Brazil Holidays & Vacations: Rio de Janeiro + jaguar tours to Pantanal + Amazon + Iguassu Falls
Brazil holidays & vacations to Rio de Janeiro are legendary for their glamorous beaches, vibrant cultural attractions, jaguar tours to the Pantanal, the wildlife of the Amazon and the mighty Iguassu Falls - one of the most impressive in the world. Brazilians are fun loving and easy-going with a celebrated love of music and dance that can be experienced throughout the country.
Brazil is Portuguese speaking. It is the largest country in South America and Rio de Janeiro is its most famous city, with a spectacular ocean and mountain setting. Every year the world’s best known carnival is held here in February or March. Holiday prices rocket but the Rio Carnival is truly sensational, with spectacular costumes and samba bands that power the rhythm. Whatever the time of year, Rio’s breathtaking location and irresistible Latin vibe makes it an incredible city to visit.
Salvador is located on Brazil’s northeast coast and has a carnival to rival that of Rio. With a large population descended from West African slaves, it is rich in history and has its own unique Afro/Brazilian culture that is drummed out in the beat of the samba, so worth including in Brazil holidays & vacations to Rio.
Much of the interior is covered by dense rainforest, so wildlife opportunities abound in this lush country, including jaguar tours to the vast Pantanal wetlands, birding tours, riverboat and lodge stays in the mighty Amazon jungle - the largest rainforest in the world, that is home to 10% of all animal species.
Brazil has a spectacular coastline, with beaches ranging from Copacabana and Ipanema in Rio, to trendy Buzios and colonial Paraty - both within easy reach of Rio. The northeast state of Bahia boasts an abundance of superb beaches, including Trancoso and Iticare, whilst Fernando do Noronha is a pristine archipelago to the east of Natal, offering outstanding snorkelling and diving. Close to the equator you can find more paradise beaches, such as Jericoacoara.
Combine your ideas with our expertise and let us help you create a holiday of a lifetime. We offer a wide range of options at different price points, all of which can be tailor made to your needs.
For expert advice on Brazil holidays & vacations to Rio de Janeiro, jaguars tours to Pantanal, the Amazon & Iguassu Falls, email or call us on +44 (0)1582 766122 to speak with a specialist travel consultant. Download our Brazil brochure (PDF 1.6 Mb).
We have been arranging Brazil holidays & vacations to Rio de Janeiro, jaguar tours to Pantanal, Amazon & Iguassu Falls for over 20 years.
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60% of the Amazon rainforest is in Brazil and the mighty Amazon River flows right across the country and out into the Atlantic Ocean. In the wet season the river can reach over a 100 miles wide and it is a wonderful place to watch daily life unfold. It's fun to explore the smaller tributaries and creeks and you will be rewarded with plenty of wildlife. Whilst many visitors choose to include the Amazon on Brazil holidays & vacations, remember that distances are large, so allow a few extra days to really relax.
The flooded wetlands of the Pantanal in the southwest of the country are less visited than the Amazon, yet this is the country’s premier location for viewing large mammals on its open plains. The Pantanal is home to the elusive jaguar, the endangered hyacinth macaw, marsh deer, giant river otter, capybara, anaconda, caiman and so much more. The bird life is also incredible.
Salvador has tourism as the main source of its income nowadays but the trappings of its past wealth, built on the sugar industry, can be seen in the faded glamour of the buildings surrounding the Pelourhino, the main square.
Brazil has many other natural wonders, including the lesser known Chapada Diamantina Park to the west of Salvador, with its 'tepui' (table-top mountains). For the more intrepid, Chapada dos Guiamares and Chapada dos Veadeiros are awash with natural waterfalls, pools and great walks.
