Custom Tour of Brazil: discover the wonders of Brazil

What destinations should you include in your tour of Brazil?

With its 8.5 million km², Brazil is a continent in its own right. Choosing the stops on a tour in Brazil therefore requires a real reflection on your priorities: culture, nature, beaches, adventure? Our Travel Planners help you compose a coherent itinerary, taking into account distances and your pace. Here are the major regions to consider for your stay in Brazil.

Rio de Janeiro and Costa Verde

It's hard to imagine a tour in Brazil without passing through Rio de Janeiro. The city stretches between Guanabara Bay and the Atlantic, offering breathtaking views from the top of Sugarloaf Mountain or at the foot of Christ the Redeemer, perched at 710 meters altitude on Mount Corcovado. The mythical beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema pace the days, while the neighborhoods of Santa Teresa and Lapa reveal another facet of the city, more intimate and artistic.

South of Rio, the Costa Verde stretches along several hundred kilometers of preserved coastline. Paraty, a former colonial city listed as a World Heritage site, deserves a stop of at least two nights. Further offshore, Ilha Grande concentrates some of the most beautiful coves in the country, accessible only on foot or by boat. It's an ideal territory for travelers who want to alternate cultural discoveries and nature escapades.

Salvador de Bahia and the Nordeste

1,650 km north of Rio, Salvador de Bahia is one of the most striking stops on a trip to Brazil. Its historic center, the Pelourinho, is a true open-air museum where Portuguese colonial architecture mixes with African heritage. The colorful facades, rhythms of candomblé, and scents of Bahian cuisine create a unique atmosphere in Latin America.

Further north, the Lençóis Maranhenses form a moonscape of baffling beauty: white dunes stretch over more than 155,000 hectares, dotted with turquoise freshwater lagoons that form between June and September. This national park is one of the most spectacular sites in South America, still little frequented relative to its size.

The Amazon, Pantanal, and Iguaçu Falls

For lovers of wild nature, two destinations are a must in any tour of Brazil worthy of the name. The Amazon rainforest, accessible from Manaus, represents about 60% of Brazilian territory. A cruise on the Amazon River or a stay in a forest lodge allows observation of extraordinary biodiversity, far from any urban hustle.

To the southwest, the Pantanal is the largest wetland area in the world, with its 150,000 km² of floodable plains. Jaguars, giant otters, caimans, and hundreds of bird species can be observed there. Finally, the Iguaçu Falls, shared with Argentina, bring together 275 waterfalls over nearly 3 km in width. Listed as a World Heritage site, they are among the most impressive on the planet.

What is the best time for a tour in Brazil?

Brazil is a destination that can be visited all year round, but the climate varies strongly according to the regions. Before building your Brazilian tour, it is helpful to know the seasons for each planned stop.

If you wish to attend the Rio Carnival, plan your Brazilian trip in February. The festivities last four days, but the excitement sets in several weeks before. Our Travel Planners can integrate this event into your tour while anticipating the logistical constraints due to the high influx.

How does Vialala build your custom tour in Brazil?

A planned trip to Brazil is not like a standardized tour when it's designed by Vialala. Each itinerary is thought from scratch, based on your desires, your budget, and the length of your stay in Brazil. Our Travel Planners, experts in South America, know the best addresses, the most efficient routes, and experiences that go off the beaten track.

The approach begins with an in-depth exchange with your dedicated Travel Planner. You share your expectations: do you prefer big cities or nature? Would you like a lively pace or more free days? Are you traveling with family, as a couple on a honeymoon, or with friends? Based on this information, he composes a tour in Brazil that really suits you.

Among the elements you can customize:

• The choice of stops and their duration, according to your interests;
• The type of accommodation, from local pousadas to lodges in the heart of the tropical forest;
• The included activities, from hiking in a national park to samba classes in Rio de Janeiro;
• The overall pace of the tour, with free time in Sao Paulo or on the beaches of Costa Verde.

The tours in Brazil proposed by Vialala can last from 10 to 21 days, depending on the depth of exploration desired. A two-week stay generally allows for combining two or three regions comfortably, without sacrificing the quality of the experiences. For a more comprehensive Brazilian tour, covering Rio, the Nordeste, and the Amazon, count on 18 to 21 days.

Whether dreaming of a honeymoon on the beaches of Bahia, a family tour between Rio and Iguaçu Falls, or total immersion in the tropical forest, Vialala accompanies you from the first idea to the return. The wonders of Brazil await you.