What's the typical length of multi-day tours starting in Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro tours typically run 4-11 days with most travelers choosing 6-9 day trips. The "Best of Brazil" tour spans 8 days through Rio's main attractions and continues to beach destinations. The "Green Coast" tour takes 7 days to explore the region. These timeframes let visitors see key sites like Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain while having enough time to enjoy Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. A TourRadar traveler noted "The 8-day length was perfect to see Rio's main sights and have beach time too."

What's the best time of year to start a tour from Rio de Janeiro?

December through March marks the main tourist season in Rio with temperatures between 25-30°C (77-86°F). The less crowded months of April-May and September-October bring comfortable weather and better hotel availability. "We went in October and had perfect beach weather but could still comfortably walk around Christ the Redeemer" reports one TourRadar traveler. Many visitors choose oceanfront properties like the Windsor Copacabana Palace during these periods.

What type of accommodation can I expect in Rio de Janeiro at the start of the tour?

Tour accommodations in Rio focus on 3-4 star hotels in key areas like Copacabana Ipanema and Leblon. The Miramar Hotel by Windsor and Arena Copacabana Hotel serve as standard starting points near major beaches. A TourRadar traveler noted "The Ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont hotel was perfectly located for exploring the city with easy access to both beaches and attractions." Some itineraries include stays in Santa Teresa's boutique guesthouses for a neighborhood feel.

What are the most common starting points for tours within Rio de Janeiro?

Tours generally begin from the Copacabana Beach district near Arena Leme Hotel the historic Lapa area close to Selaron Steps and Metropolitan Cathedral or the downtown Centro region by Santos Dumont Airport. According to one TourRadar traveler: "Starting from our Copacabana hotel made it easy to explore the beaches in free time while being close to major attractions."

What are the best nearby destinations to combine with Rio de Janeiro tours?

Rio tours often connect with Paraty a historic coastal town Ilha Grande known for beaches and trails and Foz do Iguaçu home to the famous falls. Reaching Paraty takes 4 hours while Ilha Grande requires a 3-hour drive plus boat transfer. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Adding Iguazu Falls to our Rio tour was absolutely worth it - the contrast between city and nature was amazing."

What's the typical budget range for multi-day tours starting in Rio de Janeiro?

Rio de Janeiro tours cost between USD 250-600 per day with most quality mid-range options around USD 300-400 daily including lodging transport and select meals. The 9-day Green Coast tour averages USD 304 per day with stays at premium hotels like Copacabana Palace plus guided activities. One TourRadar traveler stated "the value was excellent with good range of activities."

Brazil Tours from Rio de Janeiro

Find your perfect adventure! We have 106 tours of Brazil that start in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The most popular month is June, and tour lengths range between 1 and 62 days.

