Amazon Luxury Tours, Brazil

Accompanied by your personal guide, start your luxury Rio tour by biking along the picturesque beaches of Ipanema, Leblon and Copacabana. The next day, enjoy a hiking excursion on one of the many accessible mountains surrounding Rio, such as Pedra Bonita, Pico da Tijuca, and Pedra Gavea. Later, head to the Lagoon of Rio, where you will board your private helicopter to tour the “Cidade Maravilhosa.” Circle around Christ the Redeemer (Mount Corcovado) before ending your trip at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain. Continue by cable car to this landmark which offers incredible views of the city and bay.

On your third day, learn about Rio’s colonial past as the original seat of the Portuguese Empire before visiting the eclectic artists’ neighborhood of Santa Teresa. Then, continue your discovery of this great city when you stop by the Pequena Africa neighborhood, home to sites that highlight the African history and legacy in Rio de Janeiro.

Without a doubt, no trip to Rio is complete without music! So, during one of your evenings, stop at Rio Scenarium to enjoy Rio by night and listen to soothing live bossa nova or lively samba music.

Spend the following days in the Brazilian Amazon accompanied by an expert naturalist guide. During your Amazon luxury tour, discover the rainforest above the treetops on the property’s canopy platforms, or boat along the rivers at night to search for caiman (small alligators) and sunrise. Go hiking and piranha fishing, or learn how to shoot a traditional bow and arrow. Canoe down Rio Negro to visit a local caboclo community, and stop by a sanctuary for pink dolphins to learn about the conservation efforts surrounding this unique species. Depending on your interests, specific activities can be incorporated into your bespoke itinerary.