🇧🇷 BRAZIL

The best bits of Brazil with every detail you need. There’s jungle, lively cities, beautiful beaches and the spectacular Iguassu Falls. Click for Luxury, Mid-range or Budget. Here’s your Brazil itinerary:

Luxury
1	✈To Salvador (Book >)	Dep: Morning	Arr: Evening	🏨Aram Yami Hotel  (Book >)	All hotels >
	Book your airport transfer
2	Take the Elevador Lacerda to Ladeira da Praça and explore the Old Town.			The Mercado Modelo arts and crafts market closes early on Sundays.
3	✈Salvador to Manaus flight (Book >)	Dep: Afternoon	Arr: Evening	🏨Villa Amazônia (Book >)	All hotels >
	Find a praia (beach) which suits you and relax before heading to the airport. If you can extend this Brazil itinerary then visit Lençóis Maranhenses National Park (fly to Florianopolis).			Praia do Porto da Barra is safe for swimming.
4-5	⛴️Manaus to Amazon ferry (Book >)	Dep: 08:30		🏨Jungle lodge (Book >)
	Book a 3-day tour into the depths of the Amazon.			Because of the PH levels in the Rio Negro there are far fewer mosquitoes along this river.
6	⛴️Amazon to Manaus ferry		Arr: 17:00	🏨Villa Amazônia (Book >)	All hotels >
	Final day in the jungle. The lodge is 3hrs by road then 45 mins by boat.			Remember to pack a filter water bottle.
7	✈Manaus to Rio flight (Book >)	Dep: Afternoon	Arr: Evening	🏨Belmond Copacabana Palace  (Book >)	All hotels >
	Marvel at the jungle city of Manaus. Be sure to visit the grand opera house.			A taxi from the airport should cost about R$55.
8-9	Take the cog train up to the Christ the Redeemer statue, ride the cable cars up Sugarloaf Mountain, enjoy the nightlife in Lapa, explore the colonial buildings in nearby neighbourhoods and, of course, experience the beach in front of your hotel.			Sit on the right-hand side of the Corcovado Mountain cog train for the best views.
10-11	🚌Rio to Angra dos Reis bus ⛴️Angra dos Reis to Ilha Grande ferry (Book >)	Dep: 06:15 Dep: 10:00	Arr: 09:15 Arr: 10:50	🏨Sagu Mini Resort (Book >)	All hotels >
	Vila do Abraão beach is often crowded and so grab some water and head off on one of the many hiking trails to somewhere more secluded.			Vehicles are prohibited on the island.
12-13	⛴️Ilha Grande to Angra dos Reis ferry 🚌Angra dos Reis to Paraty bus (Book >)	Dep: 10:00	Arr: 13:00	🏨Casa Turqesa (Book >)	All hotels >
	Enjoy the beaches along the nearby Ponta do Juatinga peninsula.			Take a break from the sun and visit the town’s churches (Santa Rita has a fascinating Museum of Sacred Art).
14	🚌Paraty to Sao Paulo bus (Book >)	Dep: 13:40	Arr: 19:20	🏨Hotel Fasano (Book >)	All hotels >
	More time this morning to enjoy this colonial town or the beautiful beaches nearby.			Take Metro L1 from Sao Paulo Tiete bus station to Metro Paraiso, change to L2 for Trianon-Masp.
15	✈Sao Paulo to Foz do Iguazu flight (Book >)	Dep: Afternoon	Arr: Afternoon	🏨Belmond Hotel das Cataratas (Book >)	All hotels >
	Visit Sao Paulo’s Paulista Avenua and, if time, the MASP art museum.			A taxi from the airport should cost about R$55.
16	Take a bus or taxi to the park entrance and explore the trails. The Cascadas Trail will take you to the falls.			Add an extra day if you wish to see the falls from the Argentinian side.
