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Astronomy night sky observation in Cambara do Sul: Countless stars
Astronomy night sky observation in Cambara do Sul: Countless stars★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (359)4h 30mAn astronomy night sky observation activity in Cambara do Sul, South Brazil, where you spend four hours watching planets, constellations, meteors and galaxies from a location with minimal light pollution. A professional guide trained in astronomy leads the session; the experience includes a digital photograph of your group framed against the stars, taken with professional-grade equipment. The activity runs from 4:30 p.m. in winter or 6 p.m. in summer, depends on moon phase (roughly half the month has too much lunar light), and is limited to groups of 8 to 12 people, minimum age 16.Is it for me?Book this if you're coming from a city and want the guide to handle timing, equipment setup, and photography instruction so you can focus entirely on the sky.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 68View ›
Serra Gaúcha: Quadricycle Off Road Tour with Guide & Safety
Serra Gaúcha: Quadricycle Off Road Tour with Guide & Safety★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (122)1h 30mYou’ll ride a quadricycle through Serra Gaúcha’s hills with a local guide leading the way — pausing at viewpoints like Morro Pelado for stories and photos. Expect muddy trails, real laughter, safety gear included, and plenty of moments where you forget you’re following a route at all.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 94View ›
Iguazu Falls Private Tour: Both Brazil & Argentina Sides
Iguazu Falls Private Tour: Both Brazil & Argentina Sides★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (198)8h–9hA private guided tour of Iguazu Falls that crosses both the Argentine and Brazilian sides in a single day, with park entry, transportation, and a professional guide included. The Argentine side puts you at the base of the falls via immersive trails and the Upper Circuit; the Brazilian side gives you the full width of the cascade from above. Moderate fitness required; passports are essential, and US, Canadian and Australian travelers need an eVisa for Brazil.Is it for me?Book this private tour to see both the Argentine base-level trails and Brazilian panoramic views in one day—your guide handles the border crossing and coordinates entry to both park systems.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −40%fromUS$ 120View ›
Iguazu Falls: Brazil & Argentina Private Day Tour
Iguazu Falls: Brazil & Argentina Private Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (149)9hYou visit both the Argentine and Brazilian sides of Iguazu Falls in one day, starting with the Devil's Throat hike and Upper Circuit in Argentina, then crossing to Brazil for the panoramic views. Your guide handles the border crossing and park entry, your private car avoids the shuttle queues, and you move at your own pace between the two countries. The full day takes about nine hours from hotel pickup to return.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both sides of Iguazu Falls in one day without arranging your own transport, border crossing, or park tickets — the private car and bilingual guide remove the logistics so you can focus on the falls and the rainforest.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 122View ›
Snorkeling at Isla do Macuco: Underwater photos included
Snorkeling at Isla do Macuco: Underwater photos included★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (136)3h 30mSnorkel at Isla do Macuco and Praia do Cação on a small-group boat from the Morro do Macaco Municipal Natural Park with a certified diving instructor, complete snorkel gear and underwater photos included. The activity is safe for non-swimmers; you wear a flotation vest on the island and the guide stays with you in the water. The boat departs with a minimum of 8 people and runs 3.5 hours total, including a 20-minute stop at Praia do Cação and an hour of snorkeling time at Macuco Island.Is it for me?Book this snorkel if you're staying near the park without a car—the boat departs from the Zimbros Ecotour base and you don't arrange transport yourself. It's also the right choice if you don't swim; the vest and the instructor's presence in the water make it safe and manageable for first-time snorkelers.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −54%fromUS$ 44View ›
Foz do Iguaçu: Canoeing & Waterfall Trek with Local Guides
Foz do Iguaçu: Canoeing & Waterfall Trek with Local Guides★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (405)3hYou’ll hike through lush Atlantic Forest trails near Foz do Iguaçu with a local guide, paddle calm stretches of river by canoe, and swim beneath two wild waterfalls. Expect muddy shoes, laughter echoing off the water, and small moments that feel bigger than any photo could show.Free cancellationfromUS$ 48View ›
Bombinhas: 4x4 Peninsula Tour & Tainha Beach Access
Bombinhas: 4x4 Peninsula Tour & Tainha Beach Access★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (168)3hYou’ll ride through Bombinhas’ wild peninsula in a 4x4 with a local guide who knows every bend. Take in all-around views from Mirante Eco360º, then reach secluded Tainha Beach where few travelers go. Expect rough roads, salty air, and small moments that stick with you long after you’ve brushed off the sand.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 44View ›
