Leaving from · BRAZIL
The good day trips from brazil fill up first in high season. Below: the 5 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Travel from Rio to Arraial do Cabo for a full-day schooner cruise along the Costa do Sol. Swim near Ilha do Farol and Praia do Forno, photograph Gruta Azul and Fenda de Nossa Senhora, and stop at Prainhas do Pontal. Pickup, transport, multilingual ground guide, and optional lunch are included.
“Quite a nice day. Long day in the end but worthwhile to see some islands and have a nice swim spot.”
Spend about 12 hours traveling from Rio to cool, historic Petrópolis with a multilingual guide. See Quitandinha Palace, the Imperial Museum, Saint Peter’s Cathedral, Crystal Palace, Santos-Dumont’s former home, and Casa de Chocolate Katz. Optional lunch and Bohemia Brewery visits add value, while guides such as Rafael, Julio, and Mama Chris are praised for clear explanations.
“It was a great experience, Rafa was brilliant, very instructive, and incredibly kind.”
Travel from Rio to Arraial do Cabo for a full day of white-sand beaches, clear water, and a guided boat ride. You’ll visit Praia do Forno, Praia do Farol, Blue Grotto, and Fenda de Nossa Senhora, with lunch included. Guides speak English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Expect a long day, brief beach stops, and extra marina and garden fees.
“Amazing experience, so many stops included and lovely guides!!”
Cross from Foz do Iguaçu into Argentina with a local guide, then walk Iguazú National Park’s Lower and Upper Circuits and the long footbridge to Devil’s Throat. Guides such as Roberto, Henrique, Antonio, and Meri have earned strong praise for keeping the day moving. You can also add the Brazilian side, but expect a much longer day.
“It was great to have a guide take us to the Argentinian side of the Falls from Foz do Iguaçu. Makes the border crossing quick and effortless. Because we had 2 people in our group that had opted for the Brazilian side on the same day, I felt like we were rushing around to make sure they would have enough time for the second part of their tour. I picked a tour of just the Argentinian size specifically because I didn't want to be rushed. The people in the group should all be doing the same thing so we're not on someone else's schedule.”
Leave Rio early for Arraial do Cabo, a coastal town known for clear water and fine beaches. After a three-hour drive, board a 120-person schooner from Praia dos Anjos for three swim stops, including views near Praia do Farol and Gruta Azul. Lunch is an all-you-can-eat buffet, followed by free time in town.
“Hermoso lugar, aunque preferiría que la música del barco no fuera tan invasiva. El almuerzo correcto, pero poco variado.”
Pick the water, the mountains, the ruins or the wine.
