Things to do in Brazil
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Rio de Janeiro: Private Day Tour Christ, Sugarloaf & Selarón StepsYou’ll ride through Tijuca Forest by train to Christ the Redeemer, wander Selarón Steps’ mosaics, taste local sweets near Cinelândia Square, and watch Rio spread out from Sugarloaf Mountain—all with a private guide who adapts every stop for you. Expect laughter, bright colors, and small surprises along the way—Rio has its own rhythm.
Genipabu beach tour from Natal: Buggy and camel ridesA full-day tour from Natal to Genipabu, one of Brazil's most famous beaches, includes hotel pickup, transport by air-conditioned bus and a guide in Spanish or Portuguese. The tour stops at Natal Aquarium (optional), then moves to Genipabu where buggy rides across the dunes and camel rides through lagoons are available as optional add-ons. The beach itself has calm, warm waters and stretches of sand for swimming and rest.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the dunes and the beach without arranging transport or a guide yourself—the pickup, the vehicle and the guide's knowledge of where to go are what free up your day to choose between the rides, the water or just the sand.
Ilhabela Jeep Tour: Castelhanos Beach & WaterfallsYou ride a jeep 22 kilometers into Ilhabela State Park, swim at two waterfalls, climb to a 700-meter viewpoint overlooking Castelhanos Beach, then descend to the island's largest beach for lunch and rest. The guide handles navigation and explains the landscape; you bring water and a tolerance for unpaved roads. Return is around 6pm, and the whole day takes eight hours from pickup.Is it for me?Book this if you want to reach Ilhabela's interior and largest beach without renting a vehicle or hiking all day—the jeep and guide handle the navigation and the rough terrain, which is what makes a full inland loop possible in one morning and afternoon.
Natal: Maracajaú Reef Diving & Catamaran from HotelYou're picked up from your hotel, driven to Maracajaú Beach 65km north, and spend the day on a catamaran diving or snorkeling the Parrot Reef. Snorkeling gear, boat, lunch and return transfer are included. Departure times shift with the tide table, so confirm your pickup time the day before.Is it for me?Book this if you want to dive or snorkel a working reef without arranging transport, equipment rental or timing yourself — the catamaran and gear are already factored in, and the tide schedule is what keeps the reef healthy and the groups small.
City tour Natal with Camurupim Beach: 7 hoursA seven to eight hour city tour of Natal departing from Ponta Negra Beach, covering Via Costeira, the Fort of the Magi, Newton Navarro Bridge, the historic center, Arena das Dunas stadium, and ending at Camurupim Beach with lunch included. A Portuguese-speaking guide leads the route; air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup are included.Is it for me?At seven to eight hours, the tour fills most of a day but leaves room for an early breakfast or a late dinner elsewhere; if you're in Natal for only a partial day or need flexibility for other plans, a shorter beach visit might suit you better.
Florianopolis: Island Bus Tour with Beaches & Historic StopsYou’ll feel Florianopolis come alive as you cross Hercilio Luz Bridge by open-top bus, stroll Joaquina Beach’s wild sands, taste local snacks in bustling markets, and hear stories from your guide. From historic squares to quiet mangroves, every stop brings new flavors—and maybe even a laugh or two along the way.
Fernando de Noronha: 4x4 Island Tour & Sunset with SwimmingYou spend a full day in a 4x4 truck with a local guide who knows the island's stories and timing. You swim and snorkel at one of the main beaches, visit historic sites and lookouts that frame the archipelago's shape, and watch the sunset from Forte do Boldró. The fixed route covers most of what Fernando de Noronha has to show, which is what makes it a smart first-day choice when you're new to the island.Is it for me?Book this if you're new to Fernando de Noronha and want to see most of the island in one day without arranging your own transport, timing stops or deciding which beaches matter—the fixed route and local guide handle all three, which is what makes a full survey of the archipelago possible in a single outing.
Costa do Conde: Coqueirinho, Tambaba & Tabatinga Beach Day TripYou’ll ride south from João Pessoa with a local guide to swim at three Costa do Conde beaches: soft-sanded Coqueirinho, unique Tambaba (naturist optional), and Tabatinga where river meets sea. Expect warm water, friendly locals selling snacks, time for a clay bath under cliffs—and moments that might surprise you.
Gramado: Escape Room Diamond Heist, 60 MinutesYou and your group enter a locked room with one objective: steal a diamond before the alarm resets in sixty minutes. The staff briefs you on the rules, then leaves you to solve the puzzles and find your way out. Most teams fail, which is why the thirty-five percent who succeed actually remember it. Book exclusive access for seventy reais extra if you want no other players in the room.Is it for me?Right for groups of friends, couples, or families who want a challenge that doesn't rely on luck — the puzzle is solvable, but you have to work together and think under pressure. The fifteen-minute briefing upfront means you're not confused once the clock starts.
Bonito: Estância Mimosa Waterfall Trail & Swimming PoolsYou walk a marked trail through forest and stream beds, stopping at eight waterfalls where you swim in natural pools, with a local guide leading groups of up to twelve. Lunch with homemade food is included, along with a life jacket and accident insurance. The whole experience takes a few hours and covers 2.8 kilometers at a pace that lets you actually look around instead of rushing between stops.Is it for me?This works well if you want to swim in natural waterfalls without arranging transport, a guide or lunch yourself — the small group size and local guide mean you're not herded through stops, and the homemade meal afterward is part of what makes a few hours in the forest feel like an actual day instead of a checklist.
