Brazil Holidays

What can you find in Brazil that you won’t find elsewhere?

In a country so vast, there’s always a sunny spot to flock to - at any time of the year, whether it’s reclining on the sparkling white-sand beaches of the dazzling Emerald Coast or wildlife-spotting in the lush wetlands of the Pantanal. Brazil holidays are the only place you can encounter such a mingling of cultures from carioca life in Rio, to Afro-Brazilian communities in the beautiful Bahia region. Festive spirit is encountered all-year round. The Rio Carnival - one of the country’s most famous calling cards, explodes with flamboyant samba parties and musical blocos, which swarm the streets, while in Salvador it’s all about Afro-focused celebration; drum corps, capoeira and brass bands playing in the colonial squares. It’s also where the Candomble religion is practised, a unique mix of Catholicism and spirituality – mostly prevalent in Bahia. Don’t forget the heart-stopping natural landscapes such as the Amazon (Brazil contains 60% of South America’s rainforest), the mighty Iguazu Falls and the undulating dunes of Lencois Maranhenses.

Who is Brazil best for?

Brazil holidays come in all shapes and sizes for those looking to be swept off their feet. While city lovers can let loose on Rio’s iconic beaches, world-famous architecture and samba music, budding conservationists can live out their wildlife-documentary dreams immersing themselves in the Amazon’s great biodiversity, or even tracking elusive jaguars in the wildlife-rich Pantanal. All the while, sun worshippers and honeymooners will no doubt appreciate the ravishing beaches, complete with caressing sea breezes and chic promenades.

What is the best option for a Brazil holiday?

Rio is a must, but choosing what to do next is where our expertise really kicks in as the difficulty is filtering out what not to do, unless you've got a spare month or two. Rest assured that wherever you end up this will be one of the most memorable luxury holidays you ever take. There's plenty more to explore on a luxury holiday to the world's fifth largest country - for example 4,500 miles of coastline teeming with tropical islands and home to ever more sophisticated new boutique hotels opening all the time. Several of the travel team here have been to Brazil in the last few years alone, exploring everywhere from the deserted beaches of Natal province to the incomparable rainforests in the Amazon. We, therefore, have the inside track on all the best places to suggest for your luxury holiday. One thing we do guarantee - we suspect everyone who visits will secretly wish they were Brazilian.

Special things to do in Brazil

Hole up in a Beach Bungalow:
Spend your days in sleepy Bahia, staying in a former fisherman’s home, or in a treehouse overlooking the sweeping Atlantic. It’s only a short hike through the mangroves to the white-sand beach where you can while the hours away caipirinha in hand.

Trailblaze through a Natural Paradise:
Discover the lush Pantanal region, exploring its marshlands on foot, galloping on horseback or paddling in a canoe. Traversing its lush waterways, keep your eye out for Brazil’s extraordinary creatures such as capybaras, black monkeys and if you’re lucky, elusive jaguars.

Rio Highlights:
Whizz through Rio de Janeiro with an expert guide who knows the ropes. Visit artist studios in bohemian Santa Teresa, soar over the Sugarloaf Mountain in a helicopter and dance the night away in the city’s coolest bossa nova bars.