21 days in Brazil: itinerary
A realistic 21-day route through Brazil with sensible stop lengths, travel days and costs.
6 min read · Updated 2026-08-01
Three very different regions linked by domestic flights.
The route
- Days 1–7: Rio de Janeiro
- Days 8–14: Iguaçu Falls
- Days 15–21: Amazon (Manaus)
Why this order works
It keeps transfers short and ends near a major airport. Domestic flights are the practical way to cross regions — distances between the Northeast, Amazon and south are enormous
What it costs
At mid-range pace, an estimated $2,730 per person on the ground, excluding flights.
When to run it
Best months: April, May, June, September, October, November.
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Where to go in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Beaches beneath granite peaks, with samba, viewpoints and a dramatic urban setting.
Explore Rio de Janeiro
São Paulo
Brazil's biggest city: restaurants, museums, galleries and the main flight hub.
Explore São Paulo
Salvador
Afro-Brazilian cultural capital with a colonial upper town and Bahian coast nearby.
Explore Salvador
Northeast Coast
Long, hot, sunny beach coastline from Bahia through Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Norte and Ceará.
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