Beach Days in Brazil: The 15 Best Coastal Trips

1.Pedra do Telégrafo Hike and Beach Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 417 reviews · 4 hours - 390 minutes · from $56Our pick

Ride from selected Rio neighborhoods to Guaratiba, walk through Pedra Branca State Park, and climb about an hour to Pedra do Telégrafo. Guides such as Dayvison, Erick, Felipe, and Nicolas help with the pace and photos. After the summit, cool off at Grumari or Prainha Beach. The early start helps avoid heat and long photo lines.

“Awesome trip to Pedra do Telégrafo with Miguel. Transportation/pick up from hotel on time, pretty good tips during the trip and in the end a wonderful view over the sea and a relaxing finishing at beach Grumari. Highly recommend this activity.”

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2.Arraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: Boat Tour & Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 390 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $70

Trade Rio’s city streets for Arraial do Cabo’s clear water and bright beaches on a full-day trip with hotel pickup, a schooner cruise, swimming stops, and a buffet lunch option. Guides such as Newton, Andrea, Vivi, and Israel have helped English-speaking visitors, though boat commentary is mainly in Portuguese. Expect a long road journey and possible weather changes.

“The tour is very good! the whole experience of getting to Arraial do Cabo was a dream! Food at casa do piedra was amazing. The weather was the only downside, it was very cloudy and rainy but even with that we had a wonderful time on this day trip. I would recommend and I will be back someday, hoping for a sunny day next time!”

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

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

Spend five hours cruising Paraty Bay aboard a well-equipped boat with Portuguese-speaking crew. Stop at two beaches and two islands for swimming and snorkeling, with floaties, masks, music, bar service, restrooms, and optional lunch. Paddleboards, kayaks, and a caipirinha are available with selected options. Arrive early at the Paraty Tours office to collect your ticket before walking to the harbor.

“Great tour with lots of awesome stops. Good for many types of people! Snorkeling was fun. There’s good food as well. Good bang for your buck overall. I’d recommend to both couples and families.”

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4.Morro Branco, Fontes, & Canoa Quebrada Beach

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

Travel from Fortaleza to three Ceará beaches in one long day. Walk among Morro Branco’s striped cliffs, pause at Fontes, then spend nearly three hours at Canoa Quebrada. Pickup, transport, and a guide are included, but budget extra for the optional buggy ride and Morro Branco entry fee, and confirm your guide’s language before departure.

“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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5.Gunga Beach – Leaving Maceió by WS Receptivo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · from $12

Spend about eight hours from Maceió at Praia do Gunga, where the Lagoa do Roteiro meets the Atlantic. You get air-conditioned transport, a guide, six hours at the beach, optional buggy or boat rides, and a stop at Pontal da Barra’s lace workshops. Pickup begins at 7:00 am and groups can reach 40 people.

“It is distressing to stay on the bus for more than 1 hour, traveling through all the Hotels to then go to your destination. I understand the demand and even the location of my hotel but there has to be a smarter logistics.”

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7.Praia Do Forte and Guarajuba Beach Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 56 reviews · 8 hours · from $43

Travel from Salvador along the coconut-lined Coconut Road to Praia do Forte and Guarajuba Beach. You’ll stroll through a former fishing village, have the option to visit Projeto Tamar, swim or relax by calm water, and stop for Bahian food. Hotel pickup and a Spanish, Portuguese, or English-speaking guide are included, while lunch and entry fees are extra.

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8.Sun and Fun at Pipa Beach: Day Tour from Natal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $36

Travel from Natal to Pipa in an air-conditioned coach with a local guide such as Ilos. Spend the day at Madeiro Beach, Baia dos Golfinhos, Chapadão Hill, Praia do Amor, and Pipa village. Expect stairs, walking at low tide, free time for food and shopping, and a maximum group size of 25.

“Going to be honest I hated the tour guide. We was in his 40s . Smoked a lot and seemed to be hangover. His only concern was to get instagram followers and flirt with the girls. He felt asleep all the time, never knew where he was Hate it Do not recommend it at all.. but the time management and tour are good”

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9.Preá Beach and Paradise Lagoon Tour

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

Spend seven hours exploring the coast near Jericoacoara with hotel transport, a Portuguese-speaking local driver, Preá Beach, the Tree of Laziness, Caiçara Blue Hole, Lagoa do Paraíso, and sand dunes. Jackson is one driver praised for adapting the route to the weather. Bring swimwear, sunscreen, and cash for possible entrance fees.

