The 15 Full-Day Tours in Brazil That Earn Their Price

1.Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,673 reviews · 14 hours · from $77Our pick

Leave Rio for a 14-hour Costa Verde outing with bus transport, boat stops at Ilha Grande, snorkeling, island beaches, and an all-you-can-eat lunch in Japariz. Guides such as Marcelo, Fabio, Nayt, and Thiago may lead the day. Expect beautiful water, lively music, and limited time at each stop.

“Fabio was an amazing guide, couldn’t of been more helpful. Tour was brilliant and all arranged very well. Can’t recommend enough if you have enough time in Rio it’s a great way to get out the city and see a beautiful part of Brazil.”

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2.Full-Day Tour of Brazil & Argentina Sides

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,542 reviews · 10 hours · from $63

You’ll cross between Brazil and Argentina with a guide such as Roberto, Jefferson, Pablo, or Henrique, visiting the Upper Circuit, Devil’s Throat, and Brazil’s panoramic trail. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, park guidance, and water are included. Park tickets, lunch, and the optional boat ride cost extra.

“Enjoyed the views and trecking from both -Brazil and Argentina- sides. Having such a nice gide was also wonderful experience.”

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3.Full Day Tour to Angra dos Reis and Grand Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 469 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $90

Ride a licensed bus from Rio to Angra dos Reis, then board a schooner for Ilha Grande waters. Swim at Lagoa Azul, visit quiet beaches, stop at Green Lagoon, and eat a buffet lunch at Japariz Beach. Guides such as Nayt, Elainne, Felipe, and Flavia may lead the day. Expect a long, shared excursion with changing pickup details.

“The whole boat crew made sure that our experience was fun. They were all nice. We were a little surprised at the length of the bus ride going there. I don't think that was explicit in the description.”

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

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

Hike with a guide such as Dayvison, Erick, Nicolas, or Felipe to Pedra do Telégrafo, a famous photo rock above Rio’s wild western beaches. Expect a steep, roughly one-hour climb, sweeping views, air-conditioned transport, and time to swim or eat at Grumari or Prainha Beach.

“The activity was a lot of fun!! My friend and I were definitely struggling with the hike at first but Sergio always made sure to wait for us. I also love that they let us take a lot of photos at the end of the hike.”

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5.Full-Day Tour on the Amazon River

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 362 reviews · 1 day · from $55

This full-day Manaus tour combines the meeting of the Negro and Amazon rivers, Lake January, canoe trips, pink dolphin watching, Victoria Regia lilies, a regional fish lunch, an indigenous village visit, and a pirarucu nursery. English-speaking guides such as Antônio, Francisco, and Neto have led the trip, though larger groups may hear more Portuguese than English.

“very easy paced exciting trip. there was variety and interest in the events. The buffet lunch and the tribal dance entertainment were superb Great value for money. I would gladly recommend this trip”

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6.Full-day excursion Lencois Marnahenses, Lagoa Azul & Lagoa Bonita combined

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 171 reviews

Spend a full day in Lençóis Maranhenses with pickup, off-road rides, swims at Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Bonita, a regional lunch stop, and sunset from a high dune. Portuguese-speaking guides such as Diego lead the outing, while Sebastian provides trip support. Private and small-group options are available.

“tour privé en dehors des circuits classiques super! même si on n était pas à la meilleure saison. Sebas et son chauffeur Diego sont au top et à l'écoute pour aménager le programme.... a refaire sans aucun doutes !!! je recommande fortement .. Merci pour ce temps passé déconnecté dans ce site des Lençois....”

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7.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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8.Full Day Tour -2 Lagoons (Azul and Bonita)

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 137 reviews · 8 hours · from $73

Spend about eight hours with a Portuguese-speaking guide in Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. From Barreirinhas, ride a 4x4 to the Bonita and Azul circuits, walk between lagoons, stop for lunch at an oasis, and watch sunset on the dunes. Guides may include Dybala, with driver Jhonatan praised for confident 4x4 driving.

“the excursion is lovely - a bit adventurous, but it is totally worth it. the price a bit less - the third party agencies take their share, booking directly with them or on the spot lowers the price overall a lot.”

