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Rio de Janeiro skyline

Classic Brazil tour

13 days from £6,480pp
Rio de Janeiro skyline
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Tour highlights

  • Visit the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain and statue of Christ the Redeemer.

  • Hear the mighty roar and feel the spray of the immense Iguaçu Falls.

  • Stroll through the cobbled streets of Salvador, escaping its hustle and bustle with time in its churches and museums.

  • Try some fresh coconut water straight from the coconut while strolling along white sand beaches.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival in Rio today you will be met and driven to your hotel in a private vehicle.

    • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
      Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • Rio's iconic beaches, Rio de Janeiro
      Rio's iconic beaches, Rio de Janeiro
    • Leblon beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
      Leblon beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  • Enjoy a private guided tour of Rio's highlights, including a trip by cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain, the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer and a tasty barbecue lunch in a traditional Churrascaria.

    • Rio de Janeiro New Year's Eve, Brazil
      Rio de Janeiro New Year's Eve, Brazil
    • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
      Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
      Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  • Guided by a local foodie, you will explore the street markets, bars, and restaurants frequented by locals for generations.

    • Brazilian Food Tour, Rio de Janeiro
      Brazilian Food Tour, Rio de Janeiro
    • Brazilian Food Tour, Rio de Janeiro
      Brazilian Food Tour, Rio de Janeiro
    • Brazilian Food Tour, Rio de Janeiro
      Brazilian Food Tour, Rio de Janeiro

  • Today, you will fly to Iguaçu, where you will be met and taken to your hotel. Your afternoon is at leisure, enjoying the superb views on the Brazilian side of the falls right outside your hotel.

    • Iguazú Falls, Argentina
      Iguazú Falls, Argentina
    • Iguaçu Falls
      Iguaçu Falls
    • Iguaçu Falls
      Iguaçu Falls

  • Today, enjoy a half-day private tour of the Argentine side of the falls, which offers spectacular contrasts and the opportunity to get up close to the falls.

    • Iguaçu Falls
      Iguaçu Falls
    • Iguaçu Falls
      Iguaçu Falls
    • Iguacu Falls
      Iguacu Falls

  • Today you will fly north to the city of Salvador in the state of Bahia. Transfer to your hotel in the charming historic centre of the city.

    • Salvador, Brazil
      Salvador, Brazil
    • Salvador, Brazil
      Salvador, Brazil
    • Monkey, Bahia, Brazil
      Monkey, Bahia, Brazil

  • Enjoy a private guided tour of Salvador's key sights, including a visit to the All Saints Bay, the cobbled streets of the Pelourinho lined with colourful buildings and the Baroque church of São Francisco.

    • Mercado Modelo and docks behind, Salvador
      Mercado Modelo and docks behind, Salvador
    • Salvador Church
      Salvador Church
    • Typical Salvador architecture
      Typical Salvador architecture

  • Free day to further explore Salvador at your own leisure — you may wish to visit the handicrafts market or experience a folkloric dance show.

    • Salvador street
      Salvador street
    • Salvador church
      Salvador church
    • Pelourinho by night, Salvador
      Pelourinho by night, Salvador

  • Today, head for the beaches of Bahia. An hour and a half drive from Salvador takes you to Praia do Forte, a beach town known for its clear waters, white sand, and natural pools. Your resort is a lovely retreat set just back from the beach enveloped by swaying palm trees. You'll have some time to relax and enjoy the laid-back culture of the coast.

    • Praia do Forte, Brazil
      Praia do Forte, Brazil
    • Praia do Forte, Brazil
      Praia do Forte, Brazil
    • Sapiringha Reserve, Praia do Forte
      Sapiringha Reserve, Praia do Forte

  • Take it easy on the beach or get out and explore the other nearby beaches.

    • Sapiringha Reserve, Praia do Forte
      Sapiringha Reserve, Praia do Forte
    • Praia do Forte, Brazil
      Praia do Forte, Brazil
    • Praia do Forte, Brazil
      Praia do Forte, Brazil

  • You can continue to soak up the sun at one of the pools or book a relaxing massage at the spa.

    • Praia do Forte, Brazil
      Praia do Forte, Brazil
    • Praia do Forte, Brazil
      Praia do Forte, Brazil
    • Praia do Forte, Brazil
      Praia do Forte, Brazil

  • Take a private transfer back to Salvador in time for your indirect flight home.

    • Beach at Praia do Forte, Brazil
      Beach at Praia do Forte, Brazil
    • Praia do Forte, Brazil
      Praia do Forte, Brazil
    • Jewellery seller, Praia do Forte, Brazil
      Jewellery seller, Praia do Forte, Brazil

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Rio de Janeiro
 
Iguaçu Falls
 
Salvador
 
Praia do Forte
 

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