BA and learn the moves with a local instructor
13 days, from £3,195 to £5,100
As the fifth largest country in the world, Brazil can be quick to overwhelm. But leave the planning in the hands of our expert team – two of whom are natives and one of whom grew up there – and dive into a stress-free, tailor-made itinerary. From closing off the Christ the Redeemer statue for a private, white tablecloth breakfast (yes, really) to beach picnics in Bahia, our experiences surpass the norm. With our portfolio of properties including luxury resorts in Rio and mid-century houses with views of Sugarloaf Mountain, there’s something to suit all travellers' tastes.
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Counting a specialist raised in Sao Paulo and two natives among our team, our Brazil experts are constantly exploring this slice of South America to bring you the best of its beaches, biodiversity and bustling cities. Be it taking part in (not just watching) Rio Carnival or seeing the Cerrado’s maned wolves filmed by the BBC for Planet Earth III, our experiences know no bounds. Make the most of our in-country Concierge for everything from dinner recommendations, private guided museum tours or any queries that crop up during your stay, ensuring everything is totally seamless.
In a country so vast, there’s always a sunny spot to flock to - at any time of the year, whether it’s reclining on the sparkling white-sand beaches of the dazzling Emerald Coast or wildlife-spotting in the lush wetlands of the Pantanal. Brazil holidays are the only place you can encounter such a mingling of cultures from carioca life in Rio, to Afro-Brazilian communities in the beautiful Bahia region. Festive spirit is encountered all-year round. The Rio Carnival - one of the country’s most famous calling cards, explodes with flamboyant samba parties and musical blocos, which swarm the streets, while in Salvador it’s all about Afro-focused celebration; drum corps, capoeira and brass bands playing in the colonial squares. It’s also where the Candomble religion is practised, a unique mix of Catholicism and spirituality – mostly prevalent in Bahia. Don’t forget the heart-stopping natural landscapes such as the Amazon (Brazil contains 60% of South America’s rainforest), the mighty Iguazu Falls and the undulating dunes of Lencois Maranhenses.
Brazil holidays come in all shapes and sizes for those looking to be swept off their feet. While city lovers can let loose on Rio’s iconic beaches, world-famous architecture and samba music, budding conservationists can live out their wildlife-documentary dreams immersing themselves in the Amazon’s great biodiversity, or even tracking elusive jaguars in the wildlife-rich Pantanal. All the while, sun worshippers and honeymooners will no doubt appreciate the ravishing beaches, complete with caressing sea breezes and chic promenades.
Rio is a must, but choosing what to do next is where our expertise really kicks in as the difficulty is filtering out what not to do, unless you've got a spare month or two. Rest assured that wherever you end up this will be one of the most memorable luxury holidays you ever take. There's plenty more to explore on a luxury holiday to the world's fifth largest country - for example 4,500 miles of coastline teeming with tropical islands and home to ever more sophisticated new boutique hotels opening all the time. Several of the travel team here have been to Brazil in the last few years alone, exploring everywhere from the deserted beaches of Natal province to the incomparable rainforests in the Amazon. We, therefore, have the inside track on all the best places to suggest for your luxury holiday. One thing we do guarantee - we suspect everyone who visits will secretly wish they were Brazilian.
Hole up in a Beach Bungalow:
Spend your days in sleepy Bahia, staying in a former fisherman’s home, or in a treehouse overlooking the sweeping Atlantic. It’s only a short hike through the mangroves to the white-sand beach where you can while the hours away caipirinha in hand.
Trailblaze through a Natural Paradise:
Discover the lush Pantanal region, exploring its marshlands on foot, galloping on horseback or paddling in a canoe. Traversing its lush waterways, keep your eye out for Brazil’s extraordinary creatures such as capybaras, black monkeys and if you’re lucky, elusive jaguars.
Rio Highlights:
Whizz through Rio de Janeiro with an expert guide who knows the ropes. Visit artist studios in bohemian Santa Teresa, soar over the Sugarloaf Mountain in a helicopter and dance the night away in the city’s coolest bossa nova bars.
Our team of destination experts will get to know you and your unique requirements for your holiday
We work with you to build an ultra-personalised holiday itinerary with your choice of accommodation, experiences and activities
All of our holidays include little extras designed to make a big difference to your trip, from fast-tracking you through airport check-in and security to our network of local Concierges
