15 Photography Sessions in Brazil to Build a Day Around

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

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

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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2.Sunrise Mirante dona Marta Specialized Guide and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 246 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $88

Watch Rio’s sunrise from Mirante Dona Marta with guide Pessanha, local stories, and polished photos delivered within two days.

“The guide was very friendly. He is actually better known as a photographer than as a guide, but he handled both perfectly. We visited four different locations and were able to change clothes at each one. At every stop, he told us the story of the place and took photos of us. He even let us try a Brazilian breakfast, which I really enjoyed. I just wish I had had more time to enjoy it and get some for myself.”

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3.Snorkeling Tour on Macuco Island With Underwater Photos by Zimbros Ecotour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Snorkel around Macuco Island from Zimbros, with calm guidance, safety gear, underwater photos, and scenic beaches for $32.37.

“We do three excursions with them; the escuna ride in Bombinhas that is made on the beach of the tomb, Isla do Macuco with stop at Playa do Cacao. On both excursions we snorkeled. Our guide was Rodri, super friendly, attentive, both he and his companions. The third excursion was the tour of 10 deserted beaches + waterfall. All were a beautiful experience and it is worth highlighting the punctuality in the schedules and the good attention of the whole team and also Ana who advised us.Auto-translated”

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4.Niterói: Paragliding Experience with GoPro Photos and Video

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 131 reviews · 1 hour · from $104

Soar above Niterói with certified instructor Pepê, Rio views, GoPro photos and video, modern safety gear, and flexible booking.

“Highly recommend!! I surprised my boyfriend for his birthday and we both loved it! We had to fly from another place because military closed the airspace there, but it was still very fun and the views were beautiful! Pepe is a great instructor, very friendly and funny. It was so worth the price! You can also pay extra for an insta360 video which is really cool to play with. If you are coming from Rio like us, expect for it to take up half of your day at least.”

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5.Cação Beach Sunset with Photos Included by Zimbros Ecotour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $23Best value

Watch the sunset at Praia do Cação, visit shellfish farms, swim from a water trampoline, and receive tour photos with Zimbros Ecotour.

“What an incredible experience, besides the reception being very loving, all the care with us during the walk, concerned to take advantage of every moment, bringing all knowledge about the culture, and showing the hidden beauties of bombs, in addition to the mega opportunity to be able to see a couple of sea lions, took care of all to appreciate and take a picture of these beings of nature, the care with each corner we stopped, reinforcing every moment about the importance of caring for nature, we were able to see in the look and in the speech how much you cherish for preservation, I was very delighted for each…”

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6.Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43

Photograph Ouro Preto’s churches, streets, viewpoints, and bridges with a local photographer during this private two-hour walking tour.

“It was a wonderful tour! Juliana is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I’ve learnt a lot about Ouro Preto and Minas Gerais during the walk, and had all my questions answered. Juliana was easy to follow, even if I’m not a native Portuguese speaker. 100% recommended! Obrigada!”

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7.Lagoinha do Leste Hiking and Photography Tour in Florianópolis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $78

Hike Florianopolis to remote Lagoinha do Leste, climb Morro da Coroa, learn about the Atlantic Forest, and capture coastal views.

“Beautiful experience, Marco and Gabriela were great..... we immediately felt at ease, they made us feel like friends. Beautiful place, beautiful company. I recommend to do it to anyone and to have as guides two people so available.Auto-translated”

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8.Florianópolis Bike Tour: Photography, History & Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $88

Cycle Florianópolis from bridges to the public market, with street art, history, snacks, photos, and practical tips for this 2.5-hour tour.

“Isaac is a wonderful guide. He is genuine, encouraging, and knowledgeable. His stories and the path of the tour made for an excellent introduction to Florianópolis.”

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9.PRIVATE SUV Tour Tijuca Forest, hiking & waterfalls + photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $177

Review of Rio’s private Tijuca Forest SUV tour, with Pedra Bonita hiking, waterfalls, viewpoints, photos, and practical booking advice.

“The distinguishing characteristic of this experience is that the tour guide is delightfully effective in helping the traveler to actually feel as if you’re part of the environment.”

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10.Botanical Garden and Parque Lage Private Tour with a Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $150

Explore Rio’s Botanical Garden and Parque Lage with a private guide, hotel transport, and a high-resolution photo album.

“I was with my parents. We had a great time during the tour. Pictures captured the beauty of the city and the Guide (Renata) was excellent! Thank you. We had an amazing experience!”

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11.One Day in Rio with a Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours · from $250

See Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selarón Steps, and Dona Marta with a private guide, transport, and professional photos in Rio.

“Renata did a very good job. She used every possible photo opportunity. She was a very good photographer. The result are exceptional photos. Beside this she was friendly and had a lot of humor. The photo tour was a lot of fun. I can highly recommend this photo tour. Patrick from Germany.”

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12.Strike a pose: The Rio Photo tour!

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 9 reviews · 4 hours · from $120

Review of Rio Photo Tour, a private four-hour outing with photographer Renata, custom stops, hotel pickup, and 100 edited photos.

“Queríamos expresar nuestro más sincero agradecimiento por la excelente experiencia que tuvimos durante nuestro tour fotográfico. La rapidez y eficiencia con la que recibimos las fotos, en menos de 24 horas, fue realmente excepcional. Apreciamos profundamente el excelente trabajo realizado para coordinar los traslados y cómo se adaptaron perfectamente a nuestras necesidades. Gracias a estos esfuerzos, pudimos capturar los mejores recuerdos sin preocupaciones.”

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13.Christ Statue and Sugarloaf Private Tour with a Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $230

Review of Rio’s private Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf tour, with hotel pickup, cable cars, a photographer, and high-resolution photos.

“Had a wonderful experience and got a lot of knowledge and great pictures!! It was comfortable and convenient! Was the first up to Christ the Redeemer and got the best photos! Definitely a must do”

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14.Skydiving Experience with Photos and Videos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $843

Review of FlyFoz skydiving over Foz do Iguaçu, with Triple Frontier views, photos, videos, safety details, prices, and booking tips.

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15.Tijuca Forest Trail – specialized guide and photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $68

Hike Tijuca Forest with guide Guilherme, see a 60-meter waterfall, forest wildlife, Cascatinha views, and finish with a waterfall swim.

“This is a great walk through Tijuca National Park. We saw monkeys, lizards, a guaximin, a turtle, frogs, tarantulas, and brightly-colored insects. Most of the trail is shady. It begins with a waterfall and ends with a small waterfall you can go under. The guide was excellent. We had a great time. (This is often described as an easy hike, but most of the trail is on an incline that is frequently steep. If you have trouble with stairs, etc., this would not be appropriate. Also, this is not a loop, so be prepared to turn around once you reach the end.)”

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