Búzios - tranquil upmarket Brazilian beach resort3 nights
£337 pp based on 2 sharing
£778 pp single traveller
Búzios is an upmarket beach resort, just 2-4hrs drive along the coast from Rio. Spend a few days in a small, boutique hotel overlooking they bay, enjoy good food and relax and unwind on one of the many beaches and coves.
Read more>Day 1: Travel by shared vehicle to the resort of Búzios, approx a 4hr drive, from the airport or your hotel in Rio.
Days 2,3: Relax and unwind on one of the local beaches, or just sit back and enjoy the views over the bay from Casas Brancas, your comfortable boutique style hotel. The main village is just a 10 minute walk away and there is a wide range of restaurants and bars with live music in which to enjoy your evenings.
Day 4: Travel by shared vehicle to Rio (2-3hrs) for your return flight or start of tour.
Búzios - tranquil upmarket Brazilian beach resort
Ilha Grande - tropical island and sandy coves4 nights
£642 pp based on 2 sharing
£1019 pp single traveller
A short drive south of Rio, down the Costa Verde, lie a number of islands and coastal retreats, including Ilha Grande, a tropical island of mountainous rainforest, waterfalls, and delightful secluded beaches. Relax and unwind before starting your tour of Brazil.
Read more>Day 1: Upon arrival in Rio you will be transferred to your hotel in Copacabana.
Day 2: Travel by road in a shared minibus for the 2.5hr drive to Angra dos Reis, here you board a ferry for the 1.5hr crossing to Ilha Grande.
Day 3: A full day exploring the island, the fishing villages, lagoons and hideaway beaches.
Day 4: Further time at leisure to enjoy the beaches, tropical rainforest walks and laidback island life.
Day 5: Return to Rio and join your group tour in the evening.
Accommodation is based on tourist class hotels. The trip includes one night in Rio which can be switched to the end of the extension depending on which tour you are combining it with.
Ilha Grande - tropical island and sandy coves
Salvador, Bahia3 nights
£517 pp based on 2 sharing
£786 pp single traveller
The African heart of Brazil lies in the north east, Bahia. The capital, Salvador, is a beautiful colonial city with pastel-washed buildings and cobbled streets overlooking the coastline. Music and tradition pulsate on every street corner, and there are some lovely beaches nearby.
Read more>Day 1: Transfer to Rio airport for a flight to Salvador, upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel, a small pousada in the heart of the old city.
Day 2: Explore the city on a half day guided city tour, including the historic centre, Pelourinho.
Day 3: At leisure.
Day 4: Transfer to the airport for your return flight.
Salvador, Bahia