Aerial view of the white dunes and blue lagoons of the Lençóis Maranhenses

Tailor-made trip · Itinerary proposal for the Michaud family

From the Falls to the Dunes

Twenty-five days across Brazil: São Paulo, the Iguaçu Falls, Rio, the Amazon, the Lençóis Maranhenses, the Parnaíba Delta, Jericoacoara and Fernando de Noronha.

  • June 20 to July 14, 2027
  • 25 days · 24 nights
  • 4 adults + 1 child
  • Charming hotels, pousadas (boutique guesthouses) and a jungle lodge
  • International and domestic flights included

The route

From the Amazon rainforest to the open Atlantic

We land in São Paulo, fly to the Iguaçu Falls and on to Rio, go deep into the Amazon from Manaus, then follow the north-east coast by road and boat through the dunes of the Lençóis Maranhenses, the Parnaíba Delta and Jericoacoara, before ending in Fernando de Noronha and flying home from São Paulo.

Map of Brazil with the itinerary: São Paulo, Foz do Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro, Manaus, Amazon, Manaus, Barreirinhas, Barra Grande, Jericoacoara, Fortaleza, Fernando de Noronha, São Paulo
FlightBy roadRoad and boat
  1. 1São Paulo1 nightJun 20–21then direct flight
  2. 2Foz do Iguaçu2 nightsJun 21–23then direct flight
  3. 3Rio de Janeiro3 nightsJun 23–26then direct overnight flight
  4. 4Manaus1 nightJun 26–27then road + boat
  5. 5Amazon3 nightsJun 27–30then road + boat
  6. 6Manaus1 nightJun 30–Jul 1then flight to São Luís + 4 hours by road
  7. 7Barreirinhas3 nightsJul 1–4then road + Delta by boat
  8. 8Barra Grande1 nightJul 4–5then 4 hours by road
  9. 9Jericoacoara3 nightsJul 5–8then 5 hours by road
  10. 10Fortaleza1 nightJul 8–9then flight via Recife
  11. 11Fernando de Noronha4 nightsJul 9–13then flight · 1 stop
  12. 12São Paulo1 nightJul 13–14departure

Round-trip flights Phoenix ↔ São Paulo (via Los Angeles) are included, as are all domestic flights.

Included services

What the price covers

Round-trip international flights from Phoenix and seven domestic flights (see the flight details), accommodation for 5 people in 1 double and 1 triple room (or a family room or house for five where indicated) always with breakfast, all transfers, the tours and entrance fees listed below, and the local taxes of Jericoacoara and Fernando de Noronha. Transfers and tours are private unless marked as shared.

São Paulo

June 20–21 and July 13–14 · 2 nights

  • Private transfers airport ↔ hotel on arrival and departure.
  • 1 night on arrival and 1 night before your flight home at the Mercure São Paulo Jardins (1 double + 1 triple), breakfast included.

Foz do Iguaçu

June 21 to 23 · 2 nights

  • Private transfers airport ↔ hotel with a Portuguese-speaking driver.
  • Private visits to both sides of the falls with an English-speaking guide.
  • 2 nights at the Bogari Hotel (1 double + 1 triple), breakfast included.
  • Entrance fees: Iguaçu National Park (Brazil), Iguazú National Park (Argentina) and Bird Park.

Rio de Janeiro

June 23 to 26 · 3 nights

  • Private transfers airport ↔ hotel.
  • 3 nights at the Windsor Palace Hotel, in Copacabana. Superior rooms (1 double + 1 triple), breakfast and taxes included.
  • 1 full day of private sightseeing with an English-speaking guide.
  • Corcovado train and Sugarloaf Mountain cable car tickets with priority access.

Manaus & the Amazon

June 26 to July 1 · 5 nights

  • Private transfers airport ↔ hotel in Manaus.
  • 2 nights at the Hotel Saint Paul, before and after the lodge (1 double + 1 triple), breakfast included.
  • 3 nights at the Amazon Tupana Lodge, Superior rooms facing the Tupana river, full board (drinks not included).
  • All lodge activities with English-speaking guides (shared), and shared transfers Manaus ↔ lodge via the Meeting of the Waters.

Lençóis Maranhenses

July 1 to 4 · 3 nights

  • Private transfer São Luís airport → Barreirinhas.
  • 3 nights at the Pousada Encantes do Nordeste, Standard family room for five, breakfast included.
  • 2 full days by private 4x4 with a local guide (Portuguese only): Lagoa Bonita and Lagoa Azul, and Canto do Atins.

