Category Rio Surfing & Paddleboarding

Rio de Janeiro · RIO SURFING & PADDLEBOARDING

The 5 Best Rio Surfing & Paddleboarding Tours

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Here are the 5 rio surfing & paddleboarding tours worth a place on a Rio itinerary: what each one costs, how much of the day it takes, and the single thing to know before you commit to it.

Rio Surf Experience!

Rio Surf Experience - The 4-hour rhythm, and what the timing really means

1.Rio Surf Experience!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90Our pick

Rio de Janeiro surf lesson in Barra da Tijuca. Small group coaching, sand drills, real waves, then a scenic viewpoint. 4 hours.

“Had a great day surfing with Gabriel. He found a beach with the perfect conditions for my level and was extremely helpful in getting me in the right spots and catching waves. Would recommend to anyone to do a surfing day with Gabriel!”

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Rio de Janeiro: Stand-Up Paddle – Copacabana Beach Sunrise

Rio de Janeiro: Stand-Up Paddle - Copacabana Beach Sunrise - Your 90 Minutes: How the Timing Really Works

2.Stand-Up Paddle – Copacabana Beach Sunrise

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

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…”

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Rio Surf Experience

Rio Surf Experience - The 4-hour rhythm, and what the timing really means

3.Rio Surf Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

A small-group Rio surfing lesson in Barra da Tijuca, timed to your level, plus transport and a scenic stop after waves.

“We had an amazing lesson! Gabriel and his team were very helpful and friendly! Would definitely recommend to those who would like to try surfing in Rio”

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Surf lessons: in Arpoador in Ipanema.

Surf lessons: in Arpoador in Ipanema. - Getting started at the yellow tent: what your first 15 minutes should feel like

4.Surf lessons: in Arpoador in Ipanema.

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 35 reviews · from $33

Learn to surf at Praia do Arpoador with Surf Matrix in Ipanema. Small-group 1-hour lesson, gear provided, trilingual coaching.

“We had Rafael as a surfing instructor with this company. I could not recommend enough! They were flexible with the timings as it is weather dependant. Rafael was fabulous, full of energy, spoke English very well and was a wonderful teacher. Worth every penny!”

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Surf lessons with local instructors in Copacabana/ipanema!

Surf lessons with local instructors in Copacabana/ipanema! - Your first hour: stretching, first contact, and learning how to get up

5.Surf lessons with local instructors in Copacabana/ipanema!

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 31 reviews · 1 day · from $10Best value

Copacabana and Ipanema surf lessons with local instructors. Learn to stand, ride Rio waves, and stay safe in the break.

“En fait je n’ai pas trouvé le guide!parce qu’il n’y en avait pas!sur votre site ce sont des photos de toutes les écoles de surf d’ipanema!et personne ne représente ce site!il n’y avait pas de numéro de téléphone pour avec des explications!j’ai dû repayer pour avoir un cours! Je ne comprends pas car j’ai réservé plusieurs activités avec vous! mais pour le surf c’est à revoir! Pourriez-vous procéder à mon remboursement?”

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