Top Southeast Brazil Outdoor Activities - page 33

The Lakes Region of Rio lies just east of the city and is home to sandy beaches, glittering lagoons, and beautiful coastal scenery. With this 3-day private tour, visit three of the region’s most popular beach resorts: Cabo Frio, Arraial do Cabo, and Buzios. Explore the beaches on a buggy tour, go swimming and snorkeling on an island-hopping cruise, and enjoy plenty of time to shop, relax on the beach, and soak up the nightlife.

Spend a day experiencing the natural beauties of Santos and Guarujá on an all inclusive boat tour. Following pick-up at your place in São Paulo, we drive to the boarding area where the boat is docked in Santos, about 1:30 h away. Once onboard, enjoy 7 hours of fun with a live guide and an attentive crew to assist you throughout. As you sail, tuck into a delicious selection of drinks, snacks and enjoy Brazilian barbecue onboard. We offer the perfect place for your party with great music and floating accessories as you tour around with unparalleled views of the Santos coastline. Choose from boats with 6, 10 or 15 seating capacity and use it to sail freely to explore at your convenience. Stop at the exuberant beaches of Sangava, Cheira Limão and Goes that are free of high-rise buildings, protected by the vegetation of the Atlantic Forest, and have clearer waters. At the end of the tour, our private vehicle will be waiting for you to drive back to your place safely.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of São Paulo and spend a day relaxing on the open waters of the Atlantic on this full-day boat tour. Depart the city and head towards the coast to board your private vessel for a day of sailing, swimming, and sunbathing. While onboard, tuck into a delicious Brazilian barbecue lunch, snacks, and unlimited drinks.

Whether you’ve got years of fishing experience or never held a pole, we offer an unparalleled experience taking you to great spots to fish in the coast. Following pick-up, climb aboard a traditional boat with toilet and shade to keep you dry and protected by the sun and rain. Experience fishing with an experienced master who’s an expert on the area’s geography and wildlife. Also, our tour guide escorts you in the expedition, assisting and sharing cultural explanations as well as an interpreting services. We provide each angler with their own gear and supplies including fishing rods, reels, bait and other equipment and teach an active approach that lets them feel the pull of a bite and reel in their own catch. Santos coastal area offers a variety of fishing spots ranging from small streams to rivers, canals, open ocean and deep waters. The area is home to an abundance of species such as sea bass, corvine, yellow hake, carangue, sarabiguara, john dory, sea bream, and others.

Escape the crowds on land and admire the urban and natural landscapes of Sao Paulo from a completely new perspective during a sunrise hot-air balloon ride that includes one nights’ accommodation. This private tour means you’ll enjoy total privacy inside your balloon basket, as well as during the air-conditioned journey to the flight site. Plus, breakfast and Champagne are included.

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day guided tour, starting in São Paulo and culminating in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro. This remarkable journey takes you along one of the most breathtaking drives in the world, providing an opportunity to explore hidden gems and marvel at awe-inspiring landscapes. Rather than simply flying to Rio, take the time to indulge in the scenic wonders that await you, including bays, coves, escarpments, springs, islands, mangroves, waterfalls, trails, and pristine beaches. The tour follows a mesmerizing route that hugs the Atlantic Ocean, offering stunning views of sandy beaches, while on the other side, a majestic green mountain range stretches across the southeastern coast of Brazil, showcasing its protected beauty. Your adventure begins with convenient pickup at GRU or São Paulo, leading you through captivating cities such as Bertioga, São Sebastião, Caraguatatuba, Ubatuba, Paraty, Angra dos Reis, and finally, Rio de Janeiro spanning for 600 kilometers.

Discover the diverse natural and cultural attractions in and around Sao Paulo on an 8-day small-group tour. From the bustling city to serene beaches, mesmerizing waterfalls, and mysterious caves, this comprehensive itinerary offers an adventurous and immersive sightseeing experience for travelers. Highlights include a favela tour in Sao Paulo, a relaxing day in the coastal city of Santos, a visit to the Quilombo Praia Grande Community, and wildlife sightings at Betary Reserve.

Hike to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain during this 5-hour adventure in Rio de Janeiro. With your local hiking guide, head out along the trail toward the top of one of the city's most famous lookout points. Listen as your guide orients the group to the history, culture and ecosystem surrounding Sugar Loaf Mountain along the way. At the top, enjoy 360 degree views of the Zona Sul, Niterói city and other Rio landmarks. Board the cable car and descend to Morro da Urca to finish your excursion.

Learn about Rio’s socio-economic contrasts on a guided visit to Vidigal favela, with access made easy by following a guide. Then hike safely along a trail to the top of the Two Brothers Hill (Morro Dois Irmãos) where you’re rewarded with panoramic views. A taste of açai smoothie adds a bonus to this half-day tour limited to a small group.

Discover the sites around Rio de Janeiro’s Guanabara Bay on a catamaran tour. After pickup from your hotel in the south zone area, board the boat for your sailing adventure. See key landmarks like the Museum of Tomorrow, the Rio-Niterói Bridge, the Museum of Contemporary Art designed by the famous Oscar Niemeyer, and much more. Enjoy a leisurely boat ride across the bay and capture photos of your favorite landmarks.

Escape the bustling streets of Rio de Janeiro and explore some lesser-known beaches on this full-day excursion. Depart the city and head to an environmentally protected area to explore the beaches of Grumari, Prainha, and Pontal. Enjoy free time on each beach to relax, explore, and soak up the warm sun.

Get your adrenaline pumping and see Rio in a unique way when you book this hang gliding experience. Fly tandem with a pilot who operates the small aircraft so you can soar through the air and feel the sensation of flying as you take in the views. The takeoff is from Pedra Bonita, in Tijuca National Park, and the landing is on São Conrado Beach.

