Tours in Brazil
Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.

Tour Hortencias cinnamon Private lawn - 1-4 Pax by Fatur Turismo
When Sarah from our team booked this private tour through Fatur Turismo, we got to build our own itinerary around the Hortências and cinnamon plantations in Brazil—no fixed schedule, no group compromises. You're paired with an air-conditioned vehicle and an experienced driver for 4 to 8 hours depending on what you want to see. It's the kind of setup that works if you've got a rough idea of where you want to go but need flexibility to linger, skip, or pivot based on the day. Good for small groups (up to 4 people) who want control over their own pace.

Transfer from Maceió and Recife to São Miguel dos Milagres and Maragogi
When Lily from our BugBitten team booked a transfer from Maceió to the coastal villages of São Miguel dos Milagres and Maragogi, we were after a straightforward, comfortable ride without the airport hassle. This is a private car service running between the airports (or your hotel) and these quieter beach pockets about an hour or two down the road. The driver handles your bags, the AC keeps you cool, and you arrive ready to unwind rather than frazzled. Handy if you're skipping the usual tourist trail and heading straight to the slower-paced northeast coast.

Private Bike Tour in Paraty
When Tom from our BugBitten team pedalled through Paraty on this private bike tour, we found a solid way to see the colonial town's main landmarks without getting lost in the cobbled lanes. Five hours on two wheels takes you to Morro do Forte for the hilltop views, down into the Historic Center where the pastel buildings crowd tight together, and out to the Fisherman's Wharf where the boats bob. It's a compact town, so the route stays manageable—mostly flat, mostly on streets you'd walk anyway, but the bike lets you cover ground and catch your breath between stops.

Private Tour to Serra Gaúcha Vineyards
When Charlie from our team booked this private tour through Serra Gaúcha, we had a driver and guide locked in for the full 10 hours — no group milling about, no fixed itinerary we couldn't budge. You pick the wineries based on what you're after (reds, sparkling, whatever), and they steer you there while you soak in the rolling vineyard landscape of Brazil's southern highlands. The guide knows the region's history, food culture, and production stories. It's a proper wine region, not a party zone — think small family producers and serious tasting rather than tourist crowds.

Private Tour to Trancoso
When Tom from our BugBitten team ran this private tour around Trancoso, it was a refreshing departure from the standard agency route. You're whisked around in an air-conditioned vehicle to a handful of lesser-known beaches that most tour operators skip — places where the sand stays quiet and the water runs clear. It's a solid 6–9 hour jaunt depending on where your driver takes you and how long you linger. The vibe here is small-town Brazilian coastal charm without the cruise-ship crowds.

Half Day Hiking and Climbing Adventure at Sugarloaf Mountain
When Mia from our BugBitten team tackled Sugarloaf Mountain's half-day hiking and climbing route, she found herself on Rio's most iconic rock face with a crew that knows these granite slopes inside out. The outfit's been running climbs here for over a decade, and it shows — they keep groups tight and gear properly certified so you can actually focus on the climb rather than worry. Four hours gets you up and back with time to breathe in the views, and it's pitched at people who can handle genuine physical graft and aren't strangers to a steep trail.

Quadricycle Tour to the Hills with Off Road 15km - 01 person
When Noah from our BugBitten team ran the 15km quadricycle route through Serra Gaúcha, he got a proper sense of what the region's backcountry feels like — dusty trails, ridge-line views, and the kind of dirt tracks most tourists never find. The outfit's been operating for nearly two decades and runs the only protected off-road area in the zone with medical cover on standby. You're paired with a trained guide who handles the bike while you ride pillion; the pace is steady rather than white-knuckle, pitched at mixed skill levels. Ninety minutes gives you enough time to cover genuine ground without feeling rushed.

