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Holidaymakers who have always wanted to travel like an A-list celebrity are being given the chance to follow in the footsteps of David Beckham.

After the global superstar's documentary saw him journey through the Amazon rainforest, Brits can now book to do the same tour – but in style.

Holidaysplease has launched the 13-day break, designed around seeing the best of Brazil in luxury, including checking into a lodge located deep in the heart of the Amazon.

Cultural journey: Beckham explored the Amazon area of Brazil for the special BBC documentary

Amazon tour: The luxury trip, which follows in David Beckham's footsteps, takes in the best of Brazil

Luxury trip: The 13-day tour gives holidaymakers the chance to see Rio's Christ the Redeemer

A stay at the Anavilhanas Lodge has been described as 'life changing' and puts travellers right in the thick of the action – similar to where Beckham stayed for the BBC1 David Beckham Into The Unknown documentary, which aired this week.

Viewers saw Beckham, after arriving in Manaus, the rainforest city where England is set to play Italy next month - explore the surrounding area with friends Derek White and Dave Gardner by motorbike and boat.

Guided by locals, the star visited the community of Angelin, crossed the river Negro to the banks of the Cuieras River and travelled deep into the rainforest to meet the remote Yanomami tribe - and viewers also saw him get spooked by a tiny frog.

Into the jungle: Holidaymakers will visit the Pantanal Wetlands, one of the world's most uninhabitable places

Stunning scenery: Brits will visit waterfalls during their time touring the Amazon

Remote: The tour includes a stay in the beautiful Anavilhanas Lodge Eco River Rooms

The new Holidaysplease trip – which costs £3,799 including flights – flies from the UK to Rio for three nights in the 'Marvellous City', staying at the four-star Porto Bay International Hotel, in the heart of Copacabana Beach.

As well as a jeep tour to Corcovado to see Christ the Redeemer and Tijuca Forest, there's the chance to visit Sugar Loaf Mountain before heading to the Amazon rainforest.

Guests will fly from Rio to Manaus - the entry point for the jungle - where they will spend the night at the Tropical Hotel in Manaus before heading to Anavilhanas Lodge.

Staying deep in the heart of the jungle for three nights, holidaymakers will be exploring 'into the unknown' - or lazing by the resort's stunning pool.

Pool with a view: Holidaymakers can relax at the Porto Bay International Hotel during their trip

High-end resort: Aerial view of Tropical Hotel Manaus where guests will stay on the 13-day trip

And relax... Guests will be staying at the award-winning Anavilhanas Lodge

After flying back to Manaus, guests will travel to the Pantanal, a vast expanse of wetlands, thought of as the best place to spot wild animals in the whole of South America.

Upon arrival at the airport guests will be transferred by 4x4 vehicle to the award-winning Araras Eco Lodge for three nights.

The wetlands are one of the most uninhabitable places in the world, and the lodge is situated right next to the river – the perfect place to spot wild animals.

What a view! The trip includes a jeep tour of Corcovado and Tijuca Rainforest

River trek: Holidaymakers will follow in Beckham's footsteps through the Amazon

The holiday ends with a final night in Rio before heading back to London.

A spokesman for Holidaysplease said: 'When the most iconic celebrity in the world does something truly unique, it's only natural for people to do the same.

'We've created a bespoke tour that not only lets you see the heart of the Amazon Jungle, but also throws in some rest and relaxation.

The adventure starts and finishes on the beach – giving travellers time to relax and check their camera full of memories – and includes a half-day jeep tour to Corcovado & Tijuca Rainforest.