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FEATURED HOLIDAY
Argentina + Brazil: Buenos Aires + Iguazu Falls + Rio
10 NIGHTS FROM:
$1,793
Per person sharing
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ARA8B
• Tigre Delta
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• Iguazu Falls
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• Copacabana Beach
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• Rio de Janeiro
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• City Tour & Tango Show
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• Christ the Redeemer Statue
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• Holidays to Buenos Aires
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• Sugarloaf Mountain
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• Argentina and Brazil Holidays
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• Corcovado Mountain
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Our Argentina and Brazil holidays allow you to combine the highlights of these two wonderful countries. Our holidays to Buenos Aires allow you to enjoy the tango & gaucho culture and some of the best food & wine in the world. Then fly to the mighty Iguazu Falls, with its many adventure activities, & vibrant Rio de Janeiro. English speaking guides, transfers & specified sightseeing included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Brazil Highlights Tour: Rio de Janeiro + Iguassu Falls
7 NIGHTS FROM:
$1,670
Per person sharing
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JYA7Rs
• Sugarloaf Mountain
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• Copacabana Beach
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• Tour: Rio de Janeiro & Iguassu Falls
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• Iguassu Falls, Iguazu
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• Devils Throat, Argentina
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• Metropolitan Cathedral
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• Corcovado + Christ Statue
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• Emerald Coast
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• Buzios Beach extension
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• Brazil Tour, Rio de Janeiro
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This Brazil Tour will introduce you to a spectacularly beautiful country. In Rio de Janeiro take two cable cars up Sugarloaf Mountain, and ascend Corcovado Mountain by cograil to visit the giant statue of Christ The Redeemer that overlooks the city & famous Copacabana Beach. Also visit the mighty Iguassu Falls and Puerto Iguazu. Afterwards you can add an optional extension to Buzios beach or the charming colonial town of Paraty. All specified sightseeing included, but not flights. Departs monthly. Min 2/max 16.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Brazil: Rio de Janeiro + Iguassu Falls + Paraty
10 NIGHTS FROM:
$2,149
Per person sharing
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JRA10R
• Iguazu Falls
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• City Tour
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• Brazil Vacation Tailor Made
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• Paraty Beach
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• Christ the Redeemer Statue
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• Corcovado Mountain
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• Holiday, Rio de Janeiro
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• Sugarloaf Mountain
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• Selaron Steps
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• Emerald Coast
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This holiday to Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls & Paraty in Brazil explores the highlights of this vibrant country. Ascend Sugarloaf Mountain by cablecar for panoramic views of Copacabana Beach & view the statue of Christ the Redeemer. Visit Iguazu Falls then relax in pretty colonial Paraty, with diving nearby (or Buzios beach, if preferred). This vacation can be tailor made. All transfers & specified sightseeing included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Brazil: Salvador + Iguassu + Rio de Janeiro + Buzios Beach
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$2,723
Per person sharing
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JRS12S
• SĂ£o Francisco Church
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• Iguassu Falls, Brazil
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• Brazil Holiday
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• Buzios Holidays & Vacations
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• Sugarloaf Mountain
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• Rio de Janiero
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• Salvador
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• Ipanema & Leblon
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• Christ the Redeemer
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• Copacabana Beach
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Combine beautiful Rio de Janeiro, cultural Salvador & the mighty Iguassu Falls, Brazil on this exciting holiday, before relaxing on trendy Buzios beach. All our holidays & vacations can be tailoed to your needs, eg in Salvador enjoy a guided tour of colourful Pelourinho Square, with its rich Afro-Brazilian culture, and in Rio climb the Selaron Steps. All transfers & specified sightseeing included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Brazil: Rio Carnival + Iguassu Falls
8 NIGHTS FROM:
$2,747
Per person sharing
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JRB8I
• Iguazu Falls, Brazil
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• Corcovado Mountain
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• Rio Carnival tickets
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• Rio De Janeiro
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• Rio Carnival Holidays Packages
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• Sambadrome Stadium
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• Sugarloaf Mountain
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• Christ the Redeemer Statue
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• 2023 Dates, Tickets & Flights, Brazil
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• Rio Carnival Packages & Tours
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Experience all the thrills of the Rio Carnival – the largest and most exciting festival in the world, considered the 'Greatest Show on Earth'. Our Rio Carnival holidays, packages & tours can be tailor made to your needs, so contact us about 2023 dates, tickets & flights to Brazil. The Rio Carnival is held 7 weeks before Easter each year. Also visit the mighty Iguassu Falls, one of the most famous in the world.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Brazil: Olinda + Fernando de Noronha + Rio de Janeiro
10 NIGHTS FROM:
$3,106
Per person sharing
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JRT10O
• Sea Turtles,
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• Holiday to Brazil
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• Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
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• Snorkelling
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• Holiday, Snorkelling, Scuba Diving
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• Rio de Janeiro
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• Olinda
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• Rays, Dolphins & Reef Sharks
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• Sugarloaf Mountain
