30 days in Brazil Itinerary

Rio de Janeiro is known for sightseeing, beaches, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: pause for some photo ops at Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer, learn about all things military at Museu Historico do Exercito e Forte de Copacabana, visit Santa Teresa, and kick back and relax at Praia de Ipanema.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Rio de Janeiro is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Traveling from Amsterdam to Rio de Janeiro, you'll gain 4 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Amsterdam in November: high temperatures in Rio de Janeiro hover around 33°C and lows are around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Ilha Grande.

Ilha Grande is known for beaches, nature, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the awesome beauty at Pico do Papagaio, indulge in some personalized pampering at Namaste Terapias Corporais, enjoy the sand and surf at Saco do Ceu Beach, and contemplate the waterfront views at Lagoa Verde, Ilha Grande.

For ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Ilha Grande trip itinerary maker.

You can do a combination of bus and ferry from Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. In November in Ilha Grande, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 24°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can travel to Paraty.

Paraty is known for beaches, nature, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Centro Historico, experience rural life at Fazenda Bananal, tour the depths of the sea with a submarine tour, and enjoy the sand and surf at Saco do Mamangua Beach.

For maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Paraty tour itinerary builder app.

Traveling by combination of ferry and car from Ilha Grande to Paraty takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to drive to Sao Paulo.

On the 12th (Sun), pick up some local products at Mercado Municipal de São Paulo, then take a stroll through Paulista Avenue, then admire the masterpieces at Pinacoteca do Estado de Sao Paulo, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santuario e Convento Sao Francisco de Assis. On the 13th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: examine the collection at Museu de Arte Brasileira - FAAP, stroll around Parque Ibirapuera, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sao Paulo Brazil Temple.

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Traveling by car from Paraty to Sao Paulo takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in November, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to fly to Gramado.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Tue): test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, walk around Mini Mundo, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lago Negro.

For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Gramado trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Sao Paulo to Gramado takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to travel to Foz do Iguacu.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Wed): take in the dramatic scenery at Iguazu Falls. On your second day here, admire the engineering at Itaipu Dam and then get to know the resident critters at Parque das Aves Bird Park.

For where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Foz do Iguacu online route planner.

Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Gramado to Foz do Iguacu takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. In November, daytime highs in Foz do Iguacu are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Alto Paraiso de Goias.

Spend the 17th (Fri) exploring nature at Parque Nacional da Chapada dos Veadeiros. Next up on the itinerary: admire the sheer force of Catarata dos Couros, trek along Sertao Zen, kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and take in the dramatic natural features at Vale da Lua.

For photos, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read Alto Paraiso de Goias travel planner.

Do a combination of flight and bus from Foz do Iguacu to Alto Paraiso de Goias in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Brasilia Standard Time to Amazon Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can travel to Salvador.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Tue): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica Do Senhor Do Bonfim and then wander the streets of Pelourinho.

To find reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Salvador route planner.

Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Alto Paraiso de Goias to Salvador takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Amazon Standard Time to Brasilia Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. In November, daily temperatures in Salvador can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) to allow time to fly to Porto de Galinhas.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): enjoy the sand and surf at Pontal de Maracaipe, explore by horseback at Haras Maracaipe, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Vila de Porto de Galinhas Beach, then look for gifts at Nata Artesanato, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Capela Nossa Senhora do Desterro. Here are some ideas for day two: see Off-Road Tours, then stroll through Cupe beach, then stroll through Muro Alto Beach, and finally browse the eclectic array of goods at Feira de Artesanato.

To find other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Porto de Galinhas driving holiday planner.

You can fly from Salvador to Porto de Galinhas in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November in Porto de Galinhas, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can fly to Fernando de Noronha.

Fernando de Noronha is known for beaches, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape at Morro dois Irmaos, don't miss a visit to Fortaleza N S dos Remedios, stroll through Praia do Bode, and enjoy the sand and surf at Baia dos Porcos.

To find reviews, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Fernando de Noronha trip planner.

You can fly from Porto de Galinhas to Fernando de Noronha in 3 hours. Traveling from Porto de Galinhas to Fernando de Noronha, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in November, and nighttime lows around 29°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Natal.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at Ponta Negra Beach and then see Off-Road Tours.

To see traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Natal trip planning website.

Getting from Fernando de Noronha to Natal by flight takes about 3 hours. The time zone changes from Fernando de Noronha Standard Time (FNT) to Brasilia Standard Time (BRT), which is usually a -1 hour difference. November in Natal sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 27°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.