Natural Wonders of Brazil

Fly overnight from the UK to Brazil, arriving in Foz do Iguaçu and transferring to Sanma Hotel for 2 nights. Set among tropical gardens close to the entrance to Iguaçu National Park, it provides a comfortable base for exploring one of South America’s great natural wonders.

This afternoon, meet your guide and head into the Brazilian side of Iguaçu Falls. Follow the rainforest trail and viewpoints towards the falls, getting progressively closer to the thundering cascades before reaching the spectacular Devil’s Throat.

The following day, cross the border into Argentina for a full-day guided exploration of the falls from a different perspective. For an extra dose of adventure, you can add the Gran Aventura, combining a jungle ride with an exhilarating boat trip close to the falls.

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Fly to Rio de Janeiro and settle into Miramar by Windsor, ideally located on Copacabana Beach for your 3 night stay. With the beach directly opposite and many of Rio’s best-known sights within easy reach, it is a convenient base for exploring the city.

This afternoon, head to Sugarloaf Mountain with your guide. Ride the cable cars to the summit for sweeping views across Rio, Guanabara Bay, the beaches and surrounding mountains.

The following day, enjoy a full-day guided tour combining two very different sides of Rio. Travel through the Tijuca Forest to Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer, one of the city’s defining landmarks, before continuing to the atmospheric neighbourhood of Santa Teresa, known for its winding streets, historic buildings, colourful art and creative character.

Fly to Manaus before continuing by road to Mirante do Gavião Amazon Lodge in Novo Airão, on the banks of the Rio Negro and opposite the Anavilhanas archipelago. The lodge is surrounded by forest and offers panoramic views across the river, with guided experiences designed to introduce you to the landscape, wildlife and communities of the Amazon.

Over the next 3 nights, enjoy a programme of guided activities exploring different aspects of the Amazon. Depending on the programme and conditions, experiences can include boat trips and canoeing, forest walks, wildlife and birdwatching, visits to traditional riverside communities and opportunities to explore the islands and waterways around Novo Airão.

Enjoy a final morning in the Amazon before flying to Campo Grande, the gateway to the southern Pantanal. Spend 1 night at Deville Prime Campo Grande, a comfortable city hotel with an outdoor pool, restaurant and green surroundings.

Then transfer from Campo Grande into the heart of the Pantanal, one of the world’s great wetland wildernesses, for 3 nights at Barra Mansa Lodge, a remote and characterful lodge set within a private wildlife reserve, offering a peaceful base for exploring the Pantanal and its abundant wildlife.

Over the next three days, enjoy the lodge’s guided programme of activities, exploring the surrounding wetlands and waterways in search of the Pantanal’s remarkable wildlife in their natural surroundings.

After so much time exploring Brazil’s wilderness, it’s time to slow the pace. Fly to Porto Seguro and transfer south to Trancoso where you will settle into Capim Santo for 3 nights, surrounded by tropical gardens and close to the village and beach.

The next two days are free to enjoy Trancoso at your own pace. Relax on the beach, wander through the colourful Quadrado, browse the boutiques and galleries or simply enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this beautiful stretch of Bahia.

If you would like to explore further, optional excursions can be arranged to the laid-back village of Caraíva or the beautiful Espelho Beach, giving you the chance to discover more of Bahia’s spectacular coastline.

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Enjoy a final leisurely morning in Trancoso, perhaps taking one last walk along the beach or relaxing over breakfast before transferring to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

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