Centro Historico and Lapa - Santa Teresa Walking, Historical and Bohemian Tour
When Sarah from our BugBitten team ran this 7–8 hour walking tour, we got a genuine feel for Rio's layered history and gritty creative side. The route stitches together the Centro Histórico—a mix of Baroque churches, colonial shopfronts, and modern office towers that tells you how the city's evolved—then hops aboard the iconic yellow tram up to Santa Teresa, where street art, bohemian cafes, and narrow cobbled lanes set a totally different pace. You're walking it mostly under your own steam after the guided bits, which lets you breathe and poke around without rushing.

Breath Experience
When Alex from our team tried the Breath Experience at Mozart Crystal in Brazil, we got hands-on with glassblowing in about 90 minutes. You're working alongside qualified craftspeople to create your own crystal vessel — heating, blowing, shaping the molten glass into something you'll take home. The factory itself is modest but functional, and you get a proper look at how the finished pieces move through cutting, polishing, and quality checks. It's a tactile, sweaty kind of activity in a working production space, not a polished tourist theatre.

Downtown Photo Tour
When Em from our team did this photo walk through São Paulo's downtown, we were hunting for compelling frames beyond the postcard spots. A local photographer guides you through Latin America's largest city, weaving past architectural landmarks like Teatro Municipal and the Copan building while learning to read light and composition in everyday street scenes. The route clocks about three and a half hours, and the crew recommends an 8:30 am start for the best natural light. You'll pause for proper Brazilian coffee mid-walk—a chance to decompress, swap photos, and reset before the second half.

Tourism and Transfer Salvador and Morro de São Paulo
When Jake from our BugBitten team booked this Salvador and Morro de São Paulo transfer service, we found a straightforward way to move between the city and the island without the usual hassle. The outfit pitches comfort and safety — air-con van, onboard facilities, snorkelling gear included — aimed at travellers after an easier ride rather than backpacker chaos. Tours run anywhere from a quick hour-long hop to a full-day eight-hour option, so you can dial it to your schedule. It's a solid middle-ground choice if you want structure without the packaged-tour vibe, though don't expect fireworks; this is transport with a tourist polish.

Forte and Guarajuba beaches, DEBahia
When Ben from our BugBitten team ran this private tour, we grabbed a comfortable, air-conditioned ride down Bahia's green coast — a stretch of beach that feels genuinely less trodden than the usual suspects. The itinerary strings together Barra do Jacuipe (where river meets ocean), Praia do Forte (the region's workhorse beach), and Guarajuba, where you can eat proper Bahian food right on the sand. The pace is yours to set, no rushing between checkpoints. Four to six hours depending on how long you linger. Lucky timing might mean spotting sea turtles or humpback whales, though that's never guaranteed.

Private and Personalized Full Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro
When Jake from our team tried this private, fully customisable Rio de Janeiro day out, he went in expecting a standard hop-on, hop-off style run and came away with a different impression. The tour runs for up to eight hours with a driver and a licensed, multilingual guide, and you pick which sights matter to you rather than ticking off a fixed list. Rio is a city of contrasts: sweeping beach boulevards in Copacabana and Ipanema sit a short drive from forested hills, colourful neighbourhoods and lookout points that pull in both tourists and locals. On a private tour the pace is set by your group, so you're not herded between photo stops with forty strangers. Jake found the quieter, unhurried feel made it easier to linger where you want to and move on when you don't.

Transport to the Falls + Parque das Aves in a family vehicle.
When Mia from our team tried this, she was collected from her hotel in an air-conditioned family vehicle, with an accredited guide managing the day and two very different stops lined up: the Falls and Parque das Aves. Think of it as a private ride with a local expert who knows the roads, the timings and how to keep the wait times short. The area around Foz do Iguaçu, where these sights sit, has a relaxed border-town feel, with hotels, buses and family groups all sharing the same viewpoints and paths. Because the tour is private, it suits couples and families who would rather not piece together their own transport. The day runs roughly four to five hours, and you're dropped back at your hotel at the end. Our BugBitten team found it a simple, low-stress way to see two highlights without logistics eating into the holiday.