“Não posso avaliar pq não fiz o passeio e não fui reembolsada do valor!”

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

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

Spend about eight hours exploring Santos from São Paulo with a private guide and vehicle. You’ll visit the Coffee Museum, ride the Monte Serrat funicular, see Niemeyer’s Porchat Island viewpoint, walk the famous beach gardens, visit the Pelé Museum, and stop at the cathedral and botanical garden. Guides include Danilo, Laura, Maria, Nelio, and Josée.

“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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11.Stand-Up Paddle – Copacabana Beach Sunrise

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

Meet near Posto 6 beside the Fairmont and Fisherman colony Z-13 for a 90-minute sunrise SUP outing. An instructor explains the basics, supplies your board, paddle, life jacket, locker, and waterproof phone case, then leads you toward Copacabana Fort and the open water. The experience suits beginners aged 12 and older, but confirm the meeting point and photo package before booking.

“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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12.Full Day Private Beach Tour Santos & Guarujá – Combine Culture, History & Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $306

Spend a full day with an English-speaking guide exploring Monte Serrat, Santos’ coffee and port heritage, Porchat Island, and Guarujá beach. Private transport, ferry costs, tolls, parking, and pickup from a hotel, airport, or port are included. Guides such as Danilo and Mellio are known for flexible pacing and clear local insight.

“Danilo is one of the best guides we’ve ever met — always smiling, funny, an excelent driver and incredibly knowledgeable about Brazil’s history and culture. In Santos, Danilo guided us through the Port of Santos, Monte Serrat, the Coffee Museum, Rei do Café, and the Pelé Museum, bringing each place to life with stories and history. We visited Orchid garden, a wonderful combination of fauna and flora. We finished the day in Guarujá, enjoying lunch on the beach, ocean time, and a peaceful atmosphere. Conclusion: We highly recommend Danilo to anyone wanting to truly understand and enjoy São Paulo and the coast. An exceptional guide and an unforgettable experience!”

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13.Transfer leaving from the Fortaleza waterfront to Beach Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $8

This roughly nine-hour transfer links Fortaleza’s waterfront districts with Beach Park in Aquiraz, about 32 km away. You’ll travel along Praia de Iracema, Meireles, Mucuripe, and Praia do Futuro, then have time at the park before returning around 5:00 pm. Guides such as Taty Farias and Larissa are known for clear advice and cheerful service.

“The place is nice but was very full and the queues for the toys very long.Guide friendly and helpful.Explained all the details of the trip.Auto-translated”

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14.Lagoinha Beach from Fortaleza

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

Travel 104 km from Fortaleza to Lagoinha with hotel pickup, a professional guide, and about four hours on the beach. Add a buggy ride, horseback outing, or a jangada and open-truck trip on Almécegas Pond. Guides such as Isabel Fatima help with local details, and seafood restaurants line the shore.

“Excellent day trip to lagoinha, tour guide Isabel Fatima was GREAT so helpful and support and very informative.”

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15.Beaches Tour: Santos, São Vicente and Guaruja from São Paulo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $111

Spend about 10 hours traveling from São Paulo to Santos, São Vicente, and Guarujá in a group of up to six. You’ll visit the Coffee Museum, see coastal viewpoints, cross the Port of Santos by ferry, and have time at Enseada Beach. Guide Maurício is known for clear explanations and a flexible approach.

“Our tour guide Mauricio was very splendid in explaining the history of the different areas and was also eager to learn from which countries we were from. We first visited the coffee house in Santos, then paragliding in Sao Vicente and finally having lunch and enjoying the beach in Guaruja. He did not rush the trip, but let us enjoy each and every bit of it. Our most memorable part of the trip was the paragliding which he convinced us to do since it was our first time. We were very content with this unforgettable experience and would definitely do it again! The sunset at Guaruja was amazing and remarkable!”

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