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Best of Brazil

8 days
Start and end in Rio de Janeiro
3.9
19 traveler reviews
Best of Brazil - Intrepid Travel
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
Age range 15 to 99
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Highlights

  • Feast on Brazillian cuisine in Rio
  • Swim in the salty waters of Paraty
  • Relax on the island of llha Grande
  • Wander along rainforest trails

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Rio de Janeiro
  2. Day 2-3 Paraty
  3. Day 4 Paraty – Ilha Grande
  4. Day 5-6 Ilha Grande
  5. Day 7 Rio de Janeiro
  6. Day 8 Rio de Janeiro
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Number of tours

1,483

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

88%

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  • NH
    · May 5th, 2025
    This tour was a taste of the west coast of Brazil and certainly lived up to expectations. The tour leader, Luma was very passionate, energetic and informative about the country, making her a great advert for not just Intrepid Travel, but also Brazil. The small historical city of Paraty was a very historical and cultural place to visit and the island of Ilha Grande was very picturesque. The only trouble was as Ilha Grande was a tourist destination you do get hit with heavily inflated prices and sometimes sub-standard food (this was not the case in Paraty though). The final stop was Rio De Janierio, where the hotel was great (better than the other two) and lived up to all expectation of being one of the most iconic cities in the world (especially as the world record setting Lady Gaga concert coincided with the end of the tour). Now I am just waiting for an Intrepid tour that includes the Pantana and Florianópolis
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Nathan, thank you so much for your feedback on your trip with us in Brazil! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a great time and that your leader Luma, was the perfect fit for your group. Our leaders are really such a huge part of the success of... Show more
    Trip date: April 2025
  • LF
    · December 11th, 2024
    I really enjoyed my guide. She was pleasant and sweet. She knew recommendations for us to eat and tours to attend. Accommodating. When I arrived at the first hotel I was told the water was complementary. But when I checked out I had to pay for the one water bottle I drank. Second hotel.. was ok. Third hotel was the worst. If I had any physical limitations I would not have gotten up the hill. I think the accommodations of the third hotel put restrictions with people with disabilities. In conclusion, they only gave me one towel (No toiletries or face towels). I would not recommend this trip for individuals that are not moderately fit or have some disabilities. Overall I had a Great Guide that earn 5 stars
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi LaShawn, thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear of the misinformation regarding the water avaiable, and lack of towels at your stated hotels- we are happy for all feedback and will pass this along to our hotel partners. We are happy to look... Show more
    Trip date: December 2024
  • Best of Brazil reviewer 3
    · May 5th, 2024
    I HAD A GREAT TIME IN BRAZIL, Guillermo our guide has been amazing since day one guiding us and providing all options and lots of information in tje best way for us to get the most authentic and enjoyable time in Brazil. The tour itself coud have a bit more inclusions Thank you
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    Trip date: April 2024
  • SC
    · January 28th, 2020
    The main hight lights of RIO was ignored. Had to pay for almost all foods and all tours . What was really covered ?? It's the worst TOUR I ever had.
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Sanjay, Your feedback is highly valuable to us and we are sorry to hear your trip was not what you expected. Our Basix style trips are designed for travellers who want exceptional value, plenty of free time and having the flexibility to choose where... Show more
    Trip date: January 2020
  • TD
    · December 6th, 2019
    Luma was amazing. The trip was basic, but she...
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    Trip date: November 2019
  • LN
    · November 16th, 2019
    Great tour overall. Itinerary was perfect for a...
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    Trip date: November 2019
  • Best of Brazil reviewer 7
    · October 26th, 2019
    A fantastic tour; well organised, informative...
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    Trip date: October 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Travel was separated into 2 parts with two tour guides. We did not know that! Poor general explanations about countries we travelled. We were really looking forward to stay on the estancia over new years eve and this was changed a few weeks before we started the travel. Reason was not really clear for us. After talking to the owner of the estancia we figured out that they do not take any groups over new years eve - since 4 years!!! Absolute no go. Intrepud can not offer an itinery whwn they know they have to change. That is not okay and we feel very disappointed.
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    Trip date: January 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Excellent trip with a great locations throughout. Organisation pre trip could have been better
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    Trip date: December 2018
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    It was lovely trip, the guide was awesome, loved her. I just wished the tour included activities. But it was amazing. Nicely structured and we’re lucky that we had our private car instead of public transportation.
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    Trip date: December 2018

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Best of Brazil
From Rio de Janeiro to Rio de Janeiro

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    Jason

    Asked on April 17th, 2025

    Please can I have the list with all the optional tours that can be done with this package, for each day with the associated costs?

