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Brazil Adventure & Ecotourism

Trek, paddle, dive and watch wildlife across five biomes, with Brazil adventure and ecotourism trips built around your dates

61 trips found

A hiker in an orange top sits on a rock outcrop overlooking the vast green canyon of the Vale do Pati Trek, with sandstone cliffs and a distant waterfall visible below

Vale do Pati Trek Chapada Diamantina 3 Days

4.9· 50 reviews

Ideal for those with limited time to visit the most beautiful trek in Brazil. Discover caves, waterfalls, and trails and stay with families in Pati.

2 nights

from $ 300

A lone trekker with hiking poles walks up a white sand dune toward the rising sun on a lencois maranhenses trek, footprints trailing behind across the smooth, wind-rippled sand

3-day Lençóis Maranhenses Trek

4.8· 45 reviews

Cross Lençóis Maranhenses National Park on foot. Two nights in oasis families, daily lagoon swims, sunrise hikes, end at Santo Amaro.

2 nights

from $ 500

A jaguar resting across the forked branches of a large tree, gazing directly at the camera during a pantanal jaguar budget safari

Pantanal Jaguar Budget Safari

4.9· 33 reviews

Discover the Pantanal on a budget with our Jaguar Safari. Spot jaguars at Porto Jofre and enjoy boat tours at a fraction of the cost.

3 nights

from $ 1,050

Four ecotourists standing at the base of a massive buttressed rainforest tree during a manaus jungle tour, gazing up at its towering trunk in a dense green canopy

3-day Amazon Jungle Tour from Manaus, Brazil

4.9· 34 reviews
Amazoneasy

Ideal for travelers on a tight schedule, it combines comfort, adventure, and a quick, yet immersive, jungle experience in the Amazon Rainforest.

2 nights

from $ 600

Aerial view of a small expedition vessel navigating a winding river channel through flooded Amazon rainforest on an Amazon River Cruise Brazil

5-day Amazon River Cruise in Brazil

5.0· 12 reviews
Amazoneasy

Navigate and explore two national parks, Jaú and Anavilhanas, with a comfortable stay on board and plenty of jungle adventure.

4 nights

from $ 2,100

A scuba diver hovers above an algae-covered reef while a large reef shark glides past in the clear blue water, a highlight of the 2-Day Diving Package in Fernando de Noronha

2-Day Diving Package in Fernando de Noronha

5.0· 5 reviews

Dive into Fernando de Noronha's beauty with a 2-day package: expert dive instructors, bilingual guides and unforgettable underwater adventures.

1 night

from $ 400

A warmly lit open-air pavilion of a luxury amazon lodge brazil emerges through lush tropical foliage and palm fronds along a hardwood boardwalk at dusk

Luxury Amazon Lodge Brazil

5.0· 7 reviews
Amazoneasy

Wake up facing the Negro River and the wildlife of the Anavilhanas National Park while enjoying an all-inclusive luxury lodge in the Amazon Rainforest.

4 nights

from $ 2,400

Rippled white sand dunes meeting a wide, crystal-clear blue-green lagoon under a cloudless sky on the Lençóis Maranhenses trek from Atins

2-day Lençóis Maranhenses trek from Atins

5.0· 5 reviews

Hike 12 km across dunes from Atins to Baixa Grande Oasis, swim in freshwater lagoons, and overnight in a hammock at a local family's home.

1 night

from $ 450

A group of capybaras grazing and standing at the edge of shallow floodwaters in open wetland grassland, glowing in warm golden-hour light on a pantanal tour from campo grande

Pantanal Tour From Campo Grande: Wildlife Adventure

4.9· 17 reviews

Looking to explore the Southern Pantanal? Enjoy night and photo safaris, piranha fishing, horseback riding, and boat rides from Campo Grande.

3 nights

from $ 750

Aerial view of a milky-white natural spring pool surrounded by fan palms and dense tropical vegetation on a jalapão trip

4-day Trip in Jalapão from Palmas

5.0· 7 reviews

Enjoy Jalapão State Park with crystal fervedouros, waterfalls, rafting, and local culture. Relax in cozy inns on an authentic Brazilian adventure!

