Brazil · CANOES & KAYAKS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 7 kayak trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Paddle Paraty Bay, mangroves, and historic canals with an English-speaking guide, spotting birds, crabs, capybaras, and sunset views.
“Very fun kayaking trip! The guide was great. We got to see a bunch of wildlife in a very chill setting.”
Paddle Florianopolis’s Rio Vermelho Park and Lagoa da Conceição with Adrenailha, using kayaks, local insight, and a flexible two-hour route.
“O passeio de canoagem, a conversa com o guia, sem dúvidas uma experiência diferenciada e que serve todos em viagens.”
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…”
Paddle Paraty’s calm waters at sunset, visit its last urban mangrove, spot capybaras and birds, and enjoy an easy guided outing.
“Great trip! We saw a whole family of capybaras as well as several different vird species. The water was very calm and our tour guide Brenda was very kind. It is sad to think that this is the last mangrove forest in paraty. I hope everyone can try out some eco-friendly tourism!”
Paddle Paraty’s calm bay and mangroves, spot capybaras and birds, and learn about the local ecosystem on a beginner-friendly small-group tour.
“What a cool experience! Brenda was an amazing guide, who has a great sense of humour and clearly has a passion for doing this tour! I may not have been the best kayaker, but she was patient and made sure it was an unforgettable experience! We kayaked around a beautiful island inhabited by all sorts of exotic birds and then kayaked through a mangrove seeing capybaras. I highly recommend this tour! Thanks Brenda and Paulo!”
Hike through Atlantic Forest, kayak or SUP the Iguaçu River, swim at a waterfall, and enjoy hotel transfers from Foz do Iguaçu.
“There was no SUP option. I was disappointed. My husband enjoyed the activity but I thought it was boring. Far too many logistics to overcome and not enough time doing the activity, which was underwhelming - 20 mins hike, 20 -30 mins kayak, 30-40 mins at a waterfall, 20-30 mins kayak, 20 mins hike.”
Paddle Paraty Bay’s calm waters, swim at a quiet beach, and search mangroves for red crabs on this small-group kayak tour.
“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”
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