Beach Tours in Brazil: 10 That Fill a Day Properly

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

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

Start early for a guided climb through Pedra Branca State Park to Pedra do Telégrafo, 350 meters above Guaratiba. Expect a steep, roughly one-hour hike, photo stops, air-conditioned transport, and a beach break at Grumari or Prainha. Guides such as Dayvison, Erick, and Nicolas are known for patient pacing and excellent photos.

“this was a great hike, not to strenuous and relatively short if you hike often. Pedro was amazing, kind and gracious and we got there and back in the alloted time. definitely worth the trip for the views”

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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 schooner cruise along Brazil’s Costa do Sol. Swim at Ilha do Farol and Praia do Forno, photograph Pontal do Atalaia, Gruta Azul, Fenda de Nossa Senhora, and Pedra do Gorila, then eat at a local buffet. Guides may include Newton, Andrea, or Karla.

“Tour was BEYOND terrible: 1. Tour was not in English tho I asked for English. Tour Guide barely acknowledged me and never explained anything. Very rude, unprofessional, bad energy. I had to ask other ppl what this ignorant woman was saying. 2. There is a 4 hour drive from Copacabana that is not mentioned. Then another 2 hours boat ride. 3. No stopping at a beach. You only stop for an hour for ppl to jump in the water. It’s lame and boring. You basically pay and travel 6 hours to in water for an hour. 4. Boat is very loud and cheesy. Boat staff does not speak any English.…”

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3.Paraty Bay: Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 274 reviews · 5 hours · from $22

Join Paraty Tours for a five-hour cruise through Paraty Bay, with four stops at beaches and islands for swimming and snorkeling. The boat has restrooms, bar service, music, floaties, and optional lunch. Snorkel masks are included, while kayaks and stand-up paddleboards depend on the booking option. Portuguese is the main language onboard.

“Nothing to improve it was a fabulous day. The group on the boat all mixed in and we had a great day. Lorraine & The Irish Spice Girls”

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4.From Fortaleza: Morro Branco, Fontes, & Canoa Quebrada Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 98 reviews · 11 hours · from $19

Travel from Fortaleza to three Ceará beaches in one long day. Walk among Morro Branco’s striped cliffs, make a short stop at Fontes, then spend nearly three hours at Canoa Quebrada. Pickup is included from seafront hotels, but budget extra for the Morro Branco buggy ride and park fee, and confirm your guide’s language before departure.

“Passeio MARAVILHOSO!! Os guias estão de parabéns, sempre cuidando da gente e nos levou um pouquinho para a história do Ceará. Passeio de buggy muito bom, realmente é necessário pela distância, mas vale a pena pela paisagem e pelos pontos em que ele para. Amamos tudo e faríamos de novo esse passeio.”

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5.Tour Praia do Forte and Guarajuba, Leaving Salvador-Bahia.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $38

Spend about eight hours traveling from Salvador to Praia do Forte and Guarajuba with a guide and air-conditioned transport. You’ll have three hours for the TAMAR sea turtle project and Praia do Forte village, then three hours for swimming and lunch at Guarajuba. Guides such as Fito, Pavarotti, Jody, and Paulo have received strong praise.

“Excelente para observar peixinhos na maré baixa, visitar o Projeto Tamar e curtir a praia em Guarajuba. Gostei muito do passeio, atendeu às expectativas.”

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6.Quadricycle Private Tour Sapiranga – Praia do Forte by Emytour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $60Top rated

Drive a Honda 420cc quad through Atlantic Forest trails in Sapiranga Reserve, with a swim stop at the Pojuca River. Guides such as Denis, Junior, Thiago, and Vitor are praised for calm instruction. A Garcia D’Ávila Castle visit is possible Wednesday to Sunday at 3pm, with admission extra.

“Ich war schonmal 2013 in Praia do Forte und hatte damals die Whalewatching Tour mitgemacht.”

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7.Gunga Beach – Leaving Maceió by WS Receptivo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · from $12Best value

Leave Maceió at 7:00 a.m. in an air-conditioned vehicle with a WS Receptivo guide for Praia do Gunga. You’ll have about six hours for lagoon and sea swimming, food, and optional buggy, quadricycle, boat, or catamaran rides, then visit Pontal da Barra’s lace shops. Guides associated with the service include Hélio, Reinildo, Rei, and Gaudino.

“We made the tour to Gunga Beach with the company WS Receptivo and the visit to Paju Beach was a big disappointment. The service was extremely slow, and even with the place not being so crowded, it took a long time to mRead moreAuto-translated”

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8.Praia Do Forte and Guarajuba Beach Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 56 reviews · 8 hours · from $43

Leave your central Salvador hotel for an 8-hour North Coast outing along the Camino del Coco. Visit Praia do Forte and its fishing village, add Projeto Tamar for sea turtle conservation, then relax at Guarajuba Beach. Hotel transfers and a multilingual guide are included, while lunch and Tamar admission cost extra.

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9.Preá Beach and Paradise Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 51 reviews · 7 hours · from $14

From Jericoacoara, ride with a local Portuguese-speaking driver to the Tree of Laziness, Preá Beach, Caiçara Blue Hole, Paradise Lagoon, and nearby dunes. The seven-hour tour includes hotel pickup and return transport. Jackson has been praised for adapting the route to the weather, but entrance fees, food, and a formal guide are not included.

“Não posso avaliar pq não fiz o passeio e não fui reembolsada do valor!”

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10.Stand-Up Paddle – Copacabana Beach Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 39 reviews · 1h 30m · from $70

Meet at Posto 6 near the Fairmont and Fisherman colony Z-13 for a 90-minute sunrise SUP outing. An instructor explains the basics, then you paddle toward Copacabana Fort and pause offshore as the horizon brightens. Boards, paddles, life jackets, lockers, waterproof phone cases, and photo and video coverage are included.

“Fue una gran experiencia, lo único que pienso de puede mejorar es la puntualidad para comenzar la actividad ya que el amanecer estaba por salir y aún seguíamos en tierra.”

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