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Florianópolis: Campeche Island Boat Crossing & Beach Day
Florianópolis: Campeche Island Boat Crossing & Beach Day★★★★★★★★★★ 4.68 (224)4h–5hYou board at Armação Beach at 10am, cross to Campeche Island in under forty minutes, and spend up to four hours exploring the preserved island before returning. All entry fees, tickets, and paperwork are included, and your guide handles the logistics so you focus on the water and the light.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Florianópolis without a car or those who want the island without arranging transport and permits themselves — Fernanda handles the paperwork, which is what makes a four-hour island day actually relaxing instead of logistical.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 58View ›
Canela & Gramado: Maria Fumaça Train, Wine Tasting & Italian Park
Canela & Gramado: Maria Fumaça Train, Wine Tasting & Italian Park★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (208)12hYou board the Maria Fumaça steam train in the morning with live music and wine tasting, then move through three wine towns—Bento Gonçalves, Garibaldi, Carlos Barbosa—watching the Serra Gaúcha landscape unfold. The Italian Epopeia show tells the immigrant story that shaped the region, Aurora Vinícola offers a tasting at Brazil's largest winery, and Fetina de Formaggio pairs local cheese with regional wine. Lunch is at a restaurant in the Valley of Vinhedos, included. All transport from Gramado and back is covered, so you step out of the vehicle and into the experience.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to understand Serra Gaúcha's wine culture and Italian heritage without arranging transport between towns—the full day structure and included vehicle let you move through three wine regions and two major attractions without navigating yourself. Plan for a full day out from Gramado, which is what makes visiting multiple towns and tasting at two different stops possible.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 92View ›
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 ›
Foz do Iguaçu: Hidden Waterfalls Hike & River Bathing
Foz do Iguaçu: Hidden Waterfalls Hike & River Bathing★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (196)8hYou hike four trails through Foz do Iguaçu's forest, stopping to swim in ten different waterfalls and natural pools in the Iguaçu River. A bilingual guide leads the group through easy to moderate terrain, provides safety gear and water, and photographs the day so you have the images afterward. The full day includes morning and afternoon sections with a break between them.Is it for me?Book this if you want to actually swim in waterfalls rather than view them from a distance, and you'd rather have a guide handle the route, safety gear and logistics than navigate the forest trails yourself — the four-trail structure is what fits all ten waterfalls into a single day.Free cancellationKids −50%fromUS$ 78View ›
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 ›
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 cancellationBest valuefromUS$ 29View ›
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 ›
Iguazu Falls Private Tour Both Sides: Skip the Park Buses
Iguazu Falls Private Tour Both Sides: Skip the Park Buses★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (177)2dYou get two full days exploring Iguazu Falls from both the Brazilian and Argentine sides, with a private guide and vehicle that skip the park's crowded shuttle buses. Day one covers the Brazilian panorama and Devil's Throat walkway; day two includes the Ecological Train and your choice of upper and lower trail circuits in Argentina. Hotel pickup and all transport are included, plus the guide handles border crossing logistics so you focus on the falls.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see both sides of Iguazu Falls without the hassle of arranging transport, park entry, and border crossing themselves. The two-day pace means you are not racing through either country, and the private vehicle skips the park's crowded shuttle buses — you trade a faster itinerary for time to actually stand still and absorb the falls.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −43%fromUS$ 210View ›
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 ›
Foz do Iguaçu: Brazilian Falls Guided Tour with Pickup & Tickets
Foz do Iguaçu: Brazilian Falls Guided Tour with Pickup & Tickets★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (159)3h–4hYou’ll feel the spray on your face as you walk Brazil’s side of Iguaçu Falls with a local guide leading the way. Hotel pickup makes it easy, entry tickets are sorted for you, and there’s even time for homemade chocolate before hitting those roaring trails. Expect laughter, river views, and memories that stick around longer than wet shoes.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 63View ›
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 ›
Iguazu Falls: Full-Day Brazil & Argentina Tour with Pickup
Iguazu Falls: Full-Day Brazil & Argentina Tour with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (142)8hYou’ll feel both sides of Iguazu Falls — first up close on Argentina’s walkways with a bilingual guide pointing out birds and hidden corners, then sweeping views from Brazil where you can opt for a boat ride. Hotel pickup keeps things easy so you can just focus on the thunder of water and that weird sense of joy when everyone gets soaked together.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 50View ›
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 ›
Iguazu Falls: Private Tour Both Sides & Border Triangle
Iguazu Falls: Private Tour Both Sides & Border Triangle★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (134)8h–10hYou’ll feel the power of Iguazu Falls up close from both Argentina and Brazil—with a private guide who knows every trail and story. Stand at the border triangle where three countries meet, watch monkeys leap overhead, and let yourself get soaked by mist if you want to. The memory sticks with you longer than wet shoes ever could.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −54%fromUS$ 164View ›
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 cancellationTop ratedfrom · per groupUS$ 94View ›
Bombinhas Snorkeling: Praia da Sepultura Family Dive & Transfer
Bombinhas Snorkeling: Praia da Sepultura Family Dive & Transfer★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (118)2hYou get picked up from your hotel, driven to Praia da Sepultura, and guided through 40 to 50 minutes of snorkeling in clear water with a small group and an accredited instructor. Equipment, transfer, and guidance are all included, so you arrive ready to go. Families with kids from age 7 can do this without special fitness or experience.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel with your family without arranging transport, renting equipment separately, or wondering whether the guide will actually stay with you — the included pickup and small-group format mean you show up and the instructor handles everything else.Free cancellationKids −15%fromUS$ 40View ›
Iguazu Falls 3-in-1: Aquafoz, Trail & Macuco Safari Boat
Iguazu Falls 3-in-1: Aquafoz, Trail & Macuco Safari Boat★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (109)9hYou start at an aquarium of 300+ species, walk a 1,200-meter trail into the spray of Iguazu Falls, then board an inflatable boat that takes you close enough to feel the water. Hotel pickup, all entry fees, and a locker rental are included. Plan for a full day out, and bring a second shirt.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Foz do Iguaçu who want the three main experiences — aquarium, falls trail, boat ride — without arranging transport or buying tickets separately. The full day means you see the falls from multiple angles, and the boat ride is what makes the wet immersion possible.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −41%fromUS$ 196View ›
Iguazu Falls: Private Day Trip Both Sides with Fast Track
Iguazu Falls: Private Day Trip Both Sides with Fast Track★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (104)7h–9hYou’ll cross borders with ease, skip long lines thanks to special access, and feel the full force of Iguazu Falls from both Argentina and Brazil sides. Ride the eco train through rainforest, stand above Devil’s Throat as mist soaks your skin, then take in sweeping views from Brazil’s platforms — all with a local guide making things easy along the way.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −46%fromUS$ 160View ›
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 ›
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 ›
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