The 5 Canoes & Kayaks Tours in Rio de Janeiro That Earn Their Price

1.Stand-Up Paddle – Copacabana Beach Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 39 reviews · 1h 30m · from $70Our pick

Paddleboard at Copacabana sunrise from Posto 6 with a short lesson, calm early-morning water time, and included photo and video.

“Pior experiência da minha vida! Conselho que dou é NÃO FAÇAM. Primeiro que fui no ponto de encontro e não tinha ninguém lá, cheguei 4h15 e o horário marcado era às 4h30. Daí fiquei em plena madrugada do Rio esperando responderem as minhas mensagem ou atenderem as minhas ligações e nada. Daí tive que ir na orla da praia saindo de quiosque em quiosque procurando o responsável pela atividade. Só conseguir fazer pois tinha um lá que tinha parceria com a “ empresa” ao qual contratei, caso contrário não iria conseguir fazer a atividade. O rapaz que me atendeu me passou a informação que eles não tinham mais o ponto…”

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2.Ocean Kayaking in the Sea of Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $97.9Top rated

Kayak Guanabara Bay and paddle past Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, and the Rio-Niterói Bridge. 4 hours with instruction and safety gear.

“We went on an amazing scuba diving tour of Arraia do Cabo with tour guide Rafael. 10/10 recommend booking this experience for an amazing time. We got professional photos swimming with the sea turtle, eels, and many beautiful fish. The scuba instructors were very experienced and professional, keeping us safe while ensuring an amazing experience! Make sure you ask for Rafael as your guide, we booked him for another tour of Tijuca Rainforest on a previous day and he made both experiences unforgettable and tons of fun!! Book this experience!”

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3.Canoeing Experience: Sea Kayak or Hawaiian Outrigger

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $75

Paddle Rio’s Guanabara Bay from Urca on a 5 km sea kayak route, passing Sugarloaf and forts, with gear and guide included.

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4.Sea Kayaking Adventure Along Rio de Janeiro’s Stunning Coastline

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $102.19

Guided sea kayaking from Urca across Guanabara Bay, with Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer, Niteroi, Forte da Laje, and city views.

“I highly recommend the sea kayaking tour with the River Natural! The booking process was simple and organized. The route was quiet, especially for me who had little experience in kayak, thanks to the instructions of Alexandre, who besides excellent instructor is super friendly. I hope to be back soon for new experiences!Auto-translated”

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5.Sugar Loaf Mountain Canoe Tour in Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $88

Paddle Guanabara Bay in a Hawaiian canoe to Sugar Loaf, then swim at Fora Beach. 4 hours from Flamengo, Rio. No experience needed.

“Sugar loaf mountains is a place that have some incredible views. And that 1 most see in person. You have wonderful store that you can purchase gift from and nice dining”

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