Brazil's Cultural Mosaic: Rio, Inhotim & Salvador

Brazil's Cultural Mosaic: Rio, Inhotim & Salvador

9 Days / 8 Nights Private Tour Everyday Brazil
Destination Brazil Brazil Private Tours
Type Private Tour
Duration 9 Days / 8 Nights 8 Nights
Runs Everyday

From Christ the Redeemer to the cobbled streets of Pelourinho, this 9-day private tour reveals Brazil's colour, history, and heart!

Discover four completely different sides of Brazil on this 9-day private journey through the country's most captivating cities. Begin in Rio de Janeiro, riding the train up through Tijuca Forest to Christ the Redeemer and the cable cars to Sugarloaf's summit for a 360-degree view of the marvellous city, before stepping into the imperial past at Petrópolis, where Emperor Pedro II's summer palace, the Gothic Cathedral, and the French-built Crystal Palace still tell Brazil's royal story. Then head to Belo Horizonte and the extraordinary Inhotim Institute—part open-air contemporary art museum, part botanical garden gathering rare species from every continent. Finally, arrive in Salvador de Bahia, where the country began: explore the Farol da Barra, the UNESCO-listed streets of Pelourinho, and the sweeping views from the Lacerda Elevator over the Bay of All Saints, with a free day to soak up the city's Afro-Brazilian soul. With private guides and transfers throughout, handpicked hotels, daily breakfast, and round-the-clock local assistance, this is Brazil in all its colour, history, and heart.

Day by day

The plan as the operator publishes it. Exact timings are confirmed with your booking.

  1. Day 1 Rio de Janeiro
    Welcome to Brazil! Our representative will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Overnight in Rio de Janeiro.
  2. Day 2 Rio de Janeiro
    Rio doesn't hold back on day one. After a scenic drive around Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, board the train that climbs through Tijuca Forest—the world's largest urban forest—to Christ the Redeemer, standing 700 metres above the city and one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
  3. Day 3 Rio de Janeiro
    Today, a day in the Imperial City. Just 60 km from Rio, German-settled Petrópolis keeps Brazil's royal past alive in its charming streets. Visit the Imperial Museum—once Emperor Pedro II's summer residence, home to a crown of gold, pearls, and diamonds—then the Gothic Cathedral, resting place of…
  4. Day 4 Rio de Janeiro – Belo Horizonte
    After breakfast, we'll transfer you to the airport for your flight to Belo Horizonte, where our representative will greet you and take you to your hotel. Overnight in Belo Horizonte. Meals: Breakfast
  5. Day 5 Belo Horizonte
    Today, something extraordinary: the Inhotim Institute. Part open-air museum, part botanical garden, this remarkable place holds one of the world's most important contemporary art collections alongside rare plant species gathered from every continent—all spread across a landscape you wander rather…
  6. Day 6 Belo Horizonte – Salvador
    After breakfast, we'll transfer you to the airport for your flight to Salvador de Bahia, where our representative will meet you and take you to your hotel. Overnight in Salvador de Bahía. Meals: Breakfast
  7. Day 7 Salvador de Bahía
    Discover where Brazil began. Start at Fort Santo Antônio and the Farol da Barra lighthouse, the launch point of the city's famous Carnival circuit, then head into the Historic Centre and Pelourinho—a UNESCO World Heritage site made for wandering, with its churches, museums, and the Jorge Amado…
  8. Day 8 Salvador de Bahía
    A free day to enjoy Salvador at your own pace. Overnight in Salvador de Bahía. Meals: Breakfast
  9. Day 9 Salvador de Bahía
    After breakfast, we'll transfer you to the airport at the set time. End of our services—until next time! Meals: Breakfast

What this holiday includes

Everything the price covers, and what to budget for separately.

Included

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  • Meet-and-assist service upon arrival and departure at the airports
  • All airport transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Tours are private
  • Accommodation for 3 nights in Rio de Janeiro, 2 nights in Belo Horizonte, and 3 nights in Salvador de Bahía based on BB
  • Daily breakfast at the hotels
  • 1 lunch during the Corcovado and Sugar Loaf excursion (drinks not included)
  • Full-day excursion to Corcovado and Sugar Loaf in Rio de Janeiro
  • Full-day excursion to Petrópolis from Rio de Janeiro
  • Full-day excursion to the Inhotim Institute from Belo Horizonte
  • Half-day historical city tour in Salvador de Bahía
  • Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
  • Services of professional local guides during tours
  • Permanent assistance in each destination throughout the trip

Not included

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  • International and domestic airfares
  • Any services or meals not specified in the itinerary, including drinks
  • Early check-in, late check-out, and hotel extras
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for guides and hotel staff

Prices

Per person, by hotel standard and travel season. The operator publishes these rates; we confirm the exact cost for your dates before anything is booked.

Hotels used Fasano Belo Horizonte Hotel 5 Fera Palace Hotel 4 Miramar by Windsor Hotel 5
Prices per person in USD
Occupancy 01/May/2026 – 30/Apr/2027
Per Person in Double Room USD 3

Photos

Brazil's Cultural Mosaic
Brazil's Cultural Mosaic
Brazil's Cultural Mosaic
Brazil's Cultural Mosaic