Adventure Tours in Brazil

With white sand beaches galore, hoppin’ metropolitan cities from north to south, the vastness of the Amazon, and sport teams donning all colors of jerseys, Brazil is land of contrasts and discovery. One day you can be floating down a river in a jungle, and then the next, chilling on a beach with a caipirinha in hand. There are also opportunities to go bungee jumping, scuba diving, and dune buggying in Brazil. And last but not least, ever heard of sandboarding? If not, it’s time to try sliding down 500 foot sand dunes! Larger than the continental United States and home to the world’s largest rainforest, Brazil is ripe with adventure.

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11 Adventure Programs in Brazil

International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]

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Worlds #1 Volunteer Programs. 40+ Countries from $20/day!

At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 96 countries who want to make a meaningful difference while exploring the world. With 300+ projects in 40+ destinations, IVHQ offers the widest selection of volunteer programs globally from Teaching and Childcare to Wildlife Conservatio

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GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization

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GoEco - Top Rated & Award Winning Volunteer Programs Abroad

GoEco is one of the world’s top volunteer organizations, with award-winning and ethical programs selected by sustainable travel experts. Since 2006, tens of thousands of volunteers have taken part in projects and internships worldwide, focusing on wildlife and marine conservation, education, and med

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Seamester Study Abroad at Sea

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Seamester Study Abroad and Gap Year Voyages

Seamester is the educational adventure of a lifetime! For more than 40 years, we have offered unparalleled educational voyages where students spend a semester at sea sailing between islands, countries, and even continents. We design our programs to provide engaging learning experiences with real out

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The Dragon Trip

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13-Day Brazil & Argentina Tour with The Dragon Trip

Dive into an unforgettable 13-Day adventure through Argentina and Brazil, blending iconic cities with wild landscapes and world-famous natural wonders. From tango-filled streets to thundering waterfalls and sun-soaked beaches, every stop brings something extraordinary. Experience Buenos Aires’ rich

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Cosmos Travel

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Brazil, Argentina, & Chile Unveiled with Easter Island

Discover the vibrant cultures and stunning landscapes of South America on this 16-day tour. Explore the iconic cities of Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, and Santiago, visit the majestic Iguassu Falls, and experience the mystical allure of Easter Island. Itinerary Highlights: Rio de Janeiro: Christ

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Eco Adventures Travel

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4-Day Private Wildlife Expedition in Pantanal

Experience the heart of Brazil's Pantanal with our 4-day adventure tour along the Miranda River and Park Road. This tour offers a unique and immersive nature experience, ideal for wildlife enthusiasts seeking an intimate and personalized journey. Unlike traditional tours, our small groups (2-4 peopl

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A Guide to Adventure Travel in Brazil

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In addition to the mysterious and hugely-popular Amazon, Brazil is buzzing with adrenaline-filling adventures around every corner. From mountaintops to deep ocean plunges (and everything in between), your heart will beat rapidly at new altitudes.

In the north of Brazil is the world’s largest rainforest and one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet, the Amazon. From gigantic, rushing rivers to towering trees that seem as if they’re straight from the set of Jurassic Park, the Amazon rainforest should be on every adventure traveler’s bucket list. As one of the most popular places in the world to travel to, there are many different types of adventures in the Amazon for you to choose from. Most organizations offer very customizable itineraries, so adventurers can decide the ratio between swimming with river dolphins and marching on survival quests through the rainforest.

One of the most well known-cities in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro is a metropolis full of famous beaches (can anyone say Copacabana?), renowned soccer stadiums, and the Christ the Redeemer statue. Whether it’s surfing or coaching kids sports, Rio has a lot of adventure opportunities for travelers who are looking to get into the Carioca culture while enjoying a big city. Did we forget to mention the 2016 Rio Olympics!?

Unique from the rest of the country in the fact that it was largely colonized by Germans and emulates a lot of northern European architecture, southern Brazil’s main highlight is the city of Florianopolis. Usually, foreigners coming to Florianopolis work on projects concerning environmental conservation and community youth development. But there are also some epic canyons and waterfalls to hike through, and the scenic Serra Verde train to hop onto.

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My greatest adventure yet!

May 12, 2024by: Emma Gardner - United States

Program: Seamester Study Abroad and Gap Year Voyages

Being a student on Sea|Mester was the most incredible experience of my life. I did the South Africa to Antigua voyage on Vela, and it exceeded any and all expectations I could have possibly had. I got to visit places that I never thought I would get to go. I met people that started out as strangers, but quickly became family to me. Prior to Sea|Mester, I had very little sailing experience and no diving experience and I think that that is a common turn off for people that come across this program, but you have no need to be worried if you're in that boat (haha). The staff does an exceptional job teaching you the ropes, making you feel safe, and making you feel like the boat is your home. If you're a hands on learning that thrives on getting outside of your comfort zone, adventure, and travel then this program is for you. I can not effusive enough how much Sea|Mester and my crew changed my life. If you're presented with the privilege to be a student on Sea|Mester... do it. If Sea|Mester taught me anything, it's to say yes even when you're scared. The greatest adventure of your life could be waiting for you.

Best 3 months ever

December 14, 2023by: Matthew Pidden - England

Program: Seamester Study Abroad and Gap Year Voyages

I did the trip from Palau to Thailand in 21 and it was so much fun. I learnt so much, made so many great friends and got to see and experience some of the coolest stuff I’ve seen to date. The staff are all very cool, approachable and great teachers. I got 12 credits and it didn’t even feel like a semester because it was so fun. If you like adventure, travel and the ocean I couldn’t recommend this program more.