Gate 1 Travel
Brazil: Rio & Iguazu Escape
7 days · Escorted value
Rio > Iguazu Falls
The efficient one-week introduction to Brazil's two most famous sights.
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Guided & Escorted Trips
Brazil Tour Packages
Brazil rewards travelers who plan around its scale. A single trip can stitch together the beaches and mountains of Rio de Janeiro, the thundering curtain of Iguazu Falls, the wildlife-rich waterways of the Pantanal, the deep rainforest of the Amazon and the Afro-Brazilian heart of Salvador. The right package depends on how many of these you want and how you like to travel.
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This page compares real, well-known operators side by side so you can weigh duration, route, group size and style at a glance. The prices shown are indicative from prices in USD and move with season, cabin or hotel category and airfare, so treat them as a starting point rather than a quote.
Below you will find a curated comparison table, then focused sections for durations, small-group and guided trips, luxury and private travel, seniors and accessible options, all-inclusive packages with airfare, themed departures, regional itineraries and a straight comparison of the best companies for Brazil.
Best Brazil Tour Packages
| Tour | Duration | Route | Group | Style | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil Highlights: Rio, Iguazu & SalvadorExoticca | 10 days | Rio de Janeiro > Iguazu Falls > Salvador | Private | Escorted, guided sightseeing | $2,899 | Compare dates & prices |
| Rio to the Amazon AdventureG Adventures | 9 days | Rio de Janeiro > Manaus > Amazon lodge | Max 16 | Small-group adventure | $2,499 | Compare dates & prices |
| Best of BrazilIntrepid | 15 days | Rio > Paraty > Iguazu > Pantanal | Max 12 | Small-group comfort | $3,650 | Compare dates & prices |
| Brazil: Rio & Iguazu EscapeGate 1 Travel | 7 days | Rio de Janeiro > Iguazu Falls | Max 30 | Escorted value tour | $1,799 | Compare dates & prices |
| Pantanal & Amazon WildlifeG Adventures | 12 days | Cuiaba > Pantanal > Manaus > Amazon | Max 12 | Small-group wildlife | $3,290 | Compare dates & prices |
| Iconic Brazil: Private JourneyExoticca | 12 days | Rio > Iguazu > Manaus > Salvador | Private | Private, guided | $4,450 | Compare dates & prices |
| Brazil Beaches & FallsGate 1 Travel | 9 days | Rio de Janeiro > Buzios > Iguazu Falls | Max 30 | All-inclusive with airfare | $2,199 | Compare dates & prices |
| Amazon Riverboat AdventureG Adventures | 8 days | Manaus > Amazon River riverboat | Max 20 | Riverboat expedition | $2,150 | Compare dates & prices |
| Real BrazilIntrepid | 22 days | Rio > Paraty > Iguazu > Bonito > Pantanal | Max 12 | Small-group, in depth | $4,890 | Compare dates & prices |
| Rio, Iguazu & Amazon DiscoveryExoticca | 11 days | Rio > Iguazu > Manaus > Amazon lodge | Private | Escorted, guided | $3,150 | Compare dates & prices |
| Salvador & Bahia CultureIntrepid | 8 days | Salvador > Praia do Forte > Chapada Diamantina | Max 12 | Cultural small group | $2,050 | Compare dates & prices |
| Grand Brazil Luxury PrivateExoticca | 14 days | Rio > Iguazu > Pantanal > Amazon > Salvador | Private | Luxury private | $6,750 | Compare dates & prices |
Brazil Tours by Duration
How long you have shapes how far you can range. A week covers the headline pairing of Rio and Iguazu, ten days adds a third region, and two weeks or more lets you reach the Amazon and Pantanal without rushing.
G Adventures
Rio to the Amazon Adventure
9 days · Small-group
Rio > Manaus > Amazon
City and rainforest in nine days for travelers short on time but keen on wildlife.
from $2,499Compare dates & prices
Exoticca
Brazil Highlights
10 days · Private escorted
Rio > Iguazu > Salvador
Ten days that fit in a third region and a change of pace on the coast.
from $2,899Compare dates & prices
Intrepid
Best of Brazil
15 days · Small-group
Rio > Paraty > Iguazu > Pantanal
A comfortable two weeks that balances cities, beaches and wildlife.
from $3,650Compare dates & prices
Intrepid
Real Brazil
22 days · In depth
Rio > Iguazu > Bonito > Pantanal
Three weeks for those who want to go slow and see the lesser-known corners.
from $4,890Compare dates & prices
Small-Group & Guided Brazil Tours
Small-group departures pair local leaders with capped numbers, so you get logistics handled and insider access without a private budget. Group sizes here run from about twelve to thirty.
