Multi-activity Brazil adventures: trek, raft, paddle, and drive a 4×4 through the country’s wildest parks in a single trip.
21 trips found
An Ibitipoca adventure trip at the Ibiti Project: 4 days of trails, waterfalls, canyons, and a treetop course from Engenho Lodge.
Price from $2,250
Navigate two national parks, Jaú and Anavilhanas, on a comfortable riverboat: dolphins, caves, piranha fishing and Indigenous community visits.
Price from $2,600
A 4-day Jalapão trip from Palmas: crystal fervedouros, waterfalls, rafting on the Soninho, and quilombola culture, with cozy pousada stays.
Price from $600
The Brazil Route of Emotions links Lençóis Maranhenses, the Parnaíba Delta and Jericoacoara in one 6-day private adventure across the Northeast.
Price from $900
Track wildlife on Pantanal safaris and night drives, snorkel the Barra do Sucuri, explore São Miguel Cave, and unwind by the river on this 5-day trip.
Price from $1,450
Enjoy an extraordinary experience in Santo Amaro, a peaceful village near beautiful rainwater lagoons and sand dunes in Lençóis Maranhenses National Park.
Price from $450
Stay deep in the Southern Amazon at Cristalino Lodge, a luxury eco-lodge of forest trails, river canoeing and 50 m canopy towers in a private reserve.
Price from $2,750
Short on time? See Cachoeira da Fumaça, Lapa Doce Cave, Pratinha and Morro do Pai Inácio on this 3-day Chapada Diamantina tour from Lençóis.
Price from $250
A 5-day Jalapão adventure through fervedouros, waterfalls, canyons and dunes, on foot and by 4x4, with expert local guides and cozy guesthouse stays.
Price from $700
A 4-day Jalapão tour from Palmas: fervedouros, Formiga Waterfall, golden dunes, Pedra Furada, and quilombola culture, with cozy pousada stays.
Price from $450
A 6-day Jalapão trekking crossing on foot: golden dunes, fervedouros, waterfalls, Class IV rafting, and nights with quilombola communities.
Price from $1,100
Sail the Preguiças River to Atins, then ride 4x4s to the rainwater lagoons of Canto do Atins and Ponta do Mangue. Short walks, no dune crossing.
Price from $700
A 4-day Amazon jungle cruise from Manaus into Anavilhanas: canoe with pink dolphins, climb giant trees, fish for piranha and visit local communities.
Price from $2,350
A 5-day all-inclusive Amazon cruise from Alter do Chão aboard Kaiara riverboats, across the Tapajós, Amazon and Arapiuns rivers of Pará.
Price from $2,450
Spend a week on an Amazon cruise trip in Brazil from Manaus: Meeting of the Waters, Anavilhanas, Jaú National Park, pink dolphins and full board.
Price from $3,200
5.0 out of 5 · 202 reviews
We had an excellent 7-day cruise. The excursions, whether in small boats or on trails, were really interesting. Our guide Josue was very competent, and so was the crew. The food was very good too. A beautiful adventure.
We did a seven days expedition cruise on the Rio Negro. It was great. The booked boat was in repair and they use an equivalent boat. With 8 guests only, this allowed personalized experience. The crew provided excellent service. The food was amazing and diversified. Our guide was excellent and provided a lot of information about the life of indigenous people, on what the company is doing to help them and how the government is protecting the land. Activities were interesting : swimming with dolphins (they are free and were attracted with fishes), jungle walking, birds and animal watching, communities visits, explanation on survival in the jungle, swimming under a waterfall, piranhas fishing, swimming in the Rio Negro and relaxing on sand banks … It is not a luxury boat but confortable beds and air conditioning in each room. We loved this adventure and made new friends
We did a 5-day tour through Jalapão, and it was an absolutely amazing experience! We got to see so many different and beautiful landscapes, incredible nature, waterfalls and wildlife, and learn more about the local culture and way of life. One of the highlights was meeting local people along the way, who welcomed us warmly, served us delicious homemade food, and shared their stories with us. It made the whole experience feel much more personal and authentic. And we honestly couldn’t have wished for a better guide than José! He was fantastic throughout the entire trip and played a huge part in making these five days so special. Thanks to him, the whole experience was not only beautiful and interesting, but truly unforgettable. We would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone wanting to discover the beauty, culture, and people of Jalapão!
