Best of Brazil
From AUD $1256 Was AUD $1395
Small Group
Light
Rating
(20 reviews)
Best of Brazil
8 days
Small Group
Basic
Light
English
Experience Overview
Sun, sand and plenty of samba – see some of Brazil’s hottest highlights all packed together in an eight-day adventure. Start the party in Rio de Janeiro, where Copacabana, Ipanema and Christ the Redeemer all vie for your attention.
Sun, sand and plenty of samba – see some of Brazil’s hottest highlights all packed together in an eight-day adventure. Start the party in Rio de Janeiro, where Copacabana, Ipanema and Christ the Redeemer all vie for your attention. Travel to the cobbled streets of Paraty, then cruise to the pristine Ilha Grande – an island where lush green rainforests meet untouched sandy beaches. You’ll have local knowledge to guide your way and plenty of time to explore at your own pace, and when it comes to free time in Brazil, all you need to know is the word ‘praia’ – beach.
Highlights
- Let loose and samba the night away in Rio de Janeiro – South America’s party capital. Arriving in this bustling metropolis is the perfect way to start your Brazilian adventure.
- Party down with the locals in the streets of colonial Paraty, where Portugal meets Brazil, jungle meets sea and your adventure dials up a notch.
- After seeing its virgin rainforests, blue lagoons and splendid beaches, you’d never imagine that Ilha Grande had such a treacherous pirate history. This is true natural beauty, Brazilian style.
- You’ll have plenty of time to choose your own adventure at Ilha Grande with two full days on the island. So if hiking, boating, kayaking or lazing on a beach is your thing, we’ve got you covered.
- With some of Brazil's biggest icons, including Christ the Redeemer, Ipanema Beach and Sugarloaf Mountain all at your fingertips, why not consider extending your stay in colourful Rio?
Trip Details
8 days
Boat,Ferry,Private vehicle,Public bus,Taxi,Van
Small Group
English
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Basic
Explorer
Light
Itinerary
Included Activities:
- Rio de Janeiro - Orientation Walk
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Optional Activities:
- Paraty - Boat trip (220 BRL)
- Paraty - Trindade excursion (150 BRL)
- Paraty - Cachaca Walking Tour (100 BRL)
- Paraty - Jeep Tour (150 BRL)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 2)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Optional Activities:
- Ilha Grande - Blue Lagoon boat trip (250 BRL)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 2)
Optional Activities:
- Rio de Janeiro - Sugarloaf Mountain 3 (Admission Fee) (160 BRL)
- Rio de Janeiro - Botanical Gardens admission fee (67 BRL)
- Rio de Janeiro - Santa Teresa tramcar (20 BRL)
- Rio de Janeiro - Maracana football game (schedule dependent) (400 BRL)
- Rio de Janeiro - Christ the Redeemer (entrance) (82 BRL)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $1395
Duration: 8 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
Sun, sand and plenty of samba – see some of Brazil’s hottest highlights all packed together in an eight-day adventure. Start the party in Rio de Janeiro, where Copacabana, Ipanema and Christ the Redeemer all vie for your attention.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 19 Oct 2025
Customer Reviews
12/11/2023
I highly recommend this trip! Our tour guide (Luma) was amazing and Brazil was incredible. The accommodations were not the best but other than that, I loved it all. Wonderful fellow passengers as well!!
12/11/2023
My experience in Brazil with Intrepid was totally wonderful!
Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
12/11/2023
I highly recommend this trip! Our tour guide (Luma) was amazing and Brazil was incredible. The accommodations were not the best but other than that, I loved it all. Wonderful fellow passengers as well!!
12/11/2023
My experience in Brazil with Intrepid was totally wonderful!
12/11/2023
Excellent tour and lots of fun with our tourguide Luma. I loved the Samba night & Samba Rehearsal Show.
11/29/2023
Highly recommend Best of Brazil. I was enchanted by each place we visited. The itinerary provided a good combination of culture and nature. Guilherme is an excellent guide.
