Itinerary
Icons & Iguaçu: Trip to Brazil
A little bit of everything at just the right pace
11 days
$7,000 per person
A wellspring of emotion and creative expression, life in Brazil is lived out loud and in color.
A wellspring of emotion and creative expression, life in Brazil is lived out loud and in color.
Your adventure begins
Copacabana and Carnival, soccer and samba: feel reverie in vibrant Brazil
Why visit Brazil?
Waves wash upon a golden shore where bouquets of colorful umbrellas offer refuge to sunbathers, and futbols ricochet between players sprinting in the sand. A braid of blackwater channels canopied by tight-knit jungle conceals the wonders of the Amazon. In the Pantanal, a lone jaguar takes a cautious drink from the riverbank, a coiled anaconda suns itself, and brilliant macaws wing from one palm tree to the next.
Bem-vindo ao Brasil—welcome to Brazil.
Copacabana and Carnival, soccer and samba might be the inspiration that calls you to Brazil, but experience tells us that your most treasured souvenirs will be those of the heart. What dreamy photos fail to capture is Brazil’s one-of-a-kind reverie which isn’t so much observed as it is felt.
Move through the country’s kaleidoscope of landscapes—from pulsing cities to tropical wilderness to dreamy beach enclaves—but not merely as a travel voyeur.
In Brazil, we will curate a bespoke journey where luxury is a feeling, using our concierge key to unlock experiences that connect you to culture and community.
Brazil, your way
Our Brazil tours are thoughtfully designed to reveal the country’s extraordinary diversity, from Rio’s iconic coastline and the thundering majesty of Iguazu Falls to the wildlife-rich Pantanal and the rhythms of Salvador.
Each journey is seamless, privately guided, and deeply connected to Brazil’s culture, nature, and spirit.
Why visit Brazil?
Waves wash upon a golden shore where bouquets of colorful umbrellas offer refuge to sunbathers, and futbols ricochet between players sprinting in the sand. A braid of blackwater channels canopied by tight-knit jungle conceals the wonders of the Amazon. In the Pantanal, a lone jaguar takes a cautious drink from the riverbank, a coiled anaconda suns itself, and brilliant macaws wing from one palm tree to the next.
Bem-vindo ao Brasil—welcome to Brazil.
Copacabana and Carnival, soccer and samba might be the inspiration that calls you to Brazil, but experience tells us that your most treasured souvenirs will be those of the heart. What dreamy photos fail to capture is Brazil’s one-of-a-kind reverie which isn’t so much observed as it is felt.
Move through the country’s kaleidoscope of landscapes—from pulsing cities to tropical wilderness to dreamy beach enclaves—but not merely as a travel voyeur.
In Brazil, we will curate a bespoke journey where luxury is a feeling, using our concierge key to unlock experiences that connect you to culture and community.
Brazil, your way
Our Brazil tours are thoughtfully designed to reveal the country’s extraordinary diversity, from Rio’s iconic coastline and the thundering majesty of Iguazu Falls to the wildlife-rich Pantanal and the rhythms of Salvador.
Each journey is seamless, privately guided, and deeply connected to Brazil’s culture, nature, and spirit.
Our experience was great—nothing can go wrong with EJ!
Victoria Xu, 2025 Traveler
Is Brazil the right destination for you?
Brazil is right for you if you’re craving a journey that’s lived “out loud,” where music, movement, and emotion are part of the landscape as much as beaches and jungle. Come for icons like Rio and Salvador, stay for the wild heart of the country: drifting through the Amazon’s blackwater channels, tracking jaguars in the Pantanal, or standing humbled by Iguaçu Falls. Brazil suits travelers who want luxury with soul and experiences that hit you right in the chest.
When is the best time to travel to Brazil?
There is no bad time to travel Brazil, just busy times. November through March attracts the most visitors, thanks to drier, warm weather, and a host of holidays. “Summer”—December, January, and Februrary—is peak season. To avoid throngs of tourists, consider traveling outside of Christmas, Carnival, and Easter.
Keep in mind that regions close to the equator will have a stable, year-round tropical climate while the south will experience broader fluctuations in temperature and precipitation that are opposite of the United States’s seasons.
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Where to travel in Brazil
Brazil is a large country with many diverse regions. To get a good feel for it without feeling too rushed, you’ll want to spend up to two weeks in Brazil; eight days would be the absolute minimum
Rio de Janeiro
A dazzling first or last stop on any Brazil travel itinerary, Rio de Janeiro is a cosmopolitan city seated between the azure Atlantic and a crown of lush, jungle-carpeted mountains. Famous for iconic landmarks such as the towering Christ the Redeemer statue and Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain), and anointed with world-class beaches (Copacabana and Ipanema), travelers are captivated by the city’s gorgeous vistas, dynamic culture, and glitz.
Brazil travel FAQs
Why book with Extraordinary Journeys?
We go deep
We value depth over breadth. While we have broadened our map, our intimate expertise runs deep—from understanding each locale's hidden rhythms to cultivating relationships with exceptional guides.
We keep it honest
Seasoned travelers know that places change, authentic experiences migrate. We'll listen to your hopes and passions, but push back when we know something will better resonate with you.
We’ve got it covered
Traveling to wild places asks something of us— a quality of attention and presence. From behind-the-scenes logistics to bespoke culinary experiences, our team has thought of everything.
We know it’s personal
There will undoubtedly be extraordinary unscripted moments: hippos emerging at sunset, the impossible blue of Arctic ice. We know that meaningful memories often live in personalized details.