Brazil 12-Day Tours & Itineraries

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Spend a night in Barra Grande, a Brazilian fishing village that's known for kitesurfing
Map of Ultimate Tour of Coastal Brazil: Salvador to Jericoacoara - 12 Days
Ultimate Tour of Coastal Brazil: Salvador to Jericoacoara - 12 Days

Explore the gorgeous views and cultural opportunities of Brazil's eastern coastline on this 12-day adventure. Start in the colonial city of Salvador, where you'll see the sites on a walking tour, enjoy a cooking demonstration, and check out a folklore dance performance. Then visit another historic city, São Luis, before heading to Barreirinhas for an incredible national park and boat tour. From here, you'll have time to relax in the cool beach towns of Barra Grande and Jericoacoara before heading home.

Spend four nights canoeing and hiking in the Amazon at a rainforest lodge
Map of Nature & Culture in Brazil: Rio de Janeiro, Foz do Iguaçu & the Amazon - 12 Days
Nature & Culture in Brazil: Rio de Janeiro, Foz do Iguaçu & the Amazon - 12 Days

With 12 days to spare, you can get a diverse taste of Brazil's highlights as you hop between cities, waterfalls, and rainforests. Ride a cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain and see local life in a Rio favela, then fly to Foz do Iguaçu to explore one of the greatest waterfall systems on Earth with a combination of hiking, boating, and helicopter excursions. After a taste of history in colonial Manaus, set off into the Amazon for four nights surrounded by incredible nature and wildlife in a rainforest lodge.

Jaguar sightings are common near Porto Jofre, Brazil
Map of Wildlife Tour in Brazil's Pantanal Region - 12 Days
Wildlife Tour in Brazil's Pantanal Region - 12 Days

Experience Brazil's beautiful flora and fauna in the Pantanal—the world's largest tropical wetland region—during this exciting 12-day tour. First, fly into the city of Cuiabá and transfer to your lodge, where you'll spot wildlife as you enjoy nature walks and boat rides. Then transfer to Porto Jofre to spend some time looking for jaguars on a speedboat safari. Next, enjoy horseback riding and more nature excursions before returning to Cuiabá for some free time before departure.

Colorful houses in a Rio de Janeiro favela
Map of Brazil City & Rainforest Adventure - 12 Days
Brazil City & Rainforest Adventure - 12 Days

See two sides of Brazil on this 12-day trip that covers both urban and rainforest highlights. Start in Rio to hop a cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain, visit a favela, and join a raucous samba circle. Fly north to Manaus next, where you'll set off into the Amazon to spend three nights in a remote rainforest lodge. It's back to the big city as your adventure winds down in São Paulo—getting to know the sprawling metropolis' vibrant street art, bustling markets, and historic landmarks.

Aerial View of Brazil's Paraty Bay, home to isolated beaches and crystal clear waters
Map of Brazil City to Coast Tour: Rio de Janeiro, Foz do Iguaçu, Paraty & Ilha Grande - 12 Days
Brazil City to Coast Tour: Rio de Janeiro, Foz do Iguaçu, Paraty & Ilha Grande - 12 Days

Enjoy Brazil's stunning coastlines and spectacular waterfalls on this 12-day trip full of captivating beauty. Start in Rio to discover the spirit of Carnival in Samba City and see beaches and mountains from above by hang glider. Discover some of the 275 waterfalls of Foz do Iguaçu as you explore its mist-laden boardwalks, then head for the coast to stroll Paraty's colonial streets and take a scenic boat ride. Finally, escape to the quiet shores of Ilha Grande to enjoy its unspoiled beaches and forest hiking.

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