Brazil luxury tailor made holiday

Planet

CARBON REDUCTION

Given Brazil’s vast geography, this itinerary combines necessary internal travel with a considered pace, spending multiple nights in each destination rather than moving on after short stays. Where practical, overland transfers, such as the journey between Rio de Janeiro and Paraty, offer an alternative to flying between destinations.

Several experiences provide opportunities to explore without relying on private motorised transport. Walking tours in Rio and Paraty, alongside trekking on Ilha Grande, allow travellers to discover the surrounding streets, coastline and forest on foot. At Iguaçu National Park, visitors can experience the falls using the park’s established visitor transport and access systems.

Food is another way to connect with Brazil’s regional character. Experiences in places such as Paraty and Ibitipoca introduce travellers to Brazilian cuisine and local food traditions, with opportunities to discover regional ingredients and dishes shaped by their surroundings.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

This journey explores some of Brazil’s remarkable natural environments, including the Atlantic Forest around Paraty and Ilha Grande. Guided experiences offer opportunities to learn about this richly biodiverse ecosystem, its wildlife and the challenges it faces.

Visits to protected areas such as Serra da Bocaina National Park and Iguaçu National Park introduce travellers to important natural landscapes and the role protected areas play in conserving habitats and biodiversity.

Wildlife experiences focus on observation and learning. At Parque das Aves, visitors can discover the birdlife of the Atlantic Forest and learn about the threats facing native species, including habitat loss and wildlife trafficking, alongside the park’s work with birds in need of care.

In Ibitipoca, the lodge’s setting within a private reserve offers opportunities to experience the surrounding landscape through walking and hiking. Time spent exploring these natural environments encourages a deeper appreciation of Brazil’s biodiversity and the importance of protecting its habitats.

People

LOCAL ECONOMY

This journey introduces travellers to the people, heritage and regional traditions that shape each destination. In Rio de Janeiro, the Little Africa walking tour explores Afro-Brazilian history and culture through the perspective of the neighbourhoods and places where these stories unfolded. Food experiences offer another way to discover the city, from its markets to its everyday dining culture.

In Paraty, time in the historic centre and surrounding region reveals the area’s traditions of craftsmanship, cachaça production and rural life. Visits to distilleries and Bananal Farm provide insight into local production and the heritage associated with it. On Araújo Island, a community experience offers an opportunity to learn about caiçara culture and the relationship between local life and the coast.

On Ilha Grande and in Ibitipoca, the journey continues into less urban settings, with opportunities to experience local hospitality and the character of Brazil’s coastal and countryside regions.

EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY

The itinerary includes guided tours, transport, accommodation and food experiences across Brazil’s different regions, bringing travellers into contact with people who share knowledge of local history, culture and landscapes.

The Little Africa tour in Rio offers an opportunity to learn about Afro-Brazilian heritage and the communities whose histories have shaped the city. In Paraty, experiences connected with caiçara culture provide insight into coastal traditions and ways of life, creating space for cultural exchange and a better understanding of the region.

As a privately arranged journey, the itinerary allows flexibility in pacing and activities. Some locations involve uneven terrain or remote access, so individual accessibility requirements should be discussed in advance to establish what can be accommodated. The overall experience offers varied ways to discover Brazil, from its layered urban history to its coastal communities and natural landscapes.