4 Day Trips in Brazil to Give a Whole Day To

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

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

Travel from Rio with a multilingual guide to Arraial do Cabo, then board a traditional schooner for Ilha do Farol, Prainhas do Pontal, and Praia do Forno. You’ll also see Gruta Azul and Fenda de Nossa Senhora. The trip lasts about 14 hours, with lunch optional.

“This is a great trip, pick-up right on time. The driver & guide were amazing, making sure everyone had a lovely day. I was the only English speaking person on the tour, but the guid took care of translating everything. The boat trip is actually amazing, fantastic views and great atmosphere on board. Big shoutout to the drive and guide for providing such a great day!”

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

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

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Rio into the hills of Petrópolis, with hotel pickup, an English, Portuguese, or Spanish guide, and admission to the Imperial Museum. Visit Quitandinha Palace, the cathedral, Crystal Palace, Santos-Dumont’s house, and optionally Bohemia Brewery. Rafael, Julio, and Mama Chris have earned special praise for clear guiding.

“Just nice to get out of the city and into the mountains.”

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3.From Rio de Janeiro: Arraial do Cabo Island Day Trip

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

Travel from Rio to Arraial do Cabo for a boat trip past Praia do Forno, Ilha do Farol, Blue Grotto, and Fenda de Nossa Senhora. English, Portuguese, and Spanish guides lead the day. Expect clear water, brief stops, buffet lunch, and a journey of up to 14 hours.

“The excursion was nice and well organised, although for someone who travels for the first time in Rio, Angra dos Reis is more interesting to visit.”

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

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

Travel from Foz do Iguaçu into Argentina with a local guide such as Roberto, Henrique, or Bhrennon. Walk Iguazú’s Lower and Upper Circuits, ride toward Devil’s Throat, and handle the border crossing with help. Park fees, food, taxes, and visas are extra.

“It is not so easy to appreciate the beauty of the Iguassu-Falls when thousands of other people want to see the same Falls at the same time but with a bit of patience it is possible to see 'all'.”

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