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The Complete Brazil Train Tour

A Brazil Train Journey from Ouro Preto to the Atlantic Rainforest

18 Days / 17 Nights per person*
from 5506
*Example by 4 travelers in 4β˜… accommodation, low season. Flights priced separately. Get a quote for 1 to 99+ below

Summary

This 18-day Brazil train tour takes you from Vitoria, Belo Horizonte, Ouro Preto, and Rio de Janeiro to Salvador da Bahia. This is the most complete Brazil train tour, perfect for train enthusiasts who want to see Brazil’s landscapes and landmarks aboard meter gauge rails and steam engines. Starting in the port city of Vitoria, travel to Belo Horizonte and the Minas Gerais region where Brazil’s gold rush took off during the 17th century. Then lounge on the world-famous beaches of Rio de Janeiro before continuing on into southern Brazil’s Atlantic Rainforest. Ride on the Serra Verde Express on the way to Iguassu Falls. Finish this rail journey in Salvador da Bahia, the original Brazilian capital and the heart and soul of Brazil’s African culture.

Tour Highlights

  • City tours of VitΓ³ria, Ouro Preto, Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba, & Salvador

  • Train ride VitΓ³ria to Belo Horizonte

  • Steam train from Ouro Preto to Mariana

  • Steam train from Tiradentes to SΓ£o JΓ£o del Rey

  • Train through the Atlantic Rainforest

  • Iguassu Falls Tour

Included

  • 17-Nights accommodations in hotels or pousadas
  • All breakfasts & other meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All tours, transfers, entrance fees, and train rides
  • English-speaking guides
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Day 1Arrive in Salvador Bahia

Aerial view of Salvador da Bahia, Brazil

Arrive at the Salvador Airport and check into your hotel in downtown Salvador da Bahia. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Prepare for your railroad adventure on the 15-day Brazil Train Tour to discover the hidden gems and colonial treasures of Rio de Janeiro.

Day 2Salvador Historic City Tour & Suburban Salvador Train Tour

Day 3Praia do Forte & Tamar Turtle Project Tour

Day 4Arrival in Vitoria & City Tour

Day 5Train from Vitoria to Belo Horizonte

Day 6Arrival in Ouro Preto & City Tour

Day 7Free Day in Ouro Preto

Day 8Transfer from Ouro Preto to Tiradentes

Day 9Maria Fumaça Train from Tiradentes to São João del Rei

Day 10Transfer to Paraty

Day 11Paraty Schooner Cruise

Day 12Transfer to Rio de Janeiro - City Tour & Sugar Loaf Mountain

Day 13Rio de Janeiro Corcovado & City Tour

Day 14Fly to Curitiba & City Tour

Day 15Atlantic Rainforest Train Ride

Day 16Arrive in Foz do Iguassu & Tour of the Falls

Day 17Iguassu Falls Tour from Argentine Side

Day 18Departure from Foz do Iguassu

Estimated Tour Price Without Flights

Prices vary according to several factors including: season, number of people traveling, shared vs private excursions, when you book and rooming arrangements. These are from prices based on low season.

We can customizeΒ anything for any time of year! Contact us for an exact quote for your trip.

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Budget

From 5990 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Curitiba Johnscher San Juan Boutique Hotel
  • Foz do Iguassu CarimΓ£
  • Ouro Preto Pousada Classica
  • Rio de Janeiro Windsor Martinique
  • Salvador da Bahia Solar dos Deuses
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Standard

From 6529 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Curitiba Johnscher San Juan Hotel
  • Foz do Iguassu Viale Cataratas
  • Ouro Preto Pousada Minas Gerais
  • Rio de Janeiro Windsor Leme Hotel
  • Salvador da Bahia Monte Pascoal
  • VitΓ³ria Hotel Golden Tulip Porto Vitoria
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Superior

From 7260 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Curitiba Hotel Mabu Business
  • Foz do Iguassu Bourbon Cataratas
  • Ouro Preto Hotel Luxor Ouro Preto
  • Rio de Janeiro Windsor Excelsior Copacabana
  • Salvador da Bahia Sheraton da Bahia
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Deluxe

From 9603 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Curitiba Radisson Curitiba
  • Foz do Iguassu Hotel das Cataratas
  • Ouro Preto Pousada do Mondego
  • Rio de Janeiro Hilton Copacabana
  • Salvador da Bahia Pestana Convento do Carmo
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Standard

From 5066 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Curitiba Johnscher San Juan Boutique Hotel
  • Foz do Iguassu CarimΓ£
  • Ouro Preto Pousada Classica
  • Rio de Janeiro Windsor Martinique
  • Salvador da Bahia Solar dos Deuses
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Superior

From 5506 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Curitiba Johnscher San Juan Hotel
  • Foz do Iguassu Viale Cataratas
  • Ouro Preto Pousada Minas Gerais
  • Rio de Janeiro Windsor Leme Hotel
  • Salvador da Bahia Monte Pascoal
  • VitΓ³ria Hotel Golden Tulip Porto Vitoria
β­β­β­β­βž• (Recommended)
Superior+

From 6078 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Curitiba Hotel Mabu Business
  • Foz do Iguassu Bourbon Cataratas
  • Ouro Preto Hotel Luxor Ouro Preto
  • Rio de Janeiro Windsor Excelsior Copacabana
  • Salvador da Bahia Sheraton da Bahia
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Luxury

From 8267 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Curitiba Radisson Curitiba
  • Foz do Iguassu Hotel das Cataratas
  • Ouro Preto Pousada do Mondego
  • Rio de Janeiro Hilton Copacabana
  • Salvador da Bahia Pestana Convento do Carmo
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Standard

From 4235 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Curitiba Johnscher San Juan Boutique Hotel
  • Foz do Iguassu CarimΓ£
  • Ouro Preto Pousada Classica
  • Rio de Janeiro Windsor Martinique
  • Salvador da Bahia Solar dos Deuses
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Superior

From 4576 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Curitiba Johnscher San Juan Hotel
  • Foz do Iguassu Viale Cataratas
  • Ouro Preto Pousada Minas Gerais
  • Rio de Janeiro Windsor Leme Hotel
  • Salvador da Bahia Monte Pascoal
  • VitΓ³ria Hotel Golden Tulip Porto Vitoria
β­β­β­β­βž•
Superior+

From 5093 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Curitiba Hotel Mabu Business
  • Foz do Iguassu Bourbon Cataratas
  • Ouro Preto Hotel Luxor Ouro Preto
  • Rio de Janeiro Windsor Excelsior Copacabana
  • Salvador da Bahia Sheraton da Bahia
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Luxury

From 7227 Per Person

Flights quoted separately

  • Curitiba Radisson Curitiba
  • Foz do Iguassu Hotel das Cataratas
  • Ouro Preto Pousada do Mondego
  • Rio de Janeiro Hilton Copacabana
  • Salvador da Bahia Pestana Convento do Carmo
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