Parnaíba Delta & Barra Grande

July 4 to 5 · 1 night

  • Private transfer Barreirinhas → Tutóia, and from the Delta to Barra Grande.
  • Private speedboat day (about 6 hours) through the Parnaíba Delta with a local guide (Portuguese only), ending with the scarlet ibis flight at sunset.
  • 1 night at La Cozinha Bungalow, in Barra Grande (1 bungalow for two + 1 room for three), breakfast included.

Jericoacoara

July 5 to 8 · 3 nights

  • Private transfers Barra Grande → Jericoacoara → Fortaleza.
  • 3 nights at the CasaLô Hotel, in the three-bedroom Casa Carambola for the whole family, breakfast included.
  • 1 private dune buggy tour (about 6 hours) with a local driver (Portuguese only).
  • Jericoacoara tourism fee.

Fortaleza

July 8 to 9 · 1 night

  • 1 night at the Hotel Villa Mayor, Superior rooms (1 double + 1 triple), breakfast included.
  • Private transfer hotel → airport.

Fernando de Noronha

July 9 to 13 · 4 nights

  • Private transfers airport ↔ pousada.
  • 4 nights at the Pousada do Marcílio, two chalets (1 double + 1 triple), breakfast included.
  • Environmental Preservation Fee (TPA) and Marine National Park entrance.

Day by day

The full itinerary

Flight and transfer times are indicative and will be confirmed when the tickets and bookings are issued.

Ibirapuera Park and the São Paulo skylineSé Cathedral in the historic center of São Paulo

Day01

Sun, Jun 20 · São Paulo

Welcome to Brazil

  • Flight: 5:30 am · Arrival in São Paulo (Guarulhos) on the overnight flight from Phoenix via Los Angeles.

  • Transfer: Meet and greet at the airport, followed by a private transfer to the Mercure São Paulo Jardins, in the Jardins district.

  • Note: Hotel check-in is usually from 2:00 pm. We will ask for early check-in; if you prefer a guaranteed room on arrival, we can book the night before.

  • Free time: Enjoy a day at leisure. On Sundays Avenida Paulista is closed to cars and fills with walkers, street musicians and stalls. Nearby, the MASP art museum stands on red pillars above the avenue.

  • Meals: Meals at your leisure.

  • Overnight: Night at the Mercure São Paulo Jardins.

Walkway on the Brazilian side facing the falls

Day02

Mon, Jun 21 · Foz do Iguaçu

São Paulo → Foz do Iguaçu

  • Meals: Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Transfer: 9:30 am · Private transfer to Congonhas airport.

  • Flight: 12:10 pm · Direct flight São Paulo → Foz do Iguaçu. Arrival at 2:00 pm.

  • Transfer: Meet and greet at the airport with your Portuguese-speaking driver, followed by a private transfer to the Bogari Hotel.

  • Free time: Afternoon at leisure.

  • Overnight: Night at the Bogari Hotel.

Iguazú falls seen from the Argentine side

Day03

Tue, Jun 22 · Foz do Iguaçu

The falls from the Argentine side

  • Meals: Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Tour: Full day with a private English-speaking guide in Iguazú National Park, in Argentina, where about 80% of the falls are and where you get closest to them.

  • The Jungle Train takes you to Garganta station. From there, a 1.1 km (0.7-mile) walkway over the Iguazú river ends at the edge of the Devil’s Throat, about 80 meters (260 feet) high. In the afternoon, the Upper and Lower circuits run above and below the falls, with viewpoints at water level.

  • Note: Bring your passports: there is a border check both ways. Optional, not included: Gran Aventura, the boat ride to the base of the falls.

  • Overnight: Night at the Bogari Hotel.

Toco toucan at the Bird Park

Day04

Wed, Jun 23 · Rio de Janeiro

Brazilian side → Rio de Janeiro

  • Meals: Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Tour: Morning with your private English-speaking guide on the Brazilian side.

  • Iguaçu National Park. A 1.2 km (0.75-mile) trail along the canyon gives the full panoramic view of the 275 falls, and ends on a walkway right in front of the Devil’s Throat. Bring a raincoat: the spray is strong.

  • Bird Park. Walk-through aviaries in 16 hectares (40 acres) of Atlantic Forest, where macaws, toucans and flamingos fly around visitors. The park works on the conservation of endangered species of the region.

  • Transfer: 3:30 pm · Private transfer to the airport with a Portuguese-speaking driver.

