Tours and excursions in Brazil can be categorized into a few main areas. The most common and iconic option is Amazon and jungle tours, often the first choice that comes to mind when planning a trip to Brazil. Additionally, one cannot overlook the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro with its renowned carnivals and year-round celebrations. Rio de Janeiro is best visited from April to September.
It's safe to say that the two most popular tour destinations in Brazil are known worldwide. The Amazon and other natural parks also hold their appeal, with millions of tourists visiting the world's greatest river annually. Amazon tours typically commence from the city of Manaus, and the best time to visit the Amazon is from August to December.
However, Brazil offers more than just these two attractions. Many travelers are drawn to the skyscrapers of São Paulo. What sets this Brazilian metropolis apart? Well, besides the absence of street advertising, which lends a futuristic quality to the city's grid of high-rises and straight streets, São Paulo boasts numerous museums, monuments, and theaters.
Reviews of tours to Brazil frequently highlight the stunning dunes of Lençóis Maranhenses in the state of Maranhão. This natural park is quite popular, and in general, natural parks across Brazil are considered significant tourist attractions.
Many tours also include visits to the Iguazu Falls, a famous attraction that Brazil shares with Argentina. The waterfalls are located just across the border. Typically, Brazil offers helicopter rides over the falls, while Argentina provides walking tours, although there are exceptions in both cases.
The prices of excursions in Brazil vary depending on the destination and can be quite expensive. A two-week vacation for one person in Brazil itself typically costs around 8000 BRL, which is approximately 2000 EUR. This cost usually covers most standard destinations and includes a basic list of excursions. If you're traveling with a child, you can expect to increase this cost by around 500 EUR (approximately 2000 BRL).
Amazon tours that include visits to one or two additional cities in the country or trips to neighboring Argentina tend to range from 1800 to 2000 EUR. On the other hand, tours in Rio de Janeiro, as well as in other major sightseeing cities in the country, are usually cheaper, with costs ranging from 400 to 800 EUR. However, these prices typically do not include flights and are primarily for guided sightseeing walks over several days.
