The 15 Best 1-Day Tours in Brazil

Tour 3 beaches in 1 day - Morro Branco: Cliffs, Sand Colors, and Narrow Rock Paths

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 858 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $17Our pick

Explore Morro Branco, Praia das Fontes, and Canoa Quebrada from Fortaleza in one long, scenic day with optional buggy rides.

“I recently embarked on the "Tour 3 Beaches in 1 Day" and it was an incredible experience. The beaches we visited were stunning, offering breathtaking landscapes that left me in awe. The transportation arrangements were excellent, ensuring a comfortable and convenient journey throughout the day. However, I would like to suggest two improvements. Firstly, it would be beneficial if the guides could communicate in English or Spanish, in addition to Portuguese. Language barriers occasionally arose, making it difficult to fully grasp the historical and cultural significance of the places we visited. Secondly, it would be greatly appreciated if the tour organizers provided more accurate and timely ...”

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One Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro: All Inclusive

2.One Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro: All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 568 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $130

See Rio’s top sights in one day, from Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf to Maracana, Selaron Steps, and a buffet lunch.

“Love it! Tour guide was amazing. We did everyrthingz As described. So much fun, entertaining and well organized.”

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From Rio: Arraial do Cabo Day Trip with Boat Tour

3.Arraial do Cabo Day Trip with Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 400 reviews · 14 hours · from $65

Sail from Rio to Arraial do Cabo for clear water, famous beaches, cliff views, and a full-day schooner trip along Brazil’s Sun Coast.

“Great tour, guide pedro was superb! I had him for another tour with c2rio he was very helpful, and engaged well with the tour group Bus ride was a couple of hours but we stopped off at a grocery service stop which was good Lunch was decent Boat ride was fun, several oportuniotes to swim in the sea!”

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Arraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: Boat Tour & Beach

4.Arraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: Boat Tour & Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 390 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $70

Review of Arraial do Cabo from Rio, covering the long drive, schooner cruise, beaches, costs, guides, weather risks, and practical tips.

“We loved this tour! Our guide, Israel, was always kind to translate what was going on for me & my daughter. The tour company was accommodating in that they picked us up from our hotel which was not included on the list of hotel pick ups. The boat crew was fun & entertaining. Get ready to dance :) We saw beautiful beaches & scenery along with turtles & whales. The best part was meeting fantastic people from around the world! I highly recommend this tour!”

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One Day Tour in Rio: Christ, Sugar Bread, Lunch and City Tour

5.One Day Tour in Rio: Christ, Sugar Bread, Lunch and City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 381 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $120

See Rio’s Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, beaches, samba sites and cathedral in one busy day with lunch and guided transport.

“Great experiencia. Great tour, to know the more iconic places of Río in a day. Our guide always was with the best attitude with the group. We went to lunch in a nice restaurant with good food. If you want to know Río in a day, this is your tour.”

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Iguassu Waterfalls: 1 Day Tour Brazil and Argentina’s sides

6.Iguassu Waterfalls: 1 Day Tour Brazil and Argentina’s sides

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 353 reviews · 9 hours · from $48

See Iguassu Falls from Brazil and Argentina in one day, with border help, bilingual guidance, rainforest trails, and an optional boat ride.

“Bruno was the best tour guide we could have! We had a wonderful day with him, very helpful and happy to make our day unforgettable. I recommend 100%! Book with him and you won’t regret! See you soon!”

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Best Private Tour Iguassu Falls Brazil, Argentina in 1 day

7.Best Private Tour Iguassu Falls Brazil, Argentina in 1 day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 323 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $102

Review of a private one-day Iguassu Falls tour covering Brazil and Argentina, with border help, private transport, guide tips, costs, and practical advice.

“This is an amazing tour and a very efficient way to utilize your whole day while in Foz Do Iguazu. Most people either do just Brazil side or just Argentina side or they do two sides of the fall in two different days. We did both sides of the fall without being rushed at all in one day. The young lady, Crislaine was an amazing tour guide with a lot of people patience. She planned the route very efficiently picking us up from our hotel in Brazil at 7 am and taking us to Arjentina side first. Border crossing was a breeze because she was with us. After doing both…”

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From Rio de Janeiro: Petrópolis Day Trip with Optional Lunch

8.Petrópolis Day Trip with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 203 reviews · 12 hours · from $48

Explore imperial Petrópolis from Rio with palace treasures, cathedral architecture, mountain views, optional lunch, and brewery visit.

