10-Nights Brazil: Natural & Cultural Gems - Luxury Small Group Journeys from $12,870
Abercrombie & Kent
OFFER ID 1504763
Brazil: Natural & Cultural Gems
Experience the amazing natural wonders and vibrant cultural splendors of Brazil — from the colorful street art of São Paolo and Rio de Janeiro to the unrivaled spectacle of Iguazu Falls and the musical and culinary traditions of Salvador de Bahia — on an immersive luxury adventure that reveals a nation’s finest gems.
10 nights from $12,870 per person
Itinerary Details
Abercrombie & Kent: Brazil: Natural & Cultural Gems
DAY 1 São Paulo, Brazil
Arrive in São Paulo, where you are met and privately transferred to your luxurious accommodations. After an early check-in arranged by A&K, enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel.
Rosewood São Paulo
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2 São Paulo & Salvador
Visit a fantastic and colorful graffiti alley to behold some of the wildly expressive wall murals created by local street artists and admire the architecture of the buildings lining São Paulo’s streets, reflective of decades of changing design trends. Afterward, fly to the state of Bahia, in the northeast of Brazil, to visit its cultural capital, Salvador de Bahia. The first capital of Brazil and once a hub for the slave trade, this port city is now a thriving center of Afro-Brazilian culture and traditions that influence its music, dance, cuisine and religious celebrations. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel, set in a historic building that boasts fascinating Art Deco design elements. Toast your arrival with a drink on the hotel roof, sitting beside the rooftop pool and taking in the magnificent view of All Saints Bay. Tonight, gather for dinner at the hotel’s restaurant.
Hotel Fasano Salvador
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 3 Salvador
Discover the essence of Salvador on a guided walk of the Pelourinho, the city’s historical city center and a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site. Here visit Brazilian Baroque churches and century-old manors, stopping at one for lunch accompanied by cachaça, a clear, fruity liquor made from sugar cane that is one of Brazil’s most popular drinks. Then, under the expert guidance of a local professional percussionist, try the various instruments that form Bahia’s percussive tradition, such as the surdo, the caixa, the agogo, and the berimbau, a single-stringed instrument integral to the Afro-Brazilian martial art of capoeira. This evening, immerse yourself in the African traditions that underpin Bahian culture in a show of African ballet at Miguel Santana Theatre.
Hotel Fasano Salvador
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4 Salvador
Begin the day at a bustling market, joined by a local chef, to discover the origins of local flavors, smells and tastes before making your way to your chef ’s private home for a hands-on cooking demonstration of some traditional Bahian dishes. In the evening, visit the Rio Vermelho district, an informal, bohemian quarter where the locals go to meet their friends to drink cold beer or their favorite cachaça, snacking on a variety of tasty petiscos (Brazil’s answer to tapas) and listening to live music.
Hotel Fasano Salvador
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 Iguazu Falls
Head south to experience the majestic beauty and power of Iguazu Falls. Arrive at Iguazu Falls Airport and transfer to the only hotel located within Brazil’s Iguazu National Park, just a short stroll from the sensational waterfalls. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your hotel’s restaurant.
Hotel Das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, Iguassu Falls
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6 Iguazu Falls
Cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge into Argentina en route to Argentina Iguazu National Park. Upon arrival, board a small train for a ride through the park, making two stops: one to the upper circuit and another to the lower circuit. Take in views of spectacular Iguazu Falls, surrounding by lush natural foliage. Next, step out onto a suspended platform at the edge of the Devil’s Throat, the largest cascade in the park, for an up-close experience that caps off your visit here. Enjoy lunch at the Meliá Iguazu Hotel’s restaurant, which offers you another amazing view of the falls. Continue to the Brazilian side and embark by Zodiac, a heavy-duty rubber power boat, for an adventurous ride to the foot of the falls. Feel their power as you bask in the mist they cast up around you.
