15 Beaches in Rio de Janeiro Worth the Day

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

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

Hike Pedra do Telégrafo in the early morning, then unwind at Grumari or Prainha. Steep, short, and photo-worthy.

“Incredible and breathtaking! Felipe was a lovely guide. It was an awesome hike and he gave us plenty of time to take pictures. Alex was also a wonderful driver who we had good conversation with. I would highly recommend this activity. The hike is very steep but worth every moment. Good way for a group to bond too. We also stopped for Açai on the way down and at a stunning beach which was a great reward!”

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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

Arraial do Cabo day trip from Rio with a schooner boat tour, swimming stops, big-picture coastline views, and early hotel pickup.

“It was so fun the ride wasn't too bad you can also sight see. It was definitely worth it the drinks were strong and the food was awesome both was affordable. Just Book It !”

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3.Jeep tour 18 beaches, Telegraph Stone hiking & amazing sunset + photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $83Top rated

Jeep through Rio's 18 beaches, hike to Pedra do Telégrafo, then watch sunset over the coast with pro photos and editing included.

“Saffo created a tour that will delight the senses and help you understand the history and background of Rio. There was plenty of action packed adventure, moments of tranquil relaxation, fun vibes, beach moments, and sunset photos during our tour. The surprises throughout the day were awesome and well timed. If you want a professional, friendly, and encouraging guide to coax you up and down the mountain hike through nature in one piece and don't mind challenging your self a little to get views of the city that are totally worth it, you won't be disappointed. There was an unfortunate incident with a missing beach hat going missing, so just…”

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4.Telegraph Rock Hike + Wild Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $127

Early 5 am hike to Pedra do Telégrafo in Pedra Branca State Park, then rugged beaches at Prainha and Grumari with small-group guidance.

“The hike was amazing but I would like to highlight our guide Fabio! He was exceptionally kind and understanding when unexpectedly we had to change plans mid hike to Telegraph Rock. He provided an alternative hike in the National Park that my husband and I enjoyed more. We did the add on beach option and saw one of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil. All around, we had an amazing time thanks to our guide who was patient, kind, and knowledgeable. He made sure we enjoyed our anniversary.❤️ We would definitely recommend this tour, especially with Fabio!”

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5.Stand-Up Paddle – Copacabana Beach Sunrise

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

Sunrise stand-up paddle on Copacabana Beach. Learn SUP basics, paddle to the best viewing spot, and get included photos and video.

“Fue una gran experiencia, lo único que pienso de puede mejorar es la puntualidad para comenzar la actividad ya que el amanecer estaba por salir y aún seguíamos en tierra.”

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6.Pedra do Telégrafo Hiking & Relax in a Wild Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $98

Hike to Pedra do Telégrafo from central Rio with a small group, guided pickup, then relax at Grumari Beach.

“This was a great experience overall and I chose the early morning option to avoid major crowd. There are some things I will mention here for future travelers for a more pleasant experience. Although you don't have to be in top notch shape, however I do recommend you to be healthy overall with no major health concerns. There are steep hills and rocks area that you must hike/climb. The faster you go, the faster you can get to the top; but the slower you go, it will feel like forever to get to the finish line. I must say it is much quicker to go back down than to climb…”

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7.Telégrafo Rock & Prainha Beach – easy hike and stunning views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $71

Early 6 am hike to Telegrafo Rock for huge Rio views, then coconut-water time at Prainha plus beach stops on a small group tour.

“What a wonderful morning we spent with Marcio! He was the best guide and we left feeling like he was a friend! We started nice and early to beat the crowds and after a little bit of a steep climb we arrived at the famous Pedra do Telegrafo with only one other family there! Marcio was with us every step of the way, filling us in on interesting stories, jokes and showing us some amazinf sights. He's also an excellent photographer and we got some priceless shots! I really wanted to see a troop of marmosets while hiking but as we were leaving the jungle we still hadnt seen them.…”

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8.Rio Highlights Express: Christ, Sugarloaf & Beaches Half Day Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $155

Rio’s top views in 6 hours: Christ the Redeemer, Tijuca Forest, Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, plus Sugarloaf with a private guide.

“Luis absolutely made this tour an exceptional experience! Besides helping us actually enjoy the “must-see” areas of Rio, Luis was flowing with knowledge about history and local pointers. He communicated in English very well, recommended restaurants to visit, and even customized the tour when he learned there was some overlap with what we had already seen. He even knew the best spots (and ways) to get priceless photos of our family!!”

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9.SpeedBoat Tour – Beach Tour with Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 26 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Rio de Janeiro speedboat beer tour from Urca Pier with stops at Sugarloaf, Copacabana, and Cagarras Islands.

“me gustaría un tour en español o en otro idioma solo hablo en portugués”

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10.Bike Tour Of Rio – Beaches and Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $96

Ride Rio’s coast by bike in 3 hours, from Copacabana to Ipanema, then to Arpoador, Leblon viewpoints, and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.

“We love the pace of seeing sites on a bike. Navigating on the streets of Rio can be dicey if you don’t know your way around with traffic. The city is mostly flat but roads can get bumpy. It was a great way to move around the neighborhoods and get some exercise in too. Make sure to put on sunscreen and bring some water with you.”

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11.Telegrafo Rock Hike with Optional Beach Stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 390 minutes - 7 hours · from $86

A guided Rio hike to Telegrafo Rock for rainforest views and Atlantic coastline photos, plus an optional 30-minute beach stop.

“Dudu my tour guide was on time very friendly and knowledgeable. Telegrafo Rock was awesome Dudu made a great pictures. Must do activity”

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12.Buzios Beaches Day Trip with Boat Ride and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 11 reviews · 12 hours · from $68

A 12-hour Búzios day trip from Rio with a schooner boat ride, lemon-green beach stops, lunch, and a walk through Rua das Pedras.

“Devido ao tempo não foi possível fazer o passeio de barco, como alternativa fizemos o troley.”

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13.Rio Bike Tour – Discover the Beaches and Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Ride Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon, then circle Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. 3 hours, bike gear included, bilingual guides.

“It was a great tour. Good explanations of the areas and it wqs also a fun ride.”

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14.Rio’s Best Hidden Beaches Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 6 hours · from $80

6-hour small-group Rio beach tour from São Conrado to Prainha and Grumari, with hotel pickup, scenic stops, and ocean time.

“We had a very nice English-speaking driver who showed us the most beatiful beaches. Thank you, Marcus, for this great trip and dafe driving.”

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15.Pedra do Telégrafo Hiking & Relax in a Wild Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $76

Hike to Pedra do Telégrafo for a cliff-edge photo illusion, then relax at Grumari Beach on a 6-hour Rio coastal day with pickup.

“Very easy to book on Get Your Guide. I chose the 6:00am option and we got up to Telegrafo rock before the big crowd. The hike on the way up is easy to medium and has some great lookout points, Telegrafo obviously being the best! There was a professional photographer at the top so bring some cash if you wanna buy the pictures he takes. Our guide was very nice and easy going. We stopped for small break on the way back down and went to some beautiful beaches too! A great experience!”

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