A COUNTRY THE SIZE OF A CONTINENT
Luxury Brazil Holidays from the UK
~11½ hrs
DIRECT FROM LONDON
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Why Brazil
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HAND-VETTED RESORTS
A Country the Size of a Continent
Brazil is a country the size of a continent, and it delivers on the promise — Rio's beaches and Christ the Redeemer, the thundering falls of Iguacu, the wildlife of the Pantanal (the best on the continent), the Amazon, and a coastline of beaches that runs for thousands of miles. Add the rhythm and warmth of its people, and few places feel so alive.
At HighStreet Holidays we don't simply book Brazil — we shape a route across its scale: Rio and the falls, beach and wildlife, with the internal flights and timing handled.
With access to a carefully vetted portfolio, from Rio landmarks to Pantanal lodges and beach hideaways, we build a Brazil that captures its energy without the exhaustion of its distances.
Brazil's energy is the thing that stays with you — the beaches and the falls are spectacular, but it's the warmth and rhythm of the place you remember.
Signature Experiences
Moments That Linger
Brazil rewards the traveller who covers its range. These are the experiences our clients come home remembering.
Rio de Janeiro
Copacabana and Ipanema, Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf — one of the most spectacularly set cities on earth, alive with samba and beach culture.
Iguacu Falls
Hundreds of thundering cascades on the Argentine border — a natural wonder seen up close, with the Brazilian side offering the panoramic view.
The Pantanal
The world's largest wetland and the best place in the Americas to see wildlife — jaguars, caiman, giant otters and a wealth of birds.
The Amazon
River journeys and rainforest lodges deep in the world's greatest forest — wildlife, indigenous culture and the vast, slow rhythm of the river.
The Beaches
Thousands of miles of coastline — the chic hideaways of Trancoso and Bahia, the dunes of the northeast and barefoot island calm.
Culture & Rhythm
Samba and bossa nova, the colonial towns of Minas Gerais, and the food and warmth that make Brazil feel so alive — Carnival, if you time it right.
Featured Properties
Where You'll Stay
Every hotel, lodge and vessel we feature has been carefully vetted by our specialists — the addresses our clients return to, year after year.
Recommended Packages
Curated for Every Occasion
Every package includes return flights from your nearest UK airport (lowest fares ex-London), private transfers, daily breakfast and selected experiences — tailored by your specialist.
Most Popular
7 Nights
Rio, Iguazu & Salvador
- Rio de Janeiro arrival (GIG) - private transfer to Copacabana (~50 min)
- 3 nights Belmond Copacabana Palace (Rio's grand dame since 1923)
- 2 nights Belmond Hotel das Cataratas Iguazu (only hotel inside the falls' national park)
- 2 nights Pestana Convento do Carmo Salvador (16th-century convent in Pelourinho)
- Bed & breakfast | internal flights | private Christ the Redeemer + Sugarloaf cable car
- Return flights from London airports
Signature Journey
7 Nights
Brazil: Rio, Iguazu & Amazon
- Rio arrival - chauffeured private transfer to Copacabana
- 2 nights Belmond Copacabana Palace (deluxe ocean view suite)
- 2 nights Belmond Hotel das Cataratas Iguazu (Garden view suite, exclusive after-hours falls access)
- 3 nights Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge Amazon (Rio Negro archipelago)
- Half board | internal flights | private Tijuca Forest 4x4 + Amazon caiman spotting
- Return flights from London airports
Ultra Luxury
7 Nights
Brazil Imperial
- Rio arrival - chauffeured private Mercedes transfer to Copacabana
- 2 nights Belmond Copacabana Palace (Penthouse suite with private pool)
- 2 nights Belmond Hotel das Cataratas (suite with falls view)
- 3 nights Cristalino Jungle Lodge Amazon (private rainforest reserve, 16 bungalows)
- Half board | private helicopter over Iguazu Falls from both Brazilian and Argentinian sides
- Return flights from London airports, premium cabin upgrade available
Looking for something different? Enquire below or call us on 020 3322 7866 and we'll curate a Brazil journey around you.
Best Time to Visit
When to Go
SUMMER
December to March
The southern summer — hot, lively and the classic season for Rio and the beaches, with Carnival in February or March. The busiest and priciest; book well ahead.
SHOULDER
April-May & September-November
Warm, drier and quieter — excellent all-rounders for Rio, the falls and the coast, with better value and fewer crowds.
WINTER
June to August
Mild and dry in the south-east — pleasant for Rio and ideal for the Pantanal, whose dry season concentrates wildlife around the water.
WILDLIFE SEASON
July to October
The Pantanal's dry season is the prime window for jaguars and wildlife, as animals gather at shrinking waterholes — the best wildlife viewing on the continent.
Sample Itinerary
A 10-Night Brazil Journey
Every itinerary we create is bespoke — this is simply one way a perfect journey unfolds.
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DAY 1 — ARRIVAL
UK to Rio
Your flight reaches Rio de Janeiro — around 11.5 hours direct. A transfer to your hotel and a first evening by the beach.
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DAYS 2-4 — RIO
The Marvellous City
Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Copacabana and Ipanema, a samba night and the spectacular setting of one of the world's great cities.
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DAYS 5-6 — THE FALLS
Iguacu
A flight to Iguacu for the thundering falls, walked from the panoramic Brazilian side and the up-close Argentine side.
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DAYS 7-9 — WILDLIFE OR BEACH
The Pantanal or Bahia
On to the Pantanal for jaguars and wildlife, or the beaches of Bahia for a barefoot finish — your choice of wild or relaxed.
5
DAY 10 — DEPARTURE
Homeward
A final morning before your flight home — or extend along the coast or into the Amazon.
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Getting There
- Direct flights from London — around 11.5 hours to Rio and Sao Paulo (British Airways, LATAM)
- Connections from major regional UK airports
- Internal flights link the regions
- Brazil is 3-4 hours behind the UK, varying by region
Entry Requirements
- UK passport holders: visa-free for stays of up to 90 days per year (UK passports are exempt from the VIVIS e-visa that applies to some other nationalities)
- Passport valid 6 months
- Proof of onward travel
Health & Safety
- No vaccinations are legally required from the UK, but a yellow-fever vaccination is recommended for the Amazon, the Pantanal and some other areas
- See a travel clinic 6-8 weeks before travel
- Mosquito-bite precautions are sensible in tropical areas
- Comprehensive travel insurance is essential
Currency & Local Notes
- The currency is the Brazilian Real (BRL); cards and contactless are widely used
- Carry some cash for smaller places
- Tap water is best avoided — stick to bottled
- Tipping (10%) is often added to the bill
- Take normal city precautions