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The 15 Best Beach Day Trips in Brazil

17 tours  ·  from $9 a head

Cold clear water at Arraial do Cabo, warm shallow pools in the northeast, and the island beaches a boat ride from Rio. The 15 below are priced, timed and honest about how much of the day is spent in a minibus.

Pedra do Telégrafo Hike and Beach Full-Day Tour - The early ride from Rio matters
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Pedra do Telégrafo Hike and Beach Full-Day Tour

Arraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: Boat Tour & Beach - Boarding the schooner in Arraial do Cabo
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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

Review of the Arraial do Cabo day trip from Rio, with a schooner cruise, swim stops, beach views, lunch, costs, and practical tips.

“What a delightful day! Even though the wind was too high for the boat excursion,Vivi took us to three wonderful beaches, each with something different to offer. There was plenty of time to make friends, relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. This was a day we’ll never forget, thank you to Vivi and our fellow travelers”

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Paraty Bay: Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling - A spacious boat with the right practical comforts
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Paraty Bay: Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling

3.Paraty Bay: Islands & Beaches Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 274 reviews · 5 hours · from $22

Explore Paraty Bay by boat, stopping at four beaches and islands for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, fruit, coffee, and a caipirinha option.

“Lovely day out with 4 stops of 20-40 minutes each. Food and drinks available to purchase (main courses cost 60 BRL and were big enough to share between two if you don’t have a huge appetite). The crew spoke limited English, but a couple of crew members went out of their way to translate into English for us which was much appreciated! N.B. Our ticket included a free caipirinha but the crew weren’t aware so make sure to ask for it.”

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From Fortaleza: Morro Branco, Fontes, & Canoa Quebrada Beach - A short pause at Fontes Beach
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From Fortaleza: Morro Branco, Fontes, & Canoa Quebrada Beach

4.From Fortaleza: Morro Branco, Fontes, & Canoa Quebrada Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 98 reviews · 11 hours · from $19

Explore Morro Branco’s colorful cliffs, Fontes Beach, and Canoa Quebrada on an 11-hour beach trip from Fortaleza with transport and a guide.

“Formule intéressante pour visiter Morro Branco et avoir un aperçu de Quenoa Quebrada, néanmoins il a manqué des informations plus claire comme le pass buggy à 120real/pers pour faire la visite de visite de Morro Branco , pass incontournable, les 15 Real en cash pour l entrée de la zone protégée de Morro Branco , le guide qui ne parle pas français, ni anglais même si on choisit l option ( Français ou anglais) mais il envoie un pdf avec la traduction En gros sur les 15€ annoncé pour l excursion prévoyez plutôt 50€ Une fois qu on sait la formule reste intéressante malgré les arrêts commerciaux inhérent à ce…”

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Tour Praia do Forte and Guarajuba, Leaving Salvador-Bahia. - Guarajuba’s three-hour beach break
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Tour Praia do Forte and Guarajuba, Leaving Salvador-Bahia.

Quadricycle Private Tour Sapiranga - Praia do Forte by Emytour - What the Honda 420cc quadricycle means for you
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Quadricycle Private Tour Sapiranga – Praia do Forte by Emytour

Gunga Beach - Leaving Maceió by WS Receptivo - Six hours beside the Roteiro Lagoon and Atlantic
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Gunga Beach – Leaving Maceió by WS Receptivo

7.Gunga Beach – Leaving Maceió by WS Receptivo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · from $12

Review of WS Receptivo’s Gunga Beach tour from Maceió, with lagoon swimming, cliffs, optional buggy rides, and Pontal da Barra crafts.

“We made the tour to Gunga Beach with the company WS Receptivo and the visit to Paju Beach was a big disappointment. The service was extremely slow, and even with the place not being so crowded, it took a long time to mRead moreAuto-translated”

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Gunga Beach + Barra De São Miguel + Gunga viewpoint

Regular Tour to Forte Beach - Leaving Salvador by Bahia Top Turismo - Projeto Tamar and the sea turtles
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Regular Tour to Forte Beach – Leaving Salvador by Bahia Top Turismo

10.Regular Tour to Forte Beach – Leaving Salvador by Bahia Top Turismo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $27

Review of Bahia Top Turismo’s Forte Beach tour from Salvador, with Praia do Forte, Tamar Project, Guarajuba Beach, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“The trip itself was good, and Rodriguez is an energetic guide, who clearly enjoys his job. Thank you... The organization of the trip, could be improved. The pick up time, at my hotel was identified as 07:00. Since I always endeavour to be on time, I was out front at 06:55. As I waited outside and saw 2 tour vans go by, I thought this is the one...no such luck, then 2 school buses go by. At 07:25 I text to ask what the delay is and I was informed that I needed to walk down to the main street and along to a bus stop, as the road I…”

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From Jericoacoara: Preá Beach and Paradise Lagoon Tour - Preá Beach and the fishing village atmosphere
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From Jericoacoara: Preá Beach and Paradise Lagoon Tour

11.From Jericoacoara: Preá Beach and Paradise Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 51 reviews · 7 hours · from $14

Explore Preá Beach, the Blue Hole, Paradise Lagoon, dunes, and Jericoacoara’s coast on a flexible Portuguese-language day tour.

“Jackson notre guide s'est adapté à la météo et a pris le circuit à l'envers pour une expérience ensoleillée de la lagoa do Paraiso 👍🏽il a été prévenant car nous ne parlons pas portugais, le langage des mains est très utile 😅 le tour est agréable pour se reposer dans de beaux lieux.”

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Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos – Culture, History & Beach (Pickup São Paulo) - Coffee, marble, and Santos’s old financial power
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Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos – Culture, History & Beach (Pickup São Paulo)

12.Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos – Culture, History & Beach (Pickup São Paulo)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $271

Review of a private Santos day trip from São Paulo, with coffee, history, Pelé, mountain views, gardens, and beach time.

“Tuvimos oportunidad de conocer Santos, su historia y su gente. Una bonita experiencia, sobretodo tuvimos a nuestra guía Maria quien se portó super bien. Para quienes van a Sao Paulo y les gusta la playa, es muy recomendado dar esta vuelta.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Stand-Up Paddle - Copacabana Beach Sunrise - The first briefing and your first strokes
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Rio de Janeiro: Stand-Up Paddle – Copacabana Beach Sunrise

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

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

Paddle off Copacabana at sunrise, learn SUP basics, and enjoy ocean views, lockers, life jackets, and photo coverage for $70.

“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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Transfer leaving from the Fortaleza waterfront to Beach Park - The ride matters more than the mileage
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Transfer leaving from the Fortaleza waterfront to Beach Park

Lagoinha Beach from Fortaleza - Why Lagoinha makes a good day trip from Fortaleza
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Lagoinha Beach from Fortaleza

15.Lagoinha Beach from Fortaleza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $36

Review of the Lagoinha Beach day trip from Fortaleza, with dunes, buggy rides, seafood, optional jangada trip, and practical booking tips.

“Super fun beach. Fun place to visit for the day. Prompt pick up and drop off. We loved our guide. We did the optional buggy ride and had a really good time. The beach club we got to hang out offered a great menu and cold beer! Lovely day spent in paradise.”

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