Luxury Brazil Holidays

Brazil is a huge country, the 5th largest in the world and therefore there can be vast distances to travel. The easiest and quickest way is to fly from place to place as there is a big network of domestic flights. When planning your Brazilian holiday be sure to consider flying times.

Flights to Brazil take between 11 hours and 12 hours. British Airways and LATAM Airways currently offer direct flights from London Heathrow to Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. There are also indirect flights with Iberia, TAP Portugal and Air France.

Having hosted the football world cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016, Brazil has improved its safety dramatically over the past few years. Whislt no country can claim to be 100% safe, providing you are sensible (i.e – Do ot have lots of jewellery on show etc) and stick to the main areas that toursits visit, then you should not have any problems. 

Brazil uses Type N plug in two types of voltage. The 10-amp plug has two rounded pins that are 4mm thick, plus a grounding pin. The 20-amp plug has two rounded pins that are 4.8mm in diameter, with a grounding pin. 

Brazil is three hours behind the UK.

The fastest and most convenient way to travel between cities in Brazil is by plane. 

Brazil also has an excellent bus network making it an economical way to explore the country. 

The most convenient way to explore Brazil’s cities is by hiring a taxi. You can also choose to travel by metro in bigger cities such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.

With influences from Portuguese, African, Asian and South American cuisine, Brazil’s food is a delightful melange of flavours. Rice, beans and root vegetables are the staple of Brazilian cuisine, with meats and seafood featuring prominently.

Popular dishes include stews such as Feijoada, Moqueca and Vatapá, a variety of barbecued meats and empanadas. 

There are plenty of street foods to take on the go – from acai smoothies to Pao de queijo (cheese bread), crunchy cassava chips, chocolatey Brigadeiros and deep-fried and delicious Pastel de queijo pastries.

Our expert-curated Brazil holiday packages are filled with wonderful opportunities to experience the country at its best. Here are some of the best outdoor experiences in Brazil:

• Take in the most breathtaking views of Rio de Janeiro from the Christ the Redeemer viewpoint
• Experience the splendour of the Iguazu Falls
• Explore the boardwalk at Copacabana Beach and enjoy a glorious beach day. 
• Sign up for a boat tour of the Amazon Rainforest
• Enjoy a sublime sunset from the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, which is accessible by a cable car.

Brazil’s cities pulsate with a different kind of energy after the sun goes down. Here are some of the best nightlife activities to experience on your holidays to Brazil in 2025:

• Catch a lively Samba music and dance show along with dinner in Rio de Janeiro
• Go restaurant or pub hopping in one of the capital city’s many food and entertainment districts
• Listen to the sounds of the forest on a night tour of the Amazon
• Watch the city light up from one of Rio de Janeiro’s many spectacular viewpoints
• Experience an Afro-Brazilian culture show in Salvador

Cultural attractions and historical highlights take centre stage on your holidays to Brazil from the UK. Here are some of our all-time favourites:

• Visit Brazil during the Carnaval, touted the greatest show on Earth
• Explore São Paulo’s eclectic neighbourhoods, such as Bela Vista and Liberdade
• Admire the gorgeous Portuguese architecture in Salvador da Bahia
• Tour the palaces and museums of Petropolis
• Experience soccer madness at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro