Brazil Bound: Rio and Rainforests with @samanthacasolaro 4th – 13th March 2026

Price for one tour per person

£979.00

Tour Features

Length

10 days

Trip Dates

4th – 13th March 2026

Flexible Deposit

Pay a 15% deposit to secure your space, and a final balance 90 days before your trip start date.

Carbon Footprint

97.22 kg CO₂e per person

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Experience the best of Brazil on this unforgettable 10-day adventure through iconic landscapes and vibrant cities. Start in lively Rio de Janeiro, where you’ll visit the legendary Christ the Redeemer and soak up the energy of the city’s sun-drenched beaches. Journey to the lush paradise of Ilha Grande for jungle hikes, boat trips to hidden bays, and crystal-clear swimming spots. Then, explore the cobbled streets of charming Paraty, with a jeep tour through rainforest trails and cascading waterfalls. With expert guides and a group of likeminded travellers, this trip blends culture, nature, and adventure into a truly unforgettable experience.

What’s Included?

  • 9 nights of handpicked accommodation
  • All transport between tour locations
  • 5 breakfasts
  • Professional and trusted local guide to handle logistics
  • Guided tour of Rio de Janeiro
  • Visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue
  • Explore the colourful Selarón Steps
  • Discover the lush Tijuca Forest
  • Full-day boat adventure around Ilha Grande
  • Snorkelling in the vibrant blue and green lagoons
  • Traditional Cachaça tasting experience
  • Guided full-day jeep tour through Paraty’s rainforest
  • Swim in stunning waterfalls
  • Hike to the pristine Lopes Mendes beach

What’s Excluded?

  • International flights. You will want to book a flight that arrives and departs from Galeão – Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport (Rio de Janeiro) (GIG). Feel free to reach out to our lovely customer service team if you’d like any help finding flights!
  • Your personal travel insurance.
  • Some meals. Meals start affordably at around £3 per dish.
  • Optional activities. Our itinerary is pretty jam-packed with included activities, however should you choose to do more in your free time, this is at your own expense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Many travellers, including those from the U.S. and EU, do not need a visa for stays up to 90 days. Always check specific requirements based on your nationality.
The official currency is the Brazilian real (BRL). It’s advisable to carry cash for smaller establishments, as not all accept credit cards.
ATMs are widely available in cities. Most accept international cards, but check for fees and use ATMs in secure locations.
Pack lightweight, breathable clothing for warm climates, swimwear for beaches, sturdy walking shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a light jacket for cooler evenings.

While Brazil has many safe tourist areas, it’s important to be cautious. Avoid displaying valuables, stay aware of your surroundings, and use reputable transportation. If you would like any further information on this, you can always ask your Plotpackers guide!

Brazilian cuisine is diverse, featuring dishes like feijoada (black bean stew), pão de queijo (cheese bread), and regional specialties. Street food is also popular and usually safe to try.

Portuguese is the official language. While some people speak English, especially in tourist areas, knowing basic Portuguese phrases can be helpful.

Brazil has a tropical climate, with the Amazon being hot and humid, coastal areas being warm, and the south experiencing cooler temperatures. Expect rain during certain seasons depending on the region.
It’s advisable to drink bottled water, especially in rural areas, as tap water may not be safe in some regions.
Choose eco-friendly accommodations, support local businesses, and follow responsible tourism practices to protect Brazil’s natural resources.

Travel With Purpose

We know you’re here to travel the world, have once in a lifetime experiences, and meet lifelong friends, but we also think it’s important to know about the kind of company you’ll be supporting and travelling with.

We’re investing heavily into brand new, patented technologies that make the world a safer place for women through their smartphones and watches. This technology accurately detects, quietly alerts emergency services, and records a complete evidence pack in order to increase offender conviction rates in the event a user is attacked. You can read more about this (as well as how to get involved, if you’d like to!) here.

We believe that carbon neutral is the bare minimum. Beyond accurately calculating and offsetting our travel operations, we’re heavily involved in climate action. As a certified partner of the United Nations in Sustainable Tourism, we’re working to have the lowest emission tours on the market, we’re making our way into UK climate politics, and you can read more about our climate action programme and goals here.

We’re a small, female founded business with a powerhouse team. We care about fostering friendships for life, making the trips of a lifetime more affordable, working with the most incredible local communities all over the world to make this possible, having the best guides to ensure a safe, exciting experience, and putting purpose over profit. That’s why we spent pretty much all of our first year profits on making tangible progress on our purpose, as you’ve read above. We’re just getting started, and we’re hope you’re as excited as we are to join us on this journey! You can read more about us here.

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