Sugarloaf Mountain
Learn to samba, lounge on the beaches of Rio and watch as sun sets from Sugarloaf Mountain.
Flit between sultry samba clubs of Rio, remote jungle retreats in the Amazon and dazzling coastline in Florianopolis, scouting rainforest tributaries for signs of pink river dolphins and exploring the nooks of a private island peninsula.
With just enough time to visit with local Amazonian communities and snorkel emerald seas flanked by sandy coves, this trip encapsulates an eclectic mix of Brazil‘s most coveted and captivating hot spots.
Learn to samba, lounge on the beaches of Rio and watch as sun sets from Sugarloaf Mountain.
Experience the Amazon without compromising on comfort from a glass-front bungalow.
Shack up in an exclusive bungalow in Brazil where you can dine on a private island.
Canoe, snorkel, dive, swim or whale-watch in emerald seas and shallow coves.
This itinerary sandwiches a stay in an iconic Copacabana Beach property with nights in a remote bolthole in the Amazon, and includes a sojourn in the secluded Florianopolis hideaway that counts Beyonce and Paul McCartney amongst its distinguished guests. From listening to bossa nova in an Ipanema hotspot to dining on a private island, this dreamy honeymoon will be a source of nostalgia for a lifetime to come. Ideally suited to modern-day honeymooners drawn to both dazzling cities and humid jungles, this journey is sprinkled with a touch of expert private guiding, opportunities for snorkelling and a truly remarkable stay at a luxurious property nestled into a rugged rainforest.
Days 1-3
Rio de Janeiro
Day 4
Rio de Janeiro - Manaus - Amazon
Days 5-6
Amazon
Day 7
Amazon - Manaus - Sao Paulo - Florianopolis
Days 8-11
Florianopolis
Days 1-3
Rio de Janeiro
Learn to Samba in Rio and watch the sun set from Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Day 4
Rio de Janeiro - Manaus - Amazon
Days 5-6
Amazon
Experience the Amazon without compromising on comfort; staying in a glass fronted bungalow.
Day 7
Amazon - Manaus - Sao Paulo - Florianopolis
Days 8-11
Florianopolis
Stay in one of Brazil’s finest, adult only, hotels.
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January to March is the peak of summer across the country, with many locals having time off in February. Carnival often takes place at this time too. There is more rainfall in the Amazon and the south but it is also the warmest time of year across the country.
January to March is the peak of summer across the country, with many locals having time off in February. Carnival often takes place at this time too. There is more rainfall in the Amazon and the south but it is also the warmest time of year across the country.
January to March is the peak of summer across the country, with many locals having time off in February. Carnival often takes place at this time too. There is more rainfall in the Amazon and the south but it is also the warmest time of year across the country.
April and May is a good time to travel as temperatures drop a little. There is generally plenty of sunshine in the south, with the Amazon and Pantanal starting to receive a little less rain too.
April and May is a good time to travel as temperatures drop a little. There is generally plenty of sunshine in the south, with the Amazon and Pantanal starting to receive a little less rain too.
June and July is a great time to visit the south, especially around Rio and Sao Paolo. It is also a good time to visit the Amazon and Pantanal, with slightly lower temperatures and less rain. It is a wetter time for the north and east coast.
June and July is a great time to visit the south, especially around Rio and Sao Paolo. It is also a good time to visit the Amazon and Pantanal, with slightly lower temperatures and less rain. It is a wetter time for the north and east coast.
Between August and October is possibly the best time to visit the Amazon and Pantanal. It is still fairly dry in the south, but it can be cool in the evenings in Rio. It dries up in the north and remains warm.
Between August and October is possibly the best time to visit the Amazon and Pantanal. It is still fairly dry in the south, but it can be cool in the evenings in Rio. It dries up in the north, and remains warm.
Between August and October is possibly the best time to visit the Amazon and Pantanal. It is still fairly dry in the south, but it can be cool in the evenings in Rio. It dries up in the north, and remains warm.
November and December see the dry season comes to an end in the south, as temperatures heat up. November can be a great time to visit Rio as it is warmer but remains fairly dry. Rainfall increases again in the Pantanal and the Amazon.
November and December see the dry season comes to an end in the south, as temperatures heat up. November can be a great time to visit Rio as it is warmer but remains fairly dry. Rainfall increases again in the Pantanal and the Amazon.
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