Things to do in Brazil
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Private Santos & Guarujá Island Tour from São Paulo – Coffee & BeachesIf you want to dive into Brazil’s coffee history and chill at some of São Paulo’s best beaches—all in one day—this private tour is for you. You’ll get local stories, great food tips, and plenty of time to soak up sun or culture.
Corcovado & Sugarloaf Tour: Cable car, Christ statue, lunchStart your day in Rio de Janeiro with a local guide leading you up Corcovado Mountain to Christ the Redeemer, ride cable cars to Sugarloaf Mountain, enjoy a lively barbecue lunch in Copacabana, and explore colorful city landmarks like Selarón Steps. You’ll feel Rio’s energy in every stop — moments you’ll carry home long after.
Salvador: African Heritage City Tour with Local GuideYou’ll walk Salvador’s historic center with a local guide who knows every story behind those pastel walls and cobbled lanes. Hear Candomblé drums in Pelourinho, see orixás at Dique do Tororó, and visit the Afro Museum’s rare Benin collection. With hotel pickup included and plenty of time for questions or photos, you’ll come away feeling connected to Salvador’s living African heritage.
Pedra da Gávea Trail Rio de Janeiro: Guided Climb & Summit PhotosYou climb Rio's most demanding trail with an accredited guide who handles safety equipment, teaches technique on steep sections, and shoots professional photos at the summit and wall. The round trip takes four to five hours, includes instruction for beginners, and covers personal accident insurance. You descend the same route with a second photo stop, returning with proof of the climb and no second-guessing about whether you went the right way.Is it for me?Book this if you want to summit Pedra da Gávea but don't have climbing experience or the local knowledge to navigate the exposed sections safely — the guide's hands-on help and safety gear are what make the hardest trail in Rio actually doable, not just a turnback at Carrasqueira.
Mamangua Sugarloaf Peak hike from Paraty: Tropical fjord viewsThis full-day hiking and boat tour from Paraty takes you by speedboat to Saco do Mamanguá, Brazil's only tropical fjord, where you hike Mamangua Sugarloaf Peak with a local English-speaking guide for panoramic views of the bays and rainforest-covered mountainsides. The hike takes about 1 hour 20 minutes up; after descending, you swim and have lunch at a beach restaurant on Cruzeiro Beach before returning to Paraty by boat. A minimum of 2 people per booking is required, and moderate fitness is necessary for the steep terrain.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full-day hike and swim combined in one trip—the speedboat from Paraty and English-speaking guide are included, so you're not coordinating separate services.
Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer Helicopter TourYou board a helicopter and spend the flight watching Rio's landmarks pass below — Christ the Redeemer at close range, then the curve of Ipanema and Leblon, the Botanical Garden, and the lagoon. You don't arrange transport to the helipad or worry about entry fees; everything's included. Confirm your time 24 hours ahead, and the flight goes as scheduled.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Rio's landmarks from the air without arranging separate transport or paying extra fees — the helicopter does the work of covering the whole coastline in one flight, and everything's priced upfront.
Jericoacoara Airport Transfer: 4x4 Private Pickup & AC VehicleYou get picked up at Jericoacoara Airport in a private 4x4 with air conditioning and a professional driver; the 50-minute transfer to town is arranged in advance at a fixed price, so you skip the taxi stand and arrive rested. Infants and small children travel comfortably in the spacious vehicle.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi stand and arrive without arranging transport on the spot—the fixed price and flight tracking mean you land and go, not land and negotiate.
Private Jeep Tour in Tijuca Forest: 360° Views & Waterfall HikeA private jeep tour in Tijuca Forest near Rio de Janeiro for up to four people, combining an easy 40-minute hike to Pedra Bonita with a waterfall swim and a hidden cave visit, led by a trilingual guide with environmental expertise. The itinerary is fully customized to your pace—relaxed with easy-access stops or more adventurous with deeper forest hikes. Trekking poles, headlamps and drone photography are included; the tour runs 5 to 6 hours.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese, so your group follows the commentary comfortably in whichever language you choose. The itinerary is fully customized—you decide whether you want a relaxed afternoon hitting easy-access spots or a more immersive forest experience with longer hikes—so the day fits your energy and interests, not a fixed schedule.
Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Day TourYou’ll ride through Tijuca Forest up to Christ the Redeemer, take in city views from Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car, wander Selarón Steps’ mosaic colors, and pause at Maracanã Stadium and Rio’s cathedral—all with a local guide and lunch in Copacabana included. Expect lively moments mixed with quiet ones that stay with you long after.
Rio Speedboat Sunset Tour: Sugarloaf, Urca & Red Beach BeerIf you want to see Rio from a different angle—far from crowded beaches—this speedboat tour is it. You’ll catch sunset views of Sugarloaf Mountain, swim at Red Beach, sip cold beer with locals and travelers alike, and leave with photos (and memories) most tourists miss.
Rio de Janeiro Airport Transfer: Private Car & City InsightsYou get picked up at arrivals with your name on a sign, driven safely to any hotel or flat in Rio's metropolitan area in a private, air-conditioned car, and given practical advice on safety, food, shopping and what to do on your own — all in your language. The driver waits for you at the terminal, so you don't negotiate a fare at the curb or figure out the public transport system after a flight.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing in Rio and want to reach your hotel without arranging transport, negotiating a fare at the curb, or figuring out the public system after a flight — the driver handles the route and the timing, and you arrive knowing a bit about the city already.
