South & Central America

This two and a half week itinerary gives you a fascinating insight into some of the most exciting areas this huge country has to offer.  After 3 days of exploring Rio de Janeiro you fly west to Campo Grande from where you head into the Pantanal.  Covering just under one million square kilometres, the Pantanal is the largest wetlands in the Americas and is home to one of the greatest varieties of flora and fauna on the planet.

From here your journey continues north where you explore the delightful colonial town of Olinda before heading to Fernando de Noronha, a volcanic archipelago located 545 km from Recife in the Atlantic Ocean. The archipelago was declared a National Marine Park in 1989 and offers arguably the best diving in Brazil as well as 26 stunning beaches.

Day 1 - Fly from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro - Transfer to the Marina All Suites - 3 nights

Day 2 - Full day private sightseeing tour of Rio & Tijuca National Park

Day 3 - At leisure

Day 4 - Fly to Campo Grande - Xaraes Lodge - 3 nights

Day 5/6 - Activities at Xaraes Lodge

Day 7 - Fly to Sao Paulo - Fasano Sao Paulo Hotel - 1 night

Day 8 - Fly to Recife - Transfer to Olinda and Pousada Amparo - 2 nights

Day 9 - Full day sightseeing

Day 10 - Fly to Fernando de Noronha - Pousada Ze Maria - 5 nights

Day 11/14 - At leisure

Day 15 - Fly to Sao Paulo - Fasano Sao Paulo Hotel - 1 night

Day 16 - Depart Sao Paulo for London Heathrow

Day 17 - Arrive London Heathrow

(Price based on two people sharing a twin/double room excluding the cost of international flights London/Rio & Sao Paulo/London).