Iguassu Falls: Private Day Tour Both Sides with Border Help
Iguassu Falls: Private Day Tour Both Sides with Border Help★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (379)8hYou’ll feel the power of Iguassu Falls from both Brazil and Argentina in one day, with a private guide who handles all border details and shares local stories along jungle trails. Expect misty walkways, panoramic views, and easy hotel pickup—plus moments that stay with you long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 119View ›
Bombinhas boat tour: 10 deserted beaches & waterfall trail
Bombinhas boat tour: 10 deserted beaches & waterfall trail★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (192)3h 30mAn ecological boat tour through Bombinhas that navigates 10 deserted beaches along the coast, then stops at Praia Triste for a 700-meter walk to a waterfall with a swim in natural pools. The tour includes a visit to the Lithic Workshop, oyster and shellfish farms, and a live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French; it runs 3.5 hours total. Not suitable for children under 5, pregnant travelers, or those with reduced mobility.Is it for me?The 3.5-hour window means you fit the boat, the beaches, the waterfall and the workshop into a single morning or afternoon without eating into the rest of your day. The waterfall walk is medium difficulty and not open to children under 5, pregnant travelers, or anyone with mobility constraints—book this one if you can manage the terrain and want the inland trail as part of the coastal route.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%fromUS$ 36View ›
Bombinhas: Turtle Paradise Dive & Underwater Photos
Bombinhas: Turtle Paradise Dive & Underwater Photos★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (180)1hYou’ll suit up right on Praia da Miséria before heading out with a local guide for your first dive among turtles and bright fish. Experience that odd mix of nerves and excitement as you breathe underwater for real — then warm up with a hot shower back at base while looking through your free underwater photos.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 70View ›

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Porto Alegre: Guaíba River Boat Tour with Local Guide & Bar
Porto Alegre: Guaíba River Boat Tour with Local Guide & Bar★★★★★★★★★★ 4.31 (101)1hYou’ll step aboard in Porto Alegre for a relaxed Guaíba River cruise with live bilingual narration from your local guide. Watch city landmarks drift by from spacious decks while sipping drinks from the onboard bar. Enjoy small moments — like laughter between families or sunlight on the water — and leave with a new sense of connection to Porto Alegre’s rhythms.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −38%fromUS$ 12.96View ›
Florianópolis: Rio Cubatão Rafting Adventure & Local Guide
Florianópolis: Rio Cubatão Rafting Adventure & Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (288)2hYou’ll feel your pulse jump as you paddle through Rio Cubatão’s rapids with a local guide leading the way. Expect laughter, splashes, teamwork (sometimes clumsy!), plus moments when nature just hushes everything else out. Safety gear is included so you can focus on the ride — and maybe surprise yourself along the way.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 17.94View ›
Porto Alegre: Historic Center Walking Tour & Guaíba Sunset
Porto Alegre: Historic Center Walking Tour & Guaíba Sunset★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (93)2hYou’ll start at Porto Alegre’s bustling Public Market with your guide, wander through stories of old floods and poets’ rooms, pass colorful squares and legendary churches, then finish at Usina do Gasômetro as sunset glows over Guaíba river. This walk brings you into daily city life — you’ll see what locals love most about their home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −100%fromUS$ 22View ›
Praia do Cação boat tour with beach bath and trampoline
Praia do Cação boat tour with beach bath and trampoline★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (85)2hThis is a two-hour boat tour from Praia do Cação that sails past Baía de Zimbros, Tainha, Aguada, Porto da Vó and Canto Grande before stopping at the main beach for swimming, photos on the trampoline and a visit to local oyster and shellfish farms. The boat holds small groups without music or crowding, and lands directly on the sand so families, elderly travellers, pregnant women and people with reduced mobility can board and swim without walking or climbing. A live guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or French.Is it for me?Book this if you have two hours free and prefer a guided boat experience over independent exploration—the direct beach landing lets families, elderly travellers, and those with mobility concerns swim and enjoy the trampoline without walking or swimming to shore.Free cancellationKids −50%fromUS$ 24View ›
Bombinhas boat tour: Praia do Cação sunset with photos included
