Brazil · RIO BEACHES & LAGOA
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These 15 are the picks from 29 rio beach & lagoa tours gathered here. Cost, duration and the one detail that matters sit under every entry, so choosing takes five minutes.
Learn beginner samba in Ipanema with a carnival queen. Small group, step-by-step coaching, plus costume photos and videos.
“Gaby was such an incredible teacher who was patient, entertaining and lovely to meet. It was such a fun experience right before Carnival with amazing music and fun dance routines. I highly recommend to book this experience and have Gaby showcase a snippet of Brazilian culture.”
One-hour samba crash course in Copacabana with bilingual instructors, water, and nightlife tips. Beginner-friendly. From $25.
“It was fun. very beginners friendly. The only thing I did not like was that there were too any people in the studio so it was difficult to fully engage with the activity.”
Full-day 4x4 trip to Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Bonita in Lençóis Maranhenses, with swimming, regional lunch, and sunset views.
“tour privé en dehors des circuits classiques super! même si on n était pas à la meilleure saison. Sebas et son chauffeur Diego sont au top et à l'écoute pour aménager le programme.... a refaire sans aucun doutes !!! je recommande fortement .. Merci pour ce temps passé déconnecté dans ce site des Lençois....”
Paraglide in Niterói above the clouds over Rio de Janeiro. GoPro photos and full-HD video sent by link with certified Pépê Parapente.
“It was amazing …we had a delay due to wind but it was still a fantastic experience”
Skip-the-line entry to Lagoa Misteriosa in Central Brazil, with a guided scuba intro in a sinkhole lagoon and small-group attention.
“As a beginner in diving, we found it out a very good experience. Place is very good, great scenery, beautiful view. We had great instructors (David and Maria). Gentle and calm. As improvements, a little more preparation to what would be happening under water, specially for the photos shooting. It was difficult understand under water what the team wanted us to do. Also, a warning about the stair that we would need to go down ( amd later up), and lastly, anticipation of the air cilinder weight. Not easy to carry it:”
Learn samba in Copacabana in about 1 hour. No experience needed, bottled water included, and you can try carnival costume options.
“Amazing experience! Great instructor who was a great dancer, energetic, and shared his playlist with us afterwards.”
Morning tour from Barreirinhas to Lençóis Maranhenses: dune viewpoints and two lagoons for swimming, with a Portuguese guide.
“Wspaniała wycieczka. Odbiór prosto z hotelu. Środowisko międzynarodowe, bardzo miłe. Laguny i wydmy są przecudowne. Polecam”
Climb 30 m up steep dunes with rope help, then swim at Lagoa do Maçarico, Lagoa do Clone, and Lagoa Bonita near Barreirinhas.
“During a 4X4 circuit in the pristine white dunes of the Parc des Lençois, and after a fairly steep climb in the sand, discovery of the Majestic Lagoa Bonita that amazes us, in which we enjoy a swim very appreciated considering the outside temperature of +30 degrees.Auto-translated”
Hike to Lagoa Bonita and Lagoa Azul in Lençóis Maranhenses, with ferry and 4x4 transport from Barreirinhas, plus guide and tickets.
“We are old Asian couples who can't speak Portuguese, but our guide takes care of us as well as he could. We enjoyed every minute when we stayed around the Lagoon.”
SUP at Copacabana at sunrise, calm water, easy basics, and a handy photo and video package, plus lockers and a waterproof phone case.
“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…”
Learn surf at Praia do Arpoador in Ipanema with a small-group, trilingual lesson, gear included, plus a great Rio sunset backdrop.
“We had Rafael as a surfing instructor with this company. I could not recommend enough! They were flexible with the timings as it is weather dependant. Rafael was fabulous, full of energy, spoke English very well and was a wonderful teacher. Worth every penny!”
Hike to Pedra do Telégrafo viewpoint in Rio’s Pedra Branca Park, then unwind at Grumari Beach, with a small-group guide and photos.
“Great experience! Alê is very attentive, took care of the group with great affection and even took beautiful photos!”
Copacabana and Ipanema surf lessons with local instructors, safety coaching, and an optional photos and videos add-on for first-timers.
“En fait je n’ai pas trouvé le guide!parce qu’il n’y en avait pas!sur votre site ce sont des photos de toutes les écoles de surf d’ipanema!et personne ne représente ce site!il n’y avait pas de numéro de téléphone pour avec des explications!j’ai dû repayer pour avoir un cours! Je ne comprends pas car j’ai réservé plusieurs activités avec vous! mais pour le surf c’est à revoir! Pourriez-vous procéder à mon remboursement?”
Half-day Niterói trip from Rio by ferry, with Oscar Niemeyer’s coastal sights, the striking MAC museum, and a quick fish market stop.
“The tour was well organized and very interesting for us. The tour guide was very nice and spoke excellent English. We felt like VIPs. Highly recommended.”
Walk Barra da Tijuca for street food and drinks, then cross to Gigóia Island by ferry for a Rio-style tasting with caipirinhas.
“I didn’t get to do it as tje crowds at the metro prevented me from getting to the tour on time”
