Rhythm · Roots · Coast
Brazil 2027
Eleven days of coast, culture, community and nature.
6–16 November 2027
Rio to Bahia. Brazil in between.
Rio de Janeiro
Where the city meets the sea.
Rio in motion — landmarks, neighbourhoods, open water and nights that run late.
Roots · Culture · Community
Go beyond the postcard.
Meet Brazil through the people, traditions and stories that give it life.
The SoulFam way
See more. Feel closer.
Travel with the space to explore, connect and experience each place properly.
Rio · Bahia · 11 days
Come experience Brazil with us.
From first arrival to the final night, this is Brazil shared with TheSoulFam.
Rhythm · Roots · Coast
Brazil 2027
Eleven days between Rio and Bahia, with TheSoulFam.
- Dates
- 6–16 November 2027
- Duration
- 11 days / 10 nights
- Route
- Rio → Salvador / Bahia → Rio
- Itinerary
- Proposed Trip Itinerary
The journey
The SoulFam invites youto Brazil.
Eleven days between Rio de Janeiro and Bahia, experiencing Brazil through culture, community, music, food and the different rhythms of life that shape each place.
We travel during Novembro Negro, at a time when Black culture, history and identity move further into focus across Brazil.
The journey moves with purpose, but never at one speed. Full days of exploration sit alongside beaches, shared meals, nights out and time to simply take in where you are.
Why November?
Novembro Negro.
November carries particular significance in Brazil.
Novembro Negro brings greater focus to Black history, culture and identity, and to the African heritage that continues to shape Brazilian life.
Our journey takes place from 6–16 November, moving between Rio de Janeiro and Salvador during this cultural moment. In Salvador, we arrive in a city home to the largest Black population outside Africa, while across the journey we experience different expressions of Afro-Brazilian culture, community and contemporary life.
We travel in the days leading towards Black Consciousness Day later in November. We are not travelling for one festival or one celebration. We are travelling at a time when the histories, identities and cultural expressions already central to this journey move further into focus.
The experience
Brazil in morethan one dimension.
Culture, community, music, landscape and breathing room are designed to work together – not compete for attention.
01
Novembro Negro
We travel through Brazil during Novembro Negro, a month when Black history, culture and identity move further into focus. In Salvador, we arrive in a city home to the largest Black population outside Africa, experiencing a place where African heritage continues to shape culture, identity and everyday life.
02
Community & connection
Move beyond Brazil’s most recognisable sights and spend time in neighbourhoods and communities that reveal different experiences of the cities we’re travelling through.
03
Rhythm as culture
Samba, music and nightlife aren’t simply entertainment around the edges of the trip. They’re part of the cultural expression, movement and social life we encounter along the way.
04
City, coast & nature
Brazil constantly changes register. Dense city streets give way to beaches, forest, mountains and water, creating a journey that moves between urban energy and the natural landscape.
05
Space to experience it
Not every moment needs to be programmed. Beach time, shared meals, evenings out and space to explore allow the journey to be experienced rather than simply completed.
The route
Rio → Bahia→ Rio
Begin with Rio’s landscape, coast and city life. Fly north-east into Salvador / Bahia for cultural depth, community and nature. Return to Rio for the final movement.
Eleven days. Three route movements. One connected journey.
Begin
Rio de Janeiro
Days 1–4
Icons, coast & city life
Landmarks · Beaches · Music & nightlife · Community · Mountains & nature
Domestic flight
Salvador / Bahia
Days 5–8
Culture, roots & connection
Heritage · Culture & spirituality · Community · Music & nightlife · Forest & coast
Domestic flight
Rio de Janeiro
Days 9–11
Nature, space & a final gathering
Nature & waterfalls · Mountain landscapes · Free time · Final gathering · Journey home
Proposed Trip Itinerary
Day by day
The shape of the journey is clear; the programme remains proposed so operational details can be refined with care.
Each day shows the principal rhythm rather than a minute-by-minute promise. Day 9 returns to Rio de Janeiro after the flight from Salvador / Bahia.
Rio · opening
Landscape, city and coast
The first movement introduces Rio through arrival, landmarks, open water, samba and community.
06NOV6 November 2027
Fly & arrive
Arrive in Rio, transfer to the hotel, check in, meet the group and gather for a welcome meal.
07NOV7 November 2027
Rio city highlights
Explore Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Selarón Steps before sunset at Ipanema.