Rio de Janeiro: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain Private TourYou get picked up at your hotel, skip the line at Christ the Redeemer via the Corcovado train, ride the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain in two stages, and choose how to spend the remaining hours—all with entry fees and transport included. The private guide and air-conditioned vehicle mean no group waits or shared stops, and you confirm pickup time when you book.Is it for me?Book this if you're new to Rio and want the two main landmarks plus flexibility without arranging transport and tickets separately—the private guide and included entry fees mean you skip the logistics and spend your time looking around instead.
4-Day Porto Seguro Tour: Colonial History & Beach VillagesA four-day guided tour of Porto Seguro that moves between the city's colonial center, the beach villages of Trancoso and Arraial d'Ajuda, and Espelho Beach south of the city, with a Portuguese-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle included. Pickup is arranged; the itinerary handles the ferry crossings and timing between stops so you don't coordinate transport between destinations.Is it for me?Your guide coordinates ferry timing and routing between the Quadrado, Arraial d'Ajuda, and Espelho Beach—you move through colonial landmarks and coastal cliffs without arranging transport between stops.
Iguazu Falls & Dreamland theme park combo tour from Foz do IguaçuThis combo tour in Foz do Iguaçu covers Iguazu Falls on the Brazilian side and four attractions at the Dreamland complex — the Wax Museum with over 90 life-size figures, the Ice Bar, World Wonders Space with monument replicas, and the Dinosaur Park with 20 robotic dinosaurs. A professional guide leads the route in English, Spanish or Portuguese, with hotel pickup included and all theme park tickets provided; the national park entrance fee is separate. The tour runs about five hours and suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Pick the Puerto Iguazu departure if you're based on the Argentine side; pick downtown Foz do Iguaçu if you're already in Brazil—your guide sequences the falls, wax museum, and theme parks so you see everything in one logical flow.
Fortaleza City Tour with Cumbuco Beach: Panoramic sightsA full-day tour of Fortaleza combines a panoramic drive past the city's main sights with a beach afternoon at Cumbuco, 37km east. A professional guide (in English, Spanish or Portuguese) picks you up from your hotel and covers the Metropolitan Cathedral, Central Market, Iracema statue, Futuro Beach, Aldeota neighborhood, the Mausoleum of former President Castelo Branco, Nossa Senhora de Assunção Fortress, Dragão do Mar Cultural Center and Mártires Square. After the city portion, you have free time at Cumbuco to swim, relax or book optional activities like dune buggy rides and ski-bunda (a sled run down the sand into Parnamirim pond). The tour runs 8 hours total.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you prefer a guided route through Fortaleza's landmarks followed by free time at Cumbuco beach—the morning covers the city's main sights while the afternoon is yours to swim, relax, or add optional activities like buggy rides or horseback riding at your own cost.
São Paulo Street Art Tour: Vila Madalena & Graffiti TechniquesA private 5-hour street art tour of São Paulo takes you through Paulista Avenue, the downtown open-air museum, and Vila Madalena—the city's epicenter of urban art—with a professional guide and a chance to receive hands-on instruction from a local artist on spray paint techniques and street art culture. Hotel pickup and drop-off within São Paulo are included; entrance fees to museums are optional and not required for the tour.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to understand street art as a living practice rather than a museum display—the hands-on instruction from a working artist is what sets it apart from a walking tour of the walls.
Sugarloaf Mountain Rio: Fast-Pass & Cable Car TourYou skip the entry line with a fast-pass ticket, ride two cable cars with a professional guide, and reach the 1,295-foot summit overlooking Copacabana Beach and Guanabara Bay. The guided portion lasts about an hour, but you're free to stay longer and explore the top on your own time after the tour ends.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Sugarloaf Mountain's summit views without spending time in the entry queue — the fast-pass and guide handle both the logistics and the navigation, leaving you free to absorb the view.
Mãe Tereza Park: Horseback Riding, Kayaks & Parrillada LunchYou’ll paddle across calm lake water, ride horses beneath Atlantic Forest canopy, and share smoky parrillada lunch under old trees at Mãe Tereza Park. Kids splash on slides while adults unwind or try fishing — it’s an easygoing day where you can let your guard down for a while.
Niterói: MAC Museum & Santa Cruz Fortress Private TourYou visit the Oscar Niemeyer-designed MAC museum with its 1,217-work contemporary art collection, explore the 17th-century Santa Cruz da Barra Fortress overlooking Guanabara Bay, and take in panoramic views from Parque da Cidade. Museum entry and private air-conditioned transport are included. The whole day stays in Niterói, across the bay from Rio, so you avoid the crowds and set your own pace.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Niterói's art and history without arranging separate transport and tickets—the private vehicle and included museum entry mean you move at your own pace and skip the logistics.
Scuba diving in Búzios: Instructor-led reef divesScuba diving in Búzios pairs you with a private instructor for a 2-hour experience that begins with an introductory lesson on João Fernandinho Beach, moves into the water at your own pace, and ends with a 35-minute dive on the reefs of João Fernandes and João Fernandinho. No swimming ability required; the instructor accompanies you the entire time. Photos and video of the dive are included.Is it for me?Book this dive if you want a private instructor focused only on you—the one-to-one setup means the pace and depth stay matched to your comfort, and the shore lesson gives you time to adjust before committing to the reef.
