Brazil · 1-DAY TOURS

The 15 Best 1-Day Tours in Brazil

32 tours  ·  from $11 a head

Good 1-day tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

From Rio: Arraial do Cabo Day Trip with Boat Tour - Boarding the schooner in Arraial do Cabo
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From Rio: Arraial do Cabo Day Trip with Boat Tour

1.Arraial do Cabo Day Trip with Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 400 reviews · 14 hours · from $65Our pick

Travel from Rio with a multilingual guide, then board a traditional schooner in Arraial do Cabo. Swim near Ilha do Farol, photograph Gruta Azul and Pontal do Atalaia, and stop at Praia do Forno. The day lasts about 14 hours, with optional buffet lunch and hotel pickup from selected Rio neighborhoods.

“We got on time to the meeting point but the bus that was supposed to pick us up had an issue. Luckily the guide contacted us straight away and kept us in touch and in the end we re-arranged the pick up a few hours later. Despite the delay the whole activity still went ahead and we managed to visit all the beaches. Just know that there might be a lot of people on the beaches you visit (that is out of your control though) but overall it's quite well organised and we got enough time to swim and enjoy the natural beaches we visited. Make sure to bring some…”

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Arraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: Boat Tour & Beach - Arriving in Arraial do Cabo and boarding the schooner
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Arraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: Boat Tour & Beach

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

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

Travel from Rio to Arraial do Cabo for a full day of turquoise water, beach stops, and a schooner cruise past Ilha do Farol, Pontal do Atalaia, Gruta Azul, and Praia do Forno. Hotel pickup, ground transport, and a guide are included. Expect a very long day, possible crowds, and Portuguese-led boat commentary.

“What a delightful day! Even though the wind was too high for the boat excursion,Vivi took us to three wonderful beaches, each with something different to offer. There was plenty of time to make friends, relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. This was a day we’ll never forget, thank you to Vivi and our fellow travelers”

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Iguassu Waterfalls: 1 Day Tour Brazil and Argentina's sides - The morning pickup and the ride across the border
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Iguassu Waterfalls: 1 Day Tour Brazil and Argentina’s sides

3.Iguassu Waterfalls: 1 Day Tour Brazil and Argentina’s sides

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 353 reviews · 9 hours · from $48

Spend nine hours visiting both sides of Iguassu Falls from Foz do Iguaçu or Puerto Iguazú. Bruno, Diego, Andre, or another bilingual guide leads a group of up to 14 through Argentina’s 4 km trails and Brazil’s panoramic 1 km walkway. Park fees, meals, and the optional Macuco Safari boat ride cost extra.

“Bruno was a great guide, saw falls from both sides, spectacular views. Smooth crossing border both sides. I would recommend. I thought was a little pricy but that could just be this app taking too much of a percentage”

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From Rio de Janeiro: Petrópolis Day Trip with Optional Lunch - Casa do Alemão and the First Taste of Petrópolis
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From Rio de Janeiro: Petrópolis Day Trip with Optional Lunch

4.Petrópolis Day Trip with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 203 reviews · 12 hours · from $48

Travel from Rio to mountain-top Petrópolis for a full day of imperial sights. You’ll visit the Imperial Museum, Saint Peter’s Cathedral, Crystal Palace, Quitandinha gardens, and Santos-Dumont’s former home. Multilingual guides such as Rafael, Julio, and Mama Chris have helped make the history clear. Add lunch and the Bohemia Brewery if you want a fuller day.

“The trip to Petrópolis was a delightful day, and our tour guide Julio was exceptional. He explained everything in Spanish, Portuguese and for 3 of us English. It was packed with different tours and it was photographers dream. The places we visited where fabulous and we're worth every real. Lunch was an all you could eat buffet and large selection of different foods. Although I didn't leave until 9.15 we didn't return until 8.30pm. I definitely would recommend this to tour to any traveller.”

