Activities in Brazil
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Corcovado Mountain, Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain Day Tour
10 hours (Departs Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
by Viator
Combine two of Rio's most popular tours on a full-day shore excursion packed with breathtaking views. Int he morning, you'll enjoy a panoramic city tour and…Not LP reviewed
from USD$167.99 - All activities
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Buzios Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro
12 hours (Departs Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
by Viator
Take a day trip from Rio de Janeiro to experience the cosmopolitan style, quaint charm and elegant architecture of Buzios. Walk through the town on a guided…Not LP reviewed
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Rio Hiking
Founded by a mother-son team back in 1999, this popular outfit offers hiking trips ranging from easy to strenuous and covering a variety of terrains around Rio. Favorite treks include going up Pedra da Gávea – a challenging climb up a steep and rugged trail (three hours up to the summit), with great views over the coast from the top, and Pão de Açúcar. You can also arrange kayaking, diving, river rafting and numerous other adventure sports here.
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Favela Tour in Rio de Janeiro
4 hours (Departs Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
by Viator
Venture into a Rio de Janeiro favela (the Brazilian version of a shanty town) on this half-day educational tour. See the day-to-day lifestyles of locals who…Not LP reviewed
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Angra dos Reis Day Trip and Schooner Cruise
12 hours (Departs Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
by Viator
Head out of Rio for the day, where a schooner awaits to take you on a cruise of the turquoise blue waters and islands of Angra dos Reis. With roundtrip hotel…Not LP reviewed
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Maremar Aventura Turismo
Maremar Aventura Turismo in Barra Velha near the ferry organizes all kinds of outdoor activities, including schooner trips around the island (from R$45 per person), diving to offshore wrecks (full day including equipment from R$240), and horseback riding (three hours from R$70).
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Schooner, Van & Catamaran Trips
Arco-Íris Turismo organizes schooner and van trips to Caraíva, Praias Espelho and Curuípe (both south of Trancoso), Trancoso and the offshore reefs Recife de Fora and Coroa Alta. It also occasionally runs three-day catamaran trips to the Parque Nacional Marinho de Abrolhos.
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Mãe Natureza Tours
Experienced agency offering recommended excursions and multiday tours throughout the area, including Lago Verde, FLONA, Rio Tapajós, Rio Arapiuns, Monte Alegre, Alenquer, and others. Operated by amiable Argentinean transplants Jorge Bassi and Claudio Chena (who lives on-site).
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Subcenter
This aquatic supplier offers basic and advanced diving courses (around R$900) in waters near Rio as well as excursions for certified divers to Arraial do Cabo and further afield to the dive mecca of Fernando Noronha, a lovely island in the northeast. Some instructors speak English.
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Clube Esportivo Ultraleves
Ultra-leve (ultralight) flights are more comfortable than hang gliders, but you have to listen to the motor. Trips leave from the Aeroclube do Jacarepaguá. The club has some long-range ultralights that can stay up for more than two hours. Courses are available.
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Pantanal Explorer
Owner Andre Von Thuronyi has been working with sustainable tourism in the area for 30 years and fights harmful government interference in the Pantanal with ferocity. He is actively involved in saving the hyacinth macaw and giant otter. Affiliated with Pousada Araras Eco Lodge.
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Iguassu Falls Sightseeing Tour from Foz do Iguaçu
4 hours (Departs Foz do Iguacu, Brazil)
by Viator
There's not much in the world that compares to the majestic Iguassu Falls, and you can see the entire Brazilian side of the falls on this half-day tour from Foz…Not LP reviewed
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Portomar
A professional outfitter that handles hiking and bird-watching treks, canopy tours, kayaking and whale-watching (in season), and runs popular excursions at low tide to nearby piscinas naturais (natural pools), where you can snorkel or scuba dive around colorful coral reef.
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Gamboa
At low tide, take a walk to Gamboa, the next village on the river side of the island. The coast between the villages is filled with nooks to hide in and rocks to climb on. To start, head down Rua Fonte Grande and head right at the crossroads. You can catch the ferry back.
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Saveiros Tours
Saveiros leads daily two-hour cruises out over Baía de Guanabara in large schooners. The route follows the coastline of Rio and Niterói with excellent views of Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf), the MAC, Ilha Fiscal and the old fort of Urca. You'll sail under the Niterói bridge.
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Sightseeing Cruise to Paraguay from Foz do Iguaçu
6 hours (Departs Foz do Iguacu, Brazil)
by Viator
Take a sightseeing cruise from Foz do Iguaçu to Paraguay and learn about the history and culture of the Triple Frontier region. Enjoy breathtaking views of…Not LP reviewed
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Buziosnauta’s
Buziosnauta’s boats depart Armação daily at 9:30am and 12:30pm for a 2½-hour boat circuit including 12 beaches and two islands, with stops for swimming and snorkeling at Praia João Fernandes, Ilha Feia and Praia da Tartaruga. It also has a dive center.
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Roots Brasil
Roots Brasil, just back from the beach, rents boards (R$20/60 per hour/day) and gives classes (R$50 per hour). It also rents sandboards (R$8 per hour). There are good waves for surfing (best from about March to May) right out in front of Jeri beach.
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Centro Excursionista Brasileira
Founded in 1919, CEB sponsors day hikes and weekend treks (with camping). The club plans activities at its weekly meeting, a good spot to have a chat with the laid-back enthusiasts. The office is open during the week and provides info on upcoming excursions.
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Nova União Team
Owned by one of the greatest Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and jiujutsu coaches in the world, Andre Pederneiras, this place offers three-to-four jiujutsu classes a day, plus muay thai, boxing and MMA classes taught by some of the best MMA fighters in the world.
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Andrenalina
Many of the area's best-known sights are outside of the national park on private land. Given the lack of public transportation, the easiest way to visit them is by taking a tour through a local agency. Andrenalina specializes in adventure sports and treks.
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Salvador da Bahia by Night
4 hours (Departs Salvador, Brazil)
by Viator
There is no better way to experience a city by night! See an authentic Afro-Brazilian culture show, enjoy a delicious dinner and be amazed at traditional forms…Not LP reviewed
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Schooner Tour to Ilha dos Frades and Itaparica from Salvador
8 hours (Departs Salvador, Brazil)
by Viator
Enjoy a full and varied day trip by exploring Baía de Todos os Santos. You'll have the opportunity to swim, snorkel, relax and catch some rays while bathing in…Not LP reviewed
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Iguassu Falls River-Rafting Adventure from Foz do Iguaçu
2 hours (Departs Foz do Iguacu, Brazil)
by Viator
Experience the adventure of a lifetime as you take the Iguassu River by storm and raft your way through Iguaçu Falls National Park. Enjoy views of Iguassu Falls…Not LP reviewed
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Roraima Adventures
Roraima Adventures offers professional multiday camping tours all over Roraima, including Serra do Tepequém and Mt Roraima in Venezuela, and even into the Yanomami reserve (provided the proper permissions can be secured).
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Valeverde
Offers a variety of short tours (per person R$30 to R$100), like sunrise bird-watching tours and pleasant evening cruises. Valeverde has an office and daily schedule at the pier at Estação das Docas; in most cases you can simply show up.
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