Brazil is my favorite country in the world, and nothing brings me more joy than the prospect of going back with you! Brazil is not an easy destination for solo travelers, especially if you don't speak Portuguese, and most group trips never venture beyond Rio, which is why this group trip is so special to me.
On this trip, we will be visiting Rio and Salvador, two cities that are known for their rich culture, especially as it pertains to Afro-Brazilian history. My goal in leading this group trip to Rio and Salvador is to show you a city that is famous around the world while also visiting another city that I think has so much to offer yet is severely underrated. By visiting both cities, we will learn so much about the country's beautiful African legacy and how it ultimately shapes Brazilian culture as a whole.
This trip will be the perfect blend of cultural immersion and relaxation. We'll see the most popular landmarks of each city, we'll spend time on the beautiful beaches, we'll watch incredible performances, we'll lounge by the pool, and we'll visit several different sites to learn about Afro-Brazilian history and culture.
If you've been wanting to go to Brazil but haven't been ready to go alone and have an appreciation for Black cultural immersion, this trip is for you!
Unfortunately, all bookings and deposits are non-refundable. I personally set up everything for the trip and if you decide to cancel, I cannot get my time and expenses back, so refunds aren't possible. You will be responsible for the cost of the trip. For this reason, I highly recommend obtaining travel insurance that covers emergency cancellations or even CFAR (Cancel for any reason coverage). I recommend Squaremouth, Tin Leg, World Nomads, or Safety Wing.
This trip is designed for travelers who are social and don't mind sharing a room with other members of the group. On this trip, we will be staying in nice hostel dorms as well as double occupancy hotel rooms.
Since people will be flying in from all over the world, flights are NOT included but I am more than happy to advise you on a flight, just contact me! When booking your flights, I would recommend booking your flights to arrive at GIG (Rio de Janeiro/Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport) before 5pm on the start date of the trip (July 16th) so that you can attend the welcome dinner. On the last day of the trip (July 24th), check out from the hostel is at 11am but you are welcome to leave anytime. Should you have an evening flight, it will be possible to store your luggage.
Travel insurance is required for this trip! If you have a travel credit card, I recommend booking your flight with it so that you are insured through there. Otherwise, you should book a policy with emergency medical coverage. Some providers I recommend include Squaremouth, Tin Leg, World Nomads, and Safety Wing.
Please note that while I don’t anticipate any changes, the below itinerary is tentative and is subject to change. If any activities have to be changed, it will be replaced with one of a similar value and vibe. I.e, a cultural activity will be replaced with another cultural activity.
All accommodation is included! We will be staying in a mix of nice hostels and double occupancy hotel rooms. In both instances, you will only be sharing a room with members of the group.
Some meals like the welcome and farewell dinner are included as well as some breakfasts and even a couple lunches.
You are responsible for your plane ticket to and from Rio but the internal flights between Rio and Salvador are included.
These include an Afro-Rio walking tour, a carnival tour, and a full day tour to see Rio’s main attractions.
These include a tour of a Quilombo, a traditional dance performance, and a walking tour of the historical center
All transportation to and from included activities and meals is included.
Travel insurance is required! When booking flights, I recommend using a travel credit card as most times they include travel insurance.
Flights to and from Brazil are NOT included. You are responsible for finding your way to Rio de Janeiro for the trip.
Aside from the included meals, meals are not included so you will need to buy a few of your own.
Transportation during free time and to and from the airport is not included.
Welcome to Brazil! Today, we will have a welcome dinner to get to know the group we will be traveling with for the next week 🫶🏾
Today we are going on a full day tour to see all of Rio’s main attractions including Christ the Redeemer, one of the wonders of the world! This will be a great way for us to see the highlights of the city in just one day.
Brazil’s African legacy is so special so it’s important that we take a walking tour to get to more about the city’s rich African history.
After our walking tour, we will head to the airport to fly to Salvador, one of my favorite cities in the world.
Welcome to Salvador! For our first full day, we will take a walking tour around the city’s historical center and learn about why it’s so important to the city’s history.
Today we will be visiting a place where the African legacy is the strongest, Quilombo de Kaonge. Quilombos (Palenque in Spanish) are settlements established by enslaved Africans who freed themselves from slavery. As a result, these settlements became known as sites of resistance as they would actively fight against their enslavement. Today, people still live in these communities and welcome us in to show us their way of life and teach us about their incredible history.
We will have the opportunity to watch an amazing performance that is based in the country’s rich African legacy. This is easily one of the best activities to do while visiting Salvador!
Today, we will have a free morning to do some sightseeing or relax at the beach. Afterwards, we will travel back to Rio to continue the rest of our tour.
Rio’s carnival is world famous so naturally, we have to have an immersive carnival experience. We will learn about its history, we’ll see how people prepare for carnival, and we’ll get to watch a mini dance performance and try on traditional costumes!
We’ll have a free afternoon and in the evening, we will have our farewell dinner.
Our trip of a lifetime has officially come to an end, thank you so much for joining me 🫶🏾