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The 15 Best Florianópolis Tours & Beach Days

23 tours  ·  from $18

Forty-two beaches on one island, split between the surf side and the calm side. These 15 cover the boat trips to Campeche, the dune sandboarding and the island circuits, with prices and pickup points.

European Valley - Blumenau and Pomerode - City Hall, the railway past, and the flower clock
Florianópolis Tours, Tour Reviews

European Valley – Blumenau and Pomerode

1.European Valley – Blumenau and Pomerode

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · from $34Our pick

Spend about 12 hours visiting Blumenau and Pomerode from Florianópolis in an air-conditioned vehicle. See German-style buildings, Vila Germânica, Pomerode’s tourist portal, Schmidt porcelain, a zoo, dinosaur park, and Schornstein Brewery. Lunch, drinks, and entrance tickets cost extra. Guides may include Ricardo or Guilherme.

“Super recomendo o passeio, as duas cidades do roteiro Blumenau e Pomerode, são encantadoras, o guia passa pelos principais pontos turísticos com explicações super válidas com paradas para degustação e visitação. Voltaria a realizar o Read more”

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Balneário Camboriú tour and cable car ride from Florianópolis - Molhe and Barra Sul viewpoints
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Balneário Camboriú tour and cable car ride from Florianópolis

2.Balneário Camboriú tour and cable car ride from Florianópolis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $46

Travel from Florianópolis to Balneário Camboriú for an 8-hour guided day out. See Atlântica Avenue and Barra Sul, then ride the Unipraias cable cars between forested hilltops and Praia das Laranjeiras. Guides such as Johan, Aline, Sandro, and Hércules have led this route, though language support can vary.

“O guie ta muito boa explico sentir lugar top Cidade estado muito bonito Pessoas muito gentil , eu amei muito porque cidade bonito”

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Balneário Camboriú, Unipraias and Laranjeiras - Exit Floripa - Unipraias cable cars and the Atlantic Forest
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Balneário Camboriú, Unipraias and Laranjeiras – Exit Floripa

3.Balneário Camboriú, Unipraias and Laranjeiras – Exit Floripa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · from $29

Travel from Florianópolis to Balneário Camboriú in an air-conditioned vehicle, ride the Unipraias cable cars through Atlantic Forest scenery, relax at Laranjeiras Beach, visit the Oceanic Aquarium, and see Central Beach, Barra Sul, Barra Norte, and Ilha das Cabras. The guide handles the route, but tickets and lunch cost extra.

“La subida en los bondinhos del Parqu Unipraias, la pasada por la calle Brasil de extremo a extremo y el Aquario. El servicio de traslado (tour) fue sólo eso, un servicio de traslado, con muy poco aporte sobre el trayecto y sin acompañamiento narrado en los paseos. En definitiva, si hubiera tomado un ómnibus desde la rodoviària de Florianópolis hasta Camboriú y trasladado de un paseo a otro en taxi, el resultado hubiera sido el mismo. Sugiero poner en los ómnibus una grabación con una narración sobre los lugares x donde se pasa. Otro tema a cuestionar, es la falta de coordinación entre los operadores turísticos y los funcionarios que…”

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Florianópolis: Camboriu & Unipraias Park with Cable Car Ride - The Unipraias cable cars and the 240-meter viewpoint
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Florianópolis: Camboriu & Unipraias Park with Cable Car Ride

4.Camboriu & Unipraias Park with Cable Car Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 63 reviews · 10 hours · from $36

Travel from Florianópolis to Balneário Camboriú for a three-station Unipraias cable-car ride, Atlantic Forest viewpoints at 240 meters, and several hours at calm Laranjeiras Beach. Portuguese and Spanish guides lead the day, with guides such as Maite and Marcio praised for careful help. Cable-car admission and round-trip transport are included.

“The trip was amazing. Marcio our guide was extremely helpful and very accommodating. He went out of his way to help me in English. I had a wonderful time”

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Floripa Total - Leaving Florianópolis by Itaguasul Turismo - Four downtown stops in about an hour
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Floripa Total – Leaving Florianópolis by Itaguasul Turismo

5.Floripa Total – Leaving Florianópolis by Itaguasul Turismo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · from $25

Set aside about eight hours for a guided loop around Florianópolis. You’ll visit the historic center, Lagoa da Conceição, Joaquina, Praia Mole, Barra da Lagoa, northern beaches, Santo Antônio de Lisboa, and Jurerê Internacional. Transport, insurance, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included, while lunch and personal expenses are not.

