The 15 Best Beach Tours & Island Days in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro: Beginner Samba Lesson in Ipanema - Finding Samba Fit at Visconde de Pirajá 207

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,071 reviews · 1 hour · from $25Our pick

Learn samba in Ipanema with an experienced carnival performer, try on costumes, and receive class photos and videos for $25.

“I had an amazing time at this Samba class. Gaby is full of energy and so patient, she broke the steps down clearly and made everyone feel comfortable, even total beginners like me. The small group meant we got lots of individual attention and by the end of the hour we were dancing a full routine.”

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Tour 3 beaches in 1 day

2.Tour 3 beaches in 1 day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 858 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $17Top rated

Review of Fortaleza’s 3 Beaches tour, with Morro Branco cliffs, Praia das Fontes, Canoa Quebrada, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Tour may be a generous description, this is an Instagram photo shoot, hop-on hop-off day trip. Driver and guide were pleasant, and the bus and buggy (extra charge) were comfortable.”

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Beach Safari – panoramic beach tour

3.Beach Safari – panoramic beach tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $15

Review of the Beach Safari in Itajai, visiting five Bombinhas beaches, scenic lookouts, Blue Flag shores, pricing, timing, and practical tips.

“Incrível, adorei tudo, as pessoas da equipe, local visitado, suporte prestado, tudo perfeito, recomendo a quem perguntar tbm”

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Pedra do Telégrafo Hike and Beach Full-Day Tour

4.Pedra do Telégrafo Hike and Beach Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 417 reviews · 4 hours - 390 minutes · from $56

Hike Pedra do Telégrafo above Rio, enjoy sweeping sea views, then relax at Grumari or Prainha Beach on this guided day tour.

“Incredible and breathtaking! Felipe was a lovely guide. It was an awesome hike and he gave us plenty of time to take pictures. Alex was also a wonderful driver who we had good conversation with. I would highly recommend this activity. The hike is very steep but worth every moment. Good way for a group to bond too. We also stopped for Açai on the way down and at a stunning beach which was a great reward!”

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Arraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: Boat Tour & Beach

5.Arraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: Boat Tour & Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 390 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $70

Explore Arraial do Cabo from Rio on a long but rewarding boat and beach day, with clear water, hotel pickup, lunch options, and useful tips.

“This trip was awesome and a great value for the price! Here is a rough time-line: 6:30am hotel pick up, get in van 10:30am arrive at dock after 1 bathroom break The boat took us to a place to swim, then a beach where we loaded into a smaller boat to get to the shore, then to another area to swim. 4pm got off boat and had lunch at a lovely restaurant 9pm arrived back at hotel with 1 bathroom stop during the drive Yes, the ride is long but worth it to get away from the city and swim in the beautiful turquoise water. The boat crew had a…”

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Jeep tour 18 beaches, Telegraph Stone hiking & amazing sunset + photographer

6.Jeep tour 18 beaches, Telegraph Stone hiking & amazing sunset + photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $83

Review of Rio’s 18 Beaches and Telegraph Stone jeep tour, with a moderate hike, edited photos, small groups, lunch stop, and sunset views.

“This tour was AMAZING!!! Alvaro was very nice, loved his energy. He was very kind, attentive and informative. The hike was amazing and the view breathtaking. Pictures at the Telegraph were awesome. Great tour overall, recommend 100%”

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Paraty Bay: Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling

7.Paraty Bay: Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 274 reviews · 5 hours · from $22

Explore Paraty Bay by boat, stopping at four beaches and islands for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, fruit, coffee, and a relaxed lunch option.

“It was a great day out and activities were well paced. The office was extremely helpful with sorting out some issues we had with getting to the meeting point on time. We are very grateful and happy.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Samba Class in Copacabana

8.Samba Class in Copacabana

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 262 reviews · 1 hour · from $25

Learn samba in a friendly one-hour Copacabana class with bilingual instructors, music, culture, and useful Rio nightlife tips for $25.

“Really fun!! Helio is a great teacher. Super sympathetic to us being total beginners and also was very helpful offering recommendations and suggestions for our time in Rio. Really grateful!!”