  • Flight: 6:10 pm · Direct flight Foz do Iguaçu → Rio de Janeiro. Arrival at 8:05 pm.

  • Transfer: Meet and greet at the airport, followed by a private transfer to the Windsor Palace Hotel, in Copacabana.

  • Overnight: Night at the Windsor Palace Hotel.

Christ the Redeemer seen from belowSugarloaf Mountain cable car over Guanabara Bay

Day05

Thu, Jun 24 · Rio de Janeiro

Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain

  • Meals: Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Tour: Full day with a private English-speaking guide at the two icons of the city.

  • Corcovado. The cog train, running since 1884, climbs through the Tijuca Forest, one of the largest urban forests in the world, replanted in the 19th century. At the top, 710 meters (2,330 feet) above sea level, Christ the Redeemer (1931) opens his arms over the lagoon, the Maracanã stadium and Guanabara Bay.

  • Sugarloaf Mountain. The cable car goes up in two stages, with a stop on Urca Hill. From the summit, at 396 meters (1,300 feet), the view runs from Copacabana to downtown, across the Rio–Niterói bridge and the mountains around the bay. Late afternoon, when the light turns golden, is the best time.

  • Overnight: Night at the Windsor Palace Hotel.

Ipanema beach with the Two Brothers peak behind

Day06

Fri, Jun 25 · Rio de Janeiro

A free day in Rio

  • Meals: Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Free time: Enjoy a day at leisure. Ideas: the Botanical Garden and its avenue of royal palms, the hillside streets of Santa Teresa, or a morning on Ipanema beach. We are happy to book a guide or a restaurant for you.

  • Overnight: Night at the Windsor Palace Hotel.

Day07

Sat, Jun 26 · Manaus

Rio de Janeiro → Manaus

  • Meals: Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Free time: Enjoy a day at leisure. Check-out is at noon; the hotel keeps your luggage until the evening.

  • Transfer: 7:00 pm · Private transfer to Galeão airport.

  • Flight: 10:05 pm · Direct overnight flight Rio de Janeiro → Manaus. Arrival at 1:05 am.

  • Transfer: Meet and greet at the airport, followed by a private transfer to the Hotel Saint Paul.

  • Note: The flight lands at 1:05 am and the lodge team picks you up at 7:00 am, so this will be a short night. Flights to Manaus are limited, and this is the option that best fits the logistics of the itinerary.

  • Overnight: Overnight stay at the Hotel Saint Paul.

The Meeting of the Waters seen from aboveAmazon Tupana Lodge on the river, seen from above

Day08

Sun, Jun 27 · Amazon

Manaus → Amazon Tupana Lodge

  • Boat: 7:00 am · Pick-up at the hotel by the lodge team. The journey combines van, speedboat and canoe, and starts with the Meeting of the Waters: the dark Rio Negro and the sandy Solimões run side by side for miles without mixing, because of their different temperature, speed and density.

  • 11:30 am · Through the village of Careiro, along the road where water lilies grow in the flooded fields, then a short canoe ride to the Amazon Tupana Lodge. Welcome drink and lunch.

  • Tour: 3:00 pm · Motorized canoe ride to discover the Tupana river.

  • Tour: 8:30 pm · Night outing by boat to spot caimans by flashlight.

  • Meals: Full board at the lodge.

  • Note: Luggage at the lodge is limited to about 15 kg (33 lb) per person. Pack a smaller bag for these three nights; your larger suitcases can stay in Manaus until you return.

  • Overnight: Night at the Amazon Tupana Lodge.

Blue-and-yellow macaw in the forestPalm-nut grubs, a forest food shown on the jungle walk

Day09

Mon, Jun 28 · Amazon

Into the forest

  • Tour: 9:00 am · Jungle walk with a local guide, who shows century-old trees, medicinal plants and how riverside families use the forest.

  • Tour: 3:00 pm · Piranha fishing with a bamboo rod, the local way, followed by the Amazon sunset from the canoe.

  • Meals: Full board at the lodge.

  • Overnight: Night at the Amazon Tupana Lodge.

Pink river dolphinRiverside community

Day10

Tue, Jun 29 · Amazon

River life and a night in the jungle

  • Boat: 5:30 am · Paddle-canoe outing at dawn, when birds and pink river dolphins are easiest to see.

  • Tour: 9:00 am · Visit to a riverside family to learn about daily life along the river.

  • Tour: 3:30 pm · Jungle survival lesson with your guide (finding water and food, basic first aid), then a night in hammocks in the heart of the forest. Optional: you can also stay at the lodge.

