Brazil Family Travel

Take the kids fishing for piranhas in Pantanal, Brazil

1 Week in Brazil - 5 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas

One week in Brazil gives you time to visit two regions. Adventurous families can kayak in South Pantanal and descend into the Abismo Anhumas caverns, while those seeking a leisurely pace can relax on the beach in Praia do Forte. Invite your budding chefs to cook alongside a local in Salvador, or introduce young musicians and dancers to a Carnival experience in Rio de Janeiro. A horseback ride in North Pantanal and night hikes to observe nocturnal wildlife in the Amazon are a treat for animal-loving kids.

Spend a relaxed week with the little ones on this laid-back Rio de Janeiro tour

Relaxed Family Vacation in Rio de Janeiro - 7 Days

Create lasting family memories with your little ones during this stress-free vacation in Brazil's favorite beach city. Sip on caipirinhas and top up your tans in Copacabana as the kids play in dedicated children's areas. Tick off Rio de Janeiro's must-visit sites via cable cars and old-fashioned trams and spend ample time in the fresh air at some of the city's tropical parks and gardens. End your trip with a child-friendly cooking workshop where you'll indulge in a traditional Brazilian feast.

Sip the freshest coconut water at on the famous beach at Copacabana

Brazil Family Getaway: Rio de Janeiro & Salvador - 7 Days

For a family getaway combining the best of city and surf, this weeklong trip to Brazil is hard to beat. Kick off in Rio de Janeiro and see the iconic sights. Relax in legendary spots like Ipanema and Copacabana before flying to Salvador to immerse yourselves in Brazilian culture, cuisine, and history. Before you leave, squeeze in a day trip to the beautiful Praia do Forte coastline to round off this perfect blend of nature and city fun.

Snag views of Iguaçu Falls in both Brazil and Argentina

Fun-Filled Family Tour of Brazil: Iguaçu Falls, Paraty & São Paulo - 10 Days

There's no time for boredom on this 10-day family trip around Brazil. Get the kids interested in art while walking around the brightly-colored graffiti in São Paulo, and learn about Brazil's most-loved sport at the Football Museum. Contrast the city with one of the world's natural wonders, the Iguaçu Falls, and watch your children's eyes widen as the cascades thunder down. You'll also get plenty of beach time in the verdant coastal region of Paraty before returning to São Paulo for your flight home.

Immerse yourself in the wonders of rainforest with hiking, canoeing, and fishing excursions at an Amazon lodge

Family Expedition to Iguaçu Falls & the Brazilian Amazon - 7 Days

Grab your camera, hiking boots, and insect repellent—you're about to become adventurers! Perfect for families with older kids and teens, this seven-day Brazil itinerary begins at the base of the Iguaçu Falls, where you'll take a powerful shower as a speedboat zooms around the canyons. Venture deep into the rainforest of the Amazon for the second half of your trip, where you'll hike through the undergrowth to an Indigenous compound, canoe through flooded forests, and spot nocturnal wildlife.

Explore the city of Salvador at the beginning and end of the trip

Brazil Family Getaway: Salvador, North Pantanal & Morro de São Paulo - 10 Days

This 10-day Brazil trip combines colonial architecture, wilderness activities, and beach relaxation for the ultimate family getaway. Start by experiencing the colorful streets of Salvador before flying to North Pantanal for hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife spotting. Then head to Morro de São Paulo to choose between a range of white-sand beaches. Finish back in Salvador with a trip to an ice cream museum and a cooking lesson to round out this fun adventure.

Soak up the sun on Brazil's Maragogi Coast

Family Fun on Brazil's Coral Coast - 10 Days

Fans of sun, sand, and sea will adore this 10-day kid-friendly trip along Brazil's Coral Coast. Start by exploring historic Recife and Olinda before taking a catamaran trip at Porto de Galinhas. Maceió provides the perfect finale with its string of lovely beaches and craft markets. Throughout the trip, the kid-friendly shallow waters, natural pools, and scores of snorkeling opportunities provide fun, relaxation, and refreshment for all the family.

Discover the waterways and wildlife of the Pantanal with your family

Brazil Family Discovery Tour: Culture & Nature in Salvador & Pantanal - 7 Days

Looking for a taste of Brazil's rich cultural heritage and pristine wilderness? This weeklong trip to Salvador and North Pantanal provides a kid-friendly getaway with plenty of excitement. Soak up Bahia's vibrant music and cuisine scene in Salvador before flying to North Pantanal for some of Brazil's best wildlife viewing, from chatty macaws to mysterious jaguars. Go hiking, kayaking, and horseback riding before rounding your trip off back in colorful Salvador.

The Pantanal is one of the best places on Earth to spot the adorable capybara

Active Family Adventure in Brazil: Wildlife, Caves & Forests - 7 Days

Pack your snorkels, headlamps, and cameras for this seven-day family expedition into Brazil's wilderness. Perfect for active and adventurous kids, it starts with three nights in the world's largest wetlands, hiking through South Pantanal's wooded savannas, fishing for piranhas, and searching for elusive big cats on a nighttime drive through the forest. You'll also get to explore the realm beneath your feet at Bonito as you descend into caves filled with fascinating rock formations and turquoise lakes.

Take a break from the beaches of Buzios with kid-friendly activities at Radical Parque

Brazil's Coastal Family Vacation: Beaches, Parks & City Culture - 10 Days

You can travel to exotic locales with the little ones, and this ten-day trip in coastal Brazil proves it. Learn about Rio de Janeiro's history and tick off its major sites while thrilling the kids with train rides and cable cars across the city. Get plenty of fresh air with a visit to the Botanical Garden, and enjoy swimming and snorkeling at the beaches of Búzios. Become big kids yourselves at Radical Parque, where you can go ziplining, and finish the adventure with a family-themed cooking class before you board the plane.