Intrepid
Best of Brazil
15 days · Max 12, small group
Rio > Paraty > Iguazu > Pantanal
Intrepid's flagship Brazil trip with a local leader and a strong balance of free time and included activities.
from $3,650Compare dates & prices
G Adventures
Rio to the Amazon Adventure
9 days · Max 16, small group
Rio > Manaus > Amazon
CEO-led immersion with community visits and hands-on rainforest excursions.
from $2,499Compare dates & prices
G Adventures
Amazon Riverboat Adventure
8 days · Max 20, riverboat
Manaus > Amazon River
A sociable small-group riverboat with a naturalist guide leading daily skiff trips.
from $2,150Compare dates & prices
Intrepid
Salvador & Bahia Culture
8 days · Max 12, cultural
Salvador > Chapada Diamantina
A capped, culturally focused group exploring the northeast at a relaxed pace.
from $2,050Compare dates & prices
Gate 1 Travel
Brazil: Rio & Iguazu Escape
7 days · Max 30, escorted
Rio > Iguazu
A larger, value-priced escorted group for travelers who prefer more structure.
from $1,799Compare dates & prices
Luxury & Private Brazil Tours
Private and luxury journeys trade fixed departures for your own pace, upgraded lodges and hotels, and dedicated guides. They suit honeymoons, milestone trips and travelers who want flexibility.
Exoticca
Grand Brazil Luxury Private
14 days · Luxury private
Rio > Iguazu > Pantanal > Amazon > Salvador
Premium lodges and private guiding connect all five signature regions.
from $6,750Tailor-made quote
Exoticca
Iconic Brazil: Private Journey
12 days · Private, guided
Rio > Iguazu > Manaus > Salvador
A fully private version of the classic circuit with upgraded hotels and drivers.
from $4,450Tailor-made quote
Exoticca
Rio, Iguazu & Amazon Discovery
11 days · Private escorted
Rio > Iguazu > Amazon
A flexible private itinerary hitting the three most requested regions.
from $3,150Tailor-made quote
Exoticca
Brazil Highlights Private
10 days · Private
Rio > Iguazu > Salvador
An entry point to private travel with your own guide and no group to keep pace with.
from $2,899Tailor-made quote
Brazil Tours for Seniors & Accessible Travel
Brazil is very doable for older travelers and those with mobility needs, but the details matter. Look for slower-paced itineraries with two-night stays, private transfers instead of long coach days, elevators in hotels and the option to skip strenuous excursions. Rio's key sights help here: Sugarloaf is reached by cable car and Corcovado by cog train and panoramic lifts, so Christ the Redeemer is viewable without the final staircase. Iguazu has paved, largely level walkways on the Brazilian side with wheelchair-accessible sections and viewing platforms. Heat and humidity are the bigger challenge, so favor May to September, build in rest afternoons, and confirm air conditioning. For the Amazon and Pantanal, ask specifically about boat boarding, uneven lodge boardwalks, step-free rooms and whether excursions can be shortened. Escorted operators like Gate 1 and Exoticca handle luggage, transfers and pacing, which removes much of the strain.
Gate 1 Travel
Brazil: Rio & Iguazu Escape
7 days · Slow-paced escorted
Rio > Iguazu
Short, gentle and fully escorted, with cable-car and train access to Rio's icons and level walkways at the falls. Request ground-floor or elevator rooms and a wheelchair-friendly falls circuit.
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Exoticca
Brazil Highlights
10 days · Private, adjustable pace
Rio > Iguazu > Salvador
Private guiding means you set the pace and skip anything strenuous; ask for two-night minimums, private airport assistance and step-free hotels.
from $2,899Compare dates & prices
Gate 1 Travel
Brazil Beaches & Falls
9 days · Relaxed, transfers included
Rio > Buzios > Iguazu
Adds restful beach time in Buzios to break up sightseeing, with all transfers and luggage handled. Confirm boardwalk and pool accessibility at the beach hotel.
from $2,199Compare dates & prices
Exoticca
Iconic Brazil: Private Journey
12 days · Private, flexible
Rio > Iguazu > Amazon > Salvador
For fitter seniors wanting the Amazon, arranged privately so excursions can be shortened and rest afternoons added. Confirm lodge boat boarding and step-free cabins in advance.
from $4,450Compare dates & prices
Exoticca
Rio & Iguazu Comfort Custom
8 days · Custom accessible
Rio > Iguazu
A pared-back private build focused only on the two most accessible regions, ideal when mobility is a real constraint and long internal travel is best avoided.
from $2,600Compare dates & prices
All-Inclusive Brazil Packages (incl. airfare)
All-inclusive here means the big costs are bundled: international airfare, hotels, internal flights and transfers, so you land with the logistics solved. Meals beyond breakfast usually cost extra unless noted, and jungle lodges typically include full board.
Gate 1 Travel
Brazil Beaches & Falls
9 days · Airfare included
Rio > Buzios > Iguazu
International flights, hotels and transfers in one price, with breakfasts daily.
from $2,199Compare dates & prices
Exoticca
Brazil Highlights
10 days · Flights + hotels
Rio > Iguazu > Salvador
Exoticca bundles international and internal flights, transfers and guided tours.
from $2,899Compare dates & prices
Exoticca
Rio, Iguazu & Amazon Discovery
11 days · Flights + full-board lodge
Rio > Iguazu > Amazon
All flights included, with full board at the Amazon lodge and breakfasts elsewhere.
from $3,150Compare dates & prices
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Brazil: Rio & Iguazu (Air Add-On)
7 days · Optional airfare add-on
Rio > Iguazu
Land package with an airfare add-on from major US gateways at booking.
from $1,799 + airCompare dates & prices
Exoticca
Grand Brazil Luxury Private
14 days · Premium all-in
Rio > Iguazu > Pantanal > Amazon > Salvador
A fully bundled luxury package with flights, premium lodges and most meals.
from $6,750Compare dates & prices
Themed Brazil Tours
Beyond the highlights loop, Brazil suits themed travel: rainforest and wetland wildlife, Afro-Brazilian food and music, self-drive coastal road trips and active adventure in canyons and rivers.