São Paulo: Private City Tour with Market & Street Art PickupYou’ll feel São Paulo’s energy shift as you move from leafy parks to buzzing markets and painted alleyways—with time to taste local snacks, chat with your guide, and catch those unexpected city moments that stick with you long after you leave.
Rio de Janeiro: Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with PickupYou’ll wander Rio’s Rocinha favela on foot with a local guide, starting from high above the city and winding down through lively alleys. Meet residents along the way, taste street food smells in the air, and feel daily life up close before your hotel drop-off brings you back—changed in small ways you might not expect.
Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour: Christ the Redeemer & BeachesYou board a helicopter for a 30-minute panoramic flight over Rio's main landmarks: Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, the Botanical Garden, and Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado Hill. If weather blocks the statue, the route shifts to the beaches instead. Flights require a minimum of 3–5 passengers depending on aircraft type, and your voucher is your entry to the helipad.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Rio's iconic landmarks and the city's geography all at once without spending hours on the ground. The short flight time and fixed route mean you're not committing a full day, and the aerial view is something you can't replicate from any viewpoint in the city itself.
Brotas rafting: 8 kilometers of river rapidsYou arrive at the Brotas base, get driven to the Jacaré Pepira riverbank, receive safety instruction, then spend hours paddling through forest and whitewater with chances to slide down stone or surf a wave. Helmet, life jacket, boat and transport are all included, and the operation is ISO certified. Bring wet-friendly clothes and footwear that stays on.Is it for me?Book this if you want to spend a morning or afternoon on the water without arranging your own transport or equipment—the base in Brotas handles the logistics, and the ISO certification means the safety setup is audited and consistent.
Don Juan Boat Trip Arraial do Cabo: Beach Stops & RocksThe Don Juan is a Saveiro boat tour in Arraial do Cabo that carries up to 60 passengers on a four-hour route stopping at a navy-preserved beach, the crevice on Ilha do Farol with a shrine image, a rock formation shaped like a monkey's head, a blue-water reflection site, and a calm beach for swimming. Life jackets, onboard bar, Wi-Fi and two Golden Retriever pets are included; a live guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese.Is it for me?Choose this if you prefer a shared boat tour with a calm, intimate atmosphere—the smaller passenger count and traditional wooden design mean you'll actually move around the deck and hear conversation over engine noise.
Rio de Janeiro: 35-Min Helicopter Tour Christ the RedeemerYou board a helicopter and spend 35 minutes circling Rio's landmarks — Christ the Redeemer, Pão de Açúcar, Ipanema, Leblon, Copacabana, and the lagoon — from directly above. Water and coffee are included. If weather blocks the main route, the pilot takes you along the coast instead. The flight is shared if you're booking for one or two passengers, and can be rescheduled if conditions turn bad.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Rio's landmarks from the air without arranging ground transport or spending hours moving between viewpoints — the 35 minutes gets you the overview in one flight, and rescheduling is built in if weather gets in the way.
Snorkeling in Perobas: Parrachos reefs from NatalSnorkel the parrachos reefs off Perobas beach, north of Natal, aboard a speedboat that carries you 5 km from shore to transparent waters where artisanal fishing still happens. The tour includes an optional ecological boat trip through the mangrove ecosystem near Cunhuacu, lunch at a local seafood restaurant, a Portuguese-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport from Natal, and passenger insurance. The day runs 8 hours total.Is it for me?The speedboat ride and the snorkeling both happen in the same half-day, so you're in the water and back on shore without a long travel buffer—book this if you want the reef without spending most of the day in transit.
Tijuca Rainforest Jeep Tour & Hike: Rio de Janeiro WildlifeA 4-hour guided jeep tour and eco-hike through Tijuca National Park in Rio de Janeiro combines open-vehicle exploration with an easy walk to Cascatinha Taunay waterfall, Vista Chinesa viewpoint and a historic chapel. Hotel pickup from the South Zone or Barra da Tijuca is included, and your guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French or German. The tour operates weekday mornings and afternoons (Vista Chinesa closes weekends and holidays), and wildlife sightings — monkeys, birds, butterflies, sometimes sloths — are possible throughout the forest.Is it for me?Choose the shared tour to join other visitors and pay less, or book private if your group wants to set your own pace through the forest without syncing to a fixed schedule.
Rio de Janeiro: Christ & Sugar Loaf with Selarón & LunchYou get picked up, taken through Rio's seven main attractions with entry tickets and transport handled, fed a proper lunch, and dropped back by evening. Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf are the anchors; Selarón, Maracanã, Sambadrome, the Cathedral and the city views fill the rest. Eight hours total, daily departures.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want Rio's main sights in a single day without arranging tickets, transport or timing themselves—the fixed eight-hour schedule and included meals mean you move through the city instead of planning how to move through it.
Rio de Janeiro: Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car Skip-the-LineYou skip the entry queue and ride both cable cars straight to Sugarloaf's summit, where you spend as much time as you want taking in views of Copacabana, Ipanema, and Guanabara Bay. Your ticket is valid all day, so you choose when to go up and when to come back down. Bring your passport at check-in.Is it for me?Right for anyone visiting Rio who wants to skip the entry line and spend the afternoon taking in the view without time pressure. The cable cars run all day, so you fit it into your schedule rather than the other way around.
