Brazil, the fifth largest country in the world, has large stretches of unspoiled wilderness and a wealth of culture, from the architectural modernism of Oscar Niemeyer to the harmonies of Bossa Nova. It attracts revellers to the carnivals of Rio, Olinda and Salvador, beach bums to its sandy coastline, adventurers to its 60-plus pristine National Parks and adrenaline junkies seeking rare thrills like dune-driving in Ceará or rappelling in Cachoeira Grande.
Everyone has their favourite spot and I keep returning to Ouro Preto, one hour by bus from Belo Horizonte. Built during an 18th century goldrush and frozen in time, it is a living showroom of Brazilian baroque. Squat, two-storey colonial houses and large stuccoed public fountains provide the perfect backdrop for a string of stunning churches laden with gold and adorned with statues carved by the best masters of the Portuguese Empire. Every cobblestone here tells a captivating story.
A short luxury holiday to Brazil visiting Rio, the Iguazú Falls and ending at the upmarket beach resort, Buzios.
A 17-day tour of Brazil focusing on South America's 'Big Five' - Brazilian Tapir, Giant Anteater, Maned Wolf, Giant River Otter and Jaguar - and other wildlife, visiting the stunning Paranaíba Headwaters National Park and the world famous wetlands of the Pantanal.
This exciting cycle challenge takes us to the beautiful coastline between Brazil’s two largest cities, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. We ride on quiet, undulating roads through this wonderful area of hidden bays and fishing villages, enjoying the views of beautiful sandy beaches and green mountain slopes thick with rainforest.
Brazil ~ Pantanal Wildlife, the Gold Trail to Paraty & Iguassu Falls is an adventurous tour taking in highlights which include watching jaguars and marvellous birds in the Pantanal, admiring the 17C colonial architecture of Paraty and visiting the stunning Iguassu Falls. Running 17 - 29 October 2019 (max 14 guests) the trip costs from £5,819 pp
Ideal for Honeymoons enjoy the sheer romance of Rio, the energy of Salvador before heading to your idyllic beach resort.
A comprehensive escorted tour of highlights in South America, this small group holiday provides real comfort in accommodation and travel, as well as a discovery of a mind-boggling range of cultural and natural landscapes over 4 countries in just 3 weeks. Top sights include Rio de Janeiro, Iguazú Falls, Lake Titicaca and Machu Picchu.
The Americas Overland with Carni from Dragoman is an exhilarating holiday in Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru. Available from 22 Jul 2020 to 17 Feb 2021 this 211 day trip costs from £12,420 and has a maximum group size of 22 persons.
Starting in Cartagena and ending in Rio, this ultimate 55 day adventure ticks off all the highlights of South America, including Machu Picchu, Patagonia and the Galapagos Islands.
A 16-day holiday in search of South America's iconic big cats, the Jaguar and the Puma, as well as other wildlife, amongst the stunning scenery of the Pantanal in Brazil and the Torres del Paine National Park in Chile.
There’s times when it’s appropriate to dip a toe in, and there’s times when it’s best to simply dive in headfirst