Bombinhas boat tour: Praia do Cação sunset with photos included★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (94)2hThis is a guided boat tour through Bombinhas that navigates the Bay of Zimbros, stops for a one-hour swim and sunset photos at Praia do Cação, and passes oyster and shellfish farms where you can watch the harvest. The tour runs two hours, includes a live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French, and is built for families, children, elderly travelers and people with reduced mobility — no walking required to reach the beach or participate. A minimum of four people must book for the tour to run.Is it for me?The tour departs from a fishermen's village in Bombinhas, so if you're staying in town or nearby without a car, you can reach the boat on foot or by local transport — the beach and the bay come to you by water instead of requiring a drive to a trailhead or a long walk to the shore. Families with young children, elderly travelers and anyone with mobility concerns can spend two hours on the water and still have a full beach experience without managing stairs, sand walks or swimming ability.Free cancellationKids −50%fromUS$ 24View ›
Wine Tasting at Casa Seganfredo, Gramado: Sparkling & Red
Wine Tasting at Casa Seganfredo, Gramado: Sparkling & Red★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (265)1h–1h 30mA guided wine tasting tour at Casa Seganfredo, a family winery in the Gramado mountains, where a sommelier walks you through sparkling and red wine production, the fermentation process, and cellar storage before a seated tasting with three cheeses. The tour runs 1 to 1.5 hours and guides speak English, Portuguese, or French; minimum age is 18.Is it for me?Choose between two tasting options at checkout—Tasting I or Tasting II—depending on which wines and depth of experience you prefer. The fixed 1 to 1.5 hour duration means the tour fits into an afternoon without competing with other plans, and the sommelier's guidance on technique and pairing turns the tasting into something you understand rather than just consume.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 26View ›
Florianópolis Full Island Tour: Beaches, Lagoons & Local Stops
Florianópolis Full Island Tour: Beaches, Lagoons & Local Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.60 (92)8hYou’ll cross bridges into Florianópolis’ heart, stroll busy markets with local smells all around, eat fresh fish by Lagoa da Conceição, and feel sand between your toes at Praia da Joaquina. With a friendly guide and easy pickup, this full island tour mixes city energy with quiet beach moments—leaving you with more than just photos.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%fromUS$ 28View ›
Bento Gonçalves Wine Tasting: 6 Wines Guided by Sommelier
Bento Gonçalves Wine Tasting: 6 Wines Guided by Sommelier★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (187)1h 30mA personalized wine tasting at Vale dos Vinhedos in Bento Gonçalves where you select 6 wines or sparkling wines from a menu of over 15 options and taste them guided by a sommelier or enologist. The tasting runs 90 minutes in an elegant, modern setting with warm service from winemakers; you take home a personalized crystal goblet. Minimum age is 18; the winery is fully wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book this tasting if you want to choose which wines you taste rather than follow a set menu — the sommelier explains each one, so you learn as you go. The 90-minute format fits a free afternoon without eating into a full day.Free cancellationfromUS$ 29View ›
Malacara Canyon Trail: River Crossings & Natural Pool Swim
Malacara Canyon Trail: River Crossings & Natural Pool Swim★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (67)3h 30mYou walk a guided trail through South Brazil's Malacara Canyon, crossing the river twice and moving through native forest while your guide explains the local fauna, flora and geology. The trail ends at natural pools where you swim and rest before returning. Shin guards and walking sticks are provided, and an air-conditioned vehicle handles transport to and from the trailhead.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to move through a canyon landscape with someone who knows it, without having to navigate the route alone or figure out which crossings are safe — the guide and equipment handle the logistics so you can focus on the walk and the swim.Free cancellationKids −35%fromUS$ 31View ›
Bombinhas Safari Tour from Balneário Camboriú: 7 Beaches
Bombinhas Safari Tour from Balneário Camboriú: 7 Beaches★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (101)8hA guided safari tour departing from Balneário Camboriú that covers seven beaches across the Bombinhas peninsula—Bombas, Four Islands, Mariscal, Conception, Canto Grande, Morrinhos and Zimbros—aboard an overland vehicle with a certified guide in multiple languages. The tour runs 8 hours and includes round-trip transport, a guide, and approximately 4 hours of free time at Bombinhas beach for swimming, lunch or exploring the town center.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see multiple named beaches without renting a car or navigating the peninsula roads yourself—the open-air vehicle and guide handle the route, and the 4 hours of free time at Bombinhas lets you choose whether to swim, eat or explore the town instead of staying on a fixed schedule.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 38View ›
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