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From Rio de Janeiro: Arraial do Cabo Island Day Trip - Leaving Rio from Leblon, Ipanema, or Copacabana
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From Rio de Janeiro: Arraial do Cabo Island Day Trip

5.Arraial do Cabo Island Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 192 reviews · 14 hours · from $67

Travel from Rio’s Leblon, Ipanema, or Copacabana area to Arraial do Cabo for a full-day boat trip. Swim near Praia do Forno and Ilha do Farol, photograph Blue Grotto and Fenda de Nossa Senhora, and eat at an all-you-can-eat Brazilian buffet. Guides speak English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

“Our entire tour with Talia was outstanding, from pick-up to drop-off!”

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Day Trip to the Argentinian Side of Iguassu Falls from Foz do Iguaçu - Crossing from Foz do Iguaçu into Argentina
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Day Trip to the Argentinian Side of Iguassu Falls from Foz do Iguaçu

6.Day Trip to the Argentinian Side of Iguassu Falls from Foz do Iguaçu

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 177 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $58

Cross from Foz do Iguaçu into Argentina with a local guide such as Roberto, Henrique, or Bhrennon, then walk the Lower and Upper Circuits and the Devil’s Throat footbridges. Hotel transport is included, but park fees, border taxes, food, and drinks are extra. A Brazilian-side option extends the day to about 11 hours.

“We have guide Aline.She is very fine, intresting guide .It was very good organized. It was very intredting tour.”

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From São Paulo: Santos, São Vicente & Guarujá Day Trip - Santos begins with coffee and old city streets
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From São Paulo: Santos, São Vicente & Guarujá Day Trip

7.Santos, São Vicente & Guarujá Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 165 reviews · 12 hours · from $110

Spend 12 hours from São Paulo exploring Santos, São Vicente, and Guarujá in a minivan for up to seven people. Walk through Santos, visit the Coffee Museum, ride the optional Itararé cable car, and relax at Enseada Beach. Guides including Mauricio, Maria, and Diogo lead the tour in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

“There is not so much to see in Santos as the old town is almost deserted. But Sao Vicente and Guaruja are nice with pleasant views and beaches. The day is not packed with activities but our guide kept us entertained and he was able to provide various information. Otherwise well organise, pick up on time”

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Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca Forest Challenge Hike Full-Day Trip - Pickup from Rio’s South Zone and the full nine-hour schedule
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Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca Forest Challenge Hike Full-Day Trip

8.Tijuca Forest Challenge Hike Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 163 reviews · 9 hours · from $86

Spend a full day hiking through Rio’s Tijuca National Park with an English or Portuguese-speaking guide such as Gustavo, Ricardo, Pietro, or Tito. You’ll climb Taquara Hill, visit Cascatinha Taunay, explore old coffee-farm ruins, enter a grotto and Bat Cave, and cool off at a waterfall. Hotel pickup is included in Rio’s South Zone.

“I enjoyed every part of it. The length and difficulty was perfect! The hike was very fun! Pietro, my guide, was fun to talk to. He was very knowledgeable about the different parts of the forest and its history. He even gave me recommendations for food and other things to do in Rio. Highly recommended for those with a little bit of hiking experience.”

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Exploring Angra Dos Reis and Ilha Grande in One Day - Freguesia de Santana, a quiet first beach
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Exploring Angra Dos Reis and Ilha Grande in One Day

9.Exploring Angra Dos Reis and Ilha Grande in One Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $85

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Rio to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande by bus and schooner. Swim at Lagoa Verde and Lagoa Azul, visit quiet beaches, and enjoy a Brazilian buffet lunch. Guides such as Daniel, Nayt, Thiago, and Felipe have earned praise for clear multilingual help, though traffic can make this a very long day.

“Was very cool. English speakers were in minority, however always had translation whats goin on now. Lunch was good, people nice, enough time for activities, drink and music on board, active friendly team helpful.”

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Private Day trip: Both sides of Iguazu Falls - Argentina first: the longer, closer walk
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Private Day trip: Both sides of Iguazu Falls

10.Private Day trip: Both sides of Iguazu Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $150Top rated

Spend about 7 to 9 hours exploring both sides of Iguazu Falls in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Gabriel, Marcos, Fabio, or Luis. Walk to Devil’s Throat in Argentina, follow Brazil’s panoramic footpath, and add a Brazilian boat ride if time and weather allow. Park tickets are extra.

