Brazil 3-Week Tours & Itineraries

Explore 5 trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to Brazil.
See our itineraries below or read our guide to the best 21-day trips in Brazil.
Plan your trip to Brazil
Chat with a local specialist who can help organize your trip.
Soak up the Spanish colonial charm in Pelourinho, Salvador's historic center
Map of Brazil's Ultimate Hidden Gems From Belém to Lençóis - 21 Days
Brazil's Ultimate Hidden Gems From Belém to Lençóis - 21 Days

Get off the beaten track during this three-week tour to some of Brazil's hidden gems, starting with a tour to meet locals in the Amazon region. Move on to Santarém, where you'll witness the Meeting of the Waters and explore the Caribbean-like beaches of Alter do Chão. In Salvador, dive into Afro-Brazilian culture with a music workshop, cooking class, and visits to historical sites. Finally, Trancoso offers a relaxing break with its pristine beaches before you spend four days hiking in Chapada Diamantina.

Start your three-week Brazil adventure in Rio de Janeiro
Map of Epic Tour Across Brazil: Urban Cities, Cultural Excursions, Beaches & Rainforest - 21 Days
Epic Tour Across Brazil: Urban Cities, Cultural Excursions, Beaches & Rainforest - 21 Days

This three-week deep dive into Brazil is an adventurer's dream, with mountain hikes, rainforest excursions, and plenty of history and culture. Start in Rio de Janeiro, where you'll visit Christ the Redeemer statue and fly across the city via hang-glider. Head to Foz do Iguaçu to view the impressive Iguaçu Falls, then depart for South Pantanal to fish for tasty piranha. Camp overnight in the Amazon rainforest, enjoy a night out in lively Salvador, and end with boating fun and a trek up Parrot's Peak in Ilha Grande.

Explore the beaches and rock formations of the Fernando de Noronha archipelago
Map of Cultural & Natural Wonders of Northeast Brazil - 21 Days
Cultural & Natural Wonders of Northeast Brazil - 21 Days

Immerse yourself in the rich culture and pristine natural wonders of Brazil's northeastern states over three weeks. Go on a museum tour in Recife and explore Olinda's UNESCO-listed historic center before leaving the mainland behind as you fly to the volcanic island of Fernando de Noronha. Then, enjoy a sunset boat ride in Natal, cycle along the Rota das Falésias, and stand at the easternmost point of the Americas. End the tour in Salvador with a hands-on axé music lesson to learn the fundamentals.

Explore the beaches of Búzios and take a boat tour of nearby islands
Map of Best of Brazil: City Culture, Remote Beaches & Active Adventures - 21 Days
Best of Brazil: City Culture, Remote Beaches & Active Adventures - 21 Days

See the highlights of Brazil's history, culture, and nature on this epic three-week adventure. Start in Rio de Janeiro, where you'll ascend Sugarloaf Mountain via cable car and hike to the top of Pedra do Telégrafo. Head to Búzios and the vast beaches of Arraial do Cabo, then fly to Barreirinhas to trek the Lençóis Dunes. Take a buggy ride in eastern Jericoacoara, sightsee around Salvador, and kayak the waters of Morro de São Paulo before a final night of discovering Salvador's lively nightlife scene.

Spend eight nights in Rio de Janeiro before heading to Foz do Iguaçu
Map of Explore Brazil's Coastal Cities & Waterfalls - 21 Days
Explore Brazil's Coastal Cities & Waterfalls - 21 Days

Spend three weeks hopping to iconic destinations in Brazil, starting with two days in the largest city, São Paulo. Your next stop is Rio de Janeiro, where you can sample Brazilian cocktails, hike in the Tijuca Rainforest, and sail around Guanbara Bay. Then, head to Foz do Iguaçu to discover one of the world's largest waterfall systems before flying to Ilha de Santa Catarina and the city of Florianópolis. Soak up the island's pristine beaches and learn about the region's German influence to end the adventure.

Other durations: 3 days · 5 days · 6 days · 7 days · 8 days · 9 days · 10 days · 11 days · 12 days · 13 days · 14 days · 15 days · 16 days · 21 days