Brazil itinerary for 2 weeks: three routes from Rio

At a glance

How to build a Brazil itinerary for 2 weeks

Brazil is large, and most of a two-week trip is decided by how many flights you take. Our rule of thumb: 4 to 5 days in Rio with one spare day for weather, two full days at Iguazu, three or four days in the next region, and a travel day for every domestic flight. Two regions beyond Rio fit in 14 or 15 days. With 10 days, pick one.

For the Rio part on its own, see our Rio itinerary with day plans for 3 to 5 days.

Route A: Rio, Iguazu Falls and Salvador (14-15 days)

This route adds the falls and the old colonial capital to Rio. Salvador was the first capital of Portuguese America from 1549 to 1763, and its historic centre, with the Pelourinho district, has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1985.

Route B: Rio, Iguazu Falls and the Amazon (14-15 days)

For travelers who want rainforest and river life after the city. We base the Amazon part in Manaus and a jungle lodge, and the program changes with the river level, which shifts through the year. We check conditions for your dates.

Route C: Rio with the Pantanal or Lençóis Maranhenses (10-14 days)

Two UNESCO natural sites, pick one. The Pantanal, in Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul, is part of one of the world’s largest freshwater wetland ecosystems. Lençóis Maranhenses, in Maranhão, is a field of dunes with lagoons filled only by rainwater.

For 10 days, stop after day 10. For 14, add Iguazu at the end.

Best season by region

Heavy rain can happen outside these seasons too, so we keep a spare day in Rio and order the regions to suit your dates.

Practical notes on Iguazu Falls

• Tickets for the Brazilian park are sold online only, for a set day and entry time. We tell you which slot fits your flight.
• The Brazilian park opens at 9:00 on weekdays and 8:30 at weekends; the last entry slot is 16:00 and the park closes at 17:30. The classic walk takes about two hours.
• Visiting the Argentine side: check entry requirements on official websites.

Traveling as a group of 10 or more? We have a ready group program for Rio and Iguazu.

What we organise

We do not sell air tickets. We plan domestic flights around the schedule, you book them, and we arrange everything on the ground:

• a private guide who speaks your language in each city;
• airport pickups and transfers between hotels, parks and lodges, starting with your Rio airport transfer;
• receptive partners we have vetted in Salvador, Iguazu, Manaus, the Pantanal and Lençóis;
• hotels and lodges matched to your budget and travel style;
• one contact for the whole trip, in English, Spanish or Portuguese, before you fly and while you are in Brazil.

Our fee is already included in the price. Terms and payment are set out in the proposal; you pay nothing before you confirm. Planning a honeymoon or traveling with children? See our pages on a Brazil honeymoon and a family trip to Rio, or read how we work.

Cancellation

A multi-day trip can be cancelled free of charge up to 14 days before it starts. If a provider cannot deliver, we find a replacement or refund your deposit in full. If weather or force majeure stops a part of the trip, you get a new date or a full refund of the deposit. Trips over New Year’s Eve and Carnival follow separate rules: the deposit is not refundable once confirmed.

What to tell us in your request

• Your dates, or the month and how many days you have
• How many people, and the ages of any children
• Which route (A, B, C) or which regions interest you
• Hotel level and room setup
• Guide language
• Pace: full days or slow mornings
• Special occasions: honeymoon, birthday, anniversary
• Whether you have already booked international flights

Send us these details and we reply with a day-by-day proposal and price within 24 hours.