“Highly highly recommend! This is the best and most efficient way to see both sides of Iguazú Falls in one day. Marcos was AMAZING! He was so kind, knowledgeable, passionate and seemed to know everyone. The falls are incredible, even better in real life than any photo. Totally worth it! It’s important to purchase your tickets in advance and remember to bring your passport! There is WiFi on both sides (which surprised me!) and the bathrooms were very clean.”

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Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace - The morning ride and Quitandinha Palace
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Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace

11.Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 101 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $93

Travel from Rio to Petrópolis with a multilingual guide, hotel pickup, and Imperial Museum admission. See Pedro II’s summer palace, royal tombs, Crystal Palace, and optional Santos Dumont House, Rua Teresa shopping, or Bohemia brewery. Expect a scenic mountain drive, a packed schedule, and possible pickup delays.

“Enjoyable day. 8-6. Nice to go up into the mountains and out of Rio. The hour shopping wasn’t for us (English) but the Brazilians loved it!”

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Private tour - The best of Rio in 1 day - Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer
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Private tour – The best of Rio in 1 day

12.Private tour – The best of Rio in 1 day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Patricia Cannabrava and her guide team lead a private 6 to 7-hour Rio tour for up to four people. You’ll visit Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, the Selarón Steps, and the Metropolitan Cathedral, with private transport, WiFi, and a flexible pace. Attraction tickets, food, drinks, and souvenirs cost extra.

“Pat was amazing. Knew all the places to visit and tailored made the tour for our needs. Truly a wonderful day with her. Highly recommend.”

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Brazil & Argentina: Iguazu Falls Both Sides in One Day - Pickup from Foz do Iguaçu or Puerto Iguazú
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Brazil & Argentina: Iguazu Falls Both Sides in One Day

13.Brazil & Argentina: Iguazu Falls Both Sides in One Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $47

You’ll visit both sides of Iguazu Falls in 8 to 10 hours, starting from Foz do Iguaçu or Puerto Iguazú. Guides such as Charles, Bruno, and Anderson handle park transfers and border procedures. Expect long walks, spectacular viewpoints, a one-hour lunch break, and an optional Macuco Safari boat ride that gets you soaked.

“Very nice trip! Our guide was excellent! We booked a private tour. All locations were very crowded with tourist however our guide guided us through very quickly.”

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Day Trip to Joao Pessoa / PB - Leaving Natal / RN - Twenty Minutes at Ponta dos Seixas
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Day Trip to Joao Pessoa / PB – Leaving Natal / RN

14.Day Trip to Joao Pessoa / PB – Leaving Natal / RN

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $27Best value

Travel from Natal to João Pessoa on an approximately 14-hour guided day trip. See Tambaú, Cabo Branco, and Ponta dos Seixas, then finish at Jacaré Beach with its famous sunset and saxophone performance. Transport, an accredited guide, and a local João Pessoa guide are included. Boat rides, meals, and São Francisco Monastery admission cost extra.

“The catamaran was fantastic. The guides were good. Hotel Globo was a failure. Summary: Pretty good trip”

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Pantanal Day Trip - All Inclusive - Leaving Campo Grande - The 4:30 am departure from Campo Grande
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Pantanal Day Trip – All Inclusive – Leaving Campo Grande

15.Pantanal Day Trip – All Inclusive – Leaving Campo Grande

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $195

Leave Campo Grande at 4:30 am for a private three-hour ride to Fazenda San Francisco in the Pantanal de Miranda. You’ll take a truck safari through ranchland, rice fields, and native reserve areas, walk the Carandá Trail to the Miranda River, then ride a chalana through St. Dominic’s Coryx for bird watching, caiman spotting, and piranha fishing. A Portuguese-speaking local guide leads the day.

“Great place. Beautiful area. Definitely a hidden gem I wish I spend more time here. Loved my experiance”

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