Family Adventures in Brazil
Plan a family vacation in Brazil built around wildlife: small groups, private guides, and Amazon and Pantanal lodges that welcome kids and grandparents.
30 trips found
Discover the Pantanal on a budget with our Jaguar Safari. Spot jaguars at Porto Jofre and enjoy boat tours at a fraction of the cost.
from $ 1,050
Ideal for travelers on a tight schedule, it combines comfort, adventure, and a quick, yet immersive, jungle experience in the Amazon Rainforest.
from $ 600
Navigate and explore two national parks, Jaú and Anavilhanas, with a comfortable stay on board and plenty of jungle adventure.
from $ 2,100
Wake up facing the Negro River and the wildlife of the Anavilhanas National Park while enjoying an all-inclusive luxury lodge in the Amazon Rainforest.
from $ 2,350
Looking to explore the Southern Pantanal? Enjoy night and photo safaris, piranha fishing, horseback riding, and boat rides from Campo Grande.
from $ 750
A 6-day all-inclusive luxury stay at Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge, facing the Rio Negro: caves, river communities, dolphins, hikes and night tours.
from $ 3,250
Enjoy an experience at a jungle lodge with boat trips, piranha fishing, forest hikes, and visits to local communities while sleeping in a bed each night.
from $ 750
See jaguars in the wild from the deck of a private boat in Porto Jofre, the world's top spot for jaguar watching. A 4-day, 3-night safari from Cuiabá into Brazil's Northern Pantanal.
from $ 850
Navigate the Amazon on an exclusive cruise designed to surprise even the most demanding clients seeking to explore the forest in ultimate comfort.
from $ 1,550
The best vacation of your life awaits you! Adrenaline-packed activities and comfortable accommodations in the forest are the highlights of this Amazon tour.
The Route of Emotions offers an unmatched experience across the natural beauties of Lençóis Maranhenses, Parnaíba and Jericoacoara.
from $ 1,000
Explore the Pantanal on safaris and night tours, snorkel in Bonito's clear rivers, visit ancient caves, and relax by the water during this 5-day trip.
from $ 850
Enjoy an extraordinary experience in Santo Amaro, a peaceful village near beautiful rainwater lagoons and sand dunes in Lençóis Maranhenses National Park.
from $ 450
Pousada Trijunção is the perfect fusion of exclusivity, comfort and wildlife experiences in the Cerrado – including maned wolf sightings!
from $ 2,300
On a limited budget? No worries. Enjoy wildlife activities and stay at an authentic jungle lodge with private rooms or shared dorms. Great for all budgets!
from $ 650
What families say
Real feedback from parents and grandparents who explored Brazil with us, kids in tow.
Brazil family vacation: Amazon or Pantanal with kids?
A family vacation in Brazil works best when the wildlife does the entertaining. The country holds more species than any on Earth, including roughly 1,900 bird species and around 700 mammals, and two regions put that life within a child’s attention span: the Pantanal and the Amazon. The wetland is the easier stage for big-animal sightings, while the rainforest offers the deeper, wilder immersion.
These are small-group or private trips, not resort packages, so the pace flexes to the youngest and oldest in the group. Guided forest walks run a relaxed 2 to 6 km a day with frequent stops, and most activities happen by boat, canoe, or 4×4 rather than on foot.
Minimum ages vary by trip: many Amazon lodges welcome children from 3, a Pantanal jaguar safari sets 8 as the standard minimum, and Fernando de Noronha dive courses start at 10. A family trip to Brazil can be tuned to a 5-year-old or a teenager.
Traveling Brazil with kids does not mean roughing it. Family lodges range from simple riverside bungalows to design-led suites and luxury Pantanal lodges, and most family rooms take one or two extra beds. The price covers the experience on the ground (lodges, guides, transfers, most meals) but not international flights, so you keep control of the long-haul cost.
Timing matters more than it does with a city break. The Pantanal’s dry season, May to October, concentrates animals around shrinking waterholes and gives the best odds for jaguars, with sightings near Porto Jofre reaching 90% in peak months. The Amazon runs year-round on a high-water and low-water rhythm. Most families give the trip 7 to 10 days to absorb travel time and a slow pace.
Not sure which season fits school holidays? Each itinerary lists the best months to travel.
