Top Southeast Brazil Day Trips - page 2

This full-day tour allows visitors to make the most of the crystal clear waters of Arraial do Cabo. Visitors will be taken by boat to three different locations for swimming and relaxing on white-sand beaches. After the boat tour there is a break for lunch as provided by the crew and then the trip back home.

Get to know the endless beaches, clear waters and diverse marine life of the Bay of ‘Angra dos Reis’ during this full-day trip from Rio. Enjoy time for swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling, and hiking as you cruise aboard a schoonerbetween highlights like Ilha Grande (Big Island), Ilha de Cataguases, Lagoa Azul. Lunch and roundtrip transport from Rio are also included.

Relax on the pristine, uncrowded beaches of Ilha Grande and Angra dos Reis during this 12-hour excursion from Rio de Janeiro. Take a break from the urban pace with a sightseeing cruise through the islands, passing Ponta da Piedade, Lagoa Azul and Ilha de Cataguases. Stop to swim and snorkel in the azure waters or dig your toes into the soft sand. Enjoy lunch aboard the boat; drinks are available for purchase. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

Whether it’s your first time in Rio de Janeiro or you just want to maximize your time, this private full-day tour lets you create your own custom-made itinerary. Perhaps head up Corcovado Mountain to admire the Christ the Redeemer statue, take in the views from Sugar Loaf, explore the colorful Lapa neighborhood, or stroll along Copacabana and Ipanema beaches.

Official tour guides, driving brand new cars and speaking your language, visiting Christ the Redeemer, Santa Teresa and Selaron steps. Our company works with private transfers and tours since 2012. Our team is very flexible. You can spend more time in one attraction or skip one that you dont want to visit. As the driver/vehicles stays with you for 5 hours, you can include attractions on the way that are interesting for you. The price is per vehicle and we can fit 4 passengers from your group. For example, if you dont want to stop in Santa Tereza, but preffer to stay longer visitng the Statue, we can do it. Please give us a chance to serve you!

Petrópolis, a European-like mountain retreat where Dom Pedro II once moved his imperial court during the summer months, sits just north of Rio de Janeiro. Follow in the footsteps of Brazilian royalty during this tour, and visit the Crystal Palace, St. Peter of Alcantara Cathedral, and the Imperial Museum with your own private guide and driver. This leaves you free time to visit Rua Teresa shopping street or other attractions of your choosing.

Visit the small town of Campos do Jordão on a day trip from São Paulo. This amazing little area is one of the highest cities of Brazil and is decorated with German architecture. Spend the day exploring the town with a range of activities including sightseeing, hiking, and people watching. Enjoy private round-trip transportation from your hotel in São Paulo to Campos do Jordão.

Explore Rio de Janeiro on this full-day tour led by a professional photographer as your guide. Travel to many of the city's beaches, including Praia da Macumba, Praia da Reserva and Praia do Abricó. Enjoy lunch (not included) overlooking the waters of Marambaia. Also, hike to Pedra do Telégrafo, known for producing gravity-defying photos for travelers.

Venture away from the busy city of Rio and take a tour of Petropolis with hotel pickup included. Visit key landmarks such as the Imperial Palace, St. Peter’s Cathedral, the house of Santos Dumont, Quitandinha Palace, and more. Choose to upgrade your city tour to include a Brazilian lunch or lunch plus a visit to the Bohemia Brewery to learn about beer making and sample the famous Brazilian beer.

Go off the beaten path and discover the city of Niterói during this tour from Rio de Janeiro. Get deeper insight into the city's history, culture, and architecture, including the largest number of signed works by the famous architect Oscar Niemeyer. Visit the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, which houses one of the largest collections of contemporary art in Brazil. Stop by some of the city's municipal buildings, such as the Popular Theater of Niterói and the Memory Hall Roberto Silveira. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

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.

Trip to Petropolis with transfer included. Discover the Imperial City with the No. 1 agency in Rio, without intermediaries. Discover Petrópolis and discover how this small city became the Capital of the Empire of Brazil. A picturesque place, full of history and culture. With its pleasant climate and beautiful architecture, the city was for many years the home of Dom Pedro II, Emperor of Brazil, being present at the most important moments of our country. An exciting tour that will make you relive the history of Imperial Brazil.

Leave the tourist crowds of Sao Paulo behind, and discover the diverse flavors of Brazilian wine on an excursion to Sao Roque. After a comfortable transfer from your accommodation, your group will visit four wineries. Immerse yourself in each establishment's distinct atmosphere and taste various wines. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to tour two on-site factories (not included). At the end of the excursion, enjoy free time to shop at the Catarina Fashion Outlet.

