Rio de Janeiro · SURF & STAND-UP PADDLE
11 reviewed
This is the shortlist we’d hand a friend: the 11 surf & stand-up paddle tours worth booking in Rio, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Guided kayak route from Paraty’s Pontal Beach through mangroves, canals, and toward a sunset finish, with wildlife spotting.
“Very fun kayaking trip! The guide was great. We got to see a bunch of wildlife in a very chill setting.”
Rio surf lesson in Barra da Tijuca with small groups, wave-finding for your level, and a post-surf viewpoint with photos.
“Gabriel made us feel like a true local!! He taught us to surf at an amazing spot in Rio where we caught some of the best waves I’ve rode. We then got photos to commemorate it. After, we drove to spots only true locals from Rio know about and saw some amazing views! It was amazing!”
Paddle Copacabana at sunrise with a calm SUP ride, clear instruction, and a complimentary photo/video package for a memorable Rio morning.
“Fue una gran experiencia, lo único que pienso de puede mejorar es la puntualidad para comenzar la actividad ya que el amanecer estaba por salir y aún seguíamos en tierra.”
Small-group surfing in Rio with wave scouting for your level, 90 minutes in the water, and a scenic local stop after.
“This was fantastic. Emiliano, my instructor, was awesome! I am a complete beginner at surfing and I found Emiliano very patient and approachable, and all-round a great guy. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone.”
Kayak Paraty at sunset through mangroves, spot capybaras and birds, and enjoy a calm guided paddle with all gear included.
“Fine kayak tour - as expected all the way through. No real sunset, but that cannot be blamed on them ;)”
Paddle Paraty’s bay and mangroves on a small-group tour from Pontal Beach, learning the ecosystem and sometimes spotting capybaras.
“the beautiful nature in its purity the beautiful nature in its purity the beautiful nature in its purity”
One-hour small-group surf lesson at Praia do Arpoador in Ipanema with equipment, trilingual coaching, and wave-and-sunset timing.
“simply an amazing experience with Rafael. he was kind and so helpful, it took me quite a few time to get up but he was always thoughtful with his advice and was very knowledgeable. strongly recommend this to anyone”
Copacabana and Ipanema surf lessons with local instructors. Learn first steps, safety, and real waves for 1 hour with gear included.
“En fait je n’ai pas trouvé le guide!parce qu’il n’y en avait pas!sur votre site ce sont des photos de toutes les écoles de surf d’ipanema!et personne ne représente ce site!il n’y avait pas de numéro de téléphone pour avec des explications!j’ai dû repayer pour avoir un cours! Je ne comprends pas car j’ai réservé plusieurs activités avec vous! mais pour le surf c’est à revoir! Pourriez-vous procéder à mon remboursement?”
Kayak through Paraty Bay mangroves and beaches with a small group, safety-first instruction, and possible red-crab sightings on a 4-hour trip.
“It was great! We went to a beautiful beach and get to swim there. We went to an other part of the mangroves when we could not enter the original one due to the tides, which was super nice and thoughtful. We saw a bunch of birds and other animals and Giuliano told us so much about the nature around Paraty. Highly recommend the tour! Muito obrigada Giuliano”
Sunrise SUP on Copacabana with gear, life jacket, and included photos. Morning class, guided paddling, and lockers at Av. Atlântica.
“Vue magnifique. Mais on a pas le droit de s'arrêter 2 secondes pour prendre une photo. Les moniteurs ne font que crier qu'il faut avancer. Plus stressant qu'autre chose. 1 seconde à l'arrêt et on se fait crier dessus. Pas relaxant pour admirer la vue”
Small-group surf coaching in Rio de Janeiro with video analysis, flexible training for beginners to advanced, and all gear included.
