Top 15 Waterfalls & Trails Tours in Brazil

Skip the Line, Snorkeling, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Waterfalls & Trails

Skip the Line:Recanto Ecologico Rio da Prata Ticket including Trail & Snorkeling

/ August 9, 2026

1.Skip the Line:Recanto Ecologico Rio da Prata Ticket including Trail & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,322 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $117Our pick

Small-group trail walk and guided snorkeling in Rio da Prata with wetsuit gear and a regional lunch, plus local guide and accident insurance.

“If you come to Bonito this is a MUST DO activity. It is a great ecological experience...the real thing. Yes it is long (3 to 4 hours) but bot too demanding physically (moderate, most of time you just float and go with the river current).”

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Ecological Boat Tour 10 Deserted Beaches – Waterfall Trails-by Zimbros Ecotour

/ August 6, 2026

2.Ecological Boat Tour 10 Deserted Beaches – Waterfall Trails-by Zimbros Ecotour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $28

Boat through 10 deserted Zimbros beaches, then a guided rainforest walk to Cachoeira da Praia Triste for a natural pool swim.

“We had a great time exploring this beautiful area by boat and on foot. The walk/hike through the Atlantic rain forest to the waterfalls was a highlight.”

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Morro Two Brothers Trail, during the day and sunset in Vidigal

/ August 6, 2026

3.Morro Two Brothers Trail, during the day and sunset in Vidigal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Hike Morro Dois Irmãos with a local guide from Vidigal, ride up by moto or van, then catch a big sunset view over Rio.

“One of the best hikes I’ve ever done and I had the best guide ever in Robinson Santos. The ride up and down in the motorbikes was a fun way to start and end the hike and the hike itself was moderately challenging but had a ton of places to stop for some awesome photos. Robinson was very nice, knowledgeable and he even helped me find my lost phone after the tour was finished! He is a very good person. I highly recommend doing this hike and I highly recommend doing it with Robinson!”

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Trail and Rappel on Morro Dois Irmãos

/ August 22, 2026

4.Trail and Rappel on Morro Dois Irmãos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85

Hike up Morro Dois Irmãos from Vidigal, then rappel down with a guided, safety-first adventure and photo stops over Rio.

“We had the best tour guide ever (William)!! We were not a fit bunch, but I really wanted to do this hike and repel for my birthday. William pushed us all the way to the end and I appreciate him a lot for it. Without him we would have not made it and he made it fun. I would recommend this excursion to everyone and esp to get William!”

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Sugarloaf Mountain Climbing Trail

/ August 22, 2026

5.Sugarloaf Mountain Climbing Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $62

Climb Sugarloaf with certified guides, face a short vertical climb, and enjoy a free cable car descent to Morro da Urca in 4 hours.

“One of my favourite experiences in Rio so far - not for the faint hearted, but as long as you have a reasonable level of fitness it's an exciting journey to the top. I loved all the fantastic views and having my first proper experience of climbing - it's made me want to do more in the future. Thanks also to Flavio/Sergio for letting me rearrange at short notice and join a group on another day.”

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Garganta do Céu and Waterfall hike in Pedra da Gávea

/ August 23, 2026

6.Garganta do Céu and Waterfall hike in Pedra da Gávea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $58

Hike the secret-feeling Tijuca trails to Garganta do Céu, then cool off at Sorimã Waterfall near Pedra da Gávea in Rio.

“This was a very challenging hike for me. Took me 2hrs going up. Rugged terrain with lots of rocks. Ron Beulah is an excellent guide and truly helped to make sure that I got up and down without incident. There were 3 tourists & 1 guide. If you have any major health issues or are out of shape do not do this hike! You need at least 2 liters of water and snacks. It was very rewarding and satisfying to see the monkeys and tropical forests. I’d do it again since I’m aware of the level of difficulty.”

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4 beaches plus waterfall

/ August 26, 2026

7.4 beaches plus waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 1 day 7 hours 1 minute (approx.) · from $39

Hike from Itacaré through four beaches to Tijuipe waterfall. Small group, A/C transport, and a guide who keeps you on track.

“Well organised and the guide was very knowledgable and spoke several languages. Small group size and showed us great lunch options and surf school on one beach”

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Pedra da Gávea Trail with Guide

/ August 27, 2026

8.Pedra da Gávea Trail with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Private guide hike with climbing gear on Pedra da Gávea in Tijuca Park, Atlantic forest views, and big rewards in about 8 hours for $78.41.