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• Scuba Diving
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On this fabulous beach holiday you can enjoy swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving & fishing on the spectacular island of Fernando De Noronha in Brazil. With arguably the best beaches in the country, here you can hope to see colourful tropical fish, sea turtles, dolphins, rays, reef sharks and more. Also visit the colonial town of Olinda on the mainland & exciting Rio de Janeiro. All transfers included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Highlights of Chile + Argentina + Brazil
14 NIGHTS FROM:
$3,106
Per person sharing
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CRI14S
• Sugarloaf Mountain & Christ statue
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• Tango Show
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• El Tatio Geysers
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• Rio de Janeriro, Brazil
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• Atacama Salt Flats
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• Iguazu Falls
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• Chile, Argentina & Brazil Holidays
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• Buenos Aires, Argentina
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• Moon Valley
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• Holidays: Santiago, Chile
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Combine Chile, Argentina & Brazil holidays on this wonderful three countries itinerary. After exploring Santiago, visit the impressive salt flats & geysers of the Atacama in Chile, before flying to sophisticated Buenos Aires in Argentina. View both sides of the thundering Iguazu Falls, before completing your holiday in beautiful Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. All transfers & specified sightseeing with English guides included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Peru + Brazil: Machu Picchu + Iguassu + Rio de Janeiro
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$3,106
Per person sharing
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PRI12L
• Machu Picchu
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• Cusco
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• Christ the Redeemer Statue
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• Sacred Valley. Peru
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• Iguassu Falls, Brazil
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• Corcovado Mountain
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• Lima
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• Peru and Brazil Holidays & Tours
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• Rio de Janeiro
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• Sugarloaf Mountain
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With direct flights linking them, our Peru and Brazil holidays and guided private tours combine the highlights of these two fascinating countries. Starting in Brazil, explore the mighty Iguassu Falls and vibrant Rio de Janiero. Then fly to colonial Cusco & take a scenic train ride through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to the breathtaking citadel at Machu Picchu. End with a city tour of Lima. All transfers & specified sightseeing included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Brazil: Iguassu + Amazon Riverboat + Rio de Janeiro
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$3,465
Per person sharing
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JRK12I
• Sugarloaf Mountain
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• Meeting of Waters Holiday
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• Iguassu Falls, Brazil
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• Statue of Christ
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• Amazon River Boat Cruise
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• Explore by Canoe & Boat
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• Tour to Devils Throat
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• Copacabana Beach
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• Rio de Janeiro Holiday
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• Manaus Vacation
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This Amazon River Boat Cruise explores the highlights of Brazil, including visiting the Iguassu Falls & vibrant Rio de Janeiro, before flying to Manaus to embark on a fascinating journey up the Amazon River on the Tucano riverboat, exploring by boat & canoe (with 4-nt & 6-nt cruise options). Also see the unique 'Meeting of Waters' on this holiday. All transfers & specified vacation sightseeing included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Falkland Islands + Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$3,585
Per person sharing
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ARU12S
• Sugarloaf & Corcovado
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• Holidays Falklands Islands
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• Penguins & Birds
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• Elephant Seals
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• Flights Sao Paulo Brazil
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• Carcass Island
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• Port Stanley
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• Wildlife Holidays to Falklands Islands
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• Sea Lion Island
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• Rio De Janeiro
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Our remarkable wildlife holidays to Falklands Islands, combined with flights from Sao Paulo, Brazil allow you to experience the spectacular birds & marine life of these far-flung islands near Antarctica, as well as beautiful Rio De Janeiro. Explore Port Stanley and view sea birds & huge colonies of penguins & sea lions on Carcass and Sea Lion islands. All transfers & light aircraft flights included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Brazil: Iguassu + Rio + Amazon + Salvador + Beach
14 NIGHTS FROM:
$3,589
Per person sharing
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JRR16I
• Praia do Forte
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• Sugarloaf Mountain
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• Salvador
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• Manaus
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• Christ Statue & Copacabana
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• Amazon, Brazil
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• Tailor Made Holidays, Brazil
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• Rio de Janiero
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• Iguassu Falls
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• Meeting of the Waters
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Our tailor made holidays can take you to the mighty Iguassu Falls, vibrant Rio & the Meeting of the Waters at the confluence of the Negro & Amazon Rivers near Manuas in the Amazon of Brazil. Experience the wildlife & birds of this large wilderness & visit Salvador, before relaxing on unspoiled Praia do Forte beach in Bahia. All transfers & specified sightseeing included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Birding in Brazil: Atlantic Rainforest
14 NIGHTS FROM:
$3,944
Per person sharing
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7JPB14S
• Miracatu
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• Tailor Made
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• Atlantic Rainforest