Hotel Das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, Iguassu Falls
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 7 Iguazu Falls
Wake up early and gain exclusive park access, entering before regular operating hours and descending on a canyon trail for panoramic views of the more than 240 cascades. Then, board a glass elevator to a platform for yet another perspective on the park, the most significant remaining rainforest in the southern cone of South America, which, along with the waterfalls, has been declared a National Heritage Site by UNESCO. This afternoon, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
Visit Bird’s Park, an internationally recognized rescue center where you have the opportunity to get up-close to native Brazilian bird species.
Fly over Iguazu Falls in a Helicopter and witness one of the most dramatic and picture-perfect waterfalls in the world.
Indulge in a Signature Massage at Belmond Spa to relax.
Tonight, gather for a unique and unforgettable Chef's Table experience at Casa du Chef, where, over five amazing courses paired with wine from exquisite South American wineries, you discover how the combined heritage of indigenous peoples, Africans and Europeans have forged Brazil’s unique flavors over the past 500 years.
Hotel Das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, Iguassu Falls
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8 Rio de Janeiro
Fly to Rio de Janeiro, which its inhabitants — the Cariocas — call the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City), and check in to your glamorous hotel, set on the golden sands of the famous Copacabana Beach. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel.
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio De Janeiro
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9 Rio de Janeiro
Start with a morning at leisure, and then depart for lunch at Assador, a restaurant that takes barbecue to succulent new heights, to savor a true Brazilian taste sensation. Afterward, ascend iconic Sugar Loaf mountain to take in panoramic views of the city and Guanabara Bay. Lift off from the summit for a scenic helicopter flight, admiring Rio’s landmarks, including the soaring Christ the Redeemer statue, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Land back on Sugar Loaf for a refreshing Scenic Sundowner before returning to your hotel for an evening at leisure.
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio De Janeiro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 10 Rio de Janeiro
Explore downtown Rio de Janeiro on a guided walk of the historic city center, viewing sites central to local culture. Ride Like a Local along the way, hopping on and off the Rio VLT electric train, which also carries you to the revitalized port area to view the massive Kobra murals, each a dazzling example of Brazilian graffiti art. Then, get a taste of the city’s Carnival culture, enjoying insider access that takes you backstage to see the construction process of costumes and floats. Take some time at leisure in the Ipanema district for lunch, and then enjoy a scintillating visit to HStern, Latin America’s leading luxury jewelry company. See an impressive exhibit of precious stones and learn how they become finished gems. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at a Michelin-awarded restaurant, and then get a taste of the samba nightlife at a live music venue located in Lapa, the bohemian neighborhood of the city. Dare a few samba moves or just marvel at the local Cariocas on the dance floor as your amazing journey through Brazil draws to a close.
Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio De Janeiro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11 Rio de Janeiro
After breakfast, enjoy the option to take advantage of late checkout before transferring to Rio’s international airport and boarding your departing flight.
Meals: Breakfast
São Paulo, Brazil's largest city is on a plateau at an elevation of about 2,700 ft and is divided by the Tietê River. Both the Modern Art Museum and the Municipal Library have outstanding collections and are worth visiting.
Excursions
Carnival Experience at Samba City - 4 hours
Carnival Experience at Samba City - 4 hours
Highlights:
- Visit the backstage of the samba schools at Cidade do Samba, home to some of the most renowned samba dancers in the world. Cidade do Samba offers the 14 best samba schools in Rio space to build their floats and prepare their music and samba performance for the carnival. with its exhibition of costumes and floats from old carnivals.
- Watch the dancers perform the complex samba steps and learn some new dance moves.
- Hear the samba beat and watch some of the best samba dancers in Rio performing the intricate dance steps and learn some steps of this essential Brazilian dance, while having a refreshing drink.
Tour can operate: Morning or afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Pick up and drop off at port
- Tour with driver and English-speaking guide
- Lunch, tips, beverages, personal expenses
Secrets of Old Rio with Lunch - 6 hours
Secrets of Old Rio with Lunch - 6 hours
Highlights:
- Travel in time with this enriching walking tour!
- Enjoy a walking tour through the historic center of Rio with our private guide for a unique view of the city's history.
- Start the walk passing by the Olympic boulevard, a revitalized area of ??the city and one of the main legacies of the 2016 Olympic games. Here we will observe countless world famous graffiti. A real open-air museum!
