While Rio de Janeiro, with its sweeping vistas, golden coastline and possibly the world’s most gorgeous inhabitants, is the natural stunner beaming about its win in the lottery of birth, enterprising Sao Paulo, South America’s most populous city, is that worldly go-getter who thrives on hunting down new urban adventures every other second. Experience both beauty and energy with a customised Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo tour package from Chan Brothers Travel Private Tours and start dancing to the contrasting beats of these two Brazilian cities today.

"The Marvellous City"
For an introduction to the marvellous Rio de Janeiro, start by feasting your eyes at good-looking nature and bodies alike at the famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema. Next, take a break from the sand and sea with a cable car ride up to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain for a sunset panorama. Lastly, sleep away soundly knowing your next day may get even better with Tijuca Forest National Park and Christ the Redeemer waiting to welcome you with arms wide open. If you feel like splashing out, luxury yacht rentals and helicopter adventures offer sightseeing tours in style, there’s always the legendary annual Rio Carnival for a turbocharged experience.

Brazil's urban giant
With a sheer sprawl like Los Angeles and enough skyscrapers to match New York City, Sao Paulo has got all the urban trappings, such as shopping, architecture, art and nightlife, to boot but with a distinctive samba flavour. For football fans, witness a live match in the city where some of the sport’s biggest legends, such as Pele, rose to fame. For foodies, maintain an eager appetite as this multicultural city boasts an army of restaurants serving up a tantalising mix of fusion and Brazilian cuisine like no other – Kinoshita (high-end Japanese) and Dalva e Dito (an offshoot of celebrity chef Alex Atala) just to name a couple.