Family Vacation to Brazil

After lunch, you can enjoy a private workshop with a Brazilian percussionist, who'll teach you the art to Samba percussion.

Samba is the national dance of Brazil, a high-energy Latin dance, known most commonly from the dancers at Rio carnival. Some of Brazil's best samba dancers will teach you some basic samba moves that you'll be able to use later that day.

Hike through Tijuca Forest, which links the Botanical Garden neighbourhood and the Christ Redeemer Statue. Cross streams of water and old ruins from the Portuguese empire and coffee plantation era. The trail is steep and goes around Atlantic forest vegetation and finishes at the bottom of the most famous icon of Rio de Janeiro, the Christ Redeemer.

Explore the stunning beaches, deserted coves, islands, rainforest fringes and underwater aquarium of Paraty's coast aboard a speedboat.

Tour this sustainable farmhouse, with its rammed earth walls and stone columns made with whale oil. Explore the plantations, orchards, vegetable gardens and the various corners of the farm and unveil the history of the key elements of Brazilian food, including sugarcane, sugar and cassava flour.

Here, you can explore the Fazenda Bananal vegetable garden, which covers an area measuring half a soccer field, where they produce about 60 different products throughout the year, including leafy greens, vegetables, fruits and herbs/spices. The techniques used to produce food are aligned with the principles of agroecology, without the use of pesticides and chemical fertilisers, seeking a balance between productivity and respect for the environment. The products are harvested daily, always in the morning, so that their quality and flavour are maintained, straight from the field to the restaurant table.

Also, through observing and identifying birds, you shall have an impressive sample of the incredible world of the birds from the Atlantic Forest. Walk upon trails, accompanied by ornithologists, through the different environments of the farm, bringing people closer not only to birds but also to scientific research.

Spend your time at Tutabel Lodge, making the most of their great range of included activities and exploring the exciting and diverse surroundings, all spelling unforgettable adventure. Combine relaxing days by the beach, with activities and discovery in the likes of the Pau Brazil National Park, following rugged cycling trails, spotting abundant birdlife or heading on a kayaking voyage along the water, you decide. For a more cultural experience, you can also take time to visit a Pataxó Village, existing in the region since the 16th century and distributed across six indigenous lands, this visit will provide a great impression of tribal Brazil.