G Adventures
Pantanal & Amazon Wildlife
12 days · Wildlife & nature
Pantanal > Amazon
The definitive Brazil wildlife trip, targeting jaguars, otters and prolific birdlife.
from $3,290Compare dates & prices
Intrepid
Salvador & Bahia Culture
8 days · Food & culture
Salvador > Chapada Diamantina
Afro-Brazilian cuisine, capoeira and music alongside table-mountain hiking.
from $2,050Compare dates & prices
G Adventures
Amazon Riverboat Adventure
8 days · Adventure
Manaus > Amazon River
An active river expedition of skiff trips, jungle walks and piranha fishing.
from $2,150Compare dates & prices
Intrepid
Bonito & Pantanal Nature
9 days · Adventure & wildlife
Bonito > Pantanal
Snorkeling crystal-clear rivers in Bonito paired with wetland safaris.
from $2,750Compare dates & prices
Exoticca
Coastal Brazil Self-Drive
10 days · Self-drive
Rio > Paraty > Ilhabela
A private self-drive down the Green Coast with pre-booked hotels and a route plan.
from $2,400Compare dates & prices
Brazil Tours by Region
Brazil's regions each reward different interests. Match your trip to whether you want beaches and mountains, wildlife, waterfalls or culture, then combine as time allows.
Intrepid
Rio & the Southeast
7 days · Beaches & cities
Rio > Paraty > Ilha Grande
The classic southeast of Rio, colonial Paraty and island beaches.
from $1,950Compare dates & prices
Gate 1 Travel
Iguazu Falls Extension
3 days · Add-on
Iguazu Falls (both sides)
A short stopover covering the Brazilian and Argentine sides of the falls.
from $690Compare dates & prices
G Adventures
The Amazon
5 days · Rainforest
Manaus > rainforest lodge
A focused lodge stay for canoe trips, night walks and wildlife spotting.
from $1,290Compare dates & prices
Intrepid
The Pantanal
6 days · Wetland wildlife
Cuiaba > Pantanal
The best region for jaguars and open-country wildlife viewing.
from $1,890Compare dates & prices
Intrepid
Bahia & the Northeast
8 days · Culture & hiking
Salvador > Chapada Diamantina
Afro-Brazilian heritage on the coast and dramatic highlands inland.
from $2,050Compare dates & prices
Best Tour Companies for Brazil
Six leading operators cover Brazil in different ways. Here is how they compare on style and who each one suits best.
Small-group, active, community-minded
G Adventures
Strong on Amazon and wildlife with local CEOs and good value. Suits active, sociable travelers and solos happy with basic-to-comfort lodging.
Small-group, capped at ~12, responsible
Intrepid
Deeper, in-country itineraries with a good free-time balance. Suits travelers who want authentic pacing and small groups over big coaches.
Escorted or private, mid to premium
Exoticca
Bundles international air with hotels and tours, and offers private upgrades. Suits couples and first-timers wanting an easy, all-arranged trip.
Escorted, value, larger groups
Gate 1 Travel
Sharp pricing with airfare add-ons and handled logistics. Suits budget-conscious and older travelers who like structure and guiding.
Premium expedition and cruise
Explora Journeys
Higher-end river and coastal expeditions. Suits travelers wanting comfort and expedition style over budget backpacking.
Specialist, tailor-made and small group
Journey Latin America
Regional specialists who build bespoke trips with deep local knowledge. Suits travelers wanting a customized, expertly planned itinerary.
Tailor-made quote
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How to Choose, Costs & FAQ
When is the best time to visit Brazil?
May to September is generally driest and best for wildlife and the Pantanal, while December to March is hot, festive and best for beaches and Carnival.
How many days do I need for Brazil?
A week covers Rio and Iguazu, ten days adds a third region, and two weeks or more lets you reach the Amazon and Pantanal comfortably.
Do US and UK travelers need a visa for Brazil?
Requirements change, so check current rules before booking; as of 2026 some nationalities need an e-visa, so confirm with the operator or an official source.
Are internal flights included in Brazil packages?
Most escorted and private packages include internal flights because distances are huge; always confirm what is bundled versus added at booking.
Is Brazil suitable for seniors and travelers with limited mobility?
Yes, especially Rio and Iguazu, which have cable cars, trains and level walkways; choose slower escorted or private trips and confirm step-free rooms and boarding.
How much do Brazil tours cost?
Indicative from prices run about $1,799 for a week up to $6,750 for a two-week luxury private trip, varying by season, hotel category and airfare.