“Gostei da experiência, pontualidade,e nosso guia foi fantástico, explicou claramente cada ponto, foi gentil, nos oferecu água, me esperava sempre, me buscou quando fiquei pra trás, realmente foi um passeio super agradel, recomendo.”

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Diving with Turtles in Floripa - Getting Comfortable in the Water
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Diving with Turtles in Floripa

6.Diving with Turtles in Floripa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $97Top rated

Join instructors Eduardo and Sérgio for a beginner-friendly underwater outing from Marina Barra Náutica in Florianópolis. After a safety briefing, you boat toward Xavier Island for a supervised 30-minute scuba session or snorkeling, with chances to see turtles, colorful fish, crabs, eels, and coral. Groups are limited to eight.

“I had an absolutely amazing and exceptional first-time diving experience thanks to this fantastic team: Diver Eduardo and Boat Captain Sérgio. ​They were both incredibly cooperative and friendly throughout the trip. It is very clear that they possess extensive diving experience and professionalism. ​Despite this being my first time, they patiently gave me complete instructions and made sure I understood every step. Once we were underwater, I never felt scared for a moment! Eduardo stayed right by my side, checking on me every few minutes, which was extremely reassuring. ​I highly recommend this team, especially for first-time divers. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable experience.”

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Paragliding flight with instructor in Florianópolis - Praia Brava from above
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Paragliding flight with instructor in Florianópolis

7.Paragliding flight with instructor in Florianópolis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Meet OVNI Escola de Parapente in São João do Rio Vermelho for a tandem paragliding flight with a CBVL-qualified instructor. The flight lasts about 10 to 15 minutes, while the full experience takes roughly 90 minutes. Expect views toward Praia Brava, Ingleses, Ponta das Canas, Cachoeira do Bom Jesus, and Canasvieiras, with the exact flight shaped by wind and weather.

“The crew was great and fun to be around but also knowledgable and serious when came time for the jumps. I would recommend this to anyone, it was not scary but breathtaking, the views were beatiful and the experince just perfect. They went the extra mile and drove us further down the road so we could get lunch on the beach instead of leaving us at the drop off point.”

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Discover Florianópolis: Full Day City Tour and Local Highlights - Hercílio Luz Bridge and the island connection
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Discover Florianópolis: Full Day City Tour and Local Highlights

8.Discover Florianópolis: Full Day City Tour and Local Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 47 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $31

See Florianópolis from its old center to its eastern beaches on an 8-hour guided tour with hotel pickup and drop-off. You’ll visit Praça XV de Novembro, the Cruz e Souza Palace, Hercílio Luz Bridge, Lagoa da Conceição, Joaquina Beach, and Barra da Lagoa. Guides such as Wilson, Rodolfo Casalá, and Sandro have led engaging outings, but lunch is not included.

“Um excelente passeio. Escolhi este por ter um tempo a mais para tirar fotos e conhecer os lugares. Guia atencioso e brincalhão. Ônibus confortável. O passeio não foi corrido. Com certeza farei mais passeios quando retornar!”

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East Lake Trail and Morro da Coroa with photo session - The South Pântano Trail takes about 90 minutes uphill
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East Lake Trail and Morro da Coroa with photo session

9.East Lake Trail and Morro da Coroa with photo session

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $41

Join Jucilene, known as Juci, for a five-hour hike from Pântano do Sul to Morro da Coroa. The 6-kilometer route has moderate difficulty, forest shade, roots, and inclined ground. At the 220-meter summit, Juci takes professional photos, which are sent to you by the end of the day. The tour is in Portuguese and limited to six people.

“Foi maravilhosooo, a Juci é uma ótima guia, com anos de experiência. Comprem, vocês não vão se arrepender. Ainda tivemos a companhia da Caramela, negão e grandão (três cachorros de rua), que deixaram o caminho mais divertido e prazeroso. O visual é incrívelll.”

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Turtle Snorkeling by Adrenailha - The 20-minute ride to Xavier Island
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Turtle Snorkeling by Adrenailha

10.Turtle Snorkeling by Adrenailha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $60

From Barra da Lagoa, take a 20-minute speedboat to Xavier Island for up to two hours of snorkeling in a protected bay. Adrenailha provides a mask, snorkel, fins, neoprene suit, floats, water, and fruit. Guides such as Eduardo, Sergio, Emanuel, and Lucas assist in the water and help you spot turtles and reef fish.

