South America \ Brazil Inside information
Getting There Brazil’s flag carrier, TAM, and British Airways cover all of Brazil’s major cities. You can fly to Rio direct in 12 hours.
Best Time to Visit For summer sun, September to March is the best time to visit, however temperatures are warm all through the year, with tropical breezes cooling the air near the coast.
Treat yourself to a romantic break in Brazil - a special hotel at Iguazu, beach- front property in Rio and idyllic island hideway. Americas Regional Specialist, Hanna Coughlan, has visited Brazil and has recently spent lots of time planning her honeymoon, so is the perfect person to help.
Brazil’s Paradise Isles Sample Itinerary:
One to get you started...
Day 1 Depart the UK. Day 2 Arrive in Rio de Janeiro and discover the capital’s boutiques, boulevards and beaches. Day 3 Reach Corcovado Mountain for spectacular views of the city and Christ the Redeemer. Take a walking tour through the historic streets and ride a cable car up Sugar Loaf Mountain. Day 4 Relax on the beautiful beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Day 5 Cruise around Brazil’s spectacular coastline to Ilha Grande. Day 6 Explore the island’s jungle trails and enjoy the deserted beach of Praia Lopes Mendes. Day 7 Scenic drive along the mountain-lined Costa Verde to the pretty port town of Paraty. Day 8 Take a guided tour of the 18th century colonial town. Day 9 A full day (optional) tour around some of Paraty’s 65 islands: a perfect
Accommodation: Here’s just a few of our favourites; contact us for more accommodation choices
Porto da Lua, Praia do Forte AUTHENTIC Enjoy this privileged location on one of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil: Praia do Forte. You can appreciate the spectacular views of the reef from your hammock with a Brazilian cocktail in hand.
opportunity for swimming and snorkelling. Day 10 Drive to Rio de Janeiro and fly to the UK. Day 11 Arrive in the UK.
2013 AUTHENTIC £1,530 COMFORT £1,595
INDULGE £2,475 From price per person including flights
For more itinerary ideas, speak to a regional specialist
Ecopark Jungle Lodge, Amazon COMFORT Surrounded on three sides by the Amazonian jungle, you arrive at the Ecopark’s private beach by boat along the Tarumã River. Wooden bungalows and an open-air thatched restaurant lend the lodge an authentic and rustic air.
Hotel das Cataratas, Iguazu National Park INDULGE
This elegant hotel is unique for its setting in the heart of Brazil’s Iguazú National Park. It offers access to the waterfalls before the park’s normal opening hours – ensuring a crowd-free experience.
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Monkey Forest Watch as these little creatures emerge from the tangled Amazon jungle for feeding. The rescued monkeys are rehabilitated back into the wild in the Monkey Forest and cared for by the Living Rainforest Foundation.
Alligator Safari Learn about alligators on this exhilarating night safari. Travelling by canoe, your trained guide will help you spot the wild predators and provide the opportunity to see one safely at close range!
Meet the Locals Riding in a canoe for an authentic river experience, you can paddle along the Amazon’s channels to meet native tribes. Expert guides will help you to interpret the ancient traditions and customs of these local communities.
For more ideas visit
www.explore.co.uk/tailormade
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