Rio, beyond the postcard
Arrive privately and discover the city through landscape, modernist architecture, ateliers, music and exceptional tables, guided by people who live its culture from within.
Coastal energy, creative culture and the wild interior
Brazil, Rhythm & Wilderness
The journey
A private Brazilian journey connecting Rio's landscape and cultural confidence, the Atlantic coast around Paraty and the extraordinary wildlife of the Pantanal.
Brazil is experienced through contrast: city and forest, music and stillness, contemporary design and generous local hospitality — all connected with complete ease.
Duration11 nights
Best timeMay to October
Travel stylePrivate culture, coast & wildlife journey
AccommodationDesign hotels, coastal retreat & safari lodge
The itinerary
Day by day,
beautifully considered.
This is the journey's natural rhythm. Every stage can be refined around your dates, interests and preferred pace.
Paraty & the Atlantic Forest
Travel along the coast to a refined retreat, combining the colonial port, rainforest, private coves and a day aboard a privately crewed boat.
From the Atlantic to the Pantanal
Fly with private assistance into the interior and continue to a conservation-led lodge as the landscape opens into wetland.
Wildlife at the right pace
Explore by private vehicle, boat and on foot with a specialist guide, adapting each day to water levels, wildlife movement and the best available light.
A final day in the wild
Choose another private wildlife departure or a slower lodge day before a farewell evening beneath the immense Pantanal sky.
Departure
Private onward assistance to São Paulo or Rio, or continue to Iguaçu, Bahia or the Amazon.
The experience
Considered in every detail.
- Rio with private cultural, architectural and musical hosts
- A refined Atlantic-coast stay and privately crewed boat
- Specialist wildlife guiding in the Pantanal
- Private flights and seamless transitions between contrasting regions
Included with ELEGANS
- 11 nights in hand-selected luxury accommodation
- Daily breakfast, selected full-board safari dining and four curated meals
- Domestic flights within the published itinerary
- Private guiding, boat experiences and transfers throughout
- Dedicated ELEGANS journey concierge
Not included
- International flights
- Travel and medical evacuation insurance
- Meals, premium beverages and spa not specifically described
- Visas, gratuities and personal expenses