My story began in 2018, when I did the Volta ao Parque itinerary. It was such a special experience that I fell in love with the agency's approach: a way of traveling that goes far beyond conventional tourist destinations, favoring adventure, nature, authentic experiences and, above all, close and respectful contact with local communities. And it was an excellent decision! The agency put together a personalized itinerary tailored to my expectations, taking care of all the logistics with competence and attention to detail. The result was a great success! There were days of absolutely incredible experiences: impressive caves, crystal-clear lagoons, waterfalls, lakes, trails, fervedouros and breathtaking landscapes. Each place gave us a different and, often, surprising experience. Our guide Vanderley knows the region deeply and knows how to combine adventure and nature with genuine experiences with the local communities, allowing us to get to know the Cerrado beyond its landscapes — also getting to know a bit of its culture, its stories and the people who are part of that territory. Another point that deserves highlighting is the logistics. We covered long distances and naturally faced some more tiring stretches, but everything was organized carefully and efficiently. And when our needs called for adjustments to the Jalapão itinerary, Vanderley was able to adapt the schedule with great sensitivity and mastery. I came back from this trip still intoxicated by the diversity and grandeur of the landscapes we saw. No photograph can fully convey what we experienced, but I will certainly keep in my memory the magic of every cave, waterfall, lagoon, trail and fervedouro — and, above all, the feeling of having lived experiences that would hardly be offered by a conventional trip. It is an agency for those who truly want to experience the destination, and not just visit it. My special thanks to the team for their dedication, their knowledge of the region, their organization and their care in turning a personalized itinerary into such a rich and memorable experience. Terra Ronca, Serras Gerais and Jalapão were dazzling. The trip was unforgettable. I'm already wondering what our next adventure will be! 💚🌿✨
Incredible experience. Both the guide who accompanied us from the start and the locals were excellent, taking us to places of indescribable beauty with safety, patience, dedication and care. We visited special places, which contributed a lot to a unique and exclusive experience.
Great organization and service! I really recommend them!
It was a lovely trip with varied activities. We really enjoyed it! The highlight of Bonito was the Securi river, a unique experience to float in this bright blue water. In the Pantanal we enjoyed the different safaris. Unfortunately we didn't manage to spot a jaguar, but all the capybaras, caimans and beautiful birds made it absolutely worthwhile. With two "grown-up" children, the 4-person room with a bunk bed in the jungle lodge was actually just a bit too cozy.
It was exceptional 🙏🏻 the stays, the tours were perfect. Our guide Paulo was incredible.
I reached out to PlanetaEXO really at the very last minute to try and organise a trip to Lençóis Maranhenses National Park while I was in Brazil. I was helped by Ana who was beyond helpful in accommodating me. She helped organise everything for me, and I ended up having a great time - and that wouldn't have been possible without her. Fully recommend using PlanetaEXO
The experience with PlanetaEXO and our amazing support Beatrice Bondanca was extraordinary! All suggested destinations from Rio to Amazon, Pantanal and Fernando de Noronha were just mindblowing! The hotels and tours selected by her as well as the support during our journey was exceptional! Our family enjoyed every minute of this trip! We had the best start at Copacabana, an unforgettable stay @Juma Lodge in the Amazon, saw all animals at Pantanal (on a daily basis Jaguars, Giant Otters and Tapirs) and relaxed on the world's most beautiful beaches with crystal clear water in Fernando de Noronha! Thank you Beatrice & your great team for these outstanding memories!
A multi-activity Brazil trip packs several activities into one route, so a single journey can mix trekking, rafting, 4×4 driving, kayaking, and wildlife watching instead of repeating the same view from a coach window. The country gives you room to do it: at roughly 8.5 million km², it holds the Amazon Rainforest, the Pantanal, and a long list of national parks built for movement. Compared with single-theme trips, these multi-activity tours trade depth in one sport for variety across many, which is why no two days look alike.
The classic combination runs through the Cerrado. In Jalapão, a typical week links 4×4 transfers across dirt roads, a 12 km hike to the Velha Waterfall, class III and IV rafting on the Rio Novo, and the fervedouros (springs that push up so much water you float without trying). Over in Chapada Diamantina, the same route can pair the Vale do Pati trek, with cave crossings by torchlight and a climb to Cachoeira da Fumaça.
Each region keeps its own calendar, which is the real key to planning a multi-activity Brazil trip around the seasons. Jalapão runs best in the dry season (April to October), when rivers run clear and the dunes hold their shape. Chapada Diamantina works year-round, with May to October being drier and ideal for long treks and the wet months turning the waterfalls full. In the Amazon, the high-water season (December to May) opens canoe routes through flooded forest, while the low-water months (June to November) expose river beaches and firmer jungle trails.
These trips suit travelers in reasonable health rather than athletes. Most multi-activity tours run as small-group departures, often 5 to 12 people, with about one guide per five trekkers, and the daily pace is set by the activity. You can travel rough, camping and staying in family homes inside the valleys, or keep things high-end with the Pantanal’s luxury safari lodges, where the same wetland that holds the continent's densest wildlife also gives the best jaguar odds. Whether you frame the journey as nature travel in Brazil or an active holiday, the idea is the same: one trip, many ways to move.