17	✈Foz do Iguazu to Home (Book >)	Dep: Morning	Arr: Evening	Connect this Brazil itinerary with the Northern Argentina, Ecuador & Galapagos, Bolivia,  Northern Chile or Southern Chile itinerary
	Book your transfer to the airport.
Mid-range
1	✈To Salvador (Book >)	Dep: Morning	Arr: Evening	🏨Mar Brasil Hotel (Book >)	All hotels >
	Book your airport transfer
2	Take the Elevador Lacerda to Ladeira da Praça and explore the Old Town.			The Mercado Modelo arts and crafts market closes early on Sundays.
3	✈Salvador to Manaus flight (Book >)	Dep: Afternoon	Arr: Evening	🏨Hotel Intercity (Book >)	All hotels >
	Find a praia (beach) which suits you and relax before heading to the airport. If you can extend this Brazil itinerary then visit Lençóis Maranhenses National Park (fly to Florianopolis).			Praia do Porto da Barra is safe for swimming.
4-5	⛴️Manaus to Amazon ferry (Book >)	Dep: 08:30		🏨Jungle lodge (Book >)
	Book a 3-day tour into the depths of the Amazon.			Because of the PH levels in the Rio Negro there are far fewer mosquitoes along this river.
6	⛴️Amazon to Manaus ferry		Arr: 17:00	🏨Hotel Intercity (Book >)	All hotels >
	Final day in the jungle. The lodge is 3hrs by road then 45 mins by boat.			Remember to pack a filter water bottle.
7	✈Manaus to Rio flight (Book >)	Dep: Afternoon	Arr: Evening	🏨Ipanema Inn (Book >)	All hotels >
	Marvel at the jungle city of Manaus. Be sure to visit the grand opera house.			A taxi from the airport should cost about R$55.
8-9	Take the cog train up to the Christ the Redeemer statue, ride the cable cars up Sugarloaf Mountain, enjoy the nightlife in Lapa, explore the colonial buildings in your neighbourhood and, of course, hit the beaches.			Sit on the right-hand side of the Corcovado Mountain cog train for the best views.
10-11	🚌Rio to Angra dos Reis bus ⛴️Angra dos Reis to Ilha Grande ferry (Book >)	Dep: 06:15 Dep: 10:00	Arr: 09:15 Arr: 10:50	🏨Pousada Portal do Sol (Book >)	All hotels >
	Vila do Abraão beach is often crowded and so grab some water and head off on one of the many hiking trails to somewhere more secluded.			Vehicles are prohibited on the island.
12-13	⛴️Ilha Grande to Angra dos Reis ferry 🚌Angra dos Reis to Paraty bus (Book >)	Dep: 10:00	Arr: 13:00	🏨Pousada do Ouro (Book >)	All hotels >
	Enjoy the beaches along the nearby Ponta do Juatinga peninsula.			Take a break from the sun and visit the town’s churches (Santa Rita has a fascinating Museum of Sacred Art).
14	🚌Paraty to Sao Paulo bus (Book >)	Dep: 13:40	Arr: 19:20	🏨Royal Jardins (Book >)	All hotels >
	More time this morning to enjoy this colonial town or the beautiful beaches nearby.			Take Metro L1 from Sao Paulo Tiete bus station to Metro Paraiso, change to L2 for Trianon-Masp.
15	✈Sao Paulo to Foz do Iguazu flight (Book >)	Dep: Afternoon	Arr: Afternoon	🏨Che Lagarto Hostel (Book >)	All hotels >
	Visit Sao Paulo’s Paulista Avenua and, if time, the MASP art museum.			A taxi from the airport should cost about R$55.
16	Take a bus or taxi to the park entrance and explore the trails. The Cascadas Trail will take you to the falls.			Add an extra day if you wish to see the falls from the Argentinian side.
17	✈Foz do Iguazu to Home (Book >)	Dep: Morning	Arr: Evening	Connect this Brazil itinerary with the Northern Argentina, Ecuador & Galapagos, Bolivia, Northern Chile or Southern Chile itinerary
	Book your transfer to the airport.
