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Family Brazil: Wildlife adventures for pioneers

15 days

Brazil / Iguazu Falls

Overview & Highlights

Wow your family with the views from the Christ statue in Rio; the monumental Iguazú Falls; the alligators of the vast Pantanal wetlands. Daily thrills and spills  and some relaxing beach time too.

If you are outdoor and nature enthusiasts, this private family adventure will delight every member of the family. There’s a stay in Rio de Janeiro, one of the most exotic and lively cities in the world, with its mountains and jungle right in the heart of the city. Even the ways you get around are exhilarating: cycle along the beaches, whizz up the Sugar Loaf in a cable car and climb Corcovado mountain in an open-topped jeep.

But before that, you’ll all thrill to the power of the Iguazú Falls, which crash over cliffs through tropical jungle filled with toucans and monkeys: but you won’t just look, you’ll explore close up by boat and on foot, and get wet. On safari in the wilderness wetlands of the Pantanal you’ll be punch-drunk on the volume of wildlife on display from giant guinea pigs and lofty storks to basking alligators.

The holiday ends with a few days down the Emerald Coast from Rio where you’ll be based in a private villa. You can be self-contained, cooking your own meals, swimming, kayaking and hanging out in hammocks, or venture into the colonial port of Paraty with its huge choice of restaurants.

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  • The Brazilian and Argentine sides of the Iguazú Falls
  • Macuco boat safari
  • Safari expeditions from the Pantanal lodge
  • Guided bike tour of Rio’s beaches
  • Jeep tour to Corcovado Mountain and Christ the Redeemer Statue, Rio de Janeiro

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Our Expert's Opinion

Perfect for the entire family and all aspiring explorers, regardless of age, this trip offers abundant opportunities to spot toucans, monkeys, giant guinea pigs (known as capybaras), and much more. We have designed this holiday to ensure that you venture into the wild in a safe and enjoyable manner. Moreover, with the option to conclude your vacation in a private villa, this truly is a holiday for the whole family.

Paul Winrow Giffin
Paul Winrow-Giffin Travel Expert After graduating in Computer Science, Paul spent seven months travelling from Colombia to Argentina and came home hooked on Latin America.

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  • Paul Winrow Giffin
    Paul Winrow-Giffin - Travel Expert

    After graduating in Computer Science, Paul spent seven months travelling from Colombia to Argentina and came home hooked on Latin America.

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    Ben Line - Travel Expert

    Ben fell in love with Latin America on a six month backpacking trip from Colombia to Mexico in 1995. Since then he has explored most of South America, including living in Peru for a year. He is now Head of Sales.

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    Millie Davies - Travel Expert

    Having caught the travel bug as a child, Millie has travelled all over Latin America before making her home in Buenos Aires for 3 years.

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    Hannah Waterhouse - Travel Expert

    Hannah had an early introduction to Latin America when her family moved to Ecuador and she returned to study in Buenos Aires for a year before backpacking across the continent.

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    Kathryn backpacked across Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Peru before joining us. She has a degree in Philosophy and French and is a keen netball player.

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    Lina Fuller - Travel Expert

    Lina's passion for the continent where she was born really took off when she moved to Córdoba (Argentina) to study, spending the holidays travelling between Argentina and her native Colombia.

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