08NOV8 November 2027
Arraial do Cabo & samba night
Spend a full day around Arraial do Cabo’s water and beaches, followed by an evening samba experience at Pedra do Sal.
09NOV9 November 2027
Community experience & Copacabana sunset
Join a guided Rocinha community experience, then close the day at Copacabana Beach.
Salvador / Bahia · deepening
Roots, community and nature
A domestic flight changes the setting and opens four days shaped by cultural context, community, coast and forest.
10NOV10 November 2027
Fly to Salvador / Bahia
Fly from Rio, check in, take free time and meet the Bahia sunset at Morro do Cristo or Porto da Barra.
11NOV11 November 2027
Afro Roots & cultural experience
Follow an Afro Roots cultural city programme, a planned Candomblé ceremony and an evening around Pelourinho.
12NOV12 November 2027
Saramandaia community experience
Join a guided community experience, spend time by the beach and sunset, then continue into an evening around Rio Vermelho.
13NOV13 November 2027
Forest to coast
Travel through Reserva Sapiranga, Praia do Forte and a planned Projeto Tamar conservation visit.
Rio · return
Nature, reflection and departure
The final movement returns to Rio for breathing room, a nature day and one last gathering.
14NOV14 November 2027
Return to Rio de Janeiro
Fly from Salvador / Bahia to Rio, check in, rest, take optional free time and reconnect over a group meal and evening activities.
15NOV15 November 2027
Tijuca National Park & waterfalls
Move through Tijuca’s mountain landscape and waterfalls before a final group meal and evening together.
16NOV16 November 2027
Fly home
Transfer to the airport and begin the journey home.
How we travel
Hosted with intention. Experienced together.
Your host
Omega Axsal / TheSoulFam
A founder-guided journey held together through thoughtful coordination, shared experiences and space for each traveller to enjoy Brazil in their own way.
Hosted byOmega Axsal / TheSoulFam
- We travel with cultural curiosity, not assumptions.
- Programmed experiences and breathing room both matter.
- Community experiences are approached with respect.
- Shared meals and ordinary moments are part of the journey.
Local guides and delivery partners will be introduced as their roles are confirmed.
Powered by TheSoulFam
A decade of real group travel experiences.
@TheSoulFam has delivered group travel experiences across Ethiopia, Egypt, South Africa, Jamaica and Thailand over the last 10 years, bringing people together through culturally rooted journeys, shared experiences and time spent discovering somewhere new.
- travellers hosted
- 1,000+
- group journeys delivered
- 30+
- previous Ethiopia group journeys completed
- 2
The SoulFam dynamic
Come as strangers.Leave as family.
SoulFam groups bring together travellers from different places, backgrounds and stages of life, often connected by an interest in heritage, culture, wellness and meaningful travel. The atmosphere is relaxed and naturally social, without pressure to perform.
Open to travellers of all ages, with under-18s travelling with an adult
A naturally varied mix of personalities, backgrounds and life experience
Shared meals, laughter, reflection and conversation
Organic connection without a corporate or forced atmosphere, with space for downtime and your own rhythm
The wider SoulFam record
Brazil is new. The journey continues.
Brazil 2027 will be our first SoulFam journey to Brazil. The moments alongside are from previous SoulFam journeys elsewhere, part of the wider story this new chapter grows from.
Photographs from previous SoulFam journeys elsewhere
Accommodation
A base for every movement of the route.
Accommodation is included throughout the trip dates, across three stays in journey order. Shared rooms are standard, with two travellers to a room, and a private-room upgrade is available.
Stays along the route
B&B HOTEL Rio Copacabana Posto 5
A comfortable Copacabana base with a rooftop pool and views towards Sugarloaf Mountain, within easy reach of the beach and the neighbourhood’s restaurants and nightlife.
Portobello Pituba Praia
A relaxed beachfront stay on the Pituba waterfront, with comfortable rooms and easy access to Rio Vermelho and the wider Salvador coastline.
Astoria Palace Hotel
A beachfront Copacabana stay overlooking the ocean, with a rooftop pool and an ideal location for the final days of the journey in Rio.
Rhythm · Roots · Coast · Vibes
The journey changes pace without losing its thread.
01
Rhythm
Music, samba, street life and collective movement give the cities energy without reducing Brazil to a single celebration.
02
Roots
Afro-Brazilian heritage, cultural context and community deepen the journey through Bahia and beyond.
