10 Eco Luxury Tours in Brazil you Can’t Miss in 2026

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Cultural richness, outstanding gastronomy, breathtaking natural sightings and luxury experiences make Brazil one of the best destinations for travelers looking forward to creating unforgettable memories.

If you’re worried about choosing your vacation spot based on sustainable practices, this is definitely the right place! Several tourist cities and hotels follow strict protocols to ensure the preservation of natural resources while providing one-of-a-kind experiences for travelers from all over the world. You can find high-end tourism options in different Brazilian states, enjoy comfortable accommodations, fine dining and exclusive activities without worrying about harming the environment. Green practices, in fact, are valuable elements of the trip.

This beautiful harmony of untouched nature, wonderful service and hospitality is why Brazil is Travel + Leisure destination of the year, which proves just how special the South America giant actually is.

How about you see it for yourself? Check below 10 eco luxury tours in Brazil you can’t miss in 2026!

Mirante do Gavião Amazon Lodge

On the banks of Rio Negro, facing Anavilhanas National Park, Mirante do Gavião Amazon Lodge is one of the most celebrated ecolodges in Brazil thanks to the gorgeous view of the Amazon Rainforest and major sustainable practices.

Built with certified wood, the thirteen bungalows raised in the middle of the forest are spacious and modern, yet homey and rustic, beautifully integrating natural elements in contemporary designs. In the common areas, guests can enjoy an elegant living room, relax in hammocks or play in the game room.

To delve deep into the wonders of the Amazon, Mirante do Gavião offers different outdoor activities, such as hiking, boat rides, sunset contemplation, night spotting, cave exploring and visiting riverside communities. Some expeditions also include overnight stays within the protected area — perfect for nature junkies!

• How much does it cost? →  From $ 1,340.00 per night in a double room (minimum 2 nights)
• Included: → Transfers, tours, guides, and meals.
• Where is it? → Novo Airão, Amazonas
• When is the best time to go? → January to September
• How to get there? → Flights to Manaus International Airport (MAO) + private transfer provided by Mirante do Gavião Amazon Lodge

👉 See more details: When is the best time to visit the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil? / How to get to the Amazon Rainforest?

La Ferme de Georges

La Ferme de Georges is a lovely inn right next to Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, offering easy access and guided tours to the white sand dunes and crystal-clear lagoons.

Each chalet is built with bricks, straw and local wood, perfectly adapted to Atins’ sunny, warm weather through cross ventilation and natural light. In the common areas, swim in the pool, grab a drink at the bar, play volleyball at the court, and delight yourself with delicious meals made with fresh, local ingredients at the inn’s restaurant.

Activities include kite surfing, trekking, horseback riding, wildlife watching and even giving a hand at the vegetable garden.

• How much does it cost? →  From $ 370.00 per night in a double room (minimum 2 nights)
• Included: → Breakfast.
• Where is it? → Atins, Maranhão
• When is the best time to go? → May to September
• How to get there? → Flights to São Luís International Airport (SLZ) + bus or car ride to La Ferme de Georges

👉 See more details: When is the best time to visit Lençóis Maranhenses? / How to get to Lençóis Maranhenses?

Projeto Ibiti

Ibiti Project encompasses 6,000 hectares of preserved areas or areas undergoing regeneration while also backing programs to protect endangered species, promoting sustainable local production, coordinating courses to empower the local community, and reducing carbon emission.

Low-impact architecture is present in all three forms of accommodation: Ibiti Village — a charming village in rural Minas Gerais —, Engenho Lodge — a sophisticated farmhouse —, and Ibiti Remote — ideal for families and couples seeking tranquility and total disconnection from the outside world.

To have fun and explore your surroundings, make sure to ask the lodge’s staff about hiking, wildlife watching, stand up paddling, biking, horseback riding, film screenings at the open-air cinema, and tours to waterfalls, natural pools, and nearby beaches.

