Top Brazil Nature and Wildlife Tours - page 4

You haven’t experienced Rio until you’ve taken in a Brazilian sunset. Save time as an experienced guide and driver navigates you through the busy streets during this afternoon tour to popular attractions like Christ the Redeemer, Metropolitan Cathedral, and Selarón Stairs. Wrap up a wonderful day of exploration atop Sugar Loaf Mountain as you watch the sun set over iconic Copacabana Beach.

Combine three of Rio’s top attractions on this flexible-length visit to the famous Christ the Redeemer statue and the Selaron Steps, plus an optional trip to Sugarloaf Mountain. Enjoy the panoramic city views from the platform of Rio’s most iconic statue, then pass through historic Santa Teresa to visit the ceramic-clad Selaron Steps. Finish with an optional cable car ride up Sugarloaf.

Visit the Niteroi Contemporary Art Museum, Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra, Jurujuba Beach, and Parque da Cidade all in one day during this Niteroi Private City Tour from Rio de Janeiro. A private guide focuses their attention on your own group as you explore the city. Plus, enjoy easy hotel pickup from your Rio de Janeiro accommodation for a smooth day.

This private tour offers you a flexible, individually designed exploration of the Iguazu Falls on the Brazilian and Argentinian sides. A private guide will accompany you in your language, and the process will be completely adapted to your wishes. Enjoy the most beautiful viewpoints and impressive nature – completely without hustle and bustle and with enough time to marvel. Optionally, you can book extras on site such as a boat trip or helicopter flight (not included in the basic price). For maximum flexibility, the excursion can be split into two days free of charge upon request. Ideal for everyone who wants to experience the waterfalls intensively and relaxed.

Explore Rocinha Favela, the largest favela in Latin America, during this 4-hour guided educational tour. Walk through the local community with your guide to learn about what life is like there. Interact with members of the community, learn about the history of Rocinha and gain a deeper understanding of the economic and political factors that shape Rio society.

Enjoy a flexible, fully customized way to experience Rio de Janeiro—and opt to visit the sights that interest you most—on this private, full-day sightseeing tour. Traveling aboard a private vehicle makes getting around seamless. Choose to stop at major landmarks including Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf Mountain, and the Selaron Steps (admission tickets own expense). You can also explore the historic city center, visit Tijuca Forest, or discover bohemian Santa Teresa.

Sail on Guanabara Bay for half a day, viewing the Rio's picturesque city skyline and Sugarloaf Mountain from the water. On this cruise from Rio, glide through the bay's tranquil waters, passing islands and historic forts. Upgrade your experience to enjoy a local all-you-can-eat barbecue lunch at a restaurant in Rio. Round-trip transportation from most Rio hotels is included.

Admire the majestic Iguassu Falls by vehicle, boat, on foot and in a helicopter during this 10-hour tour from Foz do Iguaçu. Board a helicopter for panoramic aerial views of the falls and fantastic photo opportunities, accompanied by your pilot/guide's engaging commentary. Travel to Macuco Safari to traverse several of the trails that offer fantastic views of the water tumbling over the falls. Take a boat ride to get up close and personal with The Three Musketeers, including a refreshing shower. Then explore the nearby Bird Park, where you can spend time in the walkthrough aviaries with dozens of species of local and exotic birds. Round trip transportation from most Foz do Iguaçu hotels is provided.

Escaping the hustle and bustle of Rio for the peaceful island of Paquetá involves dealing with ferry schedules and downtown port logistics. This guided excursion eliminates the transit headaches with convenient hotel transfers and ferry tickets included. Enjoy the vehicle-free streets, either by bike (available for rent) or on foot, and admire the colonial mansions, views of Guanabara Bay, and quiet beaches at your leisure.

Experience the vibrant culture and coastal charisma of Rio de Janeiro on an exciting 4-hour bike tour of the beguiling Brazilian city. Follow a knowledgeable guide on an explorative route past landmarks like Copacabana Beach, São João Batista and the colored Steps of Selaron. Gaze at the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue on his cliff-top perch and explore Rio’s famous celebrity cemetery. Stop regularly to capture photographs and listen to illuminating commentary from your expert guide.

This tour aims to explore one of the foreign sides of the imposing Falls. The group continues towards the Argentine Falls, crossing the border between Brazil and Argentina by the bridge Tancredo Neves, which was built on the Iguaçu River. Visitors get to know one side of the Falls, one of the most famous Natural Wonders in the world. The visit to the Argentine side has a complete and more didactic view of the Falls. A special landmark is the famous Devil's Throat, a highlight for those who visit the Falls. This is because it is the fall with the largest flow of the entire region. Visitors can also choose to take the upper circuit, with panoramic views of the waterfalls, or the lower, with walkways that enter through the jungle and allow direct contact with some of the falls.

