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The 15 Best 1-Day Tours in Brazil

49 tours  ·  from $11

The 15 best 1-day tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

From Rio: Arraial do Cabo Day Trip with Boat Tour - The four-hour road journey from Rio
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From Rio: Arraial do Cabo Day Trip with Boat Tour

1.Arraial do Cabo Day Trip with Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 400 reviews · 14 hours · from $65Our pick

Spend a long day traveling from Rio to Arraial do Cabo, then cruise by schooner to Ilha do Farol, Prainhas do Pontal, Gruta Azul, and Praia do Forno. Multilingual ground guides, hotel pickup, swimming stops, and optional local lunch make this a practical coastal escape.

“This tour is really nice with amazing beach stops. Unfortunately we had rainy & windy weather so that we couldn't go by boat but the alternative to get from beach to beach by Jeep is good as well. Only downside was the tour guide which seemed not wanting to do the tour from the very beginning.”

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Arraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: Boat Tour & Beach - Ilha do Farol and the first swim
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Arraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: Boat Tour & Beach

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 390 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $70

Leave Rio early for Arraial do Cabo, then spend the day aboard a schooner visiting Ilha do Farol, Pontal do Atalaia, Blue Grotto, Fenda de Nossa Senhora, Pedra do Gorila, and Forno Beach. Guides such as Newton, Andrea, and Vivi may assist with translation. Expect beautiful water, a long road journey, and a lively boat.

“The boat ride between each island was fun and exciting also lunch was prepared fancy after our boat tour was done”

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Iguassu Waterfalls: 1 Day Tour Brazil and Argentina's sides - Pickup, passports, and the first drive
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Iguassu Waterfalls: 1 Day Tour Brazil and Argentina’s sides

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 353 reviews · 9 hours · from $48

Spend nine hours seeing Iguassu Falls from both countries with a small group of up to 14 people. Guides such as Bruno, Diego, and Andre handle the border crossings, explain the Atlantic rainforest, and keep the day moving. Add the Macuco Safari boat ride if park conditions and your energy allow.

“Highly recommended! Bruno is an amazing guide who truly cares about the group. The pickup was punctual, and the tour was wonderful! Not just because of the beautiful waterfalls, but the overall experience.”

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From Rio de Janeiro: Petrópolis Day Trip with Optional Lunch - The drive north into the hills
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From Rio de Janeiro: Petrópolis Day Trip with Optional Lunch

4.Petrópolis Day Trip with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 203 reviews · 12 hours · from $48

Travel from Rio to cool, hilltop Petrópolis with a multilingual guide. Visit the Imperial Museum, Quitandinha Palace gardens, Crystal Palace, Saint Peter’s Cathedral, and Santos-Dumont’s former home. Add a buffet lunch and Bohemia Brewery visit, then stop for German snacks and chocolate.

“Guide arrived on time, she was well spoken and gave us Fantastic tour through Petropolis. I loved every bit of it! Highly recommend!”

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From Rio de Janeiro: Arraial do Cabo Island Day Trip - Pickup from Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana
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From Rio de Janeiro: Arraial do Cabo Island Day Trip

5.Arraial do Cabo Island Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 192 reviews · 14 hours · from $67

Leave Rio’s Leblon, Ipanema, or Copacabana for Arraial do Cabo, then board a boat for Praia do Forno, Praia do Farol, Blue Grotto, and Fenda de Nossa Senhora. English, Portuguese, and Spanish guides lead the day, with lunch included and swimming stops along the way.

“A great day out on the boat although the four stops were brief 30 minutes or less. it's a long way from Rio so a very long day but worth it. Definitely party boats so make the most of it and enjoy!!”

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Day Trip to the Argentinian Side of Iguassu Falls from Foz do Iguaçu - The border crossing from Foz do Iguaçu
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Day Trip to the Argentinian Side of Iguassu Falls from Foz do Iguaçu

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 177 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $58

Cross from Foz do Iguaçu into Argentina with a guide such as Roberto, Henrique, or Bhrannon, then walk the Lower and Upper Circuits and the Devil's Throat footbridges. Hotel transport is included, but park fees, food, border taxes, and possible visa costs are extra. Some departures combine both national parks.

“I cannot recommend this excursion enough. The tour operator communicated well with us throughout, picked us up at our AirBnB, and provided opportunities for additional excursions. Roberto, our guide, was informative and engaging. He clearly loves the falls and the flora and fauna surrounding them. It was great to get local history as well as information on local wildlife from him. Book this tour and get up close and personal with one of the Wonders of the Natural World.”

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From São Paulo: Santos, São Vicente & Guarujá Day Trip - The morning begins with Santos coffee and architecture
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From São Paulo: Santos, São Vicente & Guarujá Day Trip

7.Santos, São Vicente & Guarujá Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 165 reviews · 12 hours · from $110

Spend 12 hours on Brazil’s coast with a bilingual guide such as Mauricio, Maria, Diogo, or Brenda. Visit Santos’ Coffee Museum, stop at São Vicente’s Itararé Beach, ride the optional cable car, and relax at Guarujá’s Enseada Beach. Hotel pickup is included in central São Paulo.

“This tour is a very good way to get to see the coastal towns near São Paulo in one day. It takes you to the historic sites as well as the beaches for swimming.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca Forest Challenge Hike Full-Day Trip - Pickup from Rio’s South Zone
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Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca Forest Challenge Hike Full-Day Trip

8.Tijuca Forest Challenge Hike Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 163 reviews · 9 hours · from $86

Spend up to nine hours exploring Tijuca Forest with a bilingual guide such as Gustavo, Ricardo, Pietro, or Tito. The 10.4-kilometer route climbs 848 meters to Taquara Hill, then reaches caves, coffee-farm ruins, waterfalls, and viewpoints. It is a serious hike, not a casual rainforest walk.