  • Meals: Full board.

  • Overnight: Night in the jungle camp or at the lodge.

The Amazonas Theatre in the center of ManausThe tiled dome of the Amazonas Theatre

Day11

Wed, Jun 30 · Manaus

Amazon → Manaus

  • Meals: Breakfast at the lodge.

  • Boat: Shared transfer back to Manaus by canoe, road and speedboat, and drop-off at the Hotel Saint Paul.

  • Free time: Afternoon at your leisure in Manaus. Ideas: the Amazonas Theatre, the opera house of the rubber boom, opened in 1896, and the iron halls of the Adolpho Lisboa market by the port.

  • Overnight: Night at the Hotel Saint Paul.

Tiled colonial façades of São Luís

Day12

Thu, Jul 1 · Lençóis Maranhenses

Manaus → São Luís → Barreirinhas

  • Meals: Early breakfast at the hotel.

  • Transfer: 6:30 am · Private transfer to the airport.

  • Flight: 8:50 am · Flight Manaus → São Luís, connecting in Fortaleza. Arrival at 3:40 pm.

  • Transfer: Meet and greet at the airport, followed by a private minivan transfer (about 4 hours) to Barreirinhas, the gateway to Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, and check-in at the Pousada Encantes do Nordeste.

  • Overnight: Night at the Pousada Encantes do Nordeste.

White dunes and blue lagoons of the Lençóis MaranhensesA lagoon winding between the dunes

Day13

Fri, Jul 2 · Lençóis Maranhenses

Lagoa Bonita and Lagoa Azul

  • Meals: Breakfast at the pousada.

  • Tour: Full day by private 4x4 with a local guide who speaks Portuguese only.

  • After crossing the Preguiças river by ferry, the sandy track enters the 155,000-hectare (383,000-acre) national park. The rains of the first half of the year fill the hollows between the white dunes, and from June to September the lagoons are at their fullest. About an hour on the track to Lagoa Bonita, reached by a 20-meter (65-foot) climb up the dune, and time to swim in the surrounding lagoons.

  • Lunch break (not included) at Dona Graça’s rustic restaurant, then rest in hammocks. Late afternoon at Lagoa Azul to watch the sunset over the dunes.

  • Overnight: Night at the Pousada Encantes do Nordeste.

Village of Atins between dunes and river

Day14

Sat, Jul 3 · Lençóis Maranhenses

Atins and Canto do Atins

  • Meals: Breakfast at the pousada.

  • Tour: Full day by private 4x4 with a local guide who speaks Portuguese only.

  • About an hour and a half across the park to Atins, where the Preguiças river meets the Atlantic, then on to Canto do Atins and a 15-minute walk to the seasonal lagoon (Lagoa da Época) for a swim.

  • Lunch (not included) at Sra. Luzia’s or Sr. Antônio’s, famous for their grilled shrimp, and time to rest in hammocks before returning to Barreirinhas.

  • Overnight: Night at the Pousada Encantes do Nordeste.

Scarlet ibises flying over the Parnaíba DeltaKitesurfers on the beach at Barra Grande

Day15

Sun, Jul 4 · Barra Grande

Through the Parnaíba Delta to Barra Grande

  • Meals: Early breakfast at the pousada.

  • Transfer: 7:30 am · Private transfer to the fishing town of Tutóia (about 2 hours).

  • Boat: 10:00 am · Private speedboat day (about 6 hours) through the Parnaíba Delta with a local guide who speaks Portuguese only. It is the only open-sea delta in the Americas.

  • Across Tutóia bay and its ship graveyard, with swimming stops on sandbanks and dunes, a visit to the mangrove creeks where crab catchers work, and a climb up the dunes of Morro do Meio on Canárias island. Lunch break at a rustic seafood restaurant on the island (not included).

  • At sunset, hundreds of scarlet ibises (guarás) return to roost in the mangrove, turning the trees red. The ibis season runs from June to September.

  • Transfer: From Porto dos Tatus, private transfer to Barra Grande (about 1.5 hours) and check-in at La Cozinha Bungalow.

  • Overnight: Night at La Cozinha Bungalow.

Sunset dune in Jericoacoara

Day16

Mon, Jul 5 · Jericoacoara

Barra Grande → Jericoacoara

  • Meals: Breakfast at the pousada, in Barra Grande, a quiet beach village known for kitesurfing.