10 best Brazil tour packages from Rio de Janeiro

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Rio de Janeiro and Iguassu Falls Experience
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"Fantastic tour and beautiful country!"
Jennifer, traveled in December
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Rio de Janeiro, Foz Do Iguacu
Age Range
Ages 8+
Operated in
English, Portuguese,Spanish+1 more
Operator
Nattrip
From
US$2,250per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Discover the Green coast of Brazil
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"Great holiday, well organised and good communication throughout."
Jon, traveled in April
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Rio de Janeiro, Paraty, Ilha Grande
Age Range
Ages 18+
Country Region
Mata Atlantica
Operated in
English, Portuguese
Operator
Class Adventure Travel
From
US$819per person
Price based on Private Double Room
- Booking needs min. 2 travelers
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Festival & Events
Rio Carnival Extravaganza - 6 days
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca National Park
Age Range
Ages 18+
Regions
Mata AtlanticaBrazilian Highlands+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
On The Go Tours
From
US$1,995per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Luxury 7 Day Iguazu Falls Adventure
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Rio de Janeiro, Foz Do Iguacu
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Iguazu/Iguassu Falls
Operated in
English
Operator
Wonderful Holidays UK
8% Off
From $3,490
US$3,211per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Rio de Janeiro, Iguassu Falls and Amazon Rainforest Experience
4.3 (3 traveler reviews)
"Rio was a full day of sightseeing. Sleeping in the jungle, looking for sloths and piranha fishing were highlights."
maria, traveled in December
Duration
12 days
Destinations
Rio de Janeiro, Foz Do Iguacu, Manaus
Age Range
Ages 12+
River
Amazonian Basin
Operated in
English, Portuguese,Spanish+1 more
Operator
Nattrip
8% Off
From
US$3,900per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Highlights of Rio & Iguazu (Superior) - 6 days
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Rio de Janeiro, Foz Do Iguacu
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
On The Go Tours
5% Off
From $1,150
US$1,093per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Green Coast: Rio, Paraty & Ilha Grande
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Rio de Janeiro, Paraty, Ilha Grande
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Mata Atlantica
Operated in
English, Portuguese,Spanish+1 more
Operator
ETours Brazil DMC
10% Off
From $1,610
US$1,449per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Brazil Experience
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Rio de Janeiro, Ilha Grande, Paraty, Sao Paulo
Age Range
Ages 18-39
Country Region
Mata Atlantica
Operated in
English
Operator
TruTravels
30% Off
From $1,695
US$1,187per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Independent Rio de Janeiro and Iguassu Falls
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"We felt very safe with the tour guide and he made everything easy for us and explained everything perfectly."
Adele, traveled in October
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Rio de Janeiro, Foz Do Iguacu
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Globus
30% Off
From
US$1,779per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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$Brazil\'s charm: Rio & Paraty 10 days, fully guided itinerary Tour$
$Brazil\'s charm: Rio & Paraty 10 days, fully guided itinerary - 3 destinations$
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Brazil's charm: Rio & Paraty 10 days, fully guided itinerary
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Rio de Janeiro, Paraty
Age Range
Ages 10+
Country Region
Mata Atlantica
Operated in
English, Portuguese,French,Spanish+2 more
Operator
Gold Experiences
30% Off
From
US$1,721per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Colors of Brazil: Rio, Foz do Iguazu & Salvador (incl. domestic flights)
4.3 (3 traveler reviews)
"The arrangements for the three days, including the design of the itinerary, the selection of hotels, were all excellent."
Marie, traveled in November
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Rio de Janeiro, Foz Do Iguacu, Salvador
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English, Portuguese,Spanish+1 more
Operator
ETours Brazil DMC
30% Off
From
US$1,910per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Exquisite Iguazu Falls Escape: A 7-Day Deluxe Adventure
4.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Rio de Janeiro, Foz Do Iguacu
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Iguazu/Iguassu Falls
Operated in
English
Operator
Wonderful Holidays UK
8% Off
From $2,953
US$2,717per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
7 Day from Beaches to History: Discover Rio & Paraty
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Rio de Janeiro, Paraty
Age Range
Ages 8+
Country Region
Mata Atlantica
Operated in
English, Portuguese,Spanish+1 more
Operator
Responsible Travel South America
2% Off
From $2,800
US$2,750per person
Price based on Private Double Room
- Booking needs min. 2 travelers
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Brazil Carnival Full Experience 6D/5N (Rio de Janeiro)
4.6 (11 traveler reviews)
"It was really fun. It was the best trip ever!"
Lia, traveled in February
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Rio de Janeiro
Age Range
Ages 10+
Regions
Mata AtlanticaBrazilian Highlands+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Bamba Travel
2% Off
From
US$2,402per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Brazil Carnival Essential Experience 6D/5N (Rio de Janeiro)
5.0 (4 traveler reviews)
"Brilliant tour. A mixture of adventure and partying!"
Benjamin, traveled in February
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Rio de Janeiro
Age Range
Ages 10+
Regions
Mata AtlanticaBrazilian Highlands+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Bamba Travel
2% Off
From
US$1,972per person
Price based on Shared Room
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