Brazil Adventures

Brazil offers vast rainforests, powerful waterfalls and extraordinary wildlife habitats, with the best regions to explore including Iguazu Falls, the Pantanal, the Amazon, Chapada Diamantina and Rio de Janeiro.

Iguazu Falls: Hundreds of cascading waterfalls plunge through rainforest at Iguazu Falls where walking trails reveal one of the world’s most impressive natural spectacles.

Pantanal Wetlands: The Pantanal forms the world’s largest tropical wetland where wildlife exploration reveals jaguars, caimans and abundant birdlife.

Amazon Rainforest: Brazil’s Amazon Basin offers extraordinary biodiversity where travellers explore river channels and rainforest ecosystems.

Chapada Diamantina: Dramatic table-top mountains, caves and waterfalls define Chapada Diamantina National Park where trekking routes cross rugged highland landscapes.

Rio de Janeiro: Rio’s dramatic coastal setting combines granite mountains, tropical forests and iconic landmarks such as Sugarloaf Mountain.

The best time to travel to Brazil for hiking, trekking, kayaking and adventure touring is usually during the drier months, May-October, when rainfall is lighter and conditions are more comfortable for exploring forests, coastlines and national parks.

Brazil has a tropical climate with warm temperatures year round, typically ranging between 24°C and 32°C (75°F–90°F). Most regions experience a dry season and a wetter season which influence outdoor travel conditions.

During the wetter season tropical showers refresh the landscape and create lush green forests and flowing rivers. While humidity is higher, this time can still be rewarding for adventurous travellers seeking vibrant scenery and quieter trails.

Brazil is -3 hours behind UTC/GMT

Portuguese (official)

Brazilian Real

US dollars are easily changed.

Credit cards and ATM are available in most large cities and hotels, however it is not recommended to rely on these solely.

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Electricity in Brazil is 110 /220 Volts, at 60 hertz. The type N socket and plug are the official standard in Brazil. The plug consists of two pins and a grounding pin.

A visa is not required for passport holders from the following countries visiting Brazil for short term tourism purposes (up to 90 days)

• New Zealand

• United Kingdom

An e-visa is required for American, Australian and Canadian passport holders. The official site to apply for an e-visa is https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/

It may take up to 10 working days to process your eVisa. To avoid any delays in your travel plans, we strongly recommend that you apply at least one month in advance of your intended departure date.

To apply you will need:

Mandatory Documents Required

Recent Photograph of the applicant (as per specifications)

Color copy of the applicant's passport bio page

Pay the eVisa Fee – USD$80.90 (subject to change)

For all other nationalities and for stays longer than 90 days please contact the relevant embassy.

Your safety is our number one concern. Our safety track record is exemplary thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners. Our industry leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Our leaders in the field are highly trained and have safety as their number one priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions and your financial security all come standard when you travel with us.

Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.