Ultimate Brazil Discovery Tour – 13 Days

Rio de Janeiro • Salvador • Brasília • Amazon Rainforest • São Paulo
Small Group | Cultural Immersion | Amazon Adventure | Iconic Landmarks

Experience the very best of Brazil on this expertly crafted 13-day small group Brazil tour, combining world-famous cities, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Afro-Brazilian culture, futuristic architecture, and deep Amazon rainforest exploration. With a maximum of just 22 travelers, this immersive journey offers authentic local encounters, seamless intra-flights, and unforgettable natural wonders.

Perfect for travelers seeking a premium Brazil escorted tour with Amazon lodge experience and cultural depth.

✨ Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

DAY 1 – Monday | Depart for Brazil

Board your international flight to Brazil.
(For overnight arrivals in the early hours of Day 2, an immediate hotel room will be available.)

DAY 2 – Tuesday | Arrive in Rio de Janeiro

Welcome to vibrant Rio de Janeiro, famous for its beaches, Carnival spirit, and breathtaking landscapes. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy time at leisure.

This evening, meet your Tour Manager before enjoying a traditional Brazilian dinner at a classic churrascaria steakhouse.

Overnight: Rio de Janeiro
Meals: Dinner

DAY 3 – Wednesday | Corcovado & Christ the Redeemer

Ascend Corcovado Mountain by scenic cog railway to visit the legendary Christ the Redeemer, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. From 2,400 feet above the city, enjoy panoramic 360° views of Rio’s dramatic coastline and mountains.

Continue along the iconic beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema. Later, walk the famous Copacabana promenade with your Tour Manager to experience authentic Carioca beach culture.

Overnight: Rio de Janeiro
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4 – Thursday | Sugar Loaf Mountain

Ride a glass cable car to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain, one of Brazil’s most recognizable landmarks. Admire sweeping views of Guanabara Bay, downtown Rio, and Corcovado Mountain.

Afternoon at leisure to explore Rio independently.

Overnight: Rio de Janeiro
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5 – Friday | Salvador & Bahian Cooking Experience

Fly to Salvador, capital of Bahia and heart of Afro-Brazilian culture.

City tour highlights include:

• Historic coastal districts

• The iconic Farol da Barra Lighthouse

This evening, enjoy a hands-on Bahian cooking presentation in a local artist’s studio. Discover the flavors of Afro-Brazilian cuisine before sharing dinner together.

Overnight: Salvador
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 6 – Saturday | Pelourinho & Capoeira Experience

Explore Pelourinho, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with colorful colonial buildings and baroque churches.

Experience a Capoeira school demonstration — Brazil’s unique blend of martial arts, dance, and music rooted in African heritage.

Visit Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim, a symbol of religious syncretism blending Catholic and African traditions.

Overnight: Salvador
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 7 – Sunday | Brasília City Tour

Fly to Brasília, Brazil’s modernist capital and UNESCO-listed architectural masterpiece.

Discover visionary landmarks designed by Oscar Niemeyer:

• Cathedral of Brasília

• National Congress

• Palácio da Alvorada

• Lake Paranoá waterfront

Dinner at Pontão district overlooking the lake.

Overnight: Brasília
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 8 – Monday | Manaus & Meeting of the Waters

Fly to Manaus, gateway to the Amazon rainforest.

Take a boat excursion to witness the remarkable Meeting of Waters, where the Rio Negro and Solimões Rivers flow side by side without mixing.

Learn about Amazonian biodiversity and ecosystems from your expert guide.

Overnight: Manaus
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 9 – Tuesday | Amazon Lodge & Night Canoe Safari

Travel deep into the Amazon to your eco-lodge near Anavilhanas National Park, one of the world’s largest river archipelagos.

Afternoon canoe through flooded forest waterways.
Evening nocturnal canoe excursion searching for wildlife including sloths, caimans, and exotic birds.

Overnight: Amazon Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10 – Wednesday | Amazon Boat Tour & Piranha Fishing

Explore the Anavilhanas Archipelago by boat through intricate river channels and islands.

Optional:

• Piranha fishing (seasonal)

• Igapó forest hike (low water season)

• Spot pink river dolphins (boto)

Overnight: Amazon Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 11 – Thursday | Amazon Rainforest & Local Community

Sunrise experience in the rainforest followed by a guided jungle hike. Learn about medicinal plants, biodiversity, and ecosystem balance.

Visit a local riverside community and gain insight into traditional Amazonian life.

Overnight: Amazon Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 12 – Friday | São Paulo

Fly to São Paulo, Brazil’s economic powerhouse and cultural melting pot.

Evening arrival and hotel transfer.

Overnight: São Paulo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 13 – Saturday | São Paulo Walking Tour & Departure

Explore one of São Paulo’s vibrant neighborhoods on a guided walking tour, discovering its cultural diversity and dynamic urban energy.

Afternoon transfer to the airport for departure (flights after 6 PM recommended).

Meals: Breakfast

✔ What’s Included

• Round-trip international flights (Miami–Rio / São Paulo–Miami)

• All intra-Brazil flights

• 11 nights accommodations

• 23 meals (11 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners)

• Small group (maximum 22 travelers)

• English-speaking Tour Manager throughout

• All sightseeing & entrance fees per itinerary

• Airport transfers (with airfare purchase)

• Hotel taxes & porterage

🌎 Why Choose This Brazil Tour?

✅ Small Group Immersive Experience
✅ Visit 5 Distinct Brazilian Destinations
✅ Explore the Amazon Rainforest with Lodge Stay
✅ See Christ the Redeemer & Sugar Loaf
✅ Experience Afro-Brazilian Culture in Salvador
✅ Discover Modernist Brasília Architecture
✅ Cultural & Wildlife Encounters

🎯 Perfect For:

• Adventure travelers

• Cultural explorers

• Nature & wildlife enthusiasts

• Couples & small groups

• First-time Brazil visitors