Things to do in Brazil
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Rio: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain with PickupYou get picked up from your hotel, driven through Tijuca Forest to Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado Mountain, then taken to Sugarloaf where two cable car rides bring you to the 1,295-foot summit. Your guide handles the commentary in your language, entry tickets are included, and you're back at your hotel after five hours. It's built for travelers with limited time who want both views without arranging transport or tickets themselves.Is it for me?Right for travelers with a few hours in Rio who want both landmarks without arranging transport or tickets. The five-hour window is what makes visiting two mountains possible in one morning or afternoon.
Petropolis Day Trip from Rio: Imperial Museum, Crystal Palace & Private AccessYou’ll step into palaces and museums filled with royal secrets, wander Petropolis’ European-style streets with your guide sharing local stories, and see the famous Crystal Palace glow in afternoon light. Includes hotel pickup from Rio plus entry tickets—expect small surprises and real moments along the way.
Tijuca Peak hiking tour Rio de Janeiro: Summit and waterfallA guided hike through Tijuca National Park to Tijuca Peak, Rio de Janeiro's highest summit, with hotel pickup, park entry and a waterfall swim included. The route passes Vista Chinesa or São Conrado Beach (depending on the day), Taunay Waterfall and Baronesa Waterfall, with a certified guide speaking English, Spanish or Portuguese. The trek takes five to six hours and requires moderate fitness; the itinerary may shift based on weather or park conditions.Is it for me?Pick the private option if you want the guide to adjust pace and stops to your interests; pick the shared tour if you prefer to hike with others and split costs.
Electric Bike Tour Rio: Historic Center to CopacabanaAn electric bike tour of Rio de Janeiro's historic center and beaches, guided in English, Spanish or Portuguese, covering the Selarón Steps, Lapa Arches, Cinelândia, Flamengo Park and Copacabana Beach. The tour lasts three to four hours and includes a helmet, professional photos and videos shot on Ray Ban Meta smart glasses, and a coconut water stop with views of Sugarloaf Mountain.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to cover Rio's historic center and beaches in one guided ride on an e-bike, leaving your afternoon free for lunch or a second activity.
Chapada Diamantina 3-day trek Pati Valley with guideA 3-day trek through Chapada Diamantina National Park in Brazil's interior, following the Pati Valley trail with a live guide who speaks English or French. You stay in simple native houses, walk between 9 and 22 kilometers each day, and bathe in waterfalls along the way. The guide arranges transport to the trailhead, meals cooked with farm ingredients, and lodging; you bring moderate fitness and a willingness to hike uphill on rocky ground.Is it for me?Three days means you commit to the full arc of the valley—the ridge walk on day one, the cave and observation point on day two, and the longest waterfall on day three—without rushing any of it. If you have only two days or need to return to a town each night, this trek does not fit; if you can spend three nights away from a city and walk uphill on rocky ground, the native houses and the meals cooked there make this version different from a hotel-based alternative.
Rio de Janeiro: Private Guide & Driver, 4-Passenger SedanYou get a private driver and English-speaking local guide for a full-day Rio tour hitting Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, the Selarón Steps, the Portuguese Reading Room, and historic downtown churches and monasteries. The itinerary is flexible — you choose the start time and duration — and the small-group format (up to four passengers) means no rushing or waiting for strangers. Complimentary water is provided, and the fixed private rate removes the negotiation at the end of the day.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see Rio's main sights and neighborhoods without arranging transport, entry logistics, or timing yourself — the private format and local knowledge mean you move at your own pace and learn the stories behind each stop, not just the photo angles.
Paraguay Day Trip: Itaipu Dam, Salto Monday & Local MarketYou’ll cross into Paraguay for a real mix of history, engineering marvels, wild waterfalls and market bustle—all with a local guide who actually knows people along the way. Expect stories at Itaipu Dam, spray on your face at Salto Monday, and friendly chaos at Mercado de Abastos before heading back across the border.
Rio: Pedra do Telégrafo Hike & Grumari Beach Day TripYou hike 3.6 kilometers to Rio's famous Pedra do Telégrafo rock formation, take the photos that look impossible, then descend and swim at Grumari Beach. A bilingual guide handles the route and timing, hotel pickup is included, and the whole day takes 6 to 7 hours. Book on a weekday if you can to avoid crowds.Is it for me?Book this if you want the famous Pedra do Telégrafo photo and a beach swim in one morning without arranging your own transport or timing the crowds—the guide and fixed schedule handle both, leaving you to focus on the hike and the view.
