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Tailor-Made Itineraries
Forward Travel
Tailor-Made Itineraries
Ride the Corcovado railway through Tijuca National Park to Christ the Redeemer.
Explore Rio’s colonial churches, plazas, cafés, and historic landmarks.
Wander the cobbled streets and artist studios of Santa Teresa.
Cruise beneath the spray of Iguazú Falls by motorboat.
Walk the Brazilian and Argentinian trails surrounding Devil’s Throat.
Observe the Meeting of the Waters near Manaus.
Spot monkeys, pink river dolphins, sloths, and tropical birds in the Amazon.
Fish for piranhas and learn rainforest survival techniques from local guides.
Visit an Amazonian riverside community and learn manioc flour production.
Search for caimans during a nocturnal river safari.
Explore the colonial streets and churches of UNESCO-listed Olinda.
Discover Recife’s Dutch, Portuguese, Jewish, and Afro-Brazilian heritage.
Want to experience Brazil’s major highlights in one itinerary.
Enjoy combining cities, rainforests, waterfalls, and colonial towns.
Appreciate wildlife, nature, and cultural history equally.
Comfortable with tropical climates and humidity.
Enjoy guided walking tours and outdoor exploration.
Want a mix of structured activities and free time.
Comfortable with multiple domestic travel connections.
Prefer slow-paced holidays with minimal movement between destinations.
Have difficulty with uneven terrain, stairs, or rainforest walks.
Dislike humid climates, insects, or remote jungle environments.
Prefer luxury infrastructure in all locations, particularly in the Amazon.
Want a beach-only or relaxation-focused itinerary.
Uncomfortable with boat travel or long sightseeing days.
Let’s bring your dreams to reality. Perhaps you already know what you want to see and do, perhaps you don’t. We will help you bring your social media feed to reality.
Your travel consultant
David Smyth
Director, Forward Travel
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Stories from the road
Real journeys, real words — hear from explorers who've travelled the world with Forward Travel.
“David crafted a once-in-a-lifetime safari for us. Every detail, from the lodges to the guides, was flawless.”
Emma & James Wilson
Australia→Kenya
September 2024