This small-group adventure combines a scenic hike through lush forests with a challenging rock climb to Sugarloaf Mountain. Learn local history as you ascend to the top for panoramic views of Rio, then take a cable car ride down. All necessary climbing equipment and a professional accredited climbing guide are included, but lunch and other food or drinks are not provided.

Bust a few moves and mingle with Rio’s locals during this 5-hour tour of the city’s top nightlife venues. Toast your new friends with a complimentary drink, starting your evening in Rio’s Lagoa District. Then get ready to party with skip-the-line access to some of the city’s top nightlife venues, including two more drinks along the way. All cover charges, a guide and transport between clubs is included. Want to get even more VIP? An optional upgrade for private table service and 5 included drinks is also available.

Fly over Rio's landmarks in a helicopter during this 9-10 minute tour from Rio de Janeiro. During the 9-10 minutes of flight time, get aerial views of the Rio skyline, Copacabana Beach and Guanabara Bay. See the spectacular granite peaks of both Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corcovado Mountain, as well as an up-close view of the Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) statue. Round-trip transportation from select Rio hotels is included.

Attend the Ginga Tropical Show, a dance and music that allows you to learn about Brazil's vibrant history and culture through its traditional music and dance. During this show, see talented performers dance the lambada, samba and bossa nova dressed in outrageous Carnival costumes. Hear folklore from around the diverse country, live drumming and the Brazilian martial art: capoeira.

Visitors to Rio de Janeiro looking for pristine beaches and clear waters need look no further than Arraial do Cabo. With this day-long tour, you’ll explore the area known as the 'Brazilian Caribbean' while letting a guide take care of transportation and lunch. You’ll also get the best of both worlds, combining a quick city tour with a boating excursion along the coast and to several islands for swimming and snorkeling.

Explore the mountain retreat of Petrópolis on this full-day guided tour. Once a summer holiday destination for the royalty of Brazil, Petrópolis features landmarks like the Crystal Palace, the Imperial Museum and the burial place of Dom Pedro II. Purchase a tour upgrade for a stop at Cervejaria Bohemia, where you'll taste one of Brazil's favorite lagers and learn about the history and science behind this brewery through a tour and interactive exhibits. Round-trip transportation from most Rio hotels is included.

Take a panoramic city tour through Downtown Rio, a stop at the Metropolitan Cathedral and travel to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain and visit the Christ the Redeemer statue on this full-day comprehensive tour of Rio's most famous landmarks. Reach the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corcovado Mountain by cable car and by cog train through the Tijuca Rainforest, respectively. This full-day tour includes round-trip transportation from most Rio hotels, allows you to see all of Rio's sights in just one day.

Tijuca National Park is a great opportunity to get to know Rio de Janeiro's rich avifauna, with endemic species of the Atlantic Forest. This is an ideal tour for those who want to start bird watching or for those more experienced birders.

Explore some of Brazil’s most beautiful beaches when you take this boat tour around Arraial do Cabo. You'll travel to several stops with your captain at the helm, and your guide will explain them all to you. This is about a half day tour, and it will go to places like Forno Beach, Crevice of Our Lady of Assumption for photos, Gruta do Amor, the beautiful Farol Beach, and Prainhas do Pontal which is the staircase beach.

Combine Rio's most famous tours on a 4-hour tour, packed with breathtaking views. You will enjoy a panoramic tour of the city and also visit Christ the Redeemer, on top of Corcovado, the main postcard of the city, an unmissable tourist attraction, elected one of the seven wonders of the modern world!

Viewing the Iguazu Falls from the Brazillian side of the border offers a rich panoramic view of the waterfall's misty pounding glory. Bring a raincoat for the spray of the water while snapping photos and taking in the views. The tour guide leads participants from lookout to lookout, and as the walk goes on more waterfalls continue to appear. At the end of the tour is the climactic last peak for a beautiful panorama over Iguazu.

Explore one of the largest aquariums in South America—and enjoy a fully flexible experience—when you prebook admission tickets to AquaRio in Rio de Janeiro. A popular family-friendly destination in the city, the aquarium is home to hundreds of different marine species, making it a great place for discovery. After securing your tickets, arrive whenever suits you best, and see the sights at your own pace.

Pedra do Telégrafo is one of Rio de Janeiro's most-photographed natural attractions and offers great views of the city. But, located on the city's west side, it can be tricky to get there. This small-group tour takes care of your transportation then leads you on an easy hike up to the rock where you can take photos and enjoy the views.