Brazil holidays

Holidays to Brazil are a cocktail of contrasts – from samba-filled cities to sandy beaches and the Amazon.

Big-and-bold Brazil

It’s not easy to sum up a country that spans over half of South America – especially one as varied as Brazil. We’re not kidding when we say it’s got a little bit of everything. Colonial cities painted in every colour you can think of, a collection of over 2,000 beaches, a world-famous carnival and the vast Amazon rainforest are just a few of Brazil’s calling cards. Our Incredible Brazil Private Tour takes you right to the country’s must-sees, like Rio’s Selaron Steps and Sugarloaf Mountain, and the eye-popping Iguazu Falls. There’s some free time in Rio factored in, too. Spend it flaking out on Copacabana Beach or hopping between samba bars for your culture fix.

Standout cities

Most people who come to Brazil kickstart their travels in Rio de Janeiro. This place is nicknamed ‘the marvellous city’ and it more than lives up to it – art-filled streets, a larger-than-life carnival and straight-from-a-postcard beaches are all watched over by the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Then, there’s Sao Paulo – the biggest city not just in Brazil, but the whole of the southern hemisphere. Come here, and your sightseeing list will include the likes of the Opera House, the Gothic Sao Paulo Cathedral and the 390-acre Ibirapuera Park. It’s not all about big cities, though – smaller towns, like Paratay, are just as deserving of attention. Imagine cobbled streets lined with flower-adorned colonial houses, and jazz music playing out in the background, and you’ll have a pretty good idea of what it’s like here.

Next-level nature

Brazil’s cities are impressive, but its natural credentials are on another level. The country’s home to nearly two thirds of the Amazon rainforest, and our TUI Tour takes you straight to the heart of it for a two-night stay. Monkeys swing from the trees, toucans perch on branches, and the waters are home to piranhas and alligators. Your best chances of spotting the wildlife’s on a guided walk or a boat trip. Elsewhere, up on the Argentinian border, you’ve got the UNESCO-listed Iguazu National Park, which is best-known for its dramatic waterfalls. And the wildlife here gives the Amazon a run for its money – you can see jaguars, tapirs and giant anteaters, to name just a few.