When to go??The best time to travel.?A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware of.~Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of year.?Travel is not recommended.Brazil can be visited year round. With theexception of the far south and southeast of thecountry which has a cooler period between Juneand September, Brazil has a warm tropicalclimate. There is a rainy season that affects thenortheast between April and July, and Rio and thesouth from October to January. The Pantanal isbest visited in its dry period between April andSeptember. Carnival takes place annually aroundFebruary or early March (dates vary each year). If you want to include Carnival in your trip, youshould book early (at least six months in advance)as many hotels enforce minimum stay periods and fill up quickly.Time difference:GMT-2 hoursFlight time from UK:12 hoursPricesWe offer trips to cater for a wide range ofbudgets. You can find up-to-date guideline pricesfor your trip to Brazil on our website, alternativelyplease call our specialists to discuss your plans.Tailoring your tripThe itineraries shown are designed to give you aflavour of what is possible, and are routes thatwork particularly well. We can use these as abasis to plan your trip or can design a completelydifferent itinerary to suit your tastes and interests.Please call one of our Brazil specialists to startplanning your itinerary.Telephone: 01993 838 610Getting aroundBeing the fifth largest country in the world meansthat you can cover a serious number of miles inany trip to Brazil, even one focused on just asingle region. As an example the flight from SãoPaulo to Manaus (in the Amazon) takes fourhours, and the most direct road journey betweenSão Paulo and Rio takes six hours. The internalflight network is extensive and generally runs totimetable. Land crossings into Argentina can bemade via Iguaçu Falls.74JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec????????????????????Green Coast UncoveredThis short itinerary is ideal for those looking toenjoy diverse experiences in Brazil without theneed to travel vast distances. Start in Rio wherethere is time to explore the must-see sights before heading west along the Green Coast to the charming colonial town of Paraty. You'll havetime at leisure to explore its cobbled streets andenjoy its churches and artisan shops. End the tripwith a stay on Ilha Grande, with its dozens ofisolated beaches.Day 1Fly from the UK to Rio de Janeiro.Day 2Enjoy a tour of Rio includingCorcovado and Sugar Loaf Mountain.Day 3Free time to explore Rio's beaches,museums, galleries and shops.Day 4Travel by road to the small colonialtown of Paraty.Day 5Explore the cobbled streets of Paraty.Day 6Travel to Ilha Grande.Days 7-9Relax on the beaches of Ilha Grande.Day 10Travel by road back to Rio for yourflight home.Day 11Arrive in the UK.Stay longerWith two to three extra days you could includeIguaçu Falls, a short flight from Rio. Alternatively,head east of Rio to the beach resorts of Búzios.Rio de JaneiroIguaçu FallsBRAZILRio de JaneiroIlha GrandeParatyLocal girl, Rio de Janeiro

Suggested itinerariesClassic BrazilThis tour takes you to the country's best-knownhighlights including its famous cities, stunningwaterfalls and beautiful beaches. It is a great optionfor those visiting Brazil for the first time.Day 1Fly from the UK to Rio de Janeiro.Day 2Enjoy a tour of Rio includingCorcovado and Sugar Loaf Mountain.Day 3Free time to explore Rio's beaches,museums, galleries and shops.Day 4Fly to Iguaçu where you will be metand taken to your hotel.Day 5Enjoy guided excursions to both sidesof the impressive waterfalls.Day 6Fly to the city of Salvador in thenortheast of Brazil.Day 7Explore the city with a local guide.Day 8At leisure to explore further, perhapsvisit some of the city's churches ormuseums, head to its beaches or to a local market.Day 9Drive or fly along the coast to endyour trip with some relaxation onthe beach.Days 10-12Relax on the beach.Day 13Fly to São Paulo and then on to the UK.Day 14Arrive in the UK.Stay longerThe other obvious highlight of Brazil is the Amazonrainforest, so a few days' stay at one of the junglelodges can be included within this trip.Alternatively, extend your time in Salvador andhead inland to the state of Bahia, through thesugarcane plantations to hidden riverside colonialtowns, table-top mountains and caves andgrottoes. Whilst in Salvador why not have a go atsome Brazilian drumming or visit a local marketwith your guide before learning how to cook atraditional fish stew with a local chef?Colonial BrazilThis is a perfect trip for those with an interest inthe architecture and culture of Brazil's colonialperiod. The country has wonderful examples fromthis period including magnificent churches andcharming homes.Day 1Fly from the UK to Rio de Janeiro.Day 2Arrive in Rio, and transfer to yourhotel in the historic quarter.Day 3A full day's guided tour of the mostfamous sites of the city.Day 4Transfer along the Green Coast tothe small colonial town of Paraty.Day 5Explore the cobbled streets of Paraty.Day 6Travel by road inland into the stateof Minas Gerais to the sleepy townof Tiradentes.Day 7Enjoy a tour of the churches,museums and shops of Tiradentes.Day 8Continue on by road to thepicturesque town of Ouro Preto.Day 9Explore the winding streets andbeautiful churches of Ouro Preto.Day 10Fly north to Recife, and on to thecolourful town of Olinda.Day 11Enjoy a day in Olinda, famous for itsartisan shops.Day 12Fly to Salvador, where your hotel islocated in the historic centre.Day 13Explore the city with a local guide.Day 14Further explorations of the city, ortime to relax by its beaches.Day 15Fly to São Paulo and then to the UK.Day 16Arrive in the UK.Stay longerTo experience French and Dutch-influencedarchitecture fly north to the town of São Luís. For a complete contrast, spend a couple of nightsin the 1960s city of Brasília.Wild BrazilThis is an itinerary that focuses on the incrediblearray of ecosystems and wildlife that flourish withinBrazil. From subtropical rainforest and waterfalls tothe Amazon jungle, from wetlands teeming withwildlife to urban forests and botanical gardens, thistrip is a nature lover's dream.Day 1Fly from the UK to Rio de Janeiro.Day 2Enjoy a tour of Rio includingCorcovado and Sugar Loaf Mountain.Day 3Time to further explore Rio, perhapstaking a hike in the Tijuca forest.Day 4Fly to Iguaçu where you will be metand taken to your hotel.Day 5Enjoy guided excursions to both sidesof the impressive waterfalls.Day 6Fly to the Pantanal and transfer toyour lodge.Days 7-8Excursions in the Pantanal. These will include exploring on foot withyour guide, kayaking along the localrivers, horse riding excursions andnight tours.Day 9Travel back to the airport for yourflights to the Amazon. Spend thenight in the port city of Manaus.Day 10Travel by boat to your Amazonlodge or board your cruise boat.Afternoon excursions into the jungle.Days 11-12Guided excursions into the jungle.Day 13Return to Manaus and fly to SãoPaulo to begin your journey home.Day 14Arrive in the UK.Stay longerExtend your time in Rio to visit the Serra dosÓrgãos National Park to walk its trails and discoverits lovely hidden waterfalls. Whilst in the Pantanalyou could head to the Chapada dos Guimarães to explore its beautiful rock formations andcontrasting wildlife. Alternatively, add some timerelaxing at one of Brazil's beautiful beaches beforeflying home.www.audleytravel.com/brazil ?01993 838 610 ?Brazil75Rio deJaneiroParatyTiradentesOuroPretoRecifeSalvadorSão PauloSão PauloManausIguaçuRio de JaneiroPantanalOlindaBRAZILBRAZILBRAZILSalvadorItacaréRio de JaneiroSão PauloIguaçu