Rio De Janeiro Nature & Wildlife Tours & Trip Packages

Rio De Janeiro Nature & Wildlife Tours & Trips

167 Rio De Janeiro trips. Tours from 42 tour companies. 76 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.

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Wonders of South America
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Copacabana, Cusco, Iguazu Falls, Iguazu National Park, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Rio de Janeiro, Santo Domingo, Urubamba

Highlights

  • Exploring the Sacred Valley
  • Tour to Ollantaytambo, Maras & Moray
  • Explore the areas around Machu Picchu or carry on exploring the ruins
  • Enjoy the beautiful Cusco city and UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Enjoy Iguassu Falls stunning natural wonder of the world
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Themes

Birding, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys

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South America 'Big Five' Explorer
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Aguas Calientes, Buenos Aires, Cusco, Galapagos, Iguazu Falls, Isla Bartolome, Lima, Machu Picchu, Puerto Maldonado, Quito, Rio de Janeiro, Sacred Valley, Santa Cruz Island

Highlights

  • Discover the history of the Plaza de Mayo Square,
  • Explore the vibrant cities of Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Lima and Quito on guided City Tours.
  • Explore the islands of Taquile and Uros
  • Visit Lima

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Everything organised by Karen at Chimu Went as planned which we were very grateful for. The only drama was the tight scheduling of some of our flights and having to run to get to next gate on time. Latam airline did very well and all our luggage arrived on time . The cruise on OceanEndeavour was truly amazing; the ice, the wildlife and the professional enthusiastic crew made our experience very memorable. Thanks Chimu"

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Buenos Aires to Rio
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Buenos Aires, Corcovado National Park, Iguazu Falls, Rio de Janeiro

Highlights

  • Explore the Tigre Delta
  • Visit Corcovado
  • Iguazu Falls, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Everything organised by Karen at Chimu Went as planned which we were very grateful for. The only drama was the tight scheduling of some of our flights and having to run to get to next gate on time. Latam airline did very well and all our luggage arrived on time . The cruise on OceanEndeavour was truly amazing; the ice, the wildlife and the professional enthusiastic crew made our experience very memorable. Thanks Chimu"

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Southamerica Deluxe
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3/5 Average
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amazon Rainforest, Buenos Aires, Cusco, Iguazu Falls, Lima, Machu Picchu, Manaus, Rio de Janeiro, Sacred Valley, Sao Paulo

Highlights

  • Explore Lima
  • Visit Pisaq Market & The Sacred Valley
  • Visit Machu Picchu
  • Enjoy Buenos Aires City Tour & Tango Show
  • Explore Iguassu Falls
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Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Intrepid is very good with itinerary description but reality is not so true. We went to Chile, Argentina and Brazil. Our guides in Rio and Iguazu were the best. The rest were not. Guides in Argentina were the worse. Itineraries promised to us were not followed especially in Argentina. We were on a private tour but we had to rush most of the time in Chile and Argentina because the bus was not available to use beyond a certain time. So it felt like we were on a big group tour even though it was a private small group. We were promised 4 star and above hotels but in some places we got 3 stars that really were 2 stars only. There was mold on our curtains and black bed skirting, dirty toilets. We paid a lot for the trip but don’t think we got what we deserve. Guides in Argentina were very disorganized and they put us in a hotel in the area that was not super safe. There were better neighborhoods they could have places us in. Overall all I give only 3 stars to Intrepid. They did try to upgrade us and compensate with added shows but only after we demanded them. If you are looking for a high end tour experience I would not recommend Intrepid."

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Highlights of Brazil & Argentina: Explore Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls & Rio de Janeiro all in one trip
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Rio de Janeiro

Highlights

  • Discover the charms of Palermo, the Recoleta, the Teatro Colon, the Plaza de Mayo, San Telmo, and La Boca
  • Enjoy a private walking tour of themagnificent Iguazu Falls (both theArgentine andBrazilian side)
  • Enjoy Rio, acoastal metropolis, and some of the bestrestaurants, boutiques, and cafes
  • Enjoy the views from thetop of Corcovado Mountain and see the iconic Cristo Redentor statue
  • Have fun on a cable car ride upSugar Loaf Mountain

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"We love Vaya Adventures. Gabrielle Venturi has treated us like family and taken superb care of us for almost 10 years. She'll be putting up with us again as we take another expedition cruise with Aurora next year. She's a gem!!!! On our trip to the Arctic Circle in August, our fellow passengers were delightful, and we seemed to all share common interests and a real desire to experience this new and interesting wonderland. The trip provided us with a whole new appreciation for the lives of the Inuits who live in the region. We were very fortunate to have two Inuits on board to share their thoughts and experiences of growing up in the remote villages of the Arctic. We can’t thank Gabrielle and Vaya enough for recommending this cruise with Aurora Expeditions. Even under some challenging weather conditions the expedition team made the journey exciting and fulfilling. Can’t wait for our next trip in April."

