Rio de Janeiro · RIO BEACH TOURS
24 tours
The good rio beach tours in Rio fill up first, especially between December and Carnival. Below are the 15 best, each with a current price and what makes it different, so you can book before the calendar closes.
Hike Pedra do Telégrafo, then unwind on Grumari or Prainha. Early start, AC transport, and big Rio views for about 4 hours.
“This activity was great! Really helpful guide throughout the hike and incredible view at the top!”
Swim in Arraial do Cabo’s turquoise water on a schooner from Rio, with hotel pickup, photo stops, and buffet lunch option.
“The bus trip was long and bumpy. but it was worth it. The boat trip was great, and the beaches were wonderful. The scenery was inspiring. Our guide did a great job. Overall, it was a long but great experience. We are having a wonderful time in Brazil.”
A 5-hour Paraty Bay boat day with 4 swim stops, snorkeling gear, fruit and coffee, plus optional paddleboards and caipirinhas.
“Very nice boat, very relaxed, nice stops, friendly staff, good food. We were only very few people, not sure how it is if it is fully booked”
Sunrise stand-up paddle on Copacabana Beach. Learn SUP basics, paddle to the horizon, and get a photo and video package.
“Pior experiência da minha vida! Conselho que dou é NÃO FAÇAM. Primeiro que fui no ponto de encontro e não tinha ninguém lá, cheguei 4h15 e o horário marcado era às 4h30. Daí fiquei em plena madrugada do Rio esperando responderem as minhas mensagem ou atenderem as minhas ligações e nada. Daí tive que ir na orla da praia saindo de quiosque em quiosque procurando o responsável pela atividade. Só conseguir fazer pois tinha um lá que tinha parceria com a “ empresa” ao qual contratei, caso contrário não iria conseguir fazer a atividade. O rapaz que me atendeu me passou a informação que eles não tinham mais o ponto…”
Small-group morning hike to Pedra do Telégrafo and Grumari Beach with pickup, photo help, and a 5-person max in Rio.
“The city is beautiful and the guide Alessandra from Outer Ecotrip Turismo, with all her knowledge, professionalism, charisma and care, managed to capture wonderful and memorable moments. I just have to thank you.”
3-hour Rio speedboat tour from Urca Pier, with panoramic sea views, major sights, free beer, and time for underwater viewing.
“Eigene Anreise mit dem Taxi (günstig). Dort Angekommen waren wir mit Skipper zu 5 auf dem Boot. Der Guide war super freundlich. Die Getränke waren die ganze Tour kostenfrei so viel man wollte. Am Ende durfte man sich noch was für den Weg mitnehmen. Super! Würde ich wieder machen!”
Private Ilha Grande hike through Atlantic Forest to Feiticeira waterfall, beaches, and imperial ruins, with pickup and a beach drink.
“Matteus a été un guide exceptionnel, aux petits soins du début à la fin. Dès notre arrivée, il nous a remis un sac rempli de collations avant de nous présenter l’itinéraire autour d’une carte de l’île. Passionné et connaisseur, il nous a appris plein de choses sur la faune et la flore locales et a même réussi à nous dénicher des singes en chemin ! Tout au long de la journée, il s’est parfaitement adapté à notre rythme, que ce soit pour la marche ou le temps passé dans l’eau. Et quels paysages ! Cascades, piscines naturelles, eau turquoise… un décor à couper le souffle. À mi-parcours, nous avons fait…”
Paddle Paraty Bay on a calm kayak route, swim on island beaches, and (when tides allow) explore mangroves with red crabs.
“It was great! We went to a beautiful beach and get to swim there. We went to an other part of the mangroves when we could not enter the original one due to the tides, which was super nice and thoughtful. We saw a bunch of birds and other animals and Giuliano told us so much about the nature around Paraty. Highly recommend the tour! Muito obrigada Giuliano”
A private speedboat in Búzios for up to 11 people, hitting 2 islands and 11 beach stops with snorkeling and an onboard barbecue.
“The trip is just perfect. The driver is professional and very friendly everything was great!”
Guided Telegrafo Rock hike in Rio with photo stops, rainforest views, and an optional 30-minute beach break plus hotel pickup.
“Super geslaagde dagtrup, de gids was stipt op tijd en heeft ons uitleg gegeven over dingen die we nog niet wisten van Brazilië. We houden er heel goede herinneringen aan over en een massa mooie foto’s 😉”
5-hour Paraty schooner tour with four beach stops, calm-bay snorkeling, and onboard time to swim, snack, and enjoy the ride.
“I joined the boat tour today and the weather was very bad - raining and cold. I was drenched and extremely upset at times because small things could have made the process easier. The only reason I give 3 stars instead of 1 is the boat staff: they were friendly, cheerful, and tried their best to assist me despite the language barrier. Improvement: 1. Cancellations: In such weather, guests should have the option to cancel with at least a 50% refund or offered to do another activity of more or less same amount as original booking suitable with the weather 2. Meeting point clarity: The booking and pre-tour message said…”
12-hour day trip from Rio to Búzios with schooner ride, Azeda, João Fernandes, Tartaruga beaches, and buffet lunch near Rua das Pedras.
“The trip was OK. The only thing I didn't like about it was they don't actually take you to the three beaches listed. You just sit on a boat for three hours and then have some time to explore one inland part of Búzios. There is no beach hopping or exploration of the various beaches despite what the listing says.”
Cycle Rio’s iconic beaches and lagoon on a 3-hour tour from Copacabana to Ipanema, Leblon, and Rodrigo de Freitas.
“Rio es una ciudad fantastica, tomamos este tour con muchas ganas, sin embargo este tour fue de baja calidad: bicicletas muy viejas y la mia no funcionaban las marchas. Pocas explicaciones y mucho pedaleo , fue una visita panoramica, no guiada.”
A 6-hour Rio coastal tour to São Conrado, Barra da Tijuca, and wild beaches like Prainha and Grumari, with hotel pickup.
“We had a very nice English-speaking driver who showed us the most beatiful beaches. Thank you, Marcus, for this great trip and dafe driving.”
Hike to Pedra do Telégrafo for a cliffside photo moment, then cool off at Grumari Beach, with guided stops along Rio’s coast.
“Very easy to book on Get Your Guide. I chose the 6:00am option and we got up to Telegrafo rock before the big crowd. The hike on the way up is easy to medium and has some great lookout points, Telegrafo obviously being the best! There was a professional photographer at the top so bring some cash if you wanna buy the pictures he takes. Our guide was very nice and easy going. We stopped for small break on the way back down and went to some beautiful beaches too! A great experience!”
