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10 Best 1-Day Tours In Brazil

Brazil's best.

The 10 most popular 1-day tours in Brazil. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.

10 Best 1-Day Tours In Brazil

From Rio: Arraial do Cabo Day Trip with Boat Tour

From Rio: Arraial do Cabo Day Trip with Boat Tour - Rio pickup and the reality of a long day (about 14 hours)

1.From Rio: Arraial do Cabo Day Trip with Boat Tour

Most Popular★ 3.8

Sail a schooner from Rio to Arraial do Cabo for swims at Ilha do Farol and Prainhas do Pontal, grotto photo stops, and optional lunch.

“I loved everything about this tour! My guide, Carla was great!! She was so helpful and gave us tons of information by translating everything into three languages! I was by myself as a solo traveler, and it was no trouble, everyone was extremely friendly, and the sights were amazing!”

400 reviews14 hoursFrom $65by C2RIO TOURS & TRAVEL

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

Arraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: Boat Tour & Beach - Schooner boat tour: where the time goes once you reach the water

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

★ 4.5

Day trip from Rio to Arraial do Cabo: air-conditioned van and schooner boat. Swim at Ilha do Farol and Praia do Forno.

“It does not worth it, too loud music on the boat, super unorganized, the total time on the boat that you can swim is less tha hour, 6 hours driving at least... omg it was bad. The only good part if the wonderful guide!”

390 reviews14 hours (approx.)From $70.00by C2Rio Tours & Travel

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

Iguassu Waterfalls: 1 Day Tour Brazil and Argentina's sides - Pickup in Foz do Iguaçu or Puerto Iguazú (and how timing really works)

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

★ 4.9

One day tour of Iguassu from both Argentina and Brazil. Quick border crossing, bilingual guide, rainforest walks, optional boat ride.

“Bruno is very friendly and has a good energy, and speaks perfectly English. The communication was easy and he kept me informed about the pick up time. Good ride, great explanation and a good optimised way to see both sides in one day. Amazing day discovering the falls. Thanks”

353 reviews9 hoursFrom $48by Bruno Iguassu Tours

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From Rio de Janeiro: Petrópolis Day Trip with Optional Lunch

From Rio de Janeiro: Petrópolis Day Trip with Optional Lunch - Casa do Alemão: a German-Style First Bite

4.From Rio de Janeiro: Petrópolis Day Trip with Optional Lunch

★ 4.3

A full-day trip from Rio to Petrópolis, with an Imperial Palace museum visit, neo-Gothic sights, optional lunch, and optional brewery stops.

“Petrópolis is an amazing city, go there is mandatory to anyone who wants to know the true history of Brazil. Everything about that place is magical and the guide Mama Chris and the driver Victor will provide you the best experience you can have. Chris is so kind, helpful and into every detail about the…”

203 reviews12 hoursFrom $48by Rio Carioca Tours & Service

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From Rio de Janeiro: Arraial do Cabo Island Day Trip

From Rio de Janeiro: Arraial do Cabo Island Day Trip - First stops on land: Praia do Forno and Ilha do Farol set the visual expectations

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

Day Trip to the Argentinian Side of Iguassu Falls from Foz do Iguaçu - Lower Circuit in Argentina: short walk, unforgettable water

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

★ 4.0

Guided Argentina-side Iguazu Falls day trip from Foz do Iguaçu with Devil’s Throat, Upper/Lower Circuits, and hotel pickup.

“Amazing day trip!! We loved seeing the Argentinian side of the Iguacu falls. Roberto was a great guide, he was very informative and flexible, willing to work with the group to make the most of our experience. The only thing I would say is that it wasn’t clear when we were booing that this is…”

177 reviews4 to 6 hours (approx.)From $58.00by Gray Line Brazil

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

From São Paulo: Santos, São Vicente & Guarujá Day Trip - Itararé Beach in São Vicente: Sun, Photos, and an Optional Cable Car

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

Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca Forest Challenge Hike Full-Day Trip - The Hike Core: 10.4 km Through Tijuca’s Big Urban Rainforest

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

★ 4.9

Full-day Tijuca Forest challenge hike from Rio: 10.4 km, 848m gain, Taquara Hill views, waterfalls and caves in a small group.

“Pietro was best guide! He was very informative about the history of Brazil and the rainforest. He was very detailed with his explanations. He was also very chill and cool. I’ve been solo traveling all around South America and he has been one of the best guides I’ve had! The hike was awesome and you…”

163 reviews9 hoursFrom $86by Jungle Me

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Exploring Angra Dos Reis and Ilha Grande in One Day

Exploring Angra Dos Reis and Ilha Grande in One Day - Cais de Santa Luzia: Fishermen Boats and the Dusk-Photo Start

Private Day trip: Both sides of Iguazu Falls

Private Day trip: Both sides of Iguazu Falls - Priority access and border crossings that save your sanity

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