• How much does it cost? → $ 570.00 per person/night (minimum 2 nights)
• Included: → Full board, non-alcoholic beverages, morning yoga practice, activity and guide.
• Where is it? → Lima Duarte / Conceição do Ibitipoca, Minas Gerais
• When is the best time to go? → All year-round
• How to get there? → Flights to Zona da Mata Airport (IZA) + private car transfer provided by Ibiti Project

Caiman Ecological Refuge

This one is for the animal lovers! Caiman Ecological Refuge, in the Pantanal, an impressively rich and complex Brazilian ecosystem, offers daytime and nighttime safaris, horseback riding, birdwatching, canoeing and group hiking. By joining the lodge’s activities, you’ll have the chance to spot over 500 species — including the jaguar!

Speaking of the largest feline in the Americas, Caiman leads the Onçafari Project, an initiative to study, protect and preserve jaguars and other Pantanal animals. It also collects funds to kick-start social programs, environmental trainings, scientific research, fire prevention and forest management.

Looking for a sophisticated stay? You got it! Accommodations are divided between Casa Caiman — an old-farmhouse-turned-ecolodge — and Baiazinha — a secluded private villa. Each room features private bathrooms, comfy beds, ceiling fans, toiletries and Wi-Fi.

• How much does it cost? → From $ 1,130.00 per person/night (minimum 3 nights)
• Included: → Full board (drinks not included), safaris, canoeing, hiking and guide
• Where is it? → Miranda (Southern Pantanal), Mato Grosso do Sul
• When is the best time to go? → May to October
• How to get there? → Flights to Campo Grande International Airport (CGR) or Bonito Regional Airport (BYO) + private transfer provided by Caiman Ecological Refuge

👉 See more details: When is the best time to visit the Pantanal? / How to get to Pantanal?

Cristalino Lodge

Certainly one of the best eco luxury Amazon tours in Brazil, Cristalino Lodge is well-known for its impressive infrastructure, gorgeous architecture, comfortable accommodations, delicious traditional food and diverse itinerary in the Mato Grosso portion of the Amazon Rainforest, located in a 27,000-hectare private nature reserve.

As a part of National Geographic’s best ecolodges in the world list, Cristalino shines bright when it comes to expeditions: forest hiking, canoeing, birdwatching, scientific tours guided by specialists, and animal spotting at the top of 50-meter towers with panoramic views to thousands of lush-green trees.

The entire lodge operates on renewable energy and sustainable water resources management, in addition to supporting researches and local schools.

• How much does it cost? → From $ 945.00 per night in a double room (minimum 2 nights)
• Included: → Transfers (Alta Floresta airport/hotel), full board, guides, accommodation and non-alcoholic beverages
• Where is it? → Alta Floresta, Mato Grosso
• When is the best time to go? → January to September
• How to get there? → Flights to Alta Floresta Airport (AFL) + private transfer provided by Cristalino Lodge

Nannai Noronha

You can’t talk about luxury tours in Brazil without mentioning Fernando de Noronha, a beautiful archipelago in Pernambuco and (probably) the country’s most coveted destination!

Nannai Noronha is the perfect accommodation for travelers who prefer a high-end infrastructure and premium services. Facing the jaw-dropping beauty of Sueste Bay, guests get comfy in bungalows or apartments with sea view, all of them including king-size beds, hot showers, toiletries, charming decor and private balconies.

This ecolodge has easy access to numerous beaches, coastal hiking trails and scuba diving areas, while also offering private picnics, special meals, and luaus. 

As a way to contribute to Fernando de Noronha’s efforts to protect its natural resources, Nannai supports researchers who monitor marine fauna in controlled visitation areas, generates energy with solar panels, and has its own water management system and organic vegetable gardens.

• How much does it cost? → From $ 818.00 per night in a double room (minimum 1 night)
• Included: → Breakfast
• Where is it? → Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco
• When is the best time to go? → All year-round, but diving is best between May and July
• How to get there? → Flights from Recife International Airport (REC) to Fernando de Noronha Airport (FEN) + car ride to Nannai Noronha

👉 See more details: When is the Best Time to Dive in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil? / How to get to Fernando de Noronha?

Pousada Trijunção

Trekking, biking, sunrise contemplation, birdwatching and wildlife watching — which includes expeditions to spot the mysterious mane wolf — are some of the activities offered by Pousada Trijunção, the best ecolodge in Cerrado, the savanna biome of Brazil.