Explore the islands of Angra do Reis during this private 12-hour boat charter from Rio de Janeiro. In the early morning, board your dedicated boat and watch the urban activity of Rio fade away as you jet out into the azure water. Watch the lush trees of the Atlantic Rainforest on the coast pass by and search for pods of leaping dolphins on your journey. Arrive at Angra do Reis to explore the beach, hit the beach bars and buy some local handicrafts. Lunch is provided on board, and round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

Located about 180km east of Rio, Búzios is a picturesque fishing town, elected one of the most beautiful areas in the world. Famous for its unique combination of rustic charm, architectural harmony, and sophisticated boutiques and restaurants, it attracts visitors from all over the world to savor its magic. With more than 20 beaches that have a diversity of breathtaking beauty, this small peninsula resembles an island. You can choose 3 beaches to be visited that our guide will take you. If you are traveling alone let us know that we can include you in an existing group.

Take a tour of a historic coffee farm in the state of Rio de Janeiro on a small-group tour. Venture out to the countryside of Brazil to the coffee valley and learn about the “Coffee Rush” that began in the 18th century. The coffee farm is preserved in the original colonial style and includes a museum, chapel, main house, slavery memorial, and cachaça house for guests to explore.

With your ticket at Morro da Urca, you visit and have access to the Praça dos Bondes - which displays the two previous generations of the Sugar Loaf Cable Car and the life-size bronze sculptures of those responsible for the creation and implementation of each one - Augusto Ferreira Ramos and Christopher Leite de Castro and; Cocuruto - a place that tells the story of the Sugar Loaf Cable Car, inaugurated over 100 years ago, with exhibitions of images, projections, machinery and objects that marked the trajectory of the 1st Brazilian cable car and the oldest in operation in the world. At some times of the year, the space hosts temporary exhibitions. The park has preferential access, lift platform, adapted toilets and ramps, making tourism accessible for wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility.

Discover Santos, São Vicente and Guarujá on a full-day tour from São Paulo. This tour begins in downtown Santos, where we will make our first stop at the Coffee Museum, a historic building from the early 20th century, to enjoy a delicious and traditional gourmet coffee in the museum's café. Afterwards, the tour continues to Itararé beach, located in the city of São Vicente, where you will stop to take photos and have free time to enjoy the beach or take an optional cable car ride from Itararé beach to the top of Morro do Itararé, where you can marvel at a beautiful view of the coast of São Vicente and Porchat Island. In the afternoon, visit the Campina viewpoint in Guarujá, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Enseada beach and Morro das Pedras. The tour will stop at Enseada beach for lunch, relaxing on the beach and taking a cool bath in the crystal-clear waters. A perfect tour for adventure seekers and families with children.

Discover the best that Rio de Janeiro has to offer without the hassle of following a group tour on this full-day sightseeing tour. With a private guide, visit the most important attractions of the city including Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Selaron Steps. While you explore, your guide provides information about the history of each sight as well as bits of Brazilian culture.

Half of Brazil’s Jewish community resides in the city of São Paulo, where synagogues, kosher restaurants, and cultural centers abound. Members of the Jewish community or anyone interested in its culture or history will benefit from this private tour of significant sites. A dedicated guide sheds light on the role of Jewish immigration since the 17th century. A private vehicle with hotel pickup makes getting to each destination convenient.

This off-road trip is for travelers who want a day of 4X4 adventure from São Paulo, Brazil. Get off the beaten path and explore waterfalls, rock formations, and the rainforest in a 4X4 vehicle. Enjoy a well-earned Brazilian lunch (additional cost). Enjoy round-trip transfers from Sao Paulo hotels or Guarulhos and Campinas airports.

Explore the Imperial City of Petropolis, Brazil on a guided tour with an included lunch. During Brazil’s colonization, Petropolis was frequented by Dom Pedro II and features many remnants from the period including the Imperial Museum and Quintadinha Palace. Visit these places and more during your tour to learn about the city and then enjoy a traditional Brazilian buffet lunch.

If you are on a layover transiting through GRU airport (or São Paulo), instead of killing time at the departure lounge, get ready to spend a relaxing day discovering one of the most beautiful beaches in the coast of the state of São Paulo. Spend the day beachfront eating appetizers, fresh seafood, typical cuisine and having delicious caipirinhas. Head out for swims, lounge around on the sand, get a tan and stand-up paddle. We visit the 1547 well-maintained Fort São João that houses a permanent exhibition of ancient weapons, historical artifacts, statues and indigenous huts. After a brief shoreline walk catching sights and culture. Then, change the pace totally taking a boat ride to the delightful secluded Prainha Branca beach 10 min away. The paradisiacal beach is outside the tourist circuit, surrounded by the region's characteristic vegetation, blueish sea, and white sand. It’s certain a destination for those who want to escape the crowds and be relaxing close to nature.

Delve deeper into the history of Brazil on a day trip to the historic city of Petropolis, located high in the mountains. Letting someone else drive allows you to relax and focus on the mountain scenery, while a private guide gives you undivided attention and allows ample time for asking questions.