11/09/2023
Super satisfied with Intrepid ! Helpful and organized x will definitely travel with them again :) happy traveller right here
10/19/2023
Great tour, and G was an excellent guide. One thing that could improve the tour is taking the speed boats to ilha grande instead of the ferry as you do spend quite a lot of the tour travelling from place to place
09/27/2023
My tour guide Gus was super helpful and an excellent guide all round! I got to see multiple parts of Brazil in such a short space of time which was perfect for me! I would suggest booking an extra day or 2 on either end of the trip in order to see more of Rio, as you only have a short time there on this trip. But still overall a great experience.
09/24/2023
This was a fabulous tour, with lots of amazing things packed into a very small space of time. Gus was an epic tour guide and I loved every moment of the trip.
09/27/2023
This short trip seemed longer due to the amount we did/saw in 8 days. A truly worthwhile taste of Brazil that has left me wanting more. Made extra special by our leader Gus who ensured a great balance of fun, food, organisation and local/cultural experiences. An excellent trip to add to another South America destination or alone with a few days in Rio added on - you need at least 3 full days to see it all.
12/11/2023
My experience in Brazil with Intrepid was totally wonderful!
12/11/2023
It has been the first time I join to an Intrepid trip and was amazing. The guide was so careful and nice, the group perfectly matched. I hope I can travel with Intrepid soon!
09/14/2023
Best of Brazil was a great introduction to this beautiful country, and our fantastic guide Nathaly made the experience all the better - highly recommend the trip!
09/10/2023
I would highly recommend doing the whole 51 days is the South American tour. It was full of variety and interest. I’ve been travelling the world and have done many tours and this one comes out on top.
10/02/2023
Our tour guide Luma was AMAZING!!! Having all the accomodations planned and bought for me was one part but having Luma with us made all the difference. She brought us to local places to go dancing and went out with us until the late hours of the night and it made the entire experience so great, I was there alone I would've never had these experiences. Also during the trip I lost my hoodie on a boat and Luma within one phone call was able to arrange to have it brought back to our hotel. What would've normally been a nightmare before was so easily resolved. Luma is such a great person and I have no idea how much she makes but she deserves a raise!! At first I wasn't sure if paying extra for being in a group setting with a tour guide was worth it vs booking alone but it was 100% worth it. I wish I could go on an other trip in Brazil with Luma as a our tour guide!
10/04/2023
This has to be one of the best trips I have been on and even more so with our amazing leader Luma. This trip has shown the beauty of Brazil in every aspect and I have left pining for more. For those who join this tour, you will have an unforgettable time. Enjoy every aspect of the Brazilian culture and explore every location, you won't be disappointed.
08/05/2023
Best of Brazil by Intrepid travel- Our family had never been on a group tour before and were a bit apprehensive. Now we can't wait till our next one! We visited Rio, the colonial town of Paraty and Isla Grande island. Eight unforgettable days led by our wonderful guide Luciano.
07/20/2023
This trip to Brazil was my first with Intrepid and it did not disappoint. Luma was an absolutely extraordinary guide, and she made sure that were well-informed about everything, be it activities, day trips, hiking routes, etc., etc. I learned so much for her and had a wonderful time. I highly recommend this trip.
07/23/2023
A wonderful introduction to Brazil for a first-time traveler to the country, made possible by our fantastic Intrepid leader Luma. The destinations, activities, food, culture, sights and company were all excellent. I found the itinerary to be just right – not too little or too much time at each place. Recommended!
07/21/2023
I would recommend this trip to anyone, we got a real taste of the culture, food, music and language of Brazil from our amazing and knowledgable leader! All of our optional activities were excellent and enhanced our trip.
06/16/2023
Excellent, well organised trip. Our tour guide Luma did a great job and was very helpful and informative. We began the tour by travelling to Paraty from Rio by coach. Very historic, quiet village. The historic streets and buildings are definitely the highlight of this place. Not the best accommodation. The next destination was the beautiful island of Illha Grande. I would recommend the optional boat tours for both places. Then it’s back to Rio for one night. Overall, this is a great trip if you want to experience the best beaches of Brazil, but there isn’t much time in Rio, so if you want to see more iconic sights of Rio, I would recommend booking a few more days there either before or after the tour.
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