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Mangrove, Beaches and Islands by Kayak tour

9.Mangrove, Beaches and Islands by Kayak tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 253 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $55

Paddle Paraty Bay to quiet beaches, islands, and a red-crab mangrove with a guide on this active four-hour kayak tour.

“Unnecessary long puddling which doesn’t worth the effort. finally we visited only one mediocre beach easily accessible by land. Mangrove was interesting, but could be quicker reached from the starting point. Be ready to strangle on the way back as the current takes you away from the land. Not smth very difficult, but we preferred to be warned about it and given better tecnics to cope. PS we are pretty physically fit couple 😜 conclusion: don’t lose you time unless you are a big fun of puddling PS positive side: our guide juliano was a nice and very friendly person, speaking fluent English although we booked the trip in Portuguese…”

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samba class in Ipanema

10.samba class in Ipanema

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $23

Learn Rio samba in a friendly one-hour Ipanema class, then pose in Carnival costumes and receive photos and videos.

“If you love dance, this experience is for you! I had so much fun learning Samba! Carla was an amazing teacher and gave attention to each and every student. She helped everyone in the areas where they were struggling and through her teaching, encouraged people to get out of their comfort zone and make new friends. While some steps were simple, the class was definitely a workout. And Charly was also very helpful! I was running late for my session, and instead of participating in only half the class, he allowed me to take the next session for no change fees. This was a great experience and I would do…”

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Ecological Boat Tour 10 Deserted Beaches – Waterfall Trails-by Zimbros Ecotour

11.Ecological Boat Tour 10 Deserted Beaches – Waterfall Trails-by Zimbros Ecotour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $28

Explore 10 deserted beaches by boat, walk to Triste Beach waterfall, visit a lithic workshop, and swim in natural pools near Bombinhas.

“We had a great time exploring this beautiful area by boat and on foot. The walk/hike through the Atlantic rain forest to the waterfalls was a highlight.”

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Day trip to Cumbuco Beach

12.Day trip to Cumbuco Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $9Best value

Review of the Cumbuco Beach day trip from Fortaleza, with buggy rides, lagoons, seafood, pricing, timing, and practical booking advice.

“I do not recommend this beach or tour to this beach. The tour company was great. That’s the only star it gets. Everything else was a completely disappointment. The location is super crowded. Cry hard to find a place to sit. The beach was dirty, trashed, rocky, and had mirky water. Everything cost money. Even to listen to the band playing music. The bathrooms smelled like sewage. The 2 pools they had at the location were private. It’s unfortunate because I planned for this trip several months in advance and read all the reviews. I was looking forward to it. The worst day of our 21 days 4 cities stay…”

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Búzios Iniciantes / Baptism João Fernandes Beach (Right Corner)

13.Búzios Iniciantes / Baptism João Fernandes Beach (Right Corner)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Try a first scuba experience at João Fernandes Beach in Búzios, with patient instructors, 30 minutes underwater, gear, and flexible cancellation.

“Awesome! From the staff to the adventure to the fabulous photos, it was a great experience. Highly recommend. If I could give 10 stars, I would in a heartbeat. If you’re in the area and want to try something like this, they will help you all the way. A “don’t miss” in my book! Thank you all!”

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TRANSFER 4 PASSENGERS GIG/SDU X Copacabana/Ipanema/Leblon

14.TRANSFER 4 PASSENGERS GIG/SDU X Copacabana/Ipanema/Leblon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $58

Private Rio airport transfer for up to four, with luggage help, air conditioning, flight monitoring, and friendly local tips.

“Had never met a driver so gentle and knowledgeable before. Mr. Agostinho offered the best service from airport to the hotel all the way, including luggage handling and Rio introductions. Highly recommend using his TripAdvisor/Viator service!”

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Trip to the beaches of Trinidad – Nature & Sea BY PARATY TOURS

15.Trip to the beaches of Trinidad – Nature & Sea BY PARATY TOURS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $38

Explore Trindade’s beaches from Paraty, with forest trails, a natural sea pool, snorkeling, lunch, and practical guidance on fitness.

“Fantastic beaches and friendly guide, who made great efforts to make the trip a success, despite very limited English. Trip is totally unsuitable for those with poor mobility or limited fitness, since much of the walking is up steep, rocky tracks.”

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