- Pass by some central sites of Rio's culture and history, such as the São Bento Monastery, the Candelária Church, the Cultural Center - located in the restored Banco do Brasil, Casa França-Brasil, Praça XV and Paço imperial.
- Visit the Metropolitan cathedral, crossing carioca square and the visit candelária square, where we will receive our ticket for the new public transport VLT Tram back to the port area.
- Lunch in Santa Teresa, a unique neighborhood of Rio de JANEIRO.
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Heavy
Inclusions:
- Lunch
- Pick up and drop off at port
- Tour with driver and English-speaking guide
- Tips, beverages, personal expenses
Sugar Loaf Sunset with Caipirinha Toast - 4 hours
Sugar Loaf Sunset with Caipirinha Toast - 4 hours
Highlights:
- Ascend to the top of Sugar Loaf mountain on an amusing cable car ride and admire the breathtaking views.
- The climb is divided into two stages. After the first, arrive at Morro da Urca with its panoramic gardens and terraces; after the second, enjoy a spectacular view of the city, its beaches, Guanabara Bay and the Corcovado on the horizon.
- Toast the sunset with a lemon caipirinha.
Tour can operate: Afternoon
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light
Inclusions:
- Pick up and drop off at port
- Tour with driver and English-speaking guide
- 1 caipirinha drink per person
- Lunch, Tips, beverages, personal expenses
Excursions
Folklore Show with Dinner - 6 hours
Folklore Show with Dinner - 6 hours
Highlights:
- An immersion in the African heritage with an exhilarating performance by the Bahia Folklore Company (Balé Folclórico da Bahia), one of the most respected folklore dance troupes in the world.
- The Balé Folclórico da Bahia Company performs in the intimate Miguel Santana Theatre in the Pelourinho district in a seamless presentation of the multiple African traditions that underpin Bahian culture.
- You will see the sacred dances of the Candomblé; puxada de rede, a song by fishermen in honor of Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea; maculelê, an acrobatic stick and sword dance with its origins in the cane fields; the exhilarating capoeira martial art/dance, and the grand finale of samba de roda, a spinning, swirling version of this exuberant national dance.
- Enjoy an amazing dinner at Uaua, a charming restaurant in Peourinho district, before returning to pier.
Tour can operate: Night
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Dinner
- Pick up and drop off at port
- Tour with driver and English-speaking guide
- Tips, beverages, personal expenses
Essential Salvador with Lunch - 6 hours
Essential Salvador with Lunch - 6 hours
Highlights:
- Discover the essential sights of Salvador on a half day tour tracing the development of the city from its simple beginnings to what is now the third largest city in Brazil. The tour focusses on historical and geographical aspects of the city and serves as a fine orientation for those wishing to further explore the city.
- Visit Barra district and see the immense bay, site of important historical landmarks in Brazil’s early colonial period, now also residential waterfront neighborhood.
- Proceed via elegant tree-lined avenues and bustling city streets to the Pelourinho, a Unesco Heritage site and the largest complex of colonial architecture in the South America. Leave the vehicle at the Municipal Square, by the towering Lacerda Elevator, allowing for great views of the bay stretching out to the lower city, and stroll through the narrow, bustling streets lined with buildings in pastel shades of an age gone by, soaking in the sights and sounds of this vibrant city. Visit the church of São Francisco with its exuberant gold-leafed Baroque interior and the Pelourinho square, the heart of the old town.
- Lunch at Cuco Bistrô, a charming place that has on its proposal to highlight the best of Northeastern Brazillian culture through its art and gastronomy, with a slight influence of Mediterranean cuisine, seafood, grilled meats on the grill, homemade pasta, drinks and special juices with made up an unusual fusion of flavours that make Cuco Bistrô a different space in the Historic Centre of Salvador.
Tour can operate: Morning
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Moderate
Inclusions:
- Lunch
- Pick up and drop off at port
- Tour with driver and English-speaking guide
- Tips, beverages, personal expenses
Vacation Details
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