Brazil

Fall in love with the art and architecture, lively music and impossibly photogenic setting of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s thrilling heartland of culture, cuisine and football

Witness the thundering Iguaçu Falls, one of the world’s largest and most spectacular waterfalls

Snorkel the hidden caves and azure waters of the Rio de Prata, arguably Brazil’s finest ecotourism destination

Tour the beautiful colonial city of Salvador and see why this former capital is renowned for its Afro-Brazilian culture and candy-coloured architecture

Relax on the gorgeous beaches of the Marau Peninsula

Explore striking table-top mountains in the 'Lost World' of Chapada Diamantina

Head to the world's largest wetland—the Pantanal—and discover a rich ecosystem that’s home to caimans, capybaras, jaguars, toucans and more

Brazil's weather is quite diverse as there are five different climatic regions: equatorial, tropical, semi-arid, highland tropical and subtropical. Cities such as Sao Paulo and Brasilia, on the plateau, have a mild climate with temperatures averaging 19°C.

Rio de Janeiro, Recife, Natal and Salvador on the coast have warmer climates balanced by the Trade Winds. Rio, for example, has an average temperature of around 26°C, which will climb to over 38°C during the summer months, between December and February.

In the southern Brazilian cities of Porto Alegre and Curitiba, the subtropical climate is similar to parts of the US and Europe, with frosts occurring in the winter months, between July and August, when temperatures can fall below freezing. Summers are hot, however.

Despite the popular image of the Amazon as a region of blistering heat, temperatures rarely rise above 32°C, and days are generally warm, wet and humid. The region has two seasons: a rainy season (November to May) and not-so-rainy season (June to October)

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.

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.

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.