Secluded Beaches in Rio

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.

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   Luis Darin Private Tour Guide In Rio

   10 min

   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.

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   Leme

   Pass by

   Depending on your hotel location we’ll drive by this less busy beach located at the very far end of Copacabana.

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   Copacabana Beach

   Pass by

   This worldwide famous beach is also the area where most hotels are located in Rio.

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   Avenida Atlantica

   Pass by

   The seaside avenue in Copacabana

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   Praia do Arpoador

   Pass by

   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.

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   Ipanema Beach

   Pass by

   Depending on your hotel location we'll drive by this very iconic beach on the way to the main attractions of the tour.

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   Praia do Leblon

   Pass by

   Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this very nice beach in the most expensive neighborhood in South America.

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   Mirante do Leblon

   Pass by

   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.

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   Morro Dois Irmaos

   Pass by

   A seaside granite mountain at the end of Leblon Beach.

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    Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon

    Pass by

    One of the nicest areas in Rio this tidal lagoon connects with the sea and it is surrounded by a bike lane.

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    Praia de Sao Conrado

    Pass by

    Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this beach surrounded by mountains from where hang gliding pilots take off.

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    Mirante do Joa

    Pass by

    Nice viewpoint at the foot of Gavea mountain overlooking the ocean.

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    Barra da Tijuca Beach

    Pass by

    Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this area full of new developments and one of the most beautiful beaches in Rio.

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    Praia Do Recreio

    Pass by

    We'll pass by this 10 miles long beach in the west side of Rio.

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    Reserva Beach

    Pass by

    A large preserved area at Recreio dos Bandeirantes.

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    Pontal Beach

    Pass by

    At the very end of Recreio dos Bandeirantes lies this calm waters beach.

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    Praia da Macumba

    Pass by

    A beautiful beach in the west part of town.

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    Praia do Secreto

    Pass by

    As the name suggests this is a small hidden beach on the way to Prainha.

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    Prainha Beach

    2 hours

    Most well-kept secret of Rio this awsome beach is souronded by vegetation and is also a surfer’s paradise.

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    Mirante do Caete

    Pass by

    The scenery is spectacular from this viewpoint overlooking Prainha.

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    Abrico Beach

    Pass by

    The only nude beach in Rio.

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    Praia de Grumari

    30 min

    Very isolated and completely undeveloped beach area covered by the lush restinga vegetation and reachable only by private transportation.

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    Perigoso Beach

    1 hour

    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.

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    Praia do Meio

    30 min

    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.

• 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

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.