Ayrton Senna tour São Paulo: 6-hour guided city landmarksA 6-hour guided tour of Ayrton Senna landmarks in São Paulo with a bilingual private guide, hotel or airport pickup, and entrance fees included. You visit the 41-meter mural painted by Eduardo Kobra on Paulista Avenue, pass through the tunnel complex that bears his name, see the 2.5-ton bronze monument in his honor, pay respects at his gravesite, and tour the Interlagos racetrack where the three-time world champion achieved his first official karting victory. Transport, parking during stops and all taxes are covered.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving in São Paulo without a car or staying in a different neighborhood—pickup from your hotel or the airport is included, and the guide handles all the driving so you can focus on the sites and the story of Senna's life instead of navigating the city.
Bombinhas boat tour: Praia do Cação sunset with photos includedThis 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.
Salvador Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & 24h SupportYou’ll step off your flight in Salvador and be met by a local driver right at arrivals—no searching or stress. Enjoy a comfortable private ride to your hotel or coastal destination, with full wheelchair accessibility and 24-hour WhatsApp support if you need anything later. It’s simple, personal, and leaves you feeling genuinely welcomed from the start.
Tijuca National Park hiking tour: Waterfalls and rainforestA guided hike through Tijuca National Park in Rio de Janeiro takes you to a 35-meter waterfall at the start or end depending on weather and group pace, plus at least two smaller waterfalls where you can swim and rest. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours with a certified guide in your choice of language, park entry included, and covers the forest's history—from old coffee plantations to its current role as an urban refuge. Moderate fitness is needed; the hike is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with cardiovascular concerns.Is it for me?Reach three waterfalls and swim in a real rainforest within four to five hours, leaving your afternoon free to explore the city.
Porto Alegre: Historic Center Walking Tour & Guaíba SunsetYou’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.
Salvador: Cooking Class in Local Home with 9 Dishes & DrinksYou’ll step inside a real Salvador home to cook nine classic Brazilian dishes alongside a local host—think moqueca, cassava sticks, and homemade brigadeiro—with unlimited caipirinhas flowing as you go. Expect laughter over mispronounced words, hands-on tips you won’t find in any cookbook, and a meal that feels more like a celebration than a class.
Florianópolis Full Island Tour: Beaches, Lagoons & Local StopsYou’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.
Natal Airport Transfer: Hotel Pickup & Drop-off 24/7You're picked up at your Natal hotel and driven 40km to the airport in a shared vehicle with a professional driver. Confirmation arrives via WhatsApp the day before; the journey takes roughly 45 minutes to over an hour depending on traffic. No negotiating fares, no waiting around — you know the time, you're ready, and the car arrives.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the uncertainty of finding a taxi or arranging a private car — the driver knows your hotel, the time is confirmed in advance, and the price is set before you travel.
Ouro Preto: Great Central Gold Mine Guided Tour & HelmetsYou’ll follow a local guide through centuries-old mine tunnels beneath Ouro Preto, seeing gold traces in quartz and touching walls streaked with ochre and red pigment. Hear stories about church paintings and iron ore reserves as you move between levels—helmet included for safety. It’s quick but surprisingly vivid; you’ll leave with new eyes for the city above.
Rio de Janeiro: Sailing Tour with Open Bar & Sunset ViewsYou’ll board a sailboat in Rio de Janeiro for three hours of city views from the water—Sugarloaf and Corcovado included—with stops for swimming and plenty of laughs over fresh caipirinhas. Expect fruit snacks, local stories from your guide, and an open bar as sunset colors spill across Guanabara Bay.
Sao Miguel dos Milagres: Buggy Tour & Natural Pools Day TripYou’ll ride a buggy along quiet stretches of Sao Miguel dos Milagres, explore shallow natural pools with time to swim or just watch local life drift by, and share stories with your guide. This day trip leaves space for small surprises—and maybe even a new favorite memory.
Personalized Gramado City Tour: Parks, Wine & ChocolateA personalized city tour in Gramado with private transportation and a Portuguese-speaking guide, letting you choose which attractions to visit across Serra Gaúcha. The itinerary adapts to your interests: you might spend time at the valley viewpoint and cable car, taste wines at a local winery, or explore the artisanal chocolate factory and iconic sites. Pickup is included; park entry tickets are booked separately.Is it for me?Without a rental car or local knowledge of Serra Gaúcha, a fixed group tour locks you into someone else's pace and stops. This one picks you up from your hotel and lets you decide which parks, the winery, or the chocolate factory actually matter to your day—the guide handles the driving and the route while you choose what to see.
