BRAZIL

Brazil is a vast country, and it would take years to discover all its facets. Explore the most beautiful areas of the Rio region and the Northeast. While Rio is certainly worth exploring, the coast south of Rio de Janeiro state, between Paraty and Ilha Grande, is a true tropical paradise. Bahia is a surprising city, but further north, hiking and especially cooling off in the waterfalls and natural pools of the Chapada Diamantina is enchanting. And finally, the Lençóis Maranhenses, with its dunes and countless lagoons, offer a spectacle unlike any other in the world.

We offer an in-depth exploration of Rio and its surroundings, including the ascent of Pedra do Sino and Morro do Elefante, going beyond the typical hikes on the city's hills. Further north, the magnificent Baroque towns of Minas Gerais await. Tiradentes, Ouro Preto, Congonhas, and Diamantina are true gems of the colonial era. And of course, we'll refresh ourselves amidst waterfalls and natural pools in the most beautiful parts of Minas Gerais.

This mountain truly evokes the lost world of Conan Doyle. Isolated in the heart of the Amazon, Brazil's highest mountain is a world unto itself, and its endemic flora and fauna attract natural scientists from around the globe. This magnificent expedition takes us from Manaus on the Río Negro, which we follow upstream to the far reaches of the Brazilian Amazon, on the border with Venezuela. We will share moments with the Yanomami, the indigenous people of the Amazon. This expedition is suitable for people in good physical condition.

The world's most famous carnival is well worth exploring. We'll visit some of the city's samba schools, true neighborhood cultural associations, and make the most of what Rio has to offer the curious visitor. An in-depth exploration of one of the world's most beautiful cities, founded by the French, culminates in one of the world's most spectacular shows, a perfect way to end this trip. We'll also take the opportunity to visit the city's iconic landmarks and climb the main hills ("morros") to see it from every angle.