If you enjoy flying into the air whilst admiring fantastic views, then this is the tour for you! We invite you to fly over Rio de Janeiro with the paragliding instructors! The paragliding is a sport of flying parachutes with design modifications that allows the parachute canopy to be inflated by movement through the air. You and the instructor are suspended in a seated harness and the instructor controls the wing via lines attached to the trailing edge of the paraglider. The instructors take pictures of the 15-minute fly so that you can purchase at the end of the activity. The takeoff is from Pedra Bonita, an amazing hill located in the Tijuca National Park. The landing is on the white sands of the São Conrado beach. Roundtrip transfer, paragliding activity, gear and instructor included.

Enjoy the sightseeing city tour of Cabo Frio. Starting with pickup at the hotels in Búzios at 9 am, we travel by minivan to Cabo Frio. It is a 1-hour drive from Búzios to Cabo Frio. Along the way, the tour guide interacts with the clients and provides information about the cities and more. We arrive in Cabo Frio around 11am and we visit the most famous spots and beaches of the city. We stop at the Shopping Park Lagos for some shopping. Then, we head to the historical center and stop for lunch (drinks and desserts not included). We visit the Saint Benedict Church and the Saint Matheus Fort. We visit the famous Praia do Forte and stop for a swim and relax at the beautiful beach. We continue to our last stop at the Rua dos Biquínis for extra shopping before returning to Búzios around 5pm.

On the edge of bustling Rio de Janeiro lies the lush landscapes of Barra da Tijuca. Join a small group and enjoy a leisurely boat ride on Tijuca Lagoon to take in the lush landscapes. Grab your cameras and enjoy plenty of opportunities to capture photos of the stunning scenery and local wildlife such as caimans, capybaras, and several bird species. Includes roundtrip transfers from your Rio hotel for added convenience.

Explore the Atlantic Forest by visiting the Christ the Redeemer and the Tijuca Forest. Meet the tour guide at your hotel lobby for this 4-hour tour. The area is home to different small species of animals, such as squirrels, monkeys, porcupines, foxes and armadillos. Plus, a million different butterflies, birds, and reptiles. Then, we visit the Christ the Redeemer. By minivan, crossing through the Atlantic Forest, we get to the top of the Corcovado hill. We have sweeping views of our city. Return to your hotel with theses beautiful images in your head.

Hop into a jeep for a hike in the Pedra do Telégrafo. The 3-hour jeep ride is the best way to enjoy the beautiful landscapes. With the hoods off you may feel the sunlight and the fresh air as we pass through the shores of Rio. Far from the busy crowd, the Pedra do Telégrafo hiking leads to a special rock where you may take a picture hanging from the edge of it. Do not worry about pictures as our team is ready for your paparazzi moments. After the hiking, hop into the jeep again as we have a panoramic tour visiting the hidden beaches in Rio.

Relax and swim on a speedboat tour on the shores of Rio! We start with the hotel pickup to go to the harbour and embark on the speedboat. We sail through the Guanabara Bay and through the most important beaches of Rio, such as Copacabana and Arpoador. We stop at different places to swim and have fun! From the speedboat, we admire the landmarks of our town, such as the São João Fort, Sugarloaf Mountain, Praia Vermelha, Ilhas Cagarras and Ilha Fiscal. Cold beers, soft drinks and mineral water are offered by our crew. At the end of the tour, we return to the hotel. Tour guide, speedboat ride, selected beverages and roundtrip transfer included.

Trek the Pedra da Gávea trail with a hiking guide during this 3-hour eco-adventure in Rio. Over the course of 2.5 hours, make your way to the summit of one of the city's most famous rock formations at 2,763 feet (842 meters) above sea level. Get stunning views of the Tijuca Forest and the entire city of Rio de Janeiro, including its most famous landmarks. Although the last portion of the trail is steep, this hike is suitable for most fitness levels. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

Get some rest and relaxation with the locals in Madureira Park, on the north side of Rio, with round-trip transportation from your Rio hotel. Explore the more than 111,227 square yards (93,000 square meters) of green space, including hundreds of trees and expansive grassy areas. Check out Samba Square for some spontaneous samba performances or the Arena Carioca for cultural happenings. Play basketball or volleyball on the courts or just lay in the grass and people watch.

Aboard an authentic convertible jeep, embark on a half-day adventure around the city of Rio de Janeiro. Our tour will take you to the majestic wildlife of BioParque and the mysterious underwater kingdom of AquaRio. During our guided tours, open your eyes to an eclectic diversity of these parks' inhabitants - from graceful monkeys to multicolored birds. Look into the eyes of enigmatic jaguars or watch hippos yawn in the sun. Furthermore, be enchanted by incredible sea creatures ranging from the common to the rarest. This is also a call to action, an opportunity for you to learn and contribute to the preservation of the fragile ecosystems that are home to these amazing beings, right in the heart of the wonderful city.

Have you ever heard of the Moana (Disney) canoe crossing the Pacific Ocean with your companion Maui? Yes, it was in Maui that I sailed for the first time on a canoe that sails very fast similar to that of Moana! I fell in love with the concept, brought the idea to Brazil and built a Hawaiian hi-tech sailing canoe. With extensive experience in international regates and cruises, I know the Rio Sea as the palm of my hand, providing a safe sailing experience in unique locations that few people know. Only here will you be able to sail, sail or simply relax by sailing on motor, which provides flexibility for audiences of various age groups.

Private, flexible Rio tour led by a licensed local—history, nature, icons, all tailored to you for your benefit

An authentic experience guided by a European expat living in Rio. Ride a mototaxi to the top, walk through local alleys to witness real daily life, and enjoy two of the most breathtaking panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro away from the crowds.