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Jaguar Tour & Rio De Janeiro
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Aarhus

Highlights

  • Explore one of the continent’s best places for wildlife viewing
  • Cruise from your floating hotel in search of jaguars
  • Visit the beaches of this sparkling coastal metropolis

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"We love Vaya Adventures. Gabrielle Venturi has treated us like family and taken superb care of us for almost 10 years. She'll be putting up with us again as we take another expedition cruise with Aurora next year. She's a gem!!!! On our trip to the Arctic Circle in August, our fellow passengers were delightful, and we seemed to all share common interests and a real desire to experience this new and interesting wonderland. The trip provided us with a whole new appreciation for the lives of the Inuits who live in the region. We were very fortunate to have two Inuits on board to share their thoughts and experiences of growing up in the remote villages of the Arctic. We can’t thank Gabrielle and Vaya enough for recommending this cruise with Aurora Expeditions. Even under some challenging weather conditions the expedition team made the journey exciting and fulfilling. Can’t wait for our next trip in April."

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Discover Brazil: Rio de Janeiro to the Amazon Rainforest
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amazon Rainforest, Manaus, Pantanal, Rio de Janeiro, Sugar Loaf

Highlights

  • World-famous carnival culture & samba sounds
  • Amazing opportunities for animal encounters
  • Thousands of bird species—more than in Europe & North America combined
  • The Amazon: the world’s largest rainforest
  • Fresh fruit, fresh coffee & food fresh off the barbecue
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Themes

50 plus, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I made a reservation last Thursday (11/16/2023) for a trip to Iceland from 12/02/2023-12/07/2023 and then I was told that I can’t have my refund back. When I called on last Thursday (11/16/2023) to place my reservation, the agent (Kathy) I talked to stressed about she "cannot" guarantee that I will be able to go on the trip. Before I provided the payment information, I specifically asked if I will be able to get the refund because the trip is coming up so soon. The agent ensured that I will be able to get a full refund back within 60 days if I decided to cancel the trip. I was also told that I am basically on a wait list and someone will contact me once I can go on the trip. No one contacted me about whether the agency was able to process my information at all, so I've been left in the dark about this trip since the beginning. I called the help line this morning (11/20/2023) around 9:00 Eastern Standard Time to cancel my reservation. I was informed by the agent that I will not be able to get my full refund back since it's too close to the trip date. Basically I was told that Kathy gave me the wrong information, so I will have to pay the cancellation fee. The only reason I provided my payment information is because Kathy specifically stated that I will be able to cancel the trip and receive a full refund. I've never been so frustrated with a traveling agency. I made sure to ask this agent regarding the refund policy twice before giving her my payment information, and she still couldn't provide me with the correct information. It's unbelievable that such a big traveling agency cannot uniformly train their employees with the correct set of information."

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Brazilian Exuberance
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Pantanal, Rio de Janeiro

Highlights

  • Rio de Janeiro
  • Sugarloaf Mountain
  • Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer statue
  • Flora & Fauna - The Pantanal
  • Daily wildlife excursions

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Intrepid is very good with itinerary description but reality is not so true. We went to Chile, Argentina and Brazil. Our guides in Rio and Iguazu were the best. The rest were not. Guides in Argentina were the worse. Itineraries promised to us were not followed especially in Argentina. We were on a private tour but we had to rush most of the time in Chile and Argentina because the bus was not available to use beyond a certain time. So it felt like we were on a big group tour even though it was a private small group. We were promised 4 star and above hotels but in some places we got 3 stars that really were 2 stars only. There was mold on our curtains and black bed skirting, dirty toilets. We paid a lot for the trip but don’t think we got what we deserve. Guides in Argentina were very disorganized and they put us in a hotel in the area that was not super safe. There were better neighborhoods they could have places us in. Overall all I give only 3 stars to Intrepid. They did try to upgrade us and compensate with added shows but only after we demanded them. If you are looking for a high end tour experience I would not recommend Intrepid."

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Rio De Janeiro Reviews & Ratings

4.7/5  Excellent
76  Reviews
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Average
1
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Pranika

Sep 2015

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Felt the tour was a bit short.

Felt the tour was a bit short. Probably more pricey compared to ano...

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khairul

Sep 2015

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good trip, enjoyable good and helpful tour leader

good trip, enjoyable good and helpful tour leader (Pedro) everything was very organised except when our flight from Iquazu to Rio was cancelled and there was no in...

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Khairul

Sep 2015

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enjoyable good tour leader met new friends unique experience

enjoyable good tour leader met new friends unique experience

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Prakriti

Sep 2015

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Overall a good experience but it was

Overall a good experience but it was a short tour so can't pesticide extensive feedback.

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Michelle

Sep 2015

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I gave this score because I thoroughly

I gave this score because I thoroughly enjoyed the trip.

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Rio De Janeiro Tour Selection Trips

  • Rio is a lot safer than many people think. But be aware of your surroundings, don’t wander into a favela alone, and don’t have a lot of expensive gadgets on display. 
  • Sunset-watching is a popular activity in Rio, so grab a spot along the beach, grab a caipirinha or two, and join in the applause as the sun goes down.
  • Though the favelas are dangerous places for tourists to enter alone, they are a fascinating part of the city. Joining a tour is a safe and easy way to explore this other site to Rio.
  • There are many wonderful viewpoints, where you can take in an outstanding view of the city (Christ the Redeemer, the Sugarloaf, and Dos Hermanos are among the most famous). Be sure to leave as early as possible to beat the heat and the crowds.
  • Be very careful with your belongings on the beach. Don’t bring anything of value, and consider bringing a waterproof pouch so you can keep your money on you at all times. 
  • The summer months (December to February) can be unbearably hot and rainy, so it’s best to travel outside these months. 
  • Be prepared for the price of just about everything to rise steeply during the week of Carnival.

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