“Trilha Pedra Gávea: Botas na trilha was recommended by a Carioca (person from Rio) friend and we got in contact only the day before. The agency was very responsive and managed to give us (a group of 4) a spot for the following day with a private guide (not requested but offered for the same price). Very clear instructions where to go and what to bring. The actual guide Jessie was also very nice and fluent in English. She waited with us for 3 hours for the sky to clear so we could take some pictures. Pretty intense hike, so make sure to bring sufficient water! Highly recommended 🙏”

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Boat Tours in Foz do Iguaçu, Cruises & Boat Tours, Foz do Iguaçu Tours, Iguazu Falls, Tour Reviews, Tours, Waterfalls & Trails

Iguassu Falls Combo Tour: Visit to the Brazilian side and Waterfall Boat Ride

/ August 27, 2026

9.Iguassu Falls Combo Tour: Visit to the Brazilian side and Waterfall Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 50 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $219

Half-day Iguassu Falls combo from Brazil: open-air jungle drive, hike to a waterfall, then a wet boat ride near Devil’s Throat.

“Biggest disappointment ever. Totally overpriced nearly triple the price! and no real need for this so-called tour since the attractions are can be enjoyed just as well without a guided visit. My itinerary had been booked with a SURCHARGE for pick-up on the Argentinean side of Iguazu. After having received confirmation via e-mail, the voucher stated I needed to contact the tour operatior directly in BRAZIL myself to organise pick-up whereupon I was informed that the pick-up from the Hotel Sheraton on the Argentinean side was not included in the Viator ticket price. Return transfer from Argentinean to Brazilan side would be 120 US dollars extra! To their defence and…”

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Iguassu Falls Combo Tour: Visit to the Brazilian side and Waterfall Boat Ride

/ August 27, 2026

10.Iguassu Falls Combo Tour: Visit to the Brazilian side and Waterfall Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 50 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $219

Half-day Iguassu Falls combo from Brazil: open-air jungle drive, hike to a waterfall, then a wet boat ride near Devil’s Throat.

“We bought the combo tour that claims to include a jungle drive, hidden trail hike to a smaller waterfall, and boat ride to the iguazu falls. We received 2/3; got robbed of our hidden trail hike. Kept asking the tour guide when the hike was going to happen but she was useless. Not worth the money.”

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Adventure Experience to Saco Bravo Waterfall – BY PARATY TOURS

/ August 6, 2026

11.Adventure Experience to Saco Bravo Waterfall – BY PARATY TOURS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $145

Hike to Saco Bravo Waterfall near Paraty, swim in a natural ocean pool, in a max 10-person group with an English-speaking guide.

“This was the hardest hike I've ever experienced. I would suggest you do your research before embarking on this hike. Bring plenty of water! Hiking shoes/boots and walking sticks are a must. Please don't try this hike if you're not physically fit.”

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Pedra da Gávea | The best trail in Rio

/ August 28, 2026

12.Pedra da Gávea | The best trail in Rio

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $70

Tackle the Pedra da Gávea climb in Rio with safety gear, abseiling, and photo stops. Small group, tough trail, great views.

“I booked this hiking tour 1 month in advance and Viator confirmed my ticket. I called the tour company Nmountain and the never answered my calls, my text or viaturs message app. They never picked me up at the hotel. They basically wrecked my plans for the day. I called another tour company rio adventures and they had never heard of n mountain. I am waiting for my refund now. Do not book this tour it’s fake.”

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Lagoa Bonita Trail

/ August 9, 2026

13.Lagoa Bonita Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Half-day Lagoa Bonita trail in Brazil’s Lençóis National Park, with ferry, dunes, and visits to Lagoa Bonita and Lagoa Azul.

“Our experience was not good. On the day of the walk they did not arrive at the scheduled time, the time passed and I asked the inn to contact them, it was not easy, when they achieved it they told us they were coming on the track because there was an inconvenience. We were picked up after 15 minutes of the start time of the ride, we were taken at full speed to a meeting place where a group was waiting that was clearly behind us. The feeling was not good We were sat apart because it was what was late. It was until the end of the ride that…”

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Kayak Water Trail in Red River Park by Adrenailha

/ August 31, 2026

14.Kayak Water Trail in Red River Park by Adrenailha

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

Kayak Water Trail in Florianopolis: learn in semi-oceanic kayaks, paddle Rio Vermelho State Park and Lagoa da Conceicao, small group.

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

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Canyon Adventure: Trail & Picnic Experience at Itaimbezinho

/ September 4, 2026

15.Canyon Adventure: Trail & Picnic Experience at Itaimbezinho

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 31 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $71

Canyon Adventure from Gramado, hike the Itaimbezinho viewpoints and Aparados da Serra waterfalls with a picnic. Flat trails, $71.

“The trails offer wonderful views over the canions and they are imposing, from taking the hole. But you have to be lucky in the day to not catch nebelina because there visibility is minimal. When we went, it was a beautiful sunny dayAuto-translated”

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