  • Transfer: Private transfer to Jericoacoara (about 4 hours), with the final stretch by 4x4 across the sand, and check-in at the CasaLô Hotel.

  • Free time: In Jeri there are no paved streets. At the end of the day, everyone walks up the Pôr do Sol dune to watch the sun set into the sea.

  • Overnight: Night at the CasaLô Hotel.

Buggy on the beach with kites over the sea

Day17

Tue, Jul 6 · Jericoacoara

Lagoons and the Lazy Tree by dune buggy

  • Meals: Breakfast at the pousada.

  • Tour: Private dune buggy tour (about 6 hours) with a local driver who speaks Portuguese only.

  • On the way east, the Lazy Tree (Árvore da Preguiça), bent almost flat by the wind, and Preá beach, a kitesurfing spot. Then the clear freshwater Lagoa Azul and Lagoa do Paraíso, with hammocks set in the water and lunch by the lagoon (not included).

  • Note: Another day, do not miss Pedra Furada, the rock arch that is the symbol of Jericoacoara: about 40 minutes on foot from the village along the beach, at low tide.

  • Overnight: Night at the CasaLô Hotel.

Day18

Wed, Jul 7 · Jericoacoara

A free day in Jeri

  • Meals: Breakfast at the pousada.

  • Free time: Enjoy a day at leisure: the beach, a kitesurfing or windsurfing lesson, or a horseback ride along the coast. In the evening, the main street fills with caipirinha stands and live forró music.

  • Overnight: Night at the CasaLô Hotel.

The seafront of Fortaleza

Day19

Thu, Jul 8 · Fortaleza

Jericoacoara → Fortaleza

  • Meals: Breakfast at the pousada.

  • Transfer: Private transfer to Fortaleza (about 5 hours) and check-in at the Hotel Villa Mayor.

  • Free time: Evening free. Suggestion: the Beira-Mar seafront and its craft fair, open every night.

  • Overnight: Night at the Hotel Villa Mayor.

The Two Brothers rocks in Fernando de Noronha

Day20

Fri, Jul 9 · Fernando de Noronha

Fortaleza → Fernando de Noronha

  • Meals: Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Transfer: 8:00 am · Private transfer to the airport.

  • Flight: 10:15 am · Flight Fortaleza → Fernando de Noronha, connecting in Recife. Arrival at 3:50 pm.

  • Transfer: Meet and greet at the airport, followed by a private transfer to the Pousada do Marcílio.

  • Note: On arrival, the Environmental Preservation Fee is checked at the airport. We pay it in advance and send you the receipt.

  • Overnight: Night at the Pousada do Marcílio.

Baía do Sancho seen from the cliff trailSpinner dolphins in Fernando de Noronha

Days21–23

Sat, Jul 10 – Mon, Jul 12 · Fernando de Noronha

Free days in the archipelago

  • Meals: Breakfast at the pousada.

  • Free time: Enjoy three days at leisure to explore the archipelago at your own pace. Noronha is a marine national park of 21 islands, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ideas: Baía do Sancho, often voted the most beautiful beach in Brazil, reached by a ladder in the cliff; Baía dos Porcos, facing the Two Brothers; snorkeling at the Atalaia natural pool (limited daily slots); or a boat trip to see the spinner dolphins in the morning.

  • Note: We can book these activities for you before departure: the Atalaia pool and the boat trips fill up early in July.

  • Overnight: Nights at the Pousada do Marcílio.

Day24

Tue, Jul 13 · São Paulo

Fernando de Noronha → São Paulo

  • Meals: Breakfast at the pousada.

  • Transfer: Private transfer to the airport.

  • Flight: 4:30 pm · Flight Fernando de Noronha → São Paulo, with one connection. Arrival at 9:30 pm.

  • Transfer: Meet and greet at the airport, followed by a private transfer to the Mercure São Paulo Jardins.

  • Overnight: Night at the Mercure São Paulo Jardins.

Day25

Wed, Jul 14 · São Paulo

Departure

  • Meals: Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Free time: Enjoy a day at leisure. Check-out is at noon; the hotel keeps your luggage until the evening.

  • Transfer: 7:30 pm · Private transfer to Guarulhos airport.

  • Flight: 11:15 pm · Flight São Paulo → Los Angeles → Phoenix. Arrival in Phoenix on July 15 at 11:28 am.

  • End of our services.