Budget
1	✈To Salvador (Book >)	Dep: Morning	Arr: Evening	🏨Hostel Solar dos Romanos (Book >)	All hostels >
	Book your airport transfer
2	Take the Elevador Lacerda to Ladeira da Praça and explore the Old Town.			The Mercado Modelo arts and crafts market closes early on Sundays.
3	✈Salvador to Manaus flight  (Book >)	Dep: Afternoon	Arr: Evening	🏨Local Hostel (Book >)	All hostels >
	Find a praia (beach) which suits you and relax before heading to the airport. If you can extend this Brazil itinerary then visit Lençóis Maranhenses National Park (fly to Florianopolis).			Praia do Porto da Barra is safe for swimming.
4-5	⛴️Manaus to Amazon ferry (Book >)	Dep: 08:30		🏨Jungle lodge (Book >)
	Book a 3-day tour into the depths of the Amazon.			Because of the PH levels in the Rio Negro there are far fewer mosquitoes along this river.
6	⛴️Amazon to Manaus ferry		Arr: 17:00	🏨Local Hostel (Book >)	All hostels >
	Final day in the jungle. The lodge is 3hrs by road then 45 mins by boat.			Remember to pack a filter water bottle.
7	✈Manaus to Rio flight (Book >)	Dep: Afternoon	Arr: Evening	🏨Aquarela do Leme (Book >)	All hostels >
	Marvel at the jungle city of Manaus. Be sure to visit the grand opera house.			A taxi from the airport should cost about R$55.
8-9	Take the cog train up to the Christ the Redeemer statue, ride the cable cars up Sugarloaf Mountain, enjoy the nightlife in Lapa, explore the colonial buildings in your neighbourhood and, of course, hit the beaches.			Sit on the right-hand side of the Corcovado Mountain cog train for the best views.
10-11	🚌Rio to Angra dos Reis bus ⛴️Angra dos Reis to Ilha Grande ferry (Book >)	Dep: 06:15 Dep: 10:00	Arr: 09:15 Arr: 10:50	🏨Hostel Papagaio (Book >)	All hostels >
	Vila do Abraão beach is often crowded and so grab some water and head off on one of the many hiking trails to somewhere more secluded.			Vehicles are prohibited on the island.
12-13	⛴️Ilha Grande to Angra dos Reis ferry 🚌Angra dos Reis to Paraty bus (Book >)	Dep: 10:00	Arr: 13:00	🏨Leo´s Clan Beach Hostel (Book >)	All hostels >
	Enjoy the beaches along the nearby Ponta do Juatinga peninsula.			Take a break from the sun and visit the town’s churches (Santa Rita has a fascinating Museum of Sacred Art).
14	🚌Paraty to Sao Paulo bus (Book >)	Dep: 13:40	Arr: 19:20	🏨Lobo Urban Stay (Book >)	All hostels >
	More time this morning to enjoy this colonial town or the beautiful beaches nearby.			Take Metro L1 from Sao Paulo Tiete bus station to Metro Paraiso, change to L2 for Trianon-Masp.
15	✈Sao Paulo to Foz do Iguazu flight (Book >)	Dep: Afternoon	Arr: Afternoon	🏨Hotel Cassino Foz do Iguaçu (Book >)	All hostels >
	Visit Sao Paulo’s Paulista Avenua and, if time, the MASP art museum.			Take bus 120 into the city.
16	Take a bus or taxi to the park entrance and explore the trails. The Cascadas Trail will take you to the falls.			Add an extra day if you wish to see the falls from the Argentinian side.
17	✈Foz do Iguazu to Home (Book >)	Dep: Morning	Arr: Evening	Connect this Brazil itinerary with the Northern Argentina, Ecuador & Galapagos, Bolivia, Northern Chile or Southern Chile itinerary
	Bus to the airport takes about 30 mins.