“Primeiro snorkeling com os melhores instrutores ! Passeio incrível, no dia de hoje pudemos ver tartarugas e peixes, super tranquilo, quero voltar outra vez para fazer o batizado com o de cilindro”

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Florianópolis: RAFTING AVENTURA - Getting ready with the right equipment
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Florianópolis: RAFTING AVENTURA

11.RAFTING AVENTURA

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

From central Florianópolis, you’ll ride to Santo Amaro da Imperatriz for a 5 km rafting run with 14 rapids. Guides including Franco, Javi, and Giva lead small groups through jungle scenery, rock jumps, a natural water source, and a fruit break. Transport, equipment, insurance, and guides are included.

“A must do in Florianopolis!! I used to be a professional river guide, I’ve run many rivers over the years and this one is a must do!! The rapids are amazing and our guide Franco was awesome! He was knowledgable, confident and skilled (not to mention he speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese so that helps)! If you like nature and some adventure I would highly recommend booking this activity!!”

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Kayak Water Trail in Red River Park by Adrenailha - Lagoa da Conceição by kayak
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Kayak Water Trail in Red River Park by Adrenailha

12.Kayak Water Trail in Red River Park by Adrenailha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $68

Paddle a semi-oceanic kayak through Rio Vermelho State Park and Lagoa da Conceição near Florianopolis. Adrenailha guides, including Sergio and Diana, provide instruction, safety gear, and route choices shaped by wind and ability. Expect a small-group outing of up to eight people, with peaceful nature, active paddling, and no snacks or water supplied.

“O passeio de canoagem, a conversa com o guia, sem dúvidas uma experiência diferenciada e que serve todos em viagens.”

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Transporte Beto Carrero - Leaving Florianópolis by Itaguasul Turismo - The 8:00 am departure from Florianópolis
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Transporte Beto Carrero – Leaving Florianópolis by Itaguasul Turismo

13.Transporte Beto Carrero – Leaving Florianópolis by Itaguasul Turismo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · from $25

Travel from Florianópolis to Beto Carrero World with Itaguasul Turismo in an air-conditioned vehicle. You get about nine hours of free time inside Brazil’s huge multi-themed park, with rides, children’s areas, live shows, and a major zoo. Park admission, food, and personal expenses are not included.

“Excelente paseo , Beto carrero bellisimo , el conductor y el guía super , solo acotaria que deben ver bien las horas de pasar a recoger en la mañana para no esperar tanto, pero estuvo buenisimo el viaje, la recogida, las paradas que hicimos para el cafecito .. excelente tour lo recomiendo...”

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Florianópolis city tour (full day) - Jurerê shows Florianópolis at its polished end
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Florianópolis city tour (full day)

14.Florianópolis city tour (full day)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $20

Spend 8 to 9 hours touring Florianópolis in an air-conditioned vehicle, with stops at Santo Antônio de Lisboa, Jurerê, Morro da Cruz, Lagoa da Conceição, Joaquina, Barra da Lagoa, and Ingleses. A guide leads the day, while you bring money for lunch, snacks, and optional snorkeling gear.

“A excursão foi ótimaaa e apesar de ter ido sozinha, fiz amizade com três mulheres incríveis, o que deixou o passeio mais legal e divertido. Comprem, vocês não vão se arrepender. O guia é muito engraçado e o motorista é muito educado. Os locais que a excursão passa são muito bons, vale a pena.”

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Surf Lesson with Qualified Instructor in Florianópolis - From wetsuit handout to beach briefing
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Surf Lesson with Qualified Instructor in Florianópolis

15.Surf Lesson with Qualified Instructor in Florianópolis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Meet Sea Wolf Surf School at Barra da Lagoa, where you receive a board and wetsuit, learn surfing basics and safety, then spend about an hour practicing in the waves. The instructor gives beginners a push into suitable waves and offers more advanced tips to confident surfers. The lesson is held in English when needed.

“It was a great trip. The teacher was extremely nice and competent. He thought us everything from the ground up and made it a fun experience to be a part of. We actually surfed a few waves within ten to twenty minutes. Also, something positive to note, I, as a heavier man (105kg on 185cm) was easily incorporated. They had a wetsuit in my size as well as a fitting board. So don't be discouraged by that, this class was for everyone in my experience.”

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