The 15 Best Beach & Island Day Trips in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Full-Day Tour - Boarding the boat at Angra dos Reis

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,673 reviews · 14 hours · from $77Our pick

Review of Rio’s 14-hour Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande boat tour, with lagoons, beaches, snorkeling, lunch, costs, and practical tips.

“It's a great tour if you want to leave the city and spend time in the islands. Expect long hours in the bus and boat though. Maximum time spent in the stops are between 30-60 minutes. Otherwise, I highly recommend this to anyone traveling to Rio de Janeiro.”

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Transfer from Fortaleza to Jericoacoara

2.Transfer from Fortaleza to Jericoacoara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 933 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $27Top rated

Review of the Fortaleza to Jericoacoara transfer, with pickup times, 4x4 access, comfort, value, stops, and practical booking tips.

“Great experience with this transfer, the guide explains everything about timings and gives recommendations”

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Tour 3 beaches in 1 day

3.Tour 3 beaches in 1 day

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

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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From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis Boat Trip with Lunch

4.Angra dos Reis Boat Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 737 reviews · 14 hours · from $63

Review of the Angra dos Reis boat trip from Rio, with island stops, snorkeling, buffet lunch, transfers, costs, and practical tips.

“Such an amazing experience! Our tour guide Leonardo was the best. He always made sure everyone was well looked after and took the time to translate everything in Spanish and English. The food was mediocre but it was a buffet which was great after a big day in the water. Such a perfect activity whether you’re travelling with family, solo or with friends.”

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Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro

5.Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 624 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $50

Review of the Arraial do Cabo day trip from Rio, with beaches, boat stops, lunch, costs, timing, language concerns, and booking advice.

“Very good trip, but some surprises! Be sure to contact the provider directly using WhatsApp! It begins with a 3hr bus trip. Then a R$25 taxi ride to the port. From there it is a boat ride for a total of 5 hrs. There is a swim stop and then beach accesses. Beautiful scenery and great places for pics and videos. Motorized lifeboats are used to access the beaches. You stay at each beach for about 30 to 45 min. “Lunch” is served at the very end of the boat trip at a local restaurant. Make sure you take water, snacks and extra money. It was safe and fun. The…”

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Don Juan Boat Trip in Arraial do Cabo

6.Don Juan Boat Trip in Arraial do Cabo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 511 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $31

Review of Don Juan’s 4-hour Arraial do Cabo boat trip, with Farol Beach, Forno Beach, onboard comforts, price, tips, and booking advice.

“Visit different beach.... boat is confortable.... the staff is friendly....and the snack...Anna was perfect..”

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Beach Safari – panoramic beach tour

7.Beach Safari – panoramic beach tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $15Best value

Review of the 2.5-hour Beach Safari from Itajai, visiting five Bombinhas beaches, scenic lookouts, Blue Flag shores, price, value, and tips.

“Incrível, adorei tudo, as pessoas da equipe, local visitado, suporte prestado, tudo perfeito, recomendo a quem perguntar tbm”

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Paraty: Jungle Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery Jeep Tour

8.Jungle Waterfalls and Cachaça Distillery Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 491 reviews · 6 hours · from $37

Review of Paraty’s 6-hour jeep tour to Pedra Branca, Tobogã, Poço do Tarzan, and a traditional cachaça distillery.

“Trip was actually amazing. From what we saw, what we heard and even what we ate. The guide explained everything great and gave us opportunity to swim and eat at our own pace!”

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Full Day Tour to Angra dos Reis and Grand Island

9.Full Day Tour to Angra dos Reis and Grand Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 469 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $90

Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande by bus and schooner, with swimming, snorkeling, beaches, lunch, and practical advice on crowds and timing.

“The excursion itself was great, very nice views, and nice people working too. I would like to mention that the lunch option wasn’t great (but there’s food on the boat so it was manageable). Also, the pick up was a bit messy (it was right after carnaval so I’m going to give them the benefit of the doubt). We asked to be picked up from a spot close by, only to have it changed to another one, further away (5 mins walk, vs 20 mins taxi), only to find out that there were closer spots to were we got sent (found out because the tour guide and the bus weren’t…”

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Pedra do Telégrafo Hike and Beach Full-Day Tour

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

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

Hike Pedra do Telégrafo above Rio, then unwind at Grumari or Prainha Beach on a guided, photo-friendly day trip with hotel pickup.

“Yeah, the trip was really fun and productive. Erick was a great guide and photographer. I would recommend him and his friend to anyone who wishes to visit this amazing hike early in the morning. Thank you”

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From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Day Tour

11.Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 402 reviews · 12 hours · from $77

Review of a Rio day trip to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande, with lagoons, beaches, snorkeling, boat travel, lunch, costs, and practical tips.

“Amaizing I recommend to do it ! The guide was just awesome !”

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From Rio: Arraial do Cabo Day Trip with Boat Tour

12.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

13.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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Jeep tour 18 beaches, Telegraph Stone hiking & amazing sunset + photographer

14.Jeep tour 18 beaches, Telegraph Stone hiking & amazing sunset + photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $83

Review of Rio’s 18 Beaches and Telegraph Stone jeep tour, with a forest hike, sunset views, edited photos, lunch stop, and practical tips.

“Alvaro is an excellent guide! He’s organized, knowledgeable, and truly concerned with educated and entertaining to the max! He’s also going to give you the best tips for the rest of your trip. HIGHLY recommend!”

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