Brazil Tours: Rio de Janeiro and Christ the Redeemer
Rio de Janeiro is the heart of any Brazil tour — a city of extraordinary natural beauty, vibrant Brazilian culture, carnival spirit, samba schools, and some of the world's most pristine beaches. Rio de Janeiro's highlights include Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain — a cable car ride to Sugarloaf Mountain offers stunning views of Rio's extraordinary Guanabara Bay, and Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado Mountain rewards every Brazil tour traveler with extraordinary panoramic views of the city, beaches, and surrounding mountains. Walking tours of Rio's extraordinary neighborhoods reward every traveler with an extraordinary encounter with Brazilian culture — from the vibrant colors of Santa Teresa's street art to the extraordinary samba school performances of Rio's carnival season. Winter provides clear views at Christ the Redeemer — the best time for clear and extraordinary views of Rio from Christ the Redeemer is during Brazil's dry winter months of June to September. Autumn offers mild temperatures perfect for exploring Rio — September and October are wonderful months for Brazil tours combining Rio de Janeiro's city highlights with Iguazu Falls and the Amazon Rainforest.
Iguazu Falls: South America's Greatest Natural Wonder
Iguazu Falls is one of the world's most extraordinary natural wonders — Iguazu Falls has 275 individual waterfalls stretching nearly 3 kilometres across the Brazil-Argentina border, creating one of the most spectacular and awe-inspiring natural wonder landscapes on earth. Iguazu Falls tours showcase 275 individual waterfalls — the extraordinary Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls offers panoramic views of the entire falls system, while the Argentine side rewards every traveler with extraordinary close-up encounters with the most powerful individual waterfalls. A Brazil tour combining Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls, and the Amazon Rainforest is one of South America's most comprehensive and rewarding Brazil vacation packages — covering three of Brazil's most extraordinary and popular destinations in one seamless Brazil trip. Spring is great for visiting Iguazu Falls without crowds — April and May offer extraordinary natural beauty at Iguazu Falls with fewer tourists than peak season, and the extraordinary spray of the 275 individual waterfalls creates extraordinary rainbows across the spectacular falls landscape. Buenos Aires in Argentina combines naturally with the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls — a combined Brazil and Argentina tour covering Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls, and Buenos Aires is one of South America's most popular and rewarding multi-country Brazil tour packages.Amazon Rainforest: Brazil's Natural Wonder
The Amazon Rainforest is the world's largest tropical rainforest and one of the world's most extraordinary and biodiverse ecosystems — Amazon Rainforest Brazil tours reward every nature enthusiasts traveler with extraordinary wildlife encounters, river cruises through the jungle, and an extraordinary encounter with the most extraordinary and irreplaceable natural wonder on earth. Nature tours often feature the Amazon Rainforest's extraordinary biodiversity — the Amazon is home to 10% of all species on earth, and guided Amazon Rainforest wildlife encounters reward every Brazil tour traveler with extraordinary sightings of monkeys, pink river dolphins, anacondas, piranhas, and hundreds of extraordinary bird species. Amazon Rainforest ecotourism in Brazil features experiences like wildlife safaris, canopy walks, and indigenous village visits — one of Brazil's most extraordinary and culturally rich outdoor activities experiences. Ecotourism in Brazil features experiences like wildlife safaris in the Pantanal and the Amazon Rainforest — Brazil offers 26 adventure tours for thrill-seekers covering the Amazon, Pantanal, Chapada Diamantina National Park, and other extraordinary Brazilian natural wonders.Pantanal: World's Largest Tropical Wetland
The Pantanal is the world's largest tropical wetland and one of the best wildlife destinations in the world — the extraordinary Pantanal wetlands of central Brazil reward every nature enthusiasts traveler with extraordinary wildlife encounters with jaguars, giant otters, capybaras, caimans, and hundreds of extraordinary bird species in one of South America's most extraordinary natural destinations. Summer is ideal for wildlife spotting in the Pantanal — the dry season of June to September concentrates wildlife around water sources, making Pantanal wildlife safaris and wildlife encounters with jaguars and other Pantanal wildlife the most extraordinary and productive during Brazil's winter months. The Pantanal is ideal for wildlife immersion tours — a Brazil tour combining the Pantanal with the Amazon Rainforest and Iguazu Falls creates one of the world's most extraordinary wildlife and natural wonder Brazil vacation packages. Popular tour destinations in Brazil include Rio de Janeiro, the Amazon, and the Pantanal wetlands — our Brazil travel experts design comprehensive Brazil tour packages covering all the popular destinations of this extraordinary largest country in South America.Brazilian Culture: Carnival, Samba and Churrasco
