Top 15 Kayak & Canoe Trips in Brazil

1.Guided Expedition with Canoeing and Waterfalls in Iguaçu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $47Our pick

Paddle the Iguaçu River, hike Atlantic Forest trails, and swim at secluded waterfalls on a 3-hour Foz do Iguaçu eco-adventure.

“Una experiencia maravillosa y distinta a todas las propuestas. Fuimos desde Puerto Iguazú hasta Dreamland y de ahí nos pasó a buscar el Uber. Josémar que es un 10 (+55 459903 4509) y nos llevó hasta el punto de encuentro de Aguaray. Una vez allí los chicos nos trataron de 10, nos estaban esperando con agua fresca para cargar nuestras botellas. Comenzamos con el trekking por la selva. Muy importante llevar zapatillas y ropa comoda. La caminata no es exesivamente larga pero sube y baja. Luego remamos por el río que fue genia. Si no tenés experiencia los guías te cuentan todo. Un punto muy importante es que eramos 9…”

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2.Mangrove, Beaches and Islands by Kayak tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 253 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $55

Paddle Paraty Bay to quiet beaches, islands, and a tide-dependent mangrove on this small-group kayak tour with expert guides.

“Unnecessary long puddling which doesn’t worth the effort. finally we visited only one mediocre beach easily accessible by land. Mangrove was interesting, but could be quicker reached from the starting point. Be ready to strangle on the way back as the current takes you away from the land. Not smth very difficult, but we preferred to be warned about it and given better tecnics to cope. PS we are pretty physically fit couple 😜 conclusion: don’t lose you time unless you are a big fun of puddling PS positive side: our guide juliano was a nice and very friendly person, speaking fluent English although we booked the trip in Portuguese…”

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3.Kayaking to the mangroves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Paddle Paraty Bay, mangroves, and historic canals on an easy guided kayak tour with wildlife, photos, and English instruction.

“It was a very nice two and half hour tour with Brenda who explained a lot about the local flora and fauna. We even manages to see capibara. The kayaking was very pleasant and easy for everyone.”

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4.Kayak Water Trail in Red River Park by Adrenailha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $68

Paddle Florianopolis’ Rio Vermelho Park and Lagoa da Conceição with a local guide, small groups, gentle instruction, and flexible routes.

“We had amazing time with Adrenailha kayak company . Our instructor was very friendly and very knowledgeable about the environment. The national park and Views was absolutely beautiful. If you looking for adventure, stop looking and book in . Thank you x”

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5.Stand-Up Paddle – Copacabana Beach Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 39 reviews · 1h 30m · from $70

Paddle off Copacabana at sunrise with an instructor, ocean views, photos, lockers, and a waterproof phone case included.

“Fue una gran experiencia, lo único que pienso de puede mejorar es la puntualidad para comenzar la actividad ya que el amanecer estaba por salir y aún seguíamos en tierra.”

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6.Sunset Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Kayak Paraty’s mangroves, spot capybaras and birds, then watch sunset over the bay on this easy two-hour outing.

“After 30 min of rowing in the sea, we entered the mangroves and saw capybaras and other animals, which is what we were looking for. The guide was nice, told us a bit about the surroundings and took pictures. Recommended!”

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7.Kayaking Mangroves tour ( Natural Reserve )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Paddle Paraty’s calm bay and last mangroves, spot birds and possible capybaras, and learn about the local ecosystem with a small group guide.

“What a cool experience! Brenda was an amazing guide, who has a great sense of humour and clearly has a passion for doing this tour! I may not have been the best kayaker, but she was patient and made sure it was an unforgettable experience! We kayaked around a beautiful island inhabited by all sorts of exotic birds and then kayaked through a mangrove seeing capybaras. I highly recommend this tour! Thanks Brenda and Paulo!”

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8.Kayaking experience through the islands of Paraty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Paddle Paraty Bay to Ilha da Bexiga and nearby islands for sea views, green water, wildlife, and a relaxed 2.5-hour kayak outing.

“It was a nice experience, we went kajaking with our guide Paulo for about 2/2,5 hours. It’s more of an “experience” like the title says, than a tour. So do not expect a lot of information. If you want to know something, you have to ask. Which was okay for us because we just enjoyed being on the water and looking at the beautiful surroundings.”

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9.Guided Hike and Kayak or SUP River Tour w/ Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 3 hours · from $90

Hike through Atlantic Forest, kayak or SUP the Iguaçu River, swim by a waterfall, and enjoy hotel transfers from Foz do Iguaçu.

“I never went on my activity. They failed to pick me up and when I tried contacting them. The company didn’t seem to know who I was, where I was going or if they had transport for that day even though I sent them my booking information”

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10.Paraty Bay: Half-Day Mangroves and Beaches Tour by Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15 reviews · 4 hours · from $90

Paddle Paraty Bay through islands, beaches, and red-crab mangroves on a safe four-hour small-group kayak tour with bilingual guides.

“Mycket fin miljö och trevlig paddling. Bra guide som gav bra hjälp och super information om området och nature”

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11.Sunrise Paddling in Paraty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Paddle Paraty Bay at sunrise, from mangroves to quiet beaches, with a local guide, small groups, and flexible canoe or kayak routes.

“The canoeing experience with Rocco was rewarding from a naturalistic, sporting and cultural point of view. Almost a day exploring in Canoe the meanders of the Paraty coast accompanied by Rocco who is a great connoisseur of the region. Super experienceAuto-translated”

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12.Mangrove and Beach Kayak Tour BY PARATY TOURS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $70

Paddle Paraty Bay, visit a beach, and pass through mangroves on this relaxed four-hour kayak tour with English-speaking guides.

“Really good. This is the second time I go to Paraty and contract the services of Pararytour and it is Perfect. Super attentive guides. Excellent routes and fair prices.Auto-translated”

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13.Private Hawaiian Canoe Experience in Paraty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $58

Paddle a private Hawaiian canoe across Paraty Bay, with sunrise views, island stops, mangroves, and a flexible route led by Alison.

“Alison is a great guide! Plan and personalize the experience for each customer. If you are interested in the pleasure of the user, more than the end of a specific route. He knows the route and the history around the experience it offers.”

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14.6-Day Guided Kayak Expedition in the Amazon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 days (approx.) · from $688

Paddle 160 km through the Amazon on a six-day Urubu River expedition with rainforest hikes, waterfalls, hammock camps, wildlife, and local meals.

“A Remarkable Jauaperi River Experience with Erikes and Amazon Mystery Tours”

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15.Canoeing Experience: Sea Kayak or Hawaiian Outrigger

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $75

Paddle 5 kilometers through Guanabara Bay past Sugarloaf Mountain, coves, forts, and Rio’s coastline in a beginner-friendly kayak tour.

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