LATIN AMERICA
Latin America’s best days out.
The 15 most popular rio de janeiro tours. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.
Spend a long day on Costa Verde with boat stops for swimming in Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde, beaches on Ilha Grande, and a sea-view lunch.
Most Popular“Our guide Marcelo was really friendly and helpful. The whole tour was really nice. Nature was really beautiful, and boat tour was pleasant. It was worth it, would recommend.”
Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande by boat from Rio, with hotel transfers, multiple swimming/snorkel stops, and a buffet lunch included.
“The beaches on Ilha Grande were fantastic, and we had lots of fun on the boat ride over. We only wish we had more time at each of the places we visited. Our guide (Monica) only did the bare minimum of getting us there and back -- we were hoping for a bit more information…”
12-hour Rio day trip to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande: Lagoa Azul/Verde swims, snorkeling, soft-sand beaches, and a buffet lunch.
“Every activity of the tour was very well chosen and carried out. Guide Daniel was the best. Hardworking, efficient and very pleasant to all people from different cultures and backgrounds.”
Sail from Rio to Arraial do Cabo on a traditional schooner with swim stops at Ilha do Farol, Gruta Azul and Praia do Forno.
“Thad a great experience with the crew and took plenty of fun memories away. Our tour guide Andrea Vento was particularly supportive and went out of her way to make sure we felt welcomed and were informed of timings and where we needed to be. Great communication from the whole team, I love this tour…”
Early pickup from Rio and a full-day schooner trip to Arraial do Cabo with swims, four stops, and buffet lunch. Snorkel gear available.
“The boat ride to the various beaches was very enjoyable. The crew entertained us the whole day and kept us safe and informed. Everything from pick up to drop off at the hotel was well organised. The pick up was a bit delayed so some communication would have been appreciated. The advertised lunch was served…”
A full-day trip from Rio to Petrópolis for royal palace rooms, the neo-Gothic Cathedral, and Quitandinha gardens, plus optional lunch and brewery.
“The trip and the guide was good with a visit to the brewery as well. The only downside to the trip was the vehicle used was not braziling. Every time we stopped all the quests had to enter from the offside which is dangerous. The guide went the extra mile to answer all questions.”
Rio to Arraial do Cabo by coach and boat: crystal-clear beaches, Blue Grotto photos, marine life, sunset views, lunch included.
“It was a bit chaotic once we got off the bus and on the terminal to the ferry but our guide, Lucas kept us together and navigated through it. He was very structured and fun. I enjoyed the beaches. Keep in mind, it is a long journey from Rio, the bus driver drove safety and…”
Cruise Búzios from Rio by schooner with pickup, lunch, and time on das Pedras for shops and bistros, plus scenic swim stops.
“Thanks Carla for your great heart and trying to keep the group together and happy.”
Beat the crowds at Christ and Sugarloaf, tour Rio downtown icons, and stop for Ipanema lunch on a small-group 8.5-hour day.
“chilled atmosphere,knowledgeable guide, would consider dropping maracana for Santa Teresa but well happy overall.”
Take a 14-hour schooner ride from Rio to Arraial do Cabo with 3 water stops, Gruta Azul, and an all-you-can-eat lunch.
“Hermoso lugar, aunque preferiría que la música del barco no fuera tan invasiva. El almuerzo correcto, pero poco variado.”
Full-day Búzios schooner cruise from Rio with 3 swim stops, all-you-can-eat lunch, and free time on Rua das Pedras.
“Ne prenez surtout pas cette activité il mon donner rdv à 6h50 il ne sont jamais venue , j’ai fait 40min de route à 5h30 du matin pour être là à l’heure , il ne sont pas venue est personne ne répond via whatsap ou sur le chat de l’application”
Christ the Redeemer and a Maracanã photo stop in one 4-hour tour, with hotel pickup, rack railway ride through Tijuca Forest, and audio in 9 languages.
“El transporte fue malo y que tuve que caminar 3 kilómetros, el guía me habló mal me subió la voz, no lo recordaría ya que me sentí solo y agredido”
DJ-powered catamaran to Búzios from Rio with swim stops, buffet lunch, and time on Rua das Pedras plus the Bardot statue.
“Estuvimos esperando dos horas y cancelaron de la nada”
White-water rafting on Arequipa’s Rio Chili with Class II–IV rapids, pro bilingual guides, full wetsuit gear, and a snack.
“Super activité qui permet de découvrir la vallée du Rio chili. L’équipe est pro et réactive ( je suis tombé dans les rapides donc j’ai pu les tester 😅)”
Traditional schooner cruise from Rio to Búzios with swimming stops, lunch, and free time on Rua das Pedras.
“Una gran experiencia.”
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