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Brazil is huge - from the Equator to beyond the Tropic of Capricorn - known for Carnival in Rio, Samba music, dance and football par excellence.

A Brazil holiday offers much more than these clichés: thousands of miles of unspoilt tropical beach, the bulk of the Amazon rainforest, the Pantanal the world's largest wetland, table-topped mountains with unique plants and waterfalls, colonial mining towns resplendent with baroque churches, the huge metropolis of Sâo Paulo and the seductive charm of Rio.

Most of all there are the Brazilians. The Portuguese left a lasting colonial heritage, the African legacy is strong and now there is a melting pot with later waves of European and Japanese immigrants. All this is reflected in the rich cultural heritage of architecture, cuisine music and sport.

Now is an excellent time to take a cultural, wildlife, bird-watching, adventure or relaxing beach holiday. This wonderful country will be discovered by many more visitors in the not too distant future. We can take you to places where you will feel that you are an explorer in the New world.

A tailor-made holiday in Brazil really does offer something for everyone. Brazil makes an excellent destination for culture-vultures, wildlife enthusiasts or just beach relaxation; there are some beautiful coastal locations for honeymooners.

There are great hotels in Sâo Paulo and Rio and chic private beach villas near Angra, Paraty and Bahia; simple `pousadas `, in the interior and real working ranches or` fazendas` in  Chapada Diamantina and Pantanal.

We recommend the smaller boutique guest houses with local character. In the Amazon we favour smaller lodges, in order to get close to primary forest – or small cruises boats, we can even charter private river boats.

Brazil’s size and variety make it difficult to get right without insider knowledge and our destination experts will guide you as to how much is manageable and exactly what to expect from the extraordinary variety of alternatives. But 'wow' is it fantastic when we get the balance perfect...

Brazil visitors with an energy and a rhythm all of its own!

 

When to go:

Most of Brazil is tropical, you can go all year round! Exceptions are the south which can be cool July to September (but this is when whales can be seen). Generally it is wettest December to March. The Pantanal is best seen in the dry season, July to October. Christmas and Carnival times need to be booked a long time ahead.

All our tailor made Brazil holidays are individually designed, but as a guide we can arrange a 12 day itinerary (excluding international flights) from £2,600.

Guides:

Amazon

Meet indigenous tribes in their home which boast more plant and animal species than any other ecosystem, and is the heart of our planet

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Florianópolis & The South

The laid back ‘floripas’ will welcome you into their wonderful part of Brazil, with its pleasant and secluded beaches and temperate climate

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Iguaçu Falls

One of the seven natural wonders of the world and must not be missed. From the Brazilian side you can see the whole panorama of the falls

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Minas Gerias

Gently rolling hills covered with pretty colonial towns born from the gold rush with beautiful national parks away from the tourist trail

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Pantanal

A vast wetland and wildlife haven where caiman nonchalantly cross the road and myriad birds, monkeys, armadillos and jaguars can be seen

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Recife & The Northeast

A place of fashionable cities, home to modern Brazilian music, with vast stretches of unspoilt beaches and wildlife rich islands

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Rio De Janiero

Famous for its Carnival festival, its spectacular beaches, hospitable people and renowned monuments. Rio de Janiero has something for everyone

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Salvador & Bahia

The heart of Afro-Brazilian culture mixed colonial houses and cobbled streets, white sandy beaches, sleepy fishing villages and rugged national parks

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Sâo Paulo

An urban metropolis that rivals any big city, with world class restaurants, galleries, parks, shops and hotels

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1. Belem
2. Manaus
3. Sâo Luis
4. Fortaleza
5. Fernando de Noronha
6. Natal
7. Recife
8. Salvador
9. Cuiaba
10. Ouro Preto
11. Buzios
12. Rio de Janeiro
13. Paraty
14. Sâo Paulo
15. Iguaçu
16. Florianopolis

"Our guides were excellent and very sensitive to our particular needs and interests"

D & B Roberts

"The whole trip was very well organised and a great success"

H. Bullock

"A beautiful country with diverse attractions, everyone made an effort to make sure our holiday was a success"

R. Johnson

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