Granite peaks, Atlantic rainforest and elevated plateaus surrounding BrazilÕs largest urban centres. Climate varies with altitude, offering cooler conditions inland. Popular for rock climbing, ridge trekking, mountain biking, paragliding and road cycling.
Seasonal humpback whale watching by sailboat off Rio’s coast. Offshore 5-hour expedition from R$480 per person, June–July departures.
From R$ 480
Sail to a protected Atlantic archipelago off Rio with swimming and coastal views. Shared 4-hour experience from R$420 per person.
From R$ 420
Shared 45 minutes in the air helicopter sightseeing over Rio's beaches and Christ the Redeemer from Jacarepaguá. From R$3973.55.
From R$ 3973.55
Shared 30 minutes in the air helicopter sightseeing over Rio's beaches and Christ the Redeemer from Jacarepaguá. From R$2730.26.
From R$ 2730.26
Join a shared lancha from Vila do Abraão for swim stops at Ilha Grande lagoons and beaches. From R$265.
From R$ 265
3-hour morning sailing in Rio with landmark views across Guanabara Bay. Shared departure with drinks from R$320 per person.
From R$ 320
Tandem hang gliding over Rio from Tijuca Forest to São Conrado beach with a certified instructor. From R$989.66.
From R$ 989.66
Private 3-hour sailing charter in Rio with iconic bay views and flexible routing. Exclusive yacht for up to 11 guests from R$2,700.
From R$ 2700
Shared 60 minutes in the air helicopter sightseeing over Rio's beaches and Christ the Redeemer from Jacarepaguá. From R$5569.93.
From R$ 5569.93
3-hour sunset sailing in Rio with drinks and landmark views across Guanabara Bay. Shared experience from R$320 per person.
From R$ 320
Private Santos and Guarujá boat day with barbecue, drinks and beach stops. Pickup from São Paulo. All ages.
From $ 2480