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• Brazil Birding Holidays
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• Birding Private Guide
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• El Dorado
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• Salesopolis
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• Sao Paulo
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• Tapirai
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• Ubatuba
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Our Brazil birding holidays are tailor made to your requirements, travelling with your own private guide who is an expert of the birds of his region - in this case the vast Atlantic Rainforest of Sao Paulo state. Enjoy guided morning and afternoon birding, staying in simple birding lodges with feeders. Birding holidays are also available to the Pantanal, Amazon & elsewhere in Brazil on request.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Peru + Argentina + Brazil - 3 Countries
16 NIGHTS FROM:
$4,184
Per person sharing
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PRH16L
• Lima, Peru
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• Machu Picchu
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• Copacabana Beach
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• Tango Show& Gauchos
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• Sacred Valley
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• Cusco
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• Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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• Buenos Aires, Argentina
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• Holidays Peru, Argentina, Brazil
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• Iguazu Falls
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Our holidays to Peru, Argentina & Brazil explore the highlights of these 3 fascinating countries. Visit Cusco and Machu Picchu in Peru, then fly to sophisticated Buenos Aires, which has some of the best food & wine in the world, & the thundering Iguazu Falls in Argentina. Then relax in the exciting city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, with its iconic Sugarloaf Mountain & Copacabana Beach. All transfers included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Argentina: Buenos Aires + Ibera Wetlands + Iguazu + Rio
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$4,776
Per person sharing
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ARF12B
• Iguazu Falls
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• Rio de Janeiro
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• Christ the Redeemer
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• Buenos Aires
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• City Tour & Tango Show
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• Holiday: Argentina & Brazil
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• Ibera Wetlands
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• Horse Riding
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• Sugarloaf Mountain
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• Birding & Wildlife
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This wildlife holiday combines Argentina and Brazil, starting in the cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires with its tango culture before travelling to the Ibera Wetlands - ideal for birding and horse riding. Also visit the rainforests of the mighty Iguazu Falls before completing your holiday in spectacular Rio de Janeiro. All transfers & specified wildlife activities included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Brazil: Iguassu + Pantanal + Rio de Janeiro
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$5,141
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
JRC12I
• Copacabana & Ipanema Beaches
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• Porto Jofre Jaguars
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• Horse Riding
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• Paraty or Buzios Beach extension
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• Birding & Guided Walks
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• Sugarloaf Mountain
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• Rio de Janiero
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• Christ the Redeemer Statue
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• Holiday Iguassu Falls, Brazil
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• Pantanal Wetlands
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Explore the best of Brazil, starting your holiday at the thundering Iguassu Falls then enjoy the wildlife of the unspoilt Pantanal wetlands. Here you can search for majestic jaguars along the Cuiba River at Porto Jofre, as well as enjoying birding, fishing or horse riding. Then relax in the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro, with an optional extension to colonial Paraty or Buzios beach. All specified transfers, activities & sightseeing included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
4 Countries: Peru + Chile + Argentina + Brazil
20 NIGHTS FROM:
$5,740
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
PRJ21L
• Holiday: Peru, Chile, Argentina & Brazil
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• Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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• Cusco
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• Santiago, Chile
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• Lima, Peru
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• Christ Statute & Sugarloaf
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• Buenos Aires, Argentina
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• Patagonia
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• Machu Picchu
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• Iguazu Falls
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Enquire about this fascinating holiday that combines the highlights of 4 of the most visited countries in South America: Peru, Chile, Argentina & Brazil. Visit Lima, the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu & Cusco in Peru; Santiago & spectacular Patagonia in Chile; exciting Buenos Aires & the Iguza Falls in Argentina, ending in the vibrant city of Rio De Janeiro in Brazil - all tailor made to your needs.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Brazil: Iguassu + Pantanal (3-centre) + Rio
14 NIGHTS FROM:
$5,859
Per person sharing
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JRD14I
• Rio De Janiero
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• Copacabana Beach
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• Jaguar Safari
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• Christ the Redeemer
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• Birding
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• Iguazu Falls
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• Porto Jofre
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• Wildlife Holiday, Brazil
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• Pantanal Wildlife Holiday
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• Sugarloaf Mountain
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This 3-centre Pantanal wildlife holiday to Brazil explores the largest tropical wetland in the world, including a thrilling jaguar safari travelling by boat along the rivers of Porto Jofre. Also visit the thundering Iguassu (Iguazu) Falls & cosmopolitan Rio de Janeiro. All specified transfers, wildlife activities, park fees & transfers included. Specialist birding guides on request (supplement payable).
