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Signature Brazil: Brazil at a glance

15 days from £3,410pp

(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)

Brazil / Iguazu Falls / The Amazon

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Overview & Highlights

The top highlights of Brazil: in Rio de Janeiro, Corcovado and Sugar Loaf mountains; fly to Iguazú Falls and then on to explore the Amazon rainforest. Continue to exotic, African-influenced Salvador before spending time on the beach in Praia do Forte.

This highlights holiday aims to show off the country at its best - Rio de Janeiro, a sensual city full of fun; Iguazú Falls, among the world’s most impressive cataracts; the wildlife jungles of the Amazon; Salvador, the pulsating African heart of the country; and the sweeping palm-fringed beaches of Praia do Forte.

Each region of Brazil has its own traditions, arts and music, its own culinary specialities and its own natural wonders. The varied landscapes and palm-shaded beaches are gorgeous, while the multifarious cultural influences of Brazil's indigenous population, migrants from Europe, Portugal's African colonies, Japan and the Lebanon, are everywhere to be seen on this holiday to the absolute top sights.

Guided excursion to Corcovado mountain and Christ the Redeemer statue, Rio de Janeiro
Guided excursion with cable car up Sugar Loaf mountain, Rio de Janeiro
The Brazilian and Argentine sides of the Iguazú Falls
Jungle excursions from the Amazon lodge
Walking tour of colonial Pelourinho, Salvador

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Outline itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Rio de Janeiro. Transfer to hotel, rest of the day at leisure.

Day 2

Guided excursion to Corcovado mountain and Christ the Redeemer statue.

Day 3

Guided excursion to Sugar Loaf mountain.

Day 4

Fly to Foz do Iguaçu. Guided visit to the Brazilian side of Iguazú Falls.

Day 5

Full day guided exploration of the Argentine side of Iguazú Falls.

Day 6

Fly to Manaus, boat/drive to jungle lodge.

Days 7-8

Guided Amazon jungle excursions.

Day 9

Fly to Salvador da Bahia.

Day 10

Guided walking tour of historic Pelourinho district.

Day 11

Visit colonial river port Cachoeira.

Day 12

Transfer to Praia do Forte.

Days 13 & 14

At leisure in Praia do Forte

Day 15

Transfer to airport in Salvador for international flight home.

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Things to do

We proudly offer the widest range of activities, excursions and one-of-a-kind experiences across all our destinations, tried and tested personally by our travel experts.

Visit Rio’s statue of Christ the Redeemer

See the views from Sugar Loaf mountain

Iguazu Falls boat trip and wildlife safari

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See the Amazonian Meeting of the Waters

Historic Salvador walking tour

Afro-Brazilian dance show

Visit Bahian Cachoeira

Accommodation

Browse our unrivalled portfolio of accommodation . Every option has been carefully chosen by our team of travel experts, so you can rest assured that you’ll relax in utter comfort.

Brazil / Rio de Janeiro

Porto Bay Rio de Janeiro

Brazil / Iguazu Falls – Brazilian side

Wish Foz do Iguaçu

Brazil / The Brazilian Amazon / The Amazon

Amazon Village Lodge

Brazil / Salvador, Lencois and the beaches of Bahia

Casa do Amarelindo

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Brazil / Salvador, Lencois and the beaches of Bahia

Hotel Porto da Lua

Itinerary Essentials

What our clients say

The amazing scenery - every kilometre of the Carretera Austral, every turning, offers stunning views which never cease to surprise...I am impressed with the way it is possible to combine group tours with individual travel and with the flexibility available on the tours to meet individual needs. I find the whole booking experience from enquiry to final plans, very easy with great response from your office. The tour leaders are absolutely brilliant at what they do - I am in awe of their multiple skills!
SC, Penryn
Feb 2014
Seeing South America (Chile and Argentina) with JLA was great....a fun group and it was a wonderful way to see the best sights in some astonishing places. The people we met were great, food was excellent and some of the views!
PR, Cardiff
Jan 2020
Guatemala is a very beautiful and interesting country which deserves to be better known. The history of the Maya and their ancient sites is fascinating, much enhanced by the fact that the Maya people are still there and their customs and traditions can be observed. The scenery, colonial architecture and birdlife: outstanding.
JE, Ware
Jan 2011
Highlights? "Where to start? Angel Falls, Kaieteur Falls, the Iles de Salut, sleeping in a hammock, flying in small planes - just loved everything. The range of hotels from very high quality to pretty grotty was what we expected. The trip was exactly as described = we loved every minute!
This is our third trip - Cuba in 2000, Central America in 2009 and this one. I think the general feeling about JLA is that it is slightly more expensive than other companies offering small group tours but I think this reflects the effort which goes into providing travel experience which, in all three cases, has been both enjoyable and memorable."
PS, Bolton
Oct 2011
This was such a good trip, with varying sights and weather, from the tropics to perishing Patagonia!
AW, Orpington
Dec 2017
A really fantastic holiday. The organisation , accommodation, excursions, fellow group members and our superb tour leader all contributed to a wonderful experience.
DB, Bedford
Nov 2018

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