“Guide arrived on time, she was well spoken and gave us Fantastic tour through Petropolis. I loved every bit of it! Highly recommend!”

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From Rio de Janeiro: Arraial do Cabo Island Day Trip

9.Arraial do Cabo Island Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 192 reviews · 14 hours · from $67

Review of Arraial do Cabo from Rio, covering beaches, boat stops, lunch, costs, long transfers, guides, and practical tips.

“Our entire tour with Talia was outstanding, from pick-up to drop-off!”

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Day Trip to the Argentinian Side of Iguassu Falls from Foz do Iguaçu

10.Day Trip to the Argentinian Side of Iguassu Falls from Foz do Iguaçu

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 177 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $58

Review of the Argentinian side of Iguassu Falls from Foz do Iguaçu, with circuit details, border tips, costs, timing, and honest advice.

“They picked me up on the Brazilian side. The guide was very good and stayed with the group the whole time. The falls were beautiful and we got to see Devils Throat! No lunch included so bring food or there are places to purchase.”

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From São Paulo: Santos, São Vicente & Guarujá Day Trip

11.Santos, São Vicente & Guarujá Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 165 reviews · 12 hours · from $110

Review of a 12-hour São Paulo coast tour to Santos, São Vicente, and Guarujá, with coffee, beaches, viewpoints, transport, costs, and tips.

“Day trip really good ,good overview of the city and the guide as well the driver were really good.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca Forest Challenge Hike Full-Day Trip

12.Tijuca Forest Challenge Hike Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 163 reviews · 9 hours · from $86

Take on Rio’s demanding Tijuca Forest hike for waterfalls, caves, coffee-farm ruins, rare trails, and sweeping city views in a small group.

“It was a really nice day, we had a long hike along the forest where we had the opportunity to see beautiful spots such as waterfalls, landscape views and a cave. We've also been welcomed by local animals. Riccardo, the tour guide, made the day even more enjoyable, cheering us up and telling us all the history about the place. Definitely recommended!!Thanks from the Italians 🇮🇹🫶🏽”

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Day trip to Cumbuco Beach

13.Day trip to Cumbuco Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $9Best value

Spend a full day at Cumbuco Beach near Fortaleza with beach time, optional buggy rides, lagoons, seafood, and a raft trip.

“I do not recommend this beach or tour to this beach. The tour company was great. That’s the only star it gets. Everything else was a completely disappointment. The location is super crowded. Cry hard to find a place to sit. The beach was dirty, trashed, rocky, and had mirky water. Everything cost money. Even to listen to the band playing music. The bathrooms smelled like sewage. The 2 pools they had at the location were private. It’s unfortunate because I planned for this trip several months in advance and read all the reviews. I was looking forward to it. The worst day of our 21 days 4 cities stay…”

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10-hour Private Tour Rio In One Day: Christ, Sugarloaf, Selarón, Downtown

14.10-hour Private Tour Rio In One Day: Christ, Sugarloaf, Selarón, Downtown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $264

See Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps, Lapa, and Rio’s landmarks on a private 10-hour city tour.

“Vitor was an amazing guide who took us around the sights and giving really good information. His knowledge was so great. I would thoroughly recommend him and the tour.”

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Exploring Angra Dos Reis and Ilha Grande in One Day

15.Exploring Angra Dos Reis and Ilha Grande in One Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $85

Review of the Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande day trip from Rio, with beaches, snorkeling, lunch, transport tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.

“This was a great experience. You will be out all day so don’t make any plans unless they are at night. From the start to the end this was amazing. They get everyone on their bus, make sure they do head counts so no one is left behind, and I felt safe the whole adventure. The first stop was the best stop in my opinion. If you like to scuba dive and look at the fish this is were you will do it. Overall if was a fun day of dancing on the boat, swimming, and educating.”

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