After a long day of adrenaline in nature, relax in the suites or in Villa Jatobá, a private house perfect for larger groups. Every accommodation is equipped with comfortable beds, air-conditioning, private bathroom, TV, Wi-Fi, minibar, toiletries, etc.

Sustainable practices are rigorously followed in order to preserve the Cerrado biome, such as solar energy, rainwater harvest, recycling, and promoting conservation programs and environmental education.

• How much does it cost? → From $ 685.00 per person/night (minimum 1 night)
• Included: → Full board, non-alcoholic drinks, activities and guide
• Where is it? → Goiás-Minas Gerais-Bahia border (Cerrado)
• When is the best time to go? → May to September / October to April
• How to get there? → Flights to Brasília International Airport (BSB) + car ride, chartered plane or private car transfer provided by Pousada Trijunção

👉 See more details: How to visit the Cerrado in Brazil?

Belmond Hotel das Cataratas

Belmond is one of the world’s most important hotel chains — iconic Copacabana Palace is part of it —, acclaimed for its premium services, refined infrastructures and high-end experiences. How perfect is that for luxury tours in Brazil?

The only hotel in Iguaçu National Park, Hotel das Cataratas has elegant accommodations, a fine dining restaurant, a spa, event venues, a swimming pool, lounges, and a gym.

As the perfect mix between comfort and nature activities, the itinerary allows for great enjoyment in Iguaçu Falls — larger in extension and height than Niagara Falls —, including speedboat rides, stargazing, sunrise contemplation and night tours. One of its unique features is access to the waterfalls before the park opens.

Sustainability is addressed through water management, recycling, and the preference for local suppliers.

• How much does it cost? →  From $ 1080.00 per night in a double room (minimum 1 night)
• Included: → Breakfast
• Where is it? → Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná
• When is the best time to go? → All year-round, but travelers enjoy Foz do Iguaçu the most between January and May, when the falls are fuller due to rain season
• How to get there? → Flights to Foz do Iguaçu International Airport (IGU) + car ride to Belmond Hotel das Cataratas

Barracuda Boutique

In Itacaré, a costal town in Southern Bahia, Barracuda Boutique shares space with gorgeous beaches, Atlantic Forest areas, and a welcoming local community that enriches anyone’s experience with a great sense of culture and hospitality.

Recognized by Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) and The Michelin Guide, Barracuda is contemporary and elegant, yet casual and free-spirited, making it an amazing eco-friendly Brazil luxury trip. This authenticity is easily noticed by the modern design of its eleven suites, OITI Restaurant & Bar, and outdoor experiences — boat riding, canoeing, trekking, rafting, stand up paddling, mountain biking, surfing, fishing, capoeira classes and visiting cocoa farms.

ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives are just as abundant: water reuse, carbon tracking, regenerative tourism practices, and support to social programs, climate protection and forest conservation.

• How much does it cost? → From $ 640.00  per night in a double room (minimum 1 night)
• Included: → Breakfast
• Where is it? → Itacaré, Bahia
• When is the best time to go? → All year-round
• How to get there? → Flights from Salvador Bahia Airport (SSA) to Ilhéus Airport (IOS) + car ride to Barracuda Boutique

UXUA Casa Hotel & Spa

Famous for its exquisite beaches, historic downtown (aka Quadrado), rustic atmosphere and lively nightlife, Trancoso is a must-visit district in Porto Seguro, Bahia. 

UXUA Casa Hotel & Spa perfectly sums up the destination’s vibes, with entire houses serving as accommodations — each of them offering private access to the beach —, massages at Vida Spa & Lab, mouthwatering food at UXUA Praia Bar and activities such as surfing, kayaking, and beach volleyball.

This luxury ecolodge in Brazil uses reclaimed wood and natural materials, while also supporting local artisans, organic horticulture, and cultural projects that strengthen the village’s local economy.

• How much does it cost? → $ 580.00  per night in a double room (minimum 2 nights)
• Included: → Breakfast
• Where is it? → Trancoso, Bahia
• When is the best time to go? → All year-round
• How to get there? → Flights from Salvador Bahia Airport (SSA) to Porto Seguro Airport (BPS) + car transfer provided by UXUA Casa Hotel & Spa

 

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