Brazil holidays

Alight some carnival fever with a night out in Rio de Janeiro. Your heart will beat faster and rhythms will fill your soul as you experience a samba show and folklore music at Plataforma 1. The night will also include dinner in a barbecue house. The energy of this show will give you a flavour of the carnival and an insight into the regional dances of Brazil.

Standing 38m tall on top of Corcovado hill, the art deco Christ the Redeemer statue - also known locally as Cristo Redentor - towers above Rio. We'll pick you up from your hotel and take you to the station for a 20-minute ride by cogwheel train up to the statue, crossing Tijuca Forest, the largest urban forest on the planet. At the top of several flights of stairs, stand under the statue's outspread arms and gaze out at Rio stretching before you. Return to your hotel via a panoramic road.

Private full day tour of Rio's most iconic sights. Visiting the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado and Sugar Loaf Mountain with its dramatic setting in Guanabara Bay.

Visiting the Maracanã Stadium - officially known as Journalist Mario Filho - is an unforgettable experience. The stadium can seat up to 100,000 spectators and the tour takes around one hour. You'll see the dressing rooms, the training field, the football pitch and the hall of fame. You'll also get to see the view from the best seats and a sound show will give you the impression you're in a full stadium, with everybody shouting.

The Samba is an energetic dance with a bouncy, pulsating rhythm and sensual hip action - and Rio is the place to learn this fun dance! Samba is the spirit and soul of Brazilian music and dance, and it's one of the most popular ballroom dances. The simple steps and distinctive music make the Samba and easy dance to learn - so come and give it a go.

This half day historical city tour starts with a drive from the South Zone to the centre of Rio, taking in the amazing sights of Sugar Loaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer statue, Guanabara Bay and the simple chapel of Nossa Senhora da Gloria do Outeiro. Central Rio is a buzzing mixture of historic buildings and modern high-rise towers. In the old town you'll discover baroque architecture including the Royal Palace, National Historic Museum, the Candelaria Church and the Municipal Theatre. You'll also admire the new modern additions and soak in the cafe culture.

The coast around Rio is home to many tropical islands offering lush jungle and idyllic beaches.