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Brazil: Iguassu + Pantanal + Amazon + Rio
14 NIGHTS FROM:
$5,979
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
JRE14I
• Rainforest Wildlife & Birds
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• Iguazu Falls
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• Jaguars Habituation, Caiman Lodge
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• Amazon Basin
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• Pantanal Wetlands
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• Copacabana & Ipanema Beaches
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• Rio de Janiero
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• Wildlife Photography Holidays, Brazil
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• Game Drives
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• Holidays, Brazil Jaguars
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If you love wildlife photography, our holidays to Brazil can be tailor made to your needs, including a safari to view jaguars in the vast Pantanal Wetlands, where you can search for jaguars and other wetland wildlife. Also visit the rainforests of the Amazon Basin & the thundering Iguazu Falls, before completing your holiday relaxing in Rio. All transfers included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Birding in Brazil: Pantanal + Chapada + Praia do Forte
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$5,979
Per person sharing
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7JPA12C
• Cerrado
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• Chapada dos GuimarĂ£es
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• Transpantaneira Birding
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• Pixaim River
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• Bird Watching Holiday Brazil
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• Clarinho River
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• Praia do Forte
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• Cuiaba
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• Birding Vacation Pantanal
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• Stunning Beaches
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This wonderful bird watching holiday in Brazil combines birding in the wildlife-rich Pantanal wetlands, with Chapada dos GuimarĂ£es in the Cerrado, the lush Brazilian savanna. Enjoy birding along the Transpantaneira road and along the banks of the Pixaim andCClarinho Rivers. Also enjoy night drives to see nocturnal species. End your birding vacation relaxing on a stunning beach at Praia do Forte. All birding & transfers included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Brazil: Iguassu + Pantanal + Amazon Riverboat + Rio
17 NIGHTS FROM:
$5,979
Per person sharing
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JRG17I
• Bird Watching
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• Pantanal Wetlands
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• Anavilhanas Archipelago
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• Brazil Wildlife Holiday
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• Jaguars on Cuiba River
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• Wilidlife Viewing
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• Manuas
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• Rio de Janeiro
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• Amazon Houseboat
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• Meeting of the Waters
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This wonderful Brazil wildlife holiday combines a stay on an Amazon Houseboat, where you can see the phenomenon of the 'Meeting of the Waters', with a safari in the amazing Pantanal Wetlands, where you can search for Jaguars along the Cuiaba River, and the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro. All transfers, park fees & wildlife activities included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Peru + Brazil: Arequipa + Cusco + Amazon + Iguassu + Rio
23 NIGHTS FROM:
$6,338
Per person sharing
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PRK23L
• Lake Titicaca
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• Tours of Arequipa
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• Lima
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• Iguassu Falls
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• Peru & Brazil Holidays, Tours
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• Colca Canyon
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• Amazon Basin
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• Cusco
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• Machu Picchu
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• Rio de Janeiro
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Our Peru & Brazil holidays & tours explore in-depth the Inca treasures & cultures of Peru, travelling from Arequipa to the Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Cusco & Machu Picchu. Then fly to the Amazon to experience its rainforest wildlife, before continuing to the thundering Iguassu Falls in Brazil. End your holiday relaxing on stunning Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro. All transfers & sightseeing with English speaking guides included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Brazil: Iguassu + Pantanal + Amazon + Rio
14 NIGHTS FROM:
$6,338
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
JRF16I
• Christ the Redeemer
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• Meeting of Waters
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• Porto Jofre waterways
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• Wildlife Holiday, Brazil
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• Rio de Janiero
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• Amazon Basin
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• Birding
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• Manaus
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• Sugarloaf Mountain
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• Jaguars, Pantanal
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This incredible wildlife holiday to Brazil combines the jaguars, giant river otters, tapirs, caimans & other wildlife of the Pantanal wetlands, with the dense jungle of the Amazon Basin, with some of the best birding in the world. At Manaus you can see the phenomenon of the 'Meeting of Waters'. Then relax in cosmopolitan Rio de Janeiro. All wildlife activities, transfers & park fees included.
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