Brazil

Spend an idyllic morning at the world-famous Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden, or Jardim Botânico. On this guided tour of the sprawling UNESCO biosphere reserve, amble down the Avenue of the Royal Palms, and stroll past trees and plant life from around the world, including gigantic water lilies from ...

Psst — over here. Get a good peek into Rio's Carnival on this half-day tour behind the scenes of the behemoth celebration. Travel to Cidade do Samba, where the best samba schools build and store their grandiose floats, sparkling costumes and feathered headdresses. Take a guided tour of the warehouse ...

When you’re on vacation, there’s no need to wake up super early to enjoy the sights. After a rocking night in Rio, wake up at your leisure and then speed by minivan in the afternoon to the top of Corcovado Mountain for close-up views of the Christ the Redeemer statue. Don’t stop here — upgrade and ...

End a weekend in Rio on a high note with the Ginga Tropical Show, a Sunday night spectacular of music and dance. From your seat inside a historic social dance hall and theater, get to know the musical dimensions of Brazil. Samba, bossa nova and lambada spice up the stage, as do the ladies and gents ...

Leave behind the glitz of Copacabana and discover another side of Rio on this 4-hour walking tour. Follow an expert guide into the cobblestoned hilly neighborhood of Santa Teresa, where old meets the new. Inside revitalized belle-epoque mansions, uncover a thriving bohemian spirit: art studios ...

Can't make it to Rio for Carnival? You can still rock the night away at a top samba school, which practices throughout the year for the legendary parade. Hit the courtyard of Academicos do Salgueiro and sling hips to some of the best Afro-Brazilian samba music you'll ever hear. Learn all about samba ...

Experience the best of Rio aboard a ‘duck’ — a bus that turns into a boat. This 90-minute tour by land and sea is perfect for first-time visitors. Glide through Guanabara Bay and capture stunning views of Sugar Loaf Mountain and the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer. Drive through downtown Rio ...

See the thunderous waters of Iguassu Falls and the plains of the Pantanal as you immerse in the natural wonders of Brazil. This seven-night tour flies you to Brazil’s interior, round-trip from Rio de Janeiro! Enjoy Copacabana and its famous beach, followed by a journey to the world’s most impressive ...

Revel in the all-night excitement of Rio de Janeiro’s annual Carnival (Carnaval) parade, famous throughout Brazil – and the rest of the world – for its energetic samba dancers and flamboyant costumes! With a ticket to a numbered seat in Sector 9 of the Sambadrome (Sambodromo), you’ll have a great ...

Want to feel like a VIP when you're clubbing in Rio? It starts when you breeze past throngs of people waiting to enter Rio Scenarium, the city’s hottest nightclub. With your skip-the-line voucher, enjoy immediate access into the samba hot spot popular with locals and visitors. Inside the former ...