About this experience
This tour will take you to the best well-kept secret of Rio; Prainha Beach. A surfer’s paradise situated 40
kilometers away from Copacabana, this place is a true jewel located inside an environmentally protected area and surrounded by mountains covered with lush vegetation.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Rio de Janeiro Beaches Guide
Compare Rio de Janeiro beaches, including Ipanema, Copacabana, Barra da Tijuca, and Prainha, with practical advice on transport, water quality, crowds, costs, accessibility, and packing.
What is included
- Local guide
- All attractions visited on this tour are free of charge.
Not included
- Meals or drinks (if any)
Itinerary and highlights
After leaving your hotel we’ll drive towards Prainha. On the way we’ll pass Several beaches and viewpoints.
Places we will drive by on the way to the first attraction depend on your hotel location.
Depending on your hotel location we’ll drive by this less busy beach located at the very far end of Copacabana.
This worldwide famous beach is also the area where most hotels are located in Rio.
The seaside avenue in Copacabana
Depending on your hotel location we'll drive by this rock at the end of Ipanema Beach considered one of the best spots in Rio to observe the sunset during the summer.
Depending on your hotel location we'll drive by this very iconic beach on the way to the main attractions of the tour.
Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this very nice beach in the most expensive neighborhood in South America.
Depending on your hotel location we’ll drive by or even stop for a picture at this vantage viewpoint at the end of Leblon Beach.
A seaside granite mountain at the end of Leblon Beach.
One of the nicest areas in Rio this tidal lagoon connects with the sea and it is surrounded by a bike lane.
Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this beach surrounded by mountains from where hang gliding pilots take off.
Nice viewpoint at the foot of Gavea mountain overlooking the ocean.
Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this area full of new developments and one of the most beautiful beaches in Rio.
We'll pass by this 10 miles long beach in the west side of Rio.
A large preserved area at Recreio dos Bandeirantes.
At the very end of Recreio dos Bandeirantes lies this calm waters beach.
A beautiful beach in the west part of town.
As the name suggests this is a small hidden beach on the way to Prainha.
Most well-kept secret of Rio this awsome beach is souronded by vegetation and is also a surfer’s paradise.
The scenery is spectacular from this viewpoint overlooking Prainha.
The only nude beach in Rio.
Very isolated and completely undeveloped beach area covered by the lush restinga vegetation and reachable only by private transportation.
A completely secluded and wild beach reachable by boat or hiking trail only.
The visit to Perigoso and Meio Beaches may be added to the tour. Boat access depend on the surf conditions and is charged separately. The hike over there takes approximately 1 hour.
Along with Perigoso, Inferno and Funda beaches this is a very secluded beach reachable only by hiking trail.
The visit to Perigoso and Meio Beaches may be added to the tour. Boat access depend on the surf conditions and is charged separately. The hike over there takes approximately 1 hour.
Meeting and pickup information
- PLEASE INFORM YOUR HOTEL NAME AND STREET ADDRESS.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Luis Darin Private Tour Guide
Accessibility and practical details
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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