How much does it cost?

From A$10,989 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $7,882 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is the train travel included?

Named train journeys are highlights of this escorted tour, including the Train to the Sea, the Serra Verde Express and a steam train to Tiradentes; the evidence does not confirm that every travel day between cities is by rail.

Is it escorted or independent?

It is a fully escorted tour, with a Tour Leader travelling throughout, branded Rail South America under Rail Mates Tours.

Is Iguazu Falls included?

No. It is offered as an optional extension beyond the core 17-day itinerary.

One departure is currently scheduled, for October 2026.

Railway Adventures · Escorted tour

Grand Tour of Brazil 2026

17-day escorted rail tour across Brazil, Salvador to São Paulo

Railway Adventures runs the Grand Tour of Brazil, a 17-day, 16-night escorted rail tour that starts in Salvador da Bahia and ends in São Paulo, with a Tour Leader from Rail Mates Tours' Rail South America travelling with the group the whole way. Along the route the tour stops in Vitória, Belo Horizonte, the baroque towns of Ouro Preto and Tiradentes, Rio de Janeiro and Curitiba, and rides three named trains: the Train to the Sea, the Serra Verde Express near Curitiba, and a steam train to Tiradentes. The operator describes handpicked hotels and world-class cuisine along the way. This is a long, single-departure tour built for travellers who want an escorted, in-depth look at Brazil's history and cities rather than a beach holiday, and who are comfortable with 17 days on the road. An optional extension to Iguazu Falls can be added.

What to know before you look closer

Iguazu Falls, described prominently in the tour's marketing copy, is not part of the core 17-day itinerary; it is listed as an optional extension.
Only one departure is currently scheduled, for October 2026.
Single travellers pay $12,478 AUD against a twin-share fare of $10,989 AUD, a single supplement well above half the twin fare.
No day-by-day itinerary is published, so beyond the three named trains, which travel days involve rail versus other transport is not detailed here.

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$10,989 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $7,882 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?: Named train journeys are highlights of this escorted tour, including the Train to the Sea, the Serra Verde Express and a steam train to Tiradentes; the evidence does not confirm that every travel day between cities is by rail.
Is it escorted or independent?: It is a fully escorted tour, with a Tour Leader travelling throughout, branded Rail South America under Rail Mates Tours.
Which trains are used?: The Train to the Sea, the Serra Verde Express near Curitiba, and a steam train to Tiradentes.
Is Iguazu Falls included?: No. It is offered as an optional extension beyond the core 17-day itinerary.
When does it run?: One departure is currently scheduled, for October 2026.