Brazilian culture is one of the world's most vibrant and extraordinary — carnival in Brazil features vibrant parades and samba music, and the extraordinary carnival celebrations of Rio de Janeiro and Salvador reward every Brazil tour traveler with an extraordinary encounter with one of the world's most extraordinary cultural festivals. A traditional Brazilian barbecue (churrasco style) is one of Brazil's most celebrated and beloved culinary traditions — churrasco is a traditional Brazilian barbecue style of cooking meat, and experiencing an authentic churrasco with toasted manioc flour, coconut milk-based dishes, and caipirinha cocktails at a traditional Brazilian barbecue restaurant is one of Brazil's most joyful and delicious cultural experiences. Brazil's national dish is feijoada — a hearty bean stew that rewards every Brazil tour food lover with an extraordinary taste of Brazilian culture and culinary tradition. Salvador is known for its rich Afro-Brazilian culture — Salvador's Pelourinho UNESCO World Heritage site, Afro-Brazilian martial arts (capoeira), and extraordinary samba school performances reward every Brazil tour traveler with an extraordinary encounter with Brazil's most culturally rich and historically significant city. Portuguese is Brazil's official language — Brazil is home to three-quarters of the world's Portuguese speakers, and learning a few words of Portuguese rewards every Brazil tour traveler with warmer welcomes from the extraordinary Brazilian people throughout their Brazil vacation.Explore Brazil: Off the Beaten Path
Explore Brazil beyond the popular destinations with our Brazil travel experts — Paraty's colonial architecture on the Costa Verde rewards every traveler with an extraordinary encounter with one of Brazil's best-preserved colonial towns, surrounded by pristine beaches, Atlantic Forest, and the extraordinary natural beauty of Brazil's southern coast. Ilha Grande is known for its stunning blue lagoons and marine life — the extraordinary island of Ilha Grande, just a few hours from Rio de Janeiro, rewards every traveler with extraordinary snorkeling, marine life encounters, and the extraordinary natural beauty of one of Brazil's most pristine and car-free island destinations. Bonito is famous for its transparent rivers and ecotourism activities — one of Brazil's most extraordinary off-the-beaten-path nature destinations, Bonito rewards every nature enthusiasts traveler with extraordinary underwater wildlife encounters in crystal-clear rivers and cenotes. Diamantina National Park rewards every outdoor activities enthusiast with extraordinary hiking, waterfalls, and natural beauty in the heart of Brazil's northeastern highlands — one of Brazil's most extraordinary and rewarding off-the-beaten-path nature destinations. Lençóis Maranhenses National Park's extraordinary white sand dunes and lagoons reward every traveler with one of Brazil's most extraordinary and surreal natural landscapes.Best Time to Visit Brazil
The best time to visit Brazil depends on what you want to experience — Brazil's extraordinary diversity of popular destinations means that different regions have different ideal travel seasons. December is popular for visiting Rio's beaches and festivals — Rio de Janeiro's extraordinary summer beaches and pre-carnival festivities reward every Brazil tour traveler who visits in December and January with extraordinary vibrant Brazilian culture and natural beauty. Spring is great for visiting Iguazu Falls without crowds — April and May offer extraordinary natural beauty at the 275 individual waterfalls of Iguazu Falls with fewer tourists. Winter provides clear views at Christ the Redeemer — June to September is the best time for exploring Rio de Janeiro's city highlights, and summer is ideal for wildlife spotting in the Pantanal. Autumn offers mild temperatures perfect for exploring Rio — September and October are wonderful months for Brazil tour packages combining the city highlights of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo with Iguazu Falls and the Amazon Rainforest. Peru and Argentina combine naturally with Brazil tours — a South America tour covering Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aires in Argentina, and Lima in Peru is one of the continent's most extraordinary and rewarding multi-country travel packages.
