Holidays to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil + Iguassu (Iguazu) Falls Tours + Rio Carnival
Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil after Sao Paulo, and was once its capital. In all of South America it’s difficult to find a city that is more scenically beautiful, with its iconic granite peaks and famous coastline, vibrant and fun.
Holidays to Rio de Janeiro usually include a city tour, including the panoramic views from Sugarloaf Mountain (Pao de Acucar), which is accessed by two cable cars and reaches a height of 1,300 ft. It overlooks both Copacabana beach and Guanabara Bay, with its countless inlets packed with small boats. Another iconic sight is the gigantic statue of Christ the Redeemer located atop Corcovado Mountain and reached by steep cog railway. Other famous city sights include the Selaron Steps, the modern pyramid-shaped Metropolitan Cathedral and the Olympic Stadium. Tijuca Rainforest can be explored by jeep and the Botanical Garden is lovely to visit on a quiet afternoon.
It takes most of the day to walk along the famous beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon, allowing time to stop and people-watch, rehydrate with delicious coconut water or freshly made caipirinha (Brazil's national cocktail, made with cachaça, sugar and lime). Linking these three famous beaches is a pedestrian walkway designed by Rio's most famous resident, Oscar Niemeyer, who also designed the capital Brasilia in the 1960's. Its undulating black and white curves of basalt and limestone are iconic on holidays to Rio de Janeiro.
The world’s most famous festival, the Rio Carnival, is held every year in February or March. This is undoubtedly the busiest and most expensive time for holidays to Rio de Janeiro, but the Rio Carnival is truly sensational - with spectacular costumes, dancing and samba bands that power the rhythm, whilst everyone parties the night away!
Holidays to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil can easily be combined with Iguassu (Iguazu) Falls tours, as these awesome cascades are only a short flight away.
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.
We have been arranging holidays to Rio de Janeiro Brazil, Iguassu (Iguazu) Falls tours & Rio Carnival trips for over 20 years.
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There are plenty of hotels and some guesthouses in Rio. On holidays to Rio de Janeiro, most people choose to stay around the traditional areas of Ipanema and Copacabana, although Leblon and Santa Teresa are becoming more popular. Santa Teresa is in a residential part of Rio and, whilst a little away from the beaches, it has plenty of character with its cobbled streets, independent shops, excellent restaurants, bars and an old tramway.
A few roads inland from the beach at Ipanema are shopping malls, hotels and informal eateries of all shapes and sizes. Further along towards Leblon, the restaurants, hotels and shops become more sophisticated. Rio has a huge array of places to eat, ranging from local churrascarias where waiters serve meat on skewers, to high quality Sushi bars and fantastic, fresh Brazilian seafood restaurants.
The Rio Carnival is an exciting time to be in Rio, although it's very busy and prices are high. Carnival date changes every year, but it is traditionally held in February or March and culminates in all the Samba Schools dancing the night away in the specially designed Sambadrome. It’s possible to watch a samba rehearsal, see how the costumes are made or even take part in a lesson. On holidays to Rio de Janeiro during the Rio Carnival you can enjoy samba displays, the friendly 'cariocas' (residents of Rio) and party, party, party!
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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.
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• 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.
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• 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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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.
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• 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 shared Brazil Tour will introduce you to a spectacularly beautiful country, including Rio de Janeiro with its Sugarloaf Mountain, giant statue of Christ on Corcovado Mountain & famous Copacabana Beach; the mighty Iguassu Falls at Iguazu and gorgeous Buzios beach. Alternatively stay at the charming colonial town of Paraty. All specified sightseeing included, but not flights. Departs monthly. Min 2/max 16.
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• 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
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• Brazil Tour, Rio de Janeiro
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With direct flights linking them, our Peru and Brazil holidays & guided private tours combine the highlights of these two fascinating countries. Enjoy a city tour of the Peruvian capital Lima, then fly to colonial Cusco & take a scenic train ride through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to the breathtaking citadel at Machu Picchu. Then fly to the mighty Iguassu Falls & vibrant Rio de Janiero. All transfers & specified sightseeing included.
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• Machu Picchu
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• Cusco
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• Christ the Redeemer Statue
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• Sacred Valley
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• Iguassu Falls
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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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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.
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• São 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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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.
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• 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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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.
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• 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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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.
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• 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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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.
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• 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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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 & sightseeing included.
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• 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 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.
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• 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 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.
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• 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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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.
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• 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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Explore the best of Brazil, starting your holiday at the thundering Iguassu Falls & enjoying the wildlife of the unspoilt Pantanal wetlands. Here you can search for majestic jaguars and other species, as well as enjoying birding, fishing or horse riding. Explore the spectacular city of Rio de Janeiro, with optional Paraty or Buzios beach extension. All specified transfers, activities & sightseeing included.
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• Copacabana & Ipanema Beaches
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• Jaguars & Wildlife
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• Horse Riding
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• Paraty or Buzios Beach extension
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• Birding Tours
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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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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.
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• 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 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.
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• 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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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.
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• 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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This amazing 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).
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• 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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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.
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• 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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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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• 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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