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Every captivating tailor-made itinerary needs a perfect base. Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any adventure.
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Our Team
Steppes Travel is made by the people who work here. Incredible holidays are made possible because of their vast travel experience and the great enthusiasm they bring to their work.
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Our Tour Experts
We carefully select our experts based on their knowledge, companionship and influence, ensuring that you can travel with the most knowledgeable leaders in the field.
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Heroes and Heroines
The people who lead the way when it comes to those things which matter to us: exploration, the environment, women’s empowerment and education.
Rio de Janeiro
As the Brazilians say, ‘God made the world in six days, the seventh he devoted to Rio.’
Rio is undoubtedly one of the most iconic cities on the planet. Nestled between jagged mountains, rainforests and azure ocean, Rio de Janeiro is unsurpassed for its natural beauty. Its magnificent shoreline boasts Sugar Loaf Mountain and the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, while the mountains above Rio play host to the world-famous statue of Christ the Redeemer – one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and the largest urban rainforest in the world, Tijuca National Forest.
A little more about Rio
The city’s eight million inhabitants, known as “Cariocas”, are friendly and carefree with a strong focus on finding the time for the pleasures of good living. This attitude means that the city never sleeps, but remains alive with the buzz of activity. This is reflected in the exuberant New Year celebrations and also in Rio’s famous Carnival, when, for one week, the city’s residents stop everything to dance and sing to rhythmic Samba music… and to party!
For those looking for a short break, Rio is the perfect destination with direct flights from London Heathrow with British Airways. Combine with the coastal resort of Buzios, a drive north of the city or the lush tropical Green Coast, a drive to the south, where travellers will find the colonial gem, Paraty.
Experiences
What do you really love doing? We’ll tailor your itinerary to suit you.
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Brazil
Honeymoon in Brazil
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…
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Brazil
Family Adventures in Brazil
This family-focused adventure journeys between the thrilling Pantanal, overflowing with enchanting mammals and camouflaged critters, to the thundering Iguacu Falls and coastal retreat of Praia do Forte, considering everything from soccer games to sea turtle hatching.
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Brazil
Sail the Brazilian Amazon
Embark on an in-depth, off-the-beaten-track river journey into the heart of the Brazilian Amazon on board the comfortable MY Tucano riverboat. This explorative eight-day Amazon voyage ventures deeper into this vast tropical wilderness than any other comparative boat.
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Brazil
Flying Safari in the Brazilian Pantanal
Utilising small charter flights and nimble motorboats to travel around one of nature’s last frontiers, this beyond the ordinary adventure offers an in-depth insight (not to mention a remarkable birds’ eye view) of one of the Americas’ most iconic landscapes. A remarkable…
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Brazil
Brazilian Amazon & the Pantanal
Designed to appeal to wildlife enthusiasts and keen ornithologists, this itinerary takes in the fresh wetlands of the Pantanal, the world’s largest protected tropical rainforest corridor in the Amazon and the dazzling coastline of Rio. Utilising carefully selected properties as bases for…
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Brazil
Highlights of Brazil
Unveiling some of the most visually stunning landscapes in Brazil, this adventure journeys from the dazzling cityscapes of Rio to the cascading dual-nation treasure of Iguacu Falls, and from the wildlife-dense ecosystem of the Pantanal to the turquoise beaches of Paraty.
Idea
Brazil
Honeymoon in Brazil
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…
Idea
Brazil
Family Adventures in Brazil
This family-focused adventure journeys between the thrilling Pantanal, overflowing with enchanting mammals and camouflaged critters, to the thundering Iguacu Falls and coastal retreat of Praia do Forte, considering everything from soccer games to sea turtle hatching.
Idea
Brazil
Sail the Brazilian Amazon
Embark on an in-depth, off-the-beaten-track river journey into the heart of the Brazilian Amazon on board the comfortable MY Tucano riverboat. This explorative eight-day Amazon voyage ventures deeper into this vast tropical wilderness than any other comparative boat.
Idea
Brazil
Flying Safari in the Brazilian Pantanal
Utilising small charter flights and nimble motorboats to travel around one of nature’s last frontiers, this beyond the ordinary adventure offers an in-depth insight (not to mention a remarkable birds’ eye view) of one of the Americas’ most iconic landscapes.…
Idea
Brazil
Brazilian Amazon & the Pantanal
Designed to appeal to wildlife enthusiasts and keen ornithologists, this itinerary takes in the fresh wetlands of the Pantanal, the world’s largest protected tropical rainforest corridor in the Amazon and the dazzling coastline of Rio. Utilising carefully selected properties as…
Idea
Brazil
Highlights of Brazil
Unveiling some of the most visually stunning landscapes in Brazil, this adventure journeys from the dazzling cityscapes of Rio to the cascading dual-nation treasure of Iguacu Falls, and from the wildlife-dense ecosystem of the Pantanal to the turquoise beaches of…
Brazil
Porto Bay Rio Janeiro
Porto Bay Rio Janeiro is a contemporary-style hotel directly opposite Copacabana Beach. The hotel’s 117 rooms are beautifully appointed with large picture windows or private balconies from which to enjoy sweeping views along Copacabana Beach. There…
Brazil
Comuna do Ibitipoca
Three hours’ drive from Rio is Comuna do Ibitipoca, a 4,000-hectare private reserve that aims to preserve and reforest native plant species and create wildlife corridors. At the centre of the reserve is Fazenda do Engenho,…
Brazil
Vila Santa Teresa
Vila Santa Teresa is a private boutique home set in the estate of the Monteiro de Carvalho family, located in the bohemian neighbourhood of Santa Teresa. The property is a countryside retreat in the heart of…
Brazil
Fasano Rio de Janeiro
Fasano Rio de Janeiro is a wonderful, stylish hotel designed by Philippe Starck. It is situated in the heart of Ipanema, right across from the beach and close to many great shops and restaurants. The Fasano…
Meet our experts
A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.
Roxy Dukes
Roxy loves to delve into South American culture, so Brazil is always at the top of her hit list. From eating tapioca served from local food carts to the art of capoeira dancing, she loves to find new experiences to share with her wayfaring clients.
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