“I enjoyed every part of it. The length and difficulty was perfect! The hike was very fun! Pietro, my guide, was fun to talk to. He was very knowledgeable about the different parts of the forest and its history. He even gave me recommendations for food and other things to do in Rio. Highly recommended for those with a little bit of hiking experience.”

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Exploring Angra Dos Reis and Ilha Grande in One Day - Freguesia de Santana, a calm first beach stop
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Exploring Angra Dos Reis and Ilha Grande in One Day

9.Exploring Angra Dos Reis and Ilha Grande in One Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $85

Leave Rio early for a full-day schooner trip around Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande. You’ll visit quiet beaches, Lagoa Verde, Lagoa Azul, and Japariz for buffet lunch. Guides such as Daniel, Nayt, Erica, and Thiago have earned strong praise for clear multilingual help, though traffic can stretch the day well past 12 hours.

“The tour is fine until you get to the boat. It was chaos, felt extremely overbooked. All this would have been tolerable if the boat staff was even a little polite. I have been on many an excursion and boat related excursion and none have ever bee”

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Private Day trip: Both sides of Iguazu Falls - Starting in Argentina at Devil’s Throat
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Private Day trip: Both sides of Iguazu Falls

10.Private Day trip: Both sides of Iguazu Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $150Top rated

Travel from Foz do Iguacu to both sides of Iguazu Falls in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed guide. Walk to Devil’s Throat in Argentina, follow Brazil’s panoramic footbridges, and add a boat ride if time allows. Guides such as Gabriel, Marcos, Fabio, and Luis are praised for flexible planning.

“Absolutely breathtaking!!! We had a wonderful time with our tour guide, we enjoyed every minute of it. Both sides of the Iguazú waterfalls are impressive. Highly recommend.”

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Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace - Inside Pedro II’s former palace
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Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace

11.Petrópolis Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro including Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 101 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $93

Travel from Rio to Petrópolis by guided minibus, visit Pedro II’s former palace and royal tombs, and see the Crystal Palace. Hotel pickup, return transport, and Imperial Museum admission are included. Free time covers lunch, shopping, Santos Dumont’s house, or an optional Bohemia brewery visit.

“The place was really interesting. I wish they've allowed us to take photos of the Imperial Museum. However, the tour was great.”

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Private tour - The best of Rio in 1 day - Selarón Steps and the colors of Santa Teresa
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Private tour – The best of Rio in 1 day

12.Private tour – The best of Rio in 1 day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Patricia Cannabrava and her team take up to four people around Rio in a private vehicle, pairing Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf with the Selarón Steps and Metropolitan Cathedral. Expect flexible pacing, local context, onboard WiFi, and attraction tickets purchased separately.

“Patricia picked us up at the Port from our cruise ship and took us on a customised tour for the whole day. We visited the Maracana Stadium, learnt all about Carnival, walked up the Seralon Steps then went to Christ the Redeemer. We had Patricia’s wonderful descriptions of all of the history. After driving along Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, we parked at the Cathedral then walked downtown to the beautiful Library and visited Confeteria Columbus. We were returned to the port in time to get ready for dinner on the ship. Thank you for your wonderful and warm conversation- your English is excellent!”

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Brazil & Argentina: Iguazu Falls Both Sides in One Day - Argentina’s Upper Circuit gives you the close-up views
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Brazil & Argentina: Iguazu Falls Both Sides in One Day

13.Brazil & Argentina: Iguazu Falls Both Sides in One Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $47

Visit both sides of Iguazu Falls in one long, well-organized day from Foz do Iguaçu or Puerto Iguazú. Walk Argentina’s Upper Circuit and Devil’s Throat, then see Brazil’s finest panoramas. Guides such as Charles, Bruno, and Anderson handle border crossings, park transport, and timing.

“Incredible trip and very good guide! He was very patient and super attentive! All the little details he thought out and we did this tour on a holiday accidentally and he planned around the crowd and got the timing for everything perfectly. Very well organised! Highly recommend! Thank you for the perfect trip!! 😁”

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Day Trip to Joao Pessoa / PB - Leaving Natal / RN - Tambaú Beach, sand and city life
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Day Trip to Joao Pessoa / PB – Leaving Natal / RN

14.Day Trip to Joao Pessoa / PB – Leaving Natal / RN

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $27Best value

Travel from Natal to João Pessoa by accredited interstate transport, visiting Tambaú, Cabo Branco, Ponta dos Seixas, and Jacaré Beach. A local João Pessoa guide joins the tour. The day ends with sunset and Ravel’s Boléro on saxophone. Boat rides, lunch, and São Francisco Monastery admission cost extra.

“The catamaran was fantastic. The guides were good. Hotel Globo was a failure. Summary: Pretty good trip”

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Pantanal Day Trip - All Inclusive - Leaving Campo Grande - Reaching Fazenda San Francisco around 8:00 a.m.
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Pantanal Day Trip – All Inclusive – Leaving Campo Grande

15.Pantanal Day Trip – All Inclusive – Leaving Campo Grande

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $195

Leave Campo Grande at 4:30 a.m. for Fazenda San Francisco in the Pantanal de Miranda. A Portuguese-speaking local guide leads a truck safari, Carandá Trail walk, chalana ride, piranha fishing, wildlife viewing, and lunch. Private transfers make this a long but efficient day in the wetland.

“Great place. Beautiful area. Definitely a hidden gem I wish I spend more time here. Loved my experiance”

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