Luxury Brazil Holidays

Each year, more than 500,000 visitors descend onto Rio's streets to dance to hip-shaking samba and frevo music that blasts throughout the city. Dating back to 1723, the carnival is held before Lent each year with the Winner's Parade occurring on the Saturday after the carnival draws to a close. Join the Carnival for 2019 on our Rio Carnival Package, 3 nights/4 days from 2nd to 5th March 2019. Call our team for further details and prices.

With such a diverse landscape and so many iconic sights, it’s no wonder many travellers leave Brazil wanting more. The paradisiacal Amazon rainforest, often called the “green lung of the earth”, is a must see for any nature lover. Take a boat ride along the Amazon River on your way to your jungle lodge, then delve into the forest to visit a local tribe or fish for piranha.

The world-famous Christ the Redeemer statue, known in Portuguese as Cristo Redentor, stands above Rio de Janeiro with arms outstretched at the top of the mountain of Corcovado. At nearly 100 feet tall, it’s an unmissable sight for any stop in Rio. Take the funicular train to the top of Corcovado to get up close, then snap panoramic photos of the sprawling city below.

Iguazú Falls lies at the convergence of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay, creating one of the most breath taking natural wonders in this corner of the world. With over 270 separate cataracts plunging 80 metres into the river below, it’s the most voluminous waterfall on the planet. For an unmatched experience, take a boat trip to the base and view it from both the Brazilian and Argentinian sides.

One of the most famous beaches in the world, Copacabana beach is a most visit.

People flock from all over the world to join the throngs celebrating this colourful carnival from 21-26 February - the world’s biggest street party, clocking over two million attendees. From huge, dazzling float parades to samba street parties, dress in your best and get lost in the drums and the dancing.

The music fueling Salvador Carnival is not samba but a heady fusion of African and Brazilian pop. Another impressive festival, huge street parties take place all week from 28 February to 6 March. Listen out for the beat of the bongo drums, and don’t be surprised to find your hips shaking involuntarily.

Brazil’s national cocktail is a fiery affair, and widely popular throughout South America. It consists of lime, sugar and Brazil’s local - rum-esque - spirit, Cachaça, which is made from fermented sugarcane juices.

One of Brazil’s traditional dishes, the hearty Feijoada bean stew consists of black beans and salted pork or beef. A true labour of love, the traditional cooking process takes up to 24 hours. It is served with rice, cabbage and sometimes an orange slice.

Brazil is famed for its BBQ delights. Picanha is Brazil’s premium rump or sirloin steak, typically grilled on a skewer, and seasoned with little more than salt. Expect large portions.

Pastels are a Brazilian salty snack, typically enjoyed with drinks in a bar or at a kiosk on the seafront. The pastels are made of thin pastry, with various different fillings found in locations across Brazil.