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Natural Splendours & Colours of Brazil

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Salvador, Brazil → Cuiaba, Brazil

Country: Brazil
Start: Salvador, Brazil
End: Cuiaba, Brazil
Date: Flexible
Duration: 20 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery, Wildlife
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 19 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, coach/bus, flight, self-drive rental car, 4x4 pickup truck, catamaran, schooner boat, speedboat, kayak, canoe, motorboat, hiking, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore Salvador’s UNESCO-listed Pelourinho district and colonial churches.
Hike through the canyons, caves, and waterfalls of Chapada Diamantina National Park.
Swim in the cave pools and underground rivers of Gruta Azul and Pratinha.
Watch sunset from Morro do Pai Inácio overlooking Chapada Diamantina.
Snorkel in the crystal-clear Rio da Prata near Bonito.
Observe red-and-green macaws nesting inside Buraco das Araras sinkhole.
Search for wildlife in the Pantanal wetlands, including caimans, capybaras, and hyacinth macaws.
Kayak along Paraty’s mangroves, islands, and secluded beaches.
Walk the colonial streets of UNESCO-listed Paraty.
Trek through Atlantic rainforest along Brazil’s Costa Verde.
Cruise around Ilha Grande’s lagoons and hidden beaches.
Snorkel in the Blue Lagoon and Green Lagoon off Ilha Grande.
Relax on Lopes Mendes Beach, regularly ranked among Brazil’s best beaches.

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Inclusions

Private airport, hotel, and excursion transfers as specified
Accommodation throughout the itinerary
All excursions and sightseeing outlined in the itinerary
Private English-speaking guides where specified
Meals as listed in the itinerary
Full board during lodge stays in the Pantanal
Rental car hire in Bonito and Campo Grande sectors
Boat excursions, kayaking, snorkelling, and wildlife activities included in the programme
National park and nature reserve visits as specified

Exclusions

International and domestic flights
Travel insurance
Visa fees and travel documentation costs
Meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary
Optional activities and excursions
Personal expenses including laundry, drinks, souvenirs, and phone calls
Tips for guides, drivers, lodge staff, and boat crews
Anything not specifically listed under inclusions

Will This Trip Suit You?

Interested in wildlife, nature, beaches, and active outdoor experiences.
Comfortable with moderate hiking, kayaking, snorkelling, and boat excursions.
Photography enthusiasts, birdwatchers, and ecotourism travellers.
Want a mix of rainforest, wetlands, colonial towns, and coastal scenery.
Suitable for independent travellers comfortable with rental car driving in Brazil
Travellers seeking a luxury-only or resort-style holiday.
Those with limited mobility due to hikes, uneven terrain, boats, and nature trails.
Uncomfortable with long overland journeys and multiple transport changes.
Expecting nightlife-focused or heavily urban experiences throughout.
Dislike humidity, tropical climates, insects, or remote lodge stays.

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Natural Splendours & Colours of Brazil

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Salvador

Day 2: Salvador

Day 3: Salvador – Lençóis

Day 4: Lençóis – Chapada Diamantina National Park

Day 5: Lençóis – Morro do Pai Inácio

Day 6: Lençóis – Salvador – Campo Grande

Day 7: Campo Grande – Bonito

Day 8: Bonito – Rio da Prata & Buraco das Araras

Days 9–12: Pantanal – Barra Mansa Lodge

Day 13: Pantanal – Campo Grande

Day 14: Campo Grande – Paraty

Day 15: Paraty

Day 16: Paraty – Costa Verde Trails

Day 17: Paraty – Ilha Grande

Day 18: Ilha Grande – Blue Lagoon

Day 19: Ilha Grande – Lopes Mendes

Day 20: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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