Beach Tours & Trips in Mata Atlantica

Relax on the golden sands of Ipanema Beach and Copacabana Beach, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the lush Mata Atlântica coastline in Rio de Janeiro. This 5-day luxury tour includes accommodations at Arena Ipanema Hotel, positioned steps from the shoreline, with daily breakfast included. Ride the cog-wheel train through Tijuca National Forest to reach Corcovado Mountain and Christ the Redeemer statue, with panoramic views of the beaches below and the coastal rainforest.

Head to Praia do Forte's white sand beaches, consistently ranked among Brazil's best, with clear waters that are perfect for swimming and snorkeling. Two full days let you check out the Tamar Project's sea turtle rescue center, where staff rehabilitate endangered breeding turtles, or walk through Reserva da Sapiranga's Atlantic Forest trails along the coast. In Salvador, wander through the UNESCO-listed Pelourinho district with its colonial mansions, then grab lunch at a local restaurant.

Praia do Forte has white sand beaches and clear waters along Bahia's coastline - many consider it one of Brazil's best beaches. Spend two full days here checking out the Tamar Project's sea turtle rescue center and snorkeling in the ecological reserve that protects endangered marine life in the Mata Atlântica region. Between beach time, hike through the Reserva da Sapiranga rainforest trails and walk around the coastal village's boutiques after your included full-day sightseeing tour of Salvador's historic Pelourinho district.

Check out Brazil's Atlantic Coast beaches, starting with paddleboarding and kayaking in the clear waters surrounding Ilha Grande. Spend a full day at Lopes Mendes Beach, consistently ranked among South America's most beautiful stretches of sand, and visit the secluded Praia do Pouso. The private boat trip from Paraty takes you to four island beaches—Praia Vermelha, Praia da Lula, Ilha Comprida, and Lagoa Azul—plus Copacabana Beach for sunset games and socializing along Rio's famous shoreline.

Take a 5-hour schooner cruise across Paraty's emerald waters, visiting 65 islands along the Mata Atlântica coastline with three 60-minute stops for snorkeling in clear bays surrounded by Atlantic rainforest. Stay at the colonial Pousada Sandi in UNESCO-listed Paraty, where cobblestone streets meet golden beaches and you'll find easy access to the daily schooner departures. Swim at secluded coves, relax on white-sand shores, and see the coastal islands that make Brazil's Green Coast so popular with visitors.

Take a boat transfer to Ilha Grande and spend a full day at Lopes Mendes Beach with its fine white sand and turquoise waters perfect for surfing. Head out on a 4x4 Jeep tour through Serra da Bocaina National Park, stopping at Pedra Branca Waterfall, Toboga Waterfall, and Tarzan's Well along rainforest trails. Stay in deluxe accommodations while checking out beaches and waterfalls throughout this tropical Atlantic Forest region of Mata Atlantica's coast.

You'll have 6 hours at Lopes Mendes Beach on Ilha Grande, where 3km of fine white sand meets clear water that's good for surfing in the Mata Atlantica region. A hike through Tijuca Forest National Park brings you to Pedra Branca Waterfall and the natural slide at Toboga Waterfall near Paraty. From Vila do Abraao, it's a 45-minute boat ride to Praia do Pouso, then a 30-minute walk through Atlantic rainforest to reach this coastal beach.

Spend three nights on the white sand beaches of Porto de Galinhas, where turquoise waters lap Brazil's northeastern coast. Walk barefoot along the shore at sunset, check out natural tide pools filled with colorful fish, or book optional boat cruises to nearby coral reefs. This 14-day trip includes beachfront downtime after time in Rio de Janeiro's Jardim Botânico and the Amazon rainforest's Tupana River.