Secret Rio: Sunrise, Hidden Natural pool & Wild Beaches Tour
When Lily from our team tried this seven-hour outing, she started before Rio had properly woken up, and that early start is the point. The tour begins with a sunrise on a quiet beach away from the busier coastline, then moves on to a hidden natural pool and a long, open stretch of sand that feels a world away from the city. Rio can feel relentlessly buzzy, so there's something refreshing about watching the light climb over the water with barely another soul in sight. Along the way you can take a short scramble over rocks for wider views, or simply settle onto the sand. Our BugBitten team found the balance between gentle effort and proper downtime worked well across the whole day, with plenty of time to swim, snack and wander. Expect an unhurried pace, and bring a camera, because the setting is made for photos.

Private Transfer Salvador Airport
When Sarah from our team arrived at Salvador airport, she booked a private transfer to cut through the chaos of the arrivals hall. It's a straightforward door-to-door service — a driver meets you with your name, loads your bags, and takes you to your hotel or beachside accommodation without the faff of shared shuttles or haggling for a taxi. The 10–30 minute run into the city is smooth enough, though the drive itself is unremarkable. It's the kind of thing you book to sidestep stress when you're travel-worn, not for the experience itself.

Half Day Hiking to the Top of Sugarloaf Mountain
When Jake from our team tackled the Costao trail to Sugarloaf's summit, he discovered Rio's best-kept hiking secret. Most visitors cable up, but this steep route takes you climbing rock faces with proper gear and a certified guide—no prior climbing skill needed. The 4-hour push rewards you with the iconic views from the top, then you descend via cable car to Morro da Urca. It's a genuine Carioca challenge that sits firmly outside the tourist shuffle, drawing a mixed crowd of fit locals and adventurous travellers willing to graft for the payoff.

Comedy and Improvisation Show - Every Sunday
When Charlie from our BugBitten team caught En Pé Na Rede's Sunday night show at Barbixas Club in Brazil, we found ourselves in a packed, buzzy room watching three sharp comedians tear through 90 minutes of stand-up and sketches. Victor Camejo, Osmar Campbell and Rominho Braga work material that's landed hundreds of millions of YouTube views — think observational humour and crowd interaction bits that keep the energy high. It's a proper comedy club night: tight venue, local crowd, the kind of place where you're shoulder-to-shoulder with families and mates out for a genuine laugh. No frills, just the show.

Sunrise at Morro 2 Irmãos - Vidigal - Rio de Janeiro
When Em from our team tackled the pre-dawn climb up Morro Dois Irmãos in Vidigal, it was less about conquering a peak and more about moving through the neighbourhood as locals do. The 3.5-hour tour threads uphill through the favela's winding streets and hidden trails before breaking into open sky for sunrise over Rio. You're guided by someone from the community, and 20% of the fee goes back to local social projects—a structure that shapes the whole experience. It's a proper climb on uneven ground, not a stroll, but doable if you've got moderate fitness.

24-hour transfer from airport to hotel in Manaus
When Em from our team arrived in Manaus after a long flight, this private transfer service picked us up right at the airport gate. The driver was waiting with a namecard in hand, and within 30 minutes we were settled at our hotel. It's a straightforward airport-to-hotel run, but the appeal here is that they track your flight in real time — so if you're delayed, they know and adjust. The vehicle's air-conditioned, the driver professional, and there's no scrambling for a taxi or haggling on arrival. Manaus sprawls along the Amazon, and hitting your accommodation without stress matters more than you'd think in that heat.

Morning Boat Tour in Rio – Iconic Landmarks, Drinks and Snacks
When Mia from our BugBitten team caught this morning boat tour around Guanabara Bay, Rio felt genuinely different from the ground. The 10 AM departure from Marina da Glória loops past Santos Dumont Airport, Ilha Fiscal, and the striking Museum of Tomorrow before crossing to Niterói for a stop at the Oscar Niemeyer–designed Contemporary Art Museum and a swim at one of two beaches (depending on conditions). The boat holds up to 11 people, so it's intimate rather than a packed barge, and the return leg delivers proper views of Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain from the water—a perspective most tourists miss. Three hours, drinks and snacks thrown in.