03
Coast
Open water, forest, beaches and waterfalls create slower moments between active city days.
04
Vibes
Some of the best moments happen between the plans. Conversations, shared meals, music, laughter and the everyday energy of Brazil become part of the journey.
Your Brazil journey includes…
The package covers the programmed journey inside Brazil. International travel to and from Brazil remains your responsibility.
What the investment includes
The route, stays and programmed experiences are held together in one trip price.
Your trip price covers the main on-the-ground elements of the eleven-day programme: shared accommodation, required transport and domestic flights within Brazil, meals and programmed admissions. The full price is shown in the Price section once you have confirmed the trip facts there.
Detailed operational information is shared with you through onboarding.
- Shared accommodation, two travellers to a room, during the trip dates
- Required Brazil domestic transport, including the transfers shown in the itinerary
- Required Brazil domestic flights
- Approximately 2–3 meals per day, excluding alcohol
- Programmed admissions and included experiences
- General visa assistance as part of your preparation
What is not included
- International flights to and from Brazil
- Travel insurance
- Any visa or entry fees that may apply to you
- Alcohol, and snacks or drinks outside included meals
- Personal spending
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional upgrades and extras, including the private-room upgrade and the optional visa service
Before the price
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Your Brazil 2027 investment
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Deposit & onboarding
Secure the journey, then prepare at a human pace.
Your place is secured with a deposit per traveller, credited toward the total. After that, everything else is completed through your private Manage My Booking page, at your own pace.
- Final balance due
- 14 Oct 2027
- 01 · Secure your place
- Your place is secured when your deposit is paid. The deposit is credited toward the trip total; it is not an additional charge.
- 02 · Add traveller information
- Your deposit opens your private Manage My Booking page. Add each traveller’s information there in your own time. You don’t need to do it all at once, and we’ll share any deadlines.
- 03 · Book your onboarding call
- Once every traveller’s information is in, book your required onboarding call on Zoom: a chance to ask questions, understand what to expect and make sure you have everything you need. One representative of each booking is enough to attend.
- 04 · Pay the balance
- Later payments are flexible, in one payment or several from your Manage My Booking page. The full balance is due by 14 October 2027.
Ready for the next step?
Secure your place with a deposit per traveller, then complete everything else from your private Manage My Booking page. You never need to pay a deposit to ask a question.
Before booking, read the Trip Terms and Booking Conditions.
Accommodation options
Shared rooms are included. Your own room is optional.
Shared accommodation is included as standard: two travellers share each room. Couples can share one bed, and a room with two separate beds can be arranged where needed.
Travelling solo, or prefer your own room? A private-room upgrade is available for an additional charge per room, subject to availability. The price is shown once you’ve confirmed the points in the Price section.
Request a private room when you secure your place. For a one-bed or two-bed preference, email info@thesoulfam.net at any time before the trip.
Practical
Know the shape of the journey before you go.
The page gives the decision-level facts. Personal and changeable travel guidance is confirmed through onboarding.
- 01
International travel
You arrange and pay for your international flights to and from Brazil. Exact arrival and departure guidance will be shared before booking travel.
- 02
Domestic movement
Required transport and domestic flights inside the proposed Brazil programme are included, along with the transfers shown in the itinerary.
- 03
Insurance and entry
Travel insurance is not included and is strongly recommended. You are responsible for checking and meeting Brazil’s entry requirements. General visa assistance is part of your preparation; visa or entry fees are not included, and you can add the optional paid visa service when you secure your place. You will add passport details during traveller onboarding.
- 04
Money and extras
Bring spending money for personal purchases, tips and gratuities, alcohol and any optional extras you choose.
- 05
Preparing to travel
Check packing and personal health considerations before you travel. Individual needs, including dietary and accessibility requirements, are shared with us during onboarding.
- 06
Pace
Expect city movement, full-day touring, beach and community experiences, domestic flights, walking, forest terrain and time to rest.
Common questions
The practical answers, in one place.
Direct answers to the questions most likely to shape your decision.
A deposit per traveller secures your place and is credited toward the total. It is not an additional charge. The remaining balance can be paid in one payment or several from your private Manage My Booking page, and is due in full by 14 October 2027.
No. Your deposit secures your place and opens your private Manage My Booking page. You can add each traveller’s information there in your own time, and we’ll share any deadlines. Once every traveller’s information is in, you can book your onboarding call.