3 nights

from $ 600

A warmly lit thatched-roof bungalow at Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge Brazil, with a woven hammock on the open deck and a king bed visible through floor-to-ceiling glass walls, surrounded by dense rainforest foliage at dusk

Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge in Brazil: Your Luxury Amazon Stay

5.0· 27 reviews
Amazoneasy

A 6-day all-inclusive luxury stay at Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge, facing the Rio Negro: caves, river communities, dolphins, hikes and night tours.

5 nights

from $ 3,300

Couple watching the sunset from a canoe on a calm river during a Brazilian Amazon jungle tour

4-day Brazilian Amazon Jungle Tour

4.9· 19 reviews
Amazoneasy

Enjoy an experience at a jungle lodge with boat trips, piranha fishing, forest hikes, and visits to local communities while sleeping in a bed each night.

3 nights

from $ 750

Pantanal Jaguar Safari in Porto Jofre, Cuiabá

Pantanal Jaguar Safari in Porto Jofre, Cuiabá

4.7· 11 reviews

See jaguars in the wild from the deck of a private boat in Porto Jofre, the world's top spot for jaguar watching. A 4-day, 3-night safari from Cuiabá into Brazil's Northern Pantanal.

3 nights

from $ 850

Two trekkers lie on a sandstone ledge peering over the edge at a tall waterfall plunging into a dark pool far below, surrounded by lush green canyon vegetation on the Pati Valley hike

Pati Valley Hike Chapada Diamantina 4 days

5.0· 23 reviews

An extra day in this paradise to enjoy local hospitality, cuisine, caves, waterfalls and trails without compromising comfort.

3 nights

from $ 450

A caiman floating almost entirely submerged in still green water, its amber eye and armored skull barely breaking the surface during an Amazon survival tour

4-day Amazon Survival Tour

5.0· 13 reviews
Amazonextreme

Learn survival techniques from experienced guides, hike through the forest, and navigate the rivers — all to deepen your connection with the Amazon.

3 nights

from $ 1,000

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Brazil adventure and ecotourism: how to plan a trip across a continent-sized country

Brazil is a country of 8.5 million km² that holds five major biomes: the Amazon Rainforest, the Pantanal wetlands, the Cerrado savanna, the Atlantic Forest, the Caatinga, and the Pampa—plus a 7,491 km coastline. No single trip sees it all, which is why most travelers focus on two or three regions.

PlanetaEXO is an ecotourism specialist, focusing on the best nature can offer. Brazil adventure travel links contrasting landscapes by short domestic flights, for example, the Amazon and the Pantanal for wildlife, or Chapada Diamantina and Lençóis Maranhenses for trekking and dunes. Every trip covers accommodation, guides, listed activities, and transfers from each meeting point—excluding flights so you keep control of routing.

Here, adventure travel in Brazil means small-group, nature-first trips: graded treks, wildlife safaris, kayaking, and diving rather than coach sightseeing. We also run gentle ecotourism and ecolodge stays, so a single journey can pair a relaxed rainforest lodge with a demanding multi-day trek. Pace, comfort, and group size are all adjustable.

On the conservation side, ecotourism in Brazil means low-impact travel that protects what you came to see. The country holds about 60% of the Amazon, the world’s largest tropical wetland in the Pantanal, plus the Cerrado and Atlantic Forest, paired with a strong network of ecolodges.

Responsible tourism also gives standing forests and wetlands an economic value, which helps protect them. Partners fund jaguar monitoring in the Pantanal, reserve protection in the Amazon, and community projects in places like Bonito. Choosing local guides and certified operators keeps more of your spending in the region, so sustainable travel in Brazil is not just about where you travel but how you do it.

Not sure where to start? Tell us your dates, interests, and fitness, and we will shape an itinerary that fits, whether that leans adventure, ecotourism, or both!

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