Top Rio de Janeiro Trips & Tours in May 2026

This 4-day exploration of Rio de Janeiro highlights all the main attractions, including visits to Christ the Redeemer, Corcovado, and Sugarloaf Mountain. Customize this tour to suit your needs and explore the marvelous city at your own pace, from its lively clubs to its marvelous cathedrals. It makes a perfect extension to any other Brazil trip!

This 7-day tour combines Rio de Janeiro, "The Marvelous City" a highlight on any Brazil tour, with Iguazu Falls, one of the most awe-inspiring sights in South America. The falls straddle the border between Argentina and Brazil, explore the falls to get up close to the plummeting water.

Explore the vibrant cities of Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires. Tour on your own, or with a local guide who can show you the impressive sites and history of the city. Cap off your tour with a visit to Iguazu Falls. Tour the falls from both the Argentinian and Brazilian side.

Visit the mountaintops of Corcovado and Sugarloaf, two of Rio's iconic peaks, and stroll the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana during your visit to Rio de Janeiro. Make your way to Brazil's ecotourism capital, Bonito, where you can admire the tropical wildlife on land and in the Rio de Prata.

This Brazilian vacation is unlike any other that we offer! Explore Paraty based on your own desires and at your own pace. The options are endless, ranging from roaming the narrow streets past colonial churches and homes, to kayaking Brazil's only fjord, Saco De Mamangua. The choice is yours!

Spend three days in Brazil's iconic Rio de Janerio, where you'll visit Corcovado and Sugarloaf, the two iconic peaks, and stroll the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana. Spend a day exploring Manaus, the entrance of the Brazilian Amazon, before your 4-day Amazon adventure based out of the floating Eco-lodge, Uakari.

During your visit to Rio de Janerio, visit the mountaintops of Corcovado and Sugarloaf, two of Rio's iconic peaks, and stroll the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana. Fly to Manaus, the entrance of the Brazilian Amazon, and embark the Amazon Clipper for a 4-day cruise along the wildlife rich waters of the Rio Negro, one of the Amazon River's largest tributaries.

This 10-day Brazil tour can be customized based on your interests! Begin with a visit to vibrant Rio de Janeiro where you will see Rio's famous landmarks. Continue to Paraty with its cobblestone streets and rich history. Hike to Lopes Mendes Beach and snorkel, kayak, or simply relax on the beach as you end your Brazil trip.

Take in the sights, sounds, food, and culture as you explore Santiago, Buenos Aires, and Rio de Janeiro. This 10 day itinerary includes free days and optional activities so you can set the pace of your South American vacation!

Escape from the bustle of Rio to the island getaway of Ilha Grande. Famed as a pirate hidaway in days gone by, this small island features pristine beaches ideal for snorkeling, kayaking and exploring.

Experience the magic of Sugarloaf Mountain and Rio de Janeiro's city center on this half-day tour. Start by climbing aboard a cable car and ascend to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, where you'll enjoy spectacular views of Rio, the Atlantic Ocean, and the coastline. Afterward, ride through the city center and tour the Sambadrome, which was built especially for the annual Carnival festivities.

Discover Rio’s most iconic landmark on a relaxed half-day tour: ride the cogwheel train through lush Tijuca Forest to Corcovado, then stand beneath the colossal Christ the Redeemer statue—one of the New Seven Wonders—while soaking in sweeping views of Sugarloaf, Copacabana, Ipanema, and Maracanã Stadium.