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9.Rio de Janeiro Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 121 reviews · from $165

This 8.5-hour small-group tour takes you from selected Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon hotels to Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Ipanema, Maracanã, the Sambadrome, Lapa, Selarón Steps, and central Rio. A multilingual guide such as Carmen, Vicente, Ana, or Kikko leads the day in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

“Great way to see as much of Rio in a day, got to Christ de redeemer early before the crowds, then sugarloaf mountain next followed by lunch you pay for and many other great interesting sites, sambadrome, Macarena standium, the famous steps and more. Highly recommend”

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10.From Manuas: Full-Day River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 102 reviews · 9 hours · from $100

Travel from Manaus by air-conditioned vehicle and comfortable speedboat on a nine-hour Amazon outing. Meet an Indigenous community, swim near pink river dolphins, eat at a floating restaurant, visit a stilt village and pirarucu farm, see water lilies, and reach the Meeting of the Waters with an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide.

“Tistina was amazing and lovely, would definitely do the trip again and recommend to friends”

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11.City Tour Full Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $126

Spend about nine hours seeing Rio’s major sights by shared transfer, with tickets to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain included. Your accredited guide stays with you at the main attractions, and a Brazilian buffet lunch is included. Pickup runs from Rio’s South Zone to downtown, not Barra or Recreio.

“Long day but worth it. Our guide had lots of information to share. We were a group of 20. The only downside was that sitting in the very back of the bus we couldn’t really see any of the scenery and had a hard time hearing the guide.”

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12.Private Full-Day Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 7 hours Top rated

Spend seven hours seeing Rio’s essential sights with a private guide, driver, and air-conditioned vehicle. Ride the Corcovado train to Christ the Redeemer, walk Santa Teresa, visit Selarón Steps and the Metropolitan Cathedral, then take the cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain. English, Spanish, and Portuguese guides are available.

“Excellent Guide (Patricia, lovely to meet you!) and definitely worth the trip. Never stood in queues, minimal waiting time for sights and got a lot of local recommendations and tips everywhere we went. Thanks so much 🙏 driver was also great, always on time to fetch and take us all over! If you want to see the main sights in the city it’s for sure the faster way to go as it would have taken us a few days for the same experiences had we done it all ourselves.”

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13.Full Day 4×4 South Coast Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $36Best value

This 10-hour Natal tour uses a six-seat, air-conditioned 4x4 to reach Barreira do Inferno, Pirangi’s giant cashew tree, Camurupim Beach, and Arituba and Carcará lagoons. Expect a guide, dune driving, swimming time, photo stops, and a sunset finish. Bruno Sena and Anderson are among the guides associated with the operator, but guide assignment is not guaranteed.

“Guia Bruno Sena muito atencioso, carismático e demonstrou ser apaixonado no que faz! Está de parabéns!!!! Recomendo!!”

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14.Full Day Tour of Rio de Janeiro with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $186

Spend a full day touring Rio by air-conditioned vehicle, with Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Tijuca Forest, Maracanã, the Cathedral, Sambódromo, Selarón Steps, and Lapa. Your bilingual guide leads in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Lunch and major admission tickets are included, but drinks, dessert, and Maracanã entry cost extra.

“Excellent Tour guide, he was very profesional. Spent time to pick up and drop off, guests from different hotels took too much time, around one hour per trip. The restaurant choice for lunch, it was horrible, and cheap. Terrible service and very poor meal quality.”

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15.Búzios Full-Day Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 55 reviews · 13 hours · from $69

Leave Rio early for Búzios, once linked with Brigitte Bardot, then board a schooner for three swim stops and an all-you-can-eat regional buffet. You will have free time on Rua das Pedras for crafts and souvenirs. The group can reach 120 people, and loud music, long road transfers, and variable guide language are part of the deal.

“più messaggi in cui viene chiesta la puntualità del cliente (giustamente)e mi sono ritrovata ad aspettare 35 minuti nella hall dell'hotel e nessuno rispondeva ai miei messaggi in cui chiedevo informazioni sul ritardo. partenza ore 8.30 e arrivo a buzios ore 13 FOLLIA. Per la gita viene data l'opzione in lingua inglese ma in tutta la giornata nessuno e stato capace, mi sono dovuta accontentare di una traduzione (scarsa) dal telefono della guida . gita in barca mediocre, l'unica cosa che si salva è la bellezza di Buzios che merita il viaggio.”

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