A required Zoom call with the team, booked from your Manage My Booking page once every traveller’s information is complete. It’s a chance to ask questions, understand what to expect and make sure you have everything you need. One representative of each booking is enough to attend.
Three stays, in journey order: B&B HOTEL Rio Copacabana Posto 5 (Rio de Janeiro), Portobello Pituba Praia (Salvador) and Astoria Palace Hotel (Rio de Janeiro). Should a property ever need to change, we’ll seek a comparable alternative, as set out in the Trip Terms and Booking Conditions.
Yes. Shared accommodation is included as standard: two travellers share each room. If you’re travelling alone, we may pair you with another traveller, using same-gender matching. You can request a specific roommate and we’ll consider it, though we can’t guarantee it.
Couples sharing a room can have one bed. If you’d prefer two separate beds, a two-bed room can be arranged. Tell us your preference by emailing info@thesoulfam.net at any time before the trip.
Yes. A private-room upgrade is available for an additional charge per room, subject to availability. Request it when you secure your place: the cost is added to your agreed total and never changes your deposit. Private rooms are confirmed in the order bookings are paid in full, and if a request can’t be confirmed, its cost is removed from your balance.
International flights to and from Brazil are not included; you arrange and pay for them yourself. The required domestic flights within Brazil are included in your trip price, along with the transfers shown in the itinerary. Those flights are operated by third-party airlines, not by TheSoulFam; the Trip Terms and Booking Conditions explain how this works. Exact arrival and departure guidance will be shared before you book travel.
Approximately 2–3 meals per day are included, excluding alcohol. Snacks and drinks outside included meals, tips, personal spending and optional extras are paid for separately.
Travel insurance isn’t included and is strongly recommended, though it isn’t currently a condition of booking. Checking and meeting Brazil’s entry requirements is your responsibility, and visa or entry fees aren’t included in the trip price. General visa assistance is part of your preparation. If you’d rather we handle your visa application, add the optional paid visa service when you secure your place: it covers our service fee only, and the visa decision stays with the Brazilian authorities. You’ll add passport details during traveller onboarding.
Yes, at any time. Email info@thesoulfam.net. You never need to pay a deposit to talk to us.
If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible. Any cancellation, refund or outstanding payment is handled in line with the Trip Terms and Booking Conditions that apply to your booking.
The journey is open to all ages. Minors must travel with adults.
No. Brazil 2027 follows a Proposed Trip Itinerary: the shape of the journey is set, but sequencing and specific details may change as the trip is finalised.
Traveller fit
Is this journey for you?
- 01You enjoy group travel and are comfortable sharing a room, while still valuing moments of personal space.
- 02You are curious about culture, history and community – not only landmarks.
- 03You are comfortable with active city days, domestic flights and changing environments.
- 04You value coast, nature, music, shared meals and slower moments as part of the same journey.
- Brazil 2027 runs 6–16 November 2027: 11 days and 10 nights, travelling Rio de Janeiro → Salvador / Bahia → Rio de Janeiro.
- This is a Proposed Trip Itinerary. The shape of the journey is set, but sequencing and specific details may change as the trip is finalised.
- Expect city movement, full-day touring, beach and community experiences, domestic flights, walking and forest terrain, with time to rest.
- Shared accommodation is included as standard, with two travellers to a room. A private-room upgrade is available, subject to availability.
- International flights, travel insurance, visa or entry fees, alcohol, tips, personal spending and optional extras are not included. Required Brazil domestic flights are.
- Your place is secured when your deposit per traveller is paid. The remaining balance can be paid in one payment or several, and is due by 14 October 2027.
- After you pay, add traveller information from your private Manage My Booking page, then book your required onboarding call on Zoom.
- Open to travellers of all ages; under-18s travel with an adult.
Next step
You know the journey.Secure your place.
Secure your place with a deposit per traveller, then add traveller information and book your onboarding call from your private Manage My Booking page. Want to ask something first? Email info@thesoulfam.net. You never need to pay a deposit to talk to us.
Read the Trip Terms and Booking Conditions.
- 01
Review the trip facts and the Trip Terms, or ask a question first.
- 02
Pay the deposit per traveller to secure your place, adding any private room or visa service you want.
- 03
Add traveller information from your private Manage My Booking page, in your own time.
- 04
Book your required onboarding call on Zoom once every traveller’s information is in.
- 05
Pay your balance by 14 October 2027, then prepare for Brazil with the group.