Tours and Trips in Brazil

Refreshing waterfalls and nature await during this full-day escape from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Leave the city heat behind and explore nearby Serra dos Orgaos National Park. Cool off in many different waterfalls and natural pools. Enjoy short trails. Spot birds and other wildlife. Stop at Soberbo Viewpoint for mountain views including Dedo de Deus and Pedra do Sino. See nature from a different perspective on an elevated swinging walkway through the forest canopy.

Enrich your knowledge of Rio's art scene with this 4-hour walking tour through neighborhoods featuring the city's vibrant street art. Follow your local art-aficionado guide through a favela, a botanical garden and down many of Rio's streets and alleyways. See expansive murals, surrealist doodling and incomprehensible scribbling, all created in open, public spaces for the enjoyment of urban citizens. End up at an art gallery and bar to see some works from favorite local artists. Transportation is by private vehicle; a small amount of walking is involved.

Salvador has the largest African descendent population out of Africa, and it is preserved, better than any other city, the African culture such as food, music, religion and our way of living. Joining this tour is diving into the Bahian tradition.

Combine visits to Corcovado and Sugar Loaf mountains, two must-sees in Rio, on this full-day tour. Ride the Sugar Loaf cable car overlooking Guanabara Bay and see the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado. Stop at the Selaron Steps and refuel midday with a barbecue lunch. Round-trip transportation from most Zona Sul hotels via van.

Experience a hang gliding or paragliding tandem flight over Rio de Janeiro, taking off from Pedra Bonita in UNESCO-listed Tijuca National Park. After a safety briefing from your qualified instructor, you'll soar above granite peaks draped in lush forest. Take in the coastline as you fly for 8 to 15 minutes before landing at Pepino Beach in Sao Conrado.

Sail on Guanabara Bay for a half day, viewing the Rio's picturesque city skyline and Sugar Loaf mountain from the water. On this 4-hour cruise from Rio, glide through the bay's tranquil waters, passing islands and historic forts. Upgrade your experience to enjoy a local all you can eat barbecue lunch at a restaurant in Rio. Round-trip transportation from most Rio hotels is included.

Discover Rio's highlights on this 7-hour tour of the city. Meet your guide at your accommodation in Rio and take off in a minibus to explore the city's landmarks. Stop at Tijuca National Park to see some wildlife before heading to the Christ the Redeemer statue.  Explore the neighborhood of Santa Teresa before ending the tour at Sugarloaf Mountain to enjoy the sunset or head back to your hotel.

Rappel from Bico do Papagaio on this guided hike in the Tijuca Forest and be treated to views of Rio de Janeiro. A specialist guide provides climbing equipment and support while you descend 65 feet (20 meters) from the summit. You'll have the unforgettable opportunity to refresh under Cachoeira das Almas (Waterfall of the Souls) and visit the Tijuca National Park Museum. Upgrade to venture with your own personal guide on a private tour that includes round-trip hotel transport.

Tick off all the attractions on your Rio de Janeiro must-see list on this full-day tour. With transportation included and a guide in the lead, you'll make good time on visits to the city's highlights, including the Selaron steps, the main Rio cathedral, the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado, and Sugar Loaf Mountain. Gondola ride and lunch included.

Ascend Corcovado Mountain early in the morning for an uncrowded viewing of Christ the Redeemer or visit Sugar Loaf Mountain at sunset during this 3-hour tour from Rio de Janeiro. Drive through the city in an comfortable tour van, seeing sights like Copacabana beach, Botafogo Soccer Club, Federal University, Guanabara Palace and Sao Judas Tadeu Church on the way. Enjoy informative, engaging commentary from your local guide during a 45-minute stop at the famous statue on Corcovado Mountain or a 30-minute stop on top of Sugar Loaf for the sunset. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included on this small-group tour. 

Guarantee your admission to the popular GramadoZoo with this prepaid admission ticket. Learn about the endemic Brazilian flora and fauna on a 5,900-foot (1,800-meter) walking path through the park. Ticket is valid anytime during opening hours.

Learn all there is to know about the might Iguassu Falls' Brazilian side during this 6-hour small-group tour. With a small group of just 12 people maximum, you'll get personalized attention and plenty of time to ask questions.

Explore the lush rainforest and rugged terrain of Tijuca Forest on a 4-hour, small-group Jeep tour from Rio de Janeiro that includes round-trip hotel transfer from Rio's South Zone. Get sweeping views of the city from Vista Chinesa, see a scenic waterfall, and visit the park's museum and visitor center, while enjoying Rio de Janeiro's natural side.

Get to know Niterói, the 'City of Smiles', during this 8-hour sightseeing tour from Rio de Janeiro. Travel approximately 30 minutes from Rio with your local guide and group to this friendly seaside city. Get to know this less-visited city through visits to Niemeyer Way, the Santa Cruz fortress, Parque da Cidade and the beaches of the Regiao Oceânica. Round-trip transportation from central Rio hotels is included.

Visit the Argentine side of the Iguassu Falls during this 6-hour tour with a small group from Foz do Iguaçu. Get personalized attention and plenty of time to ask questions in this group of 12 people or fewer as you travel both the Lower and Upper Circuit. Empanada tasting and round-trip transportation from centrally located Foz do Iguaçu hotels are included.

Ibirapuera Park, one of the biggest urban parks in Brazil and ranked among the best parks in South America, serves as the green lung in the heart of Sao Paulo's concrete jungle. With this walking tour of this sprawling green space, save time waiting in ticket lines to the park's attractions while exploring its hidden corners with a local guide. This leaves time for a picnic by the lake.

Explore the Ricardo Brennand Institute during this 5-hour tour in Recife. Follow an audio guide through the world-class art collection, including one of the world's largest weapons collections and a significant number of Frans Prost paintings. Continue to the Oficina Francisco Brennand to see a collection of a native Brazilian contemporary sculptor, with an additional visit to the Park of Sculptures to see more of the artist's work. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from select Recife hotels are included.

Combine visits to Rio de Janeiro's top landmarks and highlights on a single full-day tour. Stops include the Sambadromo, the Christ the Redeemer Statue, the Tijuca Rainforest, and others. Buffet lunch and round-trip hotel or port transportation included.

Experience the highlights and landmarks of Curitiba during this 4-hour city tour. Visit the Jardim Botânico (Botanical Garden), Ópera de Arame (Wire Opera) and Oscar Niemeyer Museum, among other sites. Choose from morning or afternoon departure; hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Embark on a rigorous hike to Garganta do Ceu cave, situated on the south face of Pedra da Gavea. This private full-day tour, led by an expert guide, offers sturdy hikers a steep and demanding trek through the dense Atlantic Rainforest with some basic rock climbing and rappelling. On arrival you're rewarded with magnificent views of Rio de Janeiro, Guanabara Bay and Morro Dois Irmaos (Two Brothers Hill).