Brazil holidays

Brazil boasts more than 7,000 kilometres of coastline, so there are plenty of sandy beaches for you to lounge on. And the country’s tropical climate means you can enjoy the sea and sand beneath blue skies.

Our Brazil tours include some time in much-loved beach destinations, including Rio de Janeiro. Rio is home to two of Brazil’s most famous beaches, Ipanema and Copacabana. But, if you manage to tear yourself away from this sun-soaked city, you’ll find lots of other fabulous beaches.

Brazil’s sandy coastline is full of pretty coves, small islands and natural pools, with beaches of all shapes and sizes. For instance, the resort town of Buzios has more than 20 sandy beaches – the perfect place to relax after an action-packed tour of Brazil.

No visit to Brazil is complete without a visit to Rio de Janeiro. This city is peppered with must-see landmarks, from the striking Christ the Redeemer, to the grassy Sugar Loaf Mountain famed for its sprawling city views.

Most of our Brazil tours include a visit to Rio – of course – but don’t shy away from Brazil’s other buzzy cities. You could check out Salvador, the capital of Brazil’s north-eastern state of Bahia. Known as ‘The Capital of Happiness’, this place is all about sun-soaked beaches and African-inspired cuisines. But Salvador’s Pelourinho neighbourhood is the real heart of the city. The district’s cobblestone streets open up on to large squares, brightly coloured buildings, and baroque churches.

The Amazon Rainforest is enormous and, to this day, significant parts of it remain undiscovered. Most of the jungle is only accessible by travelling the seemingly never-ending Amazon River. So, for many adventurers and nature-lovers, a trip to the Amazon Rainforest is a must-do during a Brazil tour.

Many of our itineraries include a trip to this wild wonderland. You can trek through the dense jungle and observe the fascinating flora and fauna. See exotic animals like sloths, toucans and river dolphins, and visit local villages to learn more about the way of life here.

It’s best to visit the Amazon between July and December. But this is also the most popular time to go – so plan your trip well in advance to avoid missing out.

Brazil is an enormous country, proudly consisting of multiple cultures. The country has many traditions and customs, which make Brazil such a rich and fascinating place to visit.

A key part of Brazil’s culture is Rio’s world-famous Carnival. This gigantic party is renowned for its decadent floats and parades, glitter-clad dancers, and heaving street parties. Depending on your preference, Carnival is either a time to revel until morning or escape the cities for a peaceful countryside retreat.

And Brazil’s music is just as diverse as its culture, with different rhythms and influences from all over the world. Most instruments used today were brought over by the Portuguese settlers, such as the flute, clarinet, cavaquinho, guitar, piano, violin, cello, accordion, and tambourine. So, needless to say, Brazilian music is catchy, fun and rhythmic – just try to stop yourself from dancing.