Some of Our Brazil Holiday Ideas
Classic Brazil
A 12-day tour that showcases some of the best of Brazil’s cultural and natural highlights. Start your Brazil holiday in ...
11 nights from £4,985 p/p
Essential Argentina & Brazil
This classic itinerary takes you to Latin America's two most exciting and vibrant cities as well as the spectacular and ...
9 nights from £2,995 p/p
Best of Brazilian Wildlife
Delve deep into the natural wonders of Brazil on this Best of Brazilian Wildlife holiday. Brazil is home to spectacular ...
13 nights from £5,895 p/p
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Quick Country Facts
Time Zone:GMT -2 hours
Capital:Brasília
Currency:Brazilian Real
Why visit Brazil?
Brazil is a vast country bursting at the seams with enticements for every type of traveller. From world-famous beaches to dense rainforest and diverse wildlife as well as dynamic cities and a fun-loving culture, you’ll be smiling the moment you step off the plane! No wonder Brazil holidays top our list of outstanding places to visit in Latin America. Immerse yourself in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, marvel at the soul-stirring Iguazu Falls and, of course, head over to the mighty Amazon – with no introduction necessary, see for yourself the unique ecological wonders of this global treasure.
Sarah Frankish
Travel Specialist
Rio de Janeiro
Choosing where to start is a challenge, but for many Rio de Janeiro is inevitably the number one attraction on most Brazil holidays. It's an extraordinary place full of energy with an unparalleled gorgeous beach setting. Both by night and by day, Rio is an exciting city – and with its arms outstretched, the iconic statute of Christ the Redeemer watches over it all. Far below are two of the most famous beaches in the world: Copacabana and Ipanema. Several hours from Rio there are smaller resorts such as as Ilha Grande and quaint Paraty to the south or Buzios to the east. Read more about holidays to Rio de Janeiro here.
Iguazu Falls
Equally captivating, another ‘must see’ is the magnificent Iguazu Falls (also spelt Iguaçu). Reached from Brazil or Argentina, world-famous Iguaçu is an astonishing natural wonder that is a mainstay of many Brazil holidays. Most visitors fly from Rio to Iguaçu International Airport and stay either in the national park at the Hotel Das Cateratas or in a comfortable hotel within easy driving distance.
The Amazon
Although you can visit the Amazon from several South American countries, its most famous home is in Brazil. The Amazon offers a unique experience for those wishing to explore the hidden world within the rainforest canopy on holidays to Brazil. Brazil’s Amazon is not only a paradise for birdwatchers and nature lovers, but also provides great opportunities to experience and learn about the cultures of the people who have traditionally lived in the rainforest. The city of Manaus is the most well-known gateway to the Amazon and from here many river lodges can be reached by boat. Less heralded than the Amazon, the Pantanal is one of the world’s largest wetland areas and the best place to see wildlife.
Holiday types
Whether you want to explore the natural world with the whole family or encounter rare species with just a few other travellers, choose the tailor-made itinerary that’s right for you.
What Our Clients Say
Thank you for putting together such a great holiday for us. We had a fantastic time, no low lights, loved it all. Horse riding in the Andes was magical. Alpasion - all I can say is WOW. Thanks again. .
We have had the most amazing time. I am delighted to say everything worked like clockwork and we had an amazing holiday. Thank you so much Rainbow Tours for fulfilling my dream of a 'holiday of a lifetime'.
The representatives in Peru were amazing. The rep in Iguazu (Edber) was the best of the lot. He was informative, funny and arranged a fabulous night of entertainment for us. He also got out luggage checked in early so that we could go to the bird park rather than wasting time sitting at the airport....
Quick & good customer service providing a trip I wanted for my budget. Overall a fantastic trip and everything ran smoothly. Hvaing it all pre-organised meant a more relaxing holiday for us. Really enjoyed all of the experiences and the Rio Carnival was the icing on the cake. Thanks again Rainbow To...
Many thanks for helping and advising us for our trip to Brazil. The result will be, for us, a memorable trip with plenty of wonderful memories. Absolutely all our questions and requests were addressed in a very timely basis. We went for a very active schedule with 4 different destinations (Rio, Amaz...
All connections were 'spot on' and best holiday so far esp Peru - found Rio so different from Cuzco in many ways.
Rainbow Tours were brilliant. So easy to talk to and very helpful with my many phone calls. Very reassuring and put my mind at rest, very understanding and very knowledgeable. .
From deciding, on a whim almost, to go to Brazil, Rainbow Tours organised a trip of a lifetime. All we had to do was show up and enjoy - and enjoy we did. You were extremely helpful and many many thanks to everyone as I know that behind the scenes a lot of organisation went into our fantastic experi...
Just a note to let you know our Brazil tip was great fun and went off without a hitch, thank you so much for organising it. Of particularly note, the guy who collected us from the airport was a hero, very helpful, skipped queues for us, etc. Made everything really easy! The Sofitel for cocktails - w...
All sounds wonderful – you are by far the best tour operator I have ever dealt with. Thank you .
Dear Amanda - we just wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful time in Rio and were most impressed with the two guides and the excursions. Thank you for your help with the booking.
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Why Choose Us?
Passionate travel experts
- We've been leading wildlife travel since our first South Africa tours over 25 years ago
- Our Travel Specialists have lived in their specialist area for years
- We work with local guides to immerse you deeper in our diverse range of experiences
Personal & tailor-made
- You'll speak to your own expert who'll share their first-hand knowledge
- We'll make your itinerary seamless with 24/7 emergency contact available
- Your Travel Specialist will listen to ensure you have the best chance of seeing the wildlife you love
Responsible by nature
- We take care to actively contribute to the conservation of environments we visit
- For select countries, we make a charitable donation on your behalf when you make your booking
- We've partnered with conservation experts and NGOs to curate responsible tours
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