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    Tour Details
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      Please see the optional activity list below:

      • Paraty - Boat trip - BRL220
      • Paraty - Trindade excursion - BRL120
      • Ilha Grande - Boat trip to the Blue Lagoon - BRL220
      • Hike to Lopes Mendes beach - Free
      • Rio de Janeiro - Sugarloaf Mountain 3 (Admission Fee) - BRL160
      • Rio de Janeiro - Botanical Gardens admission fee - BRL67
      • Rio de Janeiro - Santa Teresa tramcar - BRL20
      • Rio de Janeiro - Maracana football game (schedule dependent) - BRL400
      • Rio de Janeiro - Christ the Redeemer (entrance) - BRL82
      • Rio de Janeiro - Total Rio Tour Combo 1: Santa Teresa, Corcovado, Christ & Copacobana - USD149

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    Wouter

    Asked on February 20th, 2025

    Are meals included throughout the tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      Meals are included as specified in the tour itinerary. Any additional meals outside the itinerary can be arranged at an extra cost.

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    Tiffany

    Asked on November 30th, 2024

    What is the minimum amount of travelers to make this a private group? How much money would each traveler have to pay? Can the start date be change to the 12 and ending day to the 19th if it's a private group?

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      Tiffany

      TravelerWritten November 2024

      How young is the youngest traveler? I have a group of 15 adults and 1 eight-year-old that is ready to book for April 2025. The parent of the 8-year-old has a family of 4 and does not want to leave her 8-year-old behind.

    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      The minimum age requirement is 15, which unfortunately means that we cannot accommodate your 8-year-old on this particular trip. However, we're excited about the possibility of arranging a custom private tour with another operator tailored to your needs.

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    Brandon

    Asked on September 22nd, 2024

    Can I request special accommodations for dietary restrictions?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten September 2024

      Special accommodations for specific dietary needs can be requested during the booking process.

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    Asked on September 9th, 2024

    How do I handle the payment?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten September 2024

      Full payment preauthorization is required to secure your spot on the tour.

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    Frank

    Asked on August 14th, 2024

    I'm interested in booking onto the Best of Brazil trip leaving on Sunday 6th October. Would it be possible for you to tell me about some of the other people that have booked onto the trip? I'm a solo traveller, so would be interested to know the demographics of those that have booked on already. I would like to know: - ages of others booked on - number of solo travellers / couples / families - age of those who are solo travellers - nationality

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten August 2024

      We are excited to start the planning phase with you and are happy to answer any questions. Happy to share some demos with you for our 06OCT departure. So far we have 9 people confirmed, 5 are solo travelers, 1 couple, and 1 pair that may be mother and daughter. Age range is 20's - 40's and 60's - 70's, its a pretty even split within each age category and same goes for the solo's its a great mix. Nationality wise we have UK, France, Ireland, and Australia, but not everyone has filled this section out yet.

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    Lynne

    Asked on July 31st, 2024

    Can tours be customized to include other cities, such as São Paulo?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten August 2024

      Our standard tours do not include São Paulo. Customizable options for adding other cities are subject to the availability of slots and might require additional costs.

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    Marcela

    Asked on July 31st, 2024

    How long before I get a confirmation for my tour booking?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten July 2024

      Confirmations typically take 3-4 business days but may vary depending on the specifics of the tour package.

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    Leah

    Asked on June 6th, 2024

    What are the transfer costs from Rio de Janeiro airport to the hotel?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten June 2024

      The price per transfer from Rio de Janeiro Airport to the designated hotel is approximately 65 Euros one way.

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    Sidney

    Asked on April 24th, 2024

    What should I do if I experience travel delays on the day of the tour commencing?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten April 2024

      If delays occur, please contact our local team immediately to manage your situation in real-time.

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Tour ID: 101673

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Brazil. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Brazil. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Brazil. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Brazil. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Recommended for Brazil. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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