Brazil's Best Beaches

Trip Highlights

It is hard to imagine a trip to Brazil without journeying through its sparkling sand and crystalline waters. Home to thousands of beaches and an endless coastline, Craft Travel has scoped out our favorite seaside spots with a perfect combination of luxury, watersports, hiking, or merely relaxing as you are guaranteed to be mesmerized. 

Escaping from the hustle and bustle of Rio de Janeiro, you will head to Buzios, a bohemian chic beach town known for over twenty beaches surrounding this peninsula. Paired with the village atmosphere and calm beaches, Buzios is the perfectly balanced destination between a picturesque fishing town and glamorous seaside resort. You will then fly to the northern coast of Brazil to the beaches of Itacaré (State of Bahia), for a more laid-back vibe and barefoot luxury experience at its finest. Spend your days on the crowd-less Itacarezinho beach exploring the hidden and delicate beaches hidden in coves, shadowed by the rocky hills and coconut trees along the shore. End your stay at the volcanic archipelago island of Fernando de Noronha, renowned for its undeveloped beaches, jagged coastline and diverse marine wildlife. With its turquoise waters and dramatic rock formations, this paradise retreat is home to some of the best diving in the world for observe tropical marine life, such as corals, dolphins, turtles and sharks. On land, explore the ecological trails of Jadim Elizabeth and Esmeralda Coast, to name a few, for breathtaking panoramic views. 

Hotels and lodges described in the itinerary are recommended by Craft Travel but there are numerous options in each destination and we will customize your itinerary based upon your preferences. With your feedback, we will similarly customize suggested activities, time spent in each location and trip extensions to additional destinations of interest nearby.

Detailed Itinerary

Upon arrival at Rio de Janeiro International Airport, you will be privately transferred for an approximate 2h45m drive to the beach town of Buzios. After check-in, enjoy your day at leisure.

Optional Tours (supplemental cost):

• After your arrival into Rio de Janeiro, explore the iconic landmarks of Rio de Janeiro, such as Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, before heading to Buzios. Any private tours within Rio de Janeiro can be arranged before your departure to Buzios. Please consult with your Travel Designer for more details.

Overnight at Casas Brancas Boutique Hotel & Spa (no meals)

Experience the beauty of the Búzios peninsula on a schooner boat tour that will take you to twelve of its most famous beaches (Armação, Ossos, Azeda, Azedinha, João Fernandes, João Fernandinho, Branca, Feia, Tartaruga, Virgens, Amores and Canto), as well as three gorgeous islands. This journey includes the opportunity to snorkel and swim in the crystal clear water. Equipment for snorkeling will be provided. Duration of this journey is approximately 2h30m, which provides just enough time to enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure.

Overnight at Casas Brancas Boutique Hotel & Spa (Breakfast)

You will be privately transferred to Rio de Janeiro’s airport for your departing flight to Ilheus. Upon arrival at Ilheus, you will be transferred to Txai Resort for an approximate drive time of 1 hour. After check-in, enjoy a walk on the beautiful trails that surround this rich Atlantic Rainforest. Reach a looking point for an incredible panoramic view.

As a member of the exclusive group of Relais & Châteaux hotels, the Txai Itacaré goes way beyond hospitality. The daily philosophy of wellbeing and well hosting is practiced by offering unique moments in a refuge that transmits comfort and simplicity in every detail. Built on a 92-hectare farm, on Itacarezinho beach, which is 15 km from Itacaré, its Bahian shore is the only one with rocky mountains that hide small and delicate beaches of fine sand in their coves, waters of green and emerald colors with a warm temperature all year round, and a stretch of soft white sand full of coconut trees along the shore.

The hotel is Iocated on a 100-hectare estate of native Atlantic Rainforest, an ancient oceanfront farm that produced coconut and cocoa in the Environmental Protection Area of Itacaré- Serra Grande. Our exclusive bungalows ensure coziness and privacy with maximum comfort. The restaurants offer a light cuisine with local products served in carefully prepared dishes. The therapies, massages, baths and aesthetical treatments offered by the Shamash Healing Space ensure health and wellbeing.

Overnight at Txai Itacaré Hotel & Resort (Breakfast)

Spend your day at leisure enjoying the beautiful pool with views of the beach, or freshen up for an incredible experience at the Spa.

Optional Tours (supplemental cost)

• Camamu Bay: Explore on a private speedboat a variety of islands, beaches, forests, mangroves and a visit to the Tremembe waterfall, which flows into the sea. Experience the beauty of remote and uninhabitated beaches.

• Cocoa Farm: For those looking for a historical and cultural tour, this experience is not to be missed! You will visit Vila Rosa Farm and learn about coca cultivation and harvesting. You will have the opportunity to sample cocoa right oft the tree and visit the chocolate factory to see cocoa transform into its final product. Enjoy a tasting of the final product.

Overnight at Txai Itacaré Hotel & Resort (Breakfast)

You will be transferred to Ilheus Airport for your departing flight to Fernando de Noronha. Upon arrival at Fernando de Noronha, you will be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy your day at leisure.

Overnight at Pousada Maravilha (Breakfast)

Get ready for a full day island tour in a 4x4 vehicle. We will visit the main beaches, natural pools, historic sites and amazing lookout points at sunset time. Be prepared to enjoy beach swims, snorkeling and stop for local lunch in town.

Overnight at Pousada Maravilha (Breakfast)

Enjoy your day at leisure or one of the optional tours below.

Optional Tours (supplemental cost)

• Dolphin Boat Tour: We will embark from San Antonio Port and explore the islands of Sela Gineta, Cuscuz and then head to Ponta da Sapata, the island’s eastern most edge, and return back passing in front of the Dolphin Bay, home to hundreds of wild dolphins. It is almost guaranteed to see the Spinner and Rotifer dolphins on this expedition. The waters surrounding the island are one of the most breeding grounds for dolphins.

• Scuba Diving: Fernando de Noronha is bathed by the Outer Sea and Inner Sea. The Inner sea, which is the side of the island towards the continent, has very calm waters between April and November and experiences rougher seas between December and March. The Outer Sea always has clearer visibility than the inner sea, yet dive success still greatly depends on ocean conditions and time of year. Morning, afternoon and night diving is offered for Certified Divers only. Diversity of marine life include dolphins, turtles, manta rays, groupers, etc. Wrecks and cave diving is also available. With more than 25 diving sites, Noronha is considered as one of the best places for diving in Brazil. Rich marine life, colorful coral reefs and important variety of species makes the scuba diving at Noronha an amazing adventure.

• Sunset Sail: Explore the island on your private boat and witness the beautiful sunset, while also stoping at Conceicao Beach for a nice swim.

Overnight at Pousada Maravilha (Breakfast)

At the scheduled time, you will be privately transferred to the airport for your departing flight home.

(Breakfast)

• 7 nights accommodation (based on double/twin occupancy)

• Daily breakfast

• Scheduled guided excursions as specified in the itinerary

• All ground transfers between airports and accommodations

• *Not included: gratuities, visas (if applicable), international and internal flights, meals and drinks not described above, items of a personal nature, environmental fee for entry into Fernando de Noronha.

• If time permits, we recommend staying for 2 nights in Rio de Janeiro to tour its iconic landmarks, beaches and cultural scene.

• In the State of Bahia, an alternative to Itacare are the beaches of Trancoso, also known for its beautiful beaches and lush nature.