Flights included

Your flights

International flights · LATAM Plus fare

AirlineFlightDepartureArrivalFromTo
LATAMLA 6501Jun 19, 10:15 amJun 19, 11:53 amPhoenix (PHX)Los Angeles (LAX)
LATAMLA 8087Jun 19, 1:55 pmJun 20, 5:30 amLos Angeles (LAX)São Paulo (GRU)
LATAMLA 8086Jul 14, 11:15 pmJul 15, 7:30 amSão Paulo (GRU)Los Angeles (LAX)
LATAMLA 8466Jul 15, 10:00 amJul 15, 11:28 amLos Angeles (LAX)Phoenix (PHX)

Round trip in economy class with the LATAM Plus fare.

Domestic flights

DateFromToDepartureArrivalAirlineStops
Jun 21São Paulo (CGH)Foz do Iguaçu (IGU)12:10 pm2:00 pmAzulDirect
Jun 23Foz do Iguaçu (IGU)Rio de Janeiro (GIG)6:10 pm8:05 pmGOLDirect
Jun 26Rio de Janeiro (GIG)Manaus (MAO)10:05 pm1:05 am (+1)LATAMDirect
Jul 1Manaus (MAO)São Luís (SLZ)8:50 am3:40 pmLATAM1 stop · Fortaleza
Jul 9Fortaleza (FOR)Fernando de Noronha (FEN)10:15 am3:50 pmAzul1 stop · Recife
Jul 13Fernando de Noronha (FEN)São Paulo (GRU)4:30 pm9:30 pmAzul1 stop

Domestic flights in economy class, non-refundable fares, airport taxes included, with one 23 kg (50 lb) checked bag per person.

Your investment

Quote

Trip to Brazil · 4 adults + 1 child
25 days
Price per adult
US$6,920.00 × 4
Price per child (age 11)
US$6,920.00 × 1
Total
US$34,600.00

50% deposit at confirmation

US$17,300.00

Balance due by May 19, 2027

US$17,300.00

How to secure these rates

To secure the flights and accommodation at these rates, please send us a copy of your passports as soon as possible. As this itinerary is fully tailor-made, rates and availability may change until final confirmation.

Our price-match commitment: if you receive a competing proposal, we’ll be happy to compare it with ours, provided the services and conditions are equivalent.

Not included

  • Meals and drinks not listed in the itinerary.
  • Optional activities.
  • Tips and personal expenses.
  • Travel and cancellation insurance.

Good to know

Before you travel

Payment

All payments are made through WeTravel, a secure payment platform, by credit card or bank transfer.

Confirmation

To confirm your trip, send us a copy of your passports. We then place all the bookings and send you the payment link for the deposit. Once the deposit is received, your bookings are confirmed and we send you the domestic flight tickets.

Baggage

  • Carry-on (10 kg / 22 lb): one cabin bag of up to 10 kg, within the airline’s size limits, usually around 55 × 35 × 25 cm (22 × 14 × 10 in).
  • Personal item: one small item as well, such as a backpack, laptop bag or purse, that fits under the seat in front of you.
  • Checked bag (23 kg / 50 lb): we always book fares that include one 23 kg checked bag per person. If you would rather travel with carry-on bags only, just let us know.

Tip: at the Amazon lodge, luggage is limited to about 15 kg (33 lb) per person, so plan a smaller bag for those three nights; larger suitcases can stay in Manaus. On the 4x4 tracks, soft bags are much easier to handle than hard suitcases.

Seats on domestic flights

Choosing seats on domestic flights in Brazil usually costs extra, about US$10 to US$15 per passenger per flight. Travelers on the same booking are usually seated together at check-in at no extra cost. If you would like specific seats guaranteed in advance, just ask and we will reserve them.

Domestic flight fares

We book non-refundable economy fares. There is no business class on domestic routes in Brazil, although some airlines offer priority boarding and roomier seats at the front of the cabin. If you would prefer refundable tickets, more flexibility or extra services, let us know and we will quote them for you.

Flight schedule changes

Airlines may occasionally change flight schedules after tickets have been issued. If a change affects your itinerary, our team will assist you in finding the best possible solution and coordinate any necessary adjustments. We will also support you in dealing with the airline if the change results in additional costs or significant disruption to your trip.

Health and insurance

We strongly recommend travel insurance with medical and cancellation coverage. If you plan to rely on your credit card’s insurance, check exactly what it covers; cancellation coverage usually has to be purchased within 48 hours of your first payment. For the Amazon, ask your doctor about the yellow fever vaccine.

During the trip

Before departure you receive access to the trip app, with transfer and tour times, booking references and hotel contacts.