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Best 30 Extreme Sports in Rio de Janeiro , Southeast Brazil


Featured Rio de Janeiro Attractions
Rio de Janeiro

Christ the Redeemer Statue (Cristo Redentor)

Parque Nacional da Tijuca, Alto da Boa Vista

★★★★☆4.8 (30,050)
Rio de Janeiro

Maracana Stadium (Estádio do Maracanã)

Avenida Presidente Castelo Branco, Maracanã

★★★★☆4.6 (8,814)

Featured Rio de Janeiro Tours
Experience Asa Delta or Parapente in the River Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Experience Asa Delta or Parapente in the River

Fly in the most beautiful landscape of the city, fly over the forest, the mountains and the sea. We are a team selected with the best drivers from Club Sao Conrado, competing championship drivers and always looking for…

🕐 2 hours ★★★★☆4.8 (466)
Rio de Janeiro Hang Gliding Experience Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Hang Gliding Experience

The original hang gliding experience over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Operated by, WXC World Champion, National Champion, National team member and multi Record holder Konrad Heilmann and his team of friendly, safe and fully …

🕐 2 hours ★★★★☆4.5 (280)
Jeep Adventure: Guided Tour through Tijuca Rain Forest Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Jeep Adventure: Guided Tour through Tijuca Rain Forest

Hop in an open Jeep for a morning tour of the Tijuca Forest in Rio de Janeiro, also known as Tijuca National Park. This section of Brazil’s Mata Atlântica (Atlantic Forest) offers panoramic views from Vista Chinesa (Chin…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★☆4.0 (571)
Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour - Christ the Redeemer Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour - Christ the Redeemer

A tour full of charms. Rio de Janeiro is an obligatory itinerary for visitors looking for breathtaking landscapes and that typical carioca friendliness. One of the most charming postcards in Brazil, it can be enjoyed in …

★★★★☆4.9 (650)
Rio de Janeiro Jeep Tour : Tijuca Forest Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Jeep Tour : Tijuca Forest

In a jeep, travel through the city to the rainforest of Tijuca National Park, on a half-day ecological tour. With guided walks along the trails, it will be possible to see monkeys, sloths, coatis and many birds. Contempl…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★☆4.4 (101)
Paragliding in Rio de Janeiro Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Paragliding in Rio de Janeiro

The parachute flight in the stone Bonita is among the best experiences in Rio de Janeiro. The passenger is received by our staff at the Club São Conrado de Voo Livre, where his registration is made, payment of the fee in…

🕐 2 hours ★★★★☆5.0 (40)
Double parachute flight in Rio de Janeiro with video Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Double parachute flight in Rio de Janeiro with video

Why provides an unforgettable experience in Rio de Janeiro by flying parapent from the iconic Stone Bonita.During the flight, the customer will have a spectacular view of the city’s most famous landscapes, including the …

🕐 3 hours ★★★★★5.0 (5)
PRIVATE SUV 4x4 : TIJUCA Forest 5h WITHOUT PIST + Photo Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

PRIVATE SUV 4x4 : TIJUCA Forest 5h WITHOUT PIST + Photo

PRIVATE TOUR WITHOUT PIST. DO THE SIMULATION, up to 80% OFF for groups or families. EXCLUSIVE TOUR, UP TO 7 PERSONS IN THE SAME SUV TOYOTA LAND CRUISER + PROFESSIONAL PHOTOSHOP & LIGHTROOM. For 5 hours, in a comfortable…

🕐 5 hours ★★★★★5.0 (2)
Favela Jeep Tour to Rocinha and Capoeira with Local Culture Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Favela Jeep Tour to Rocinha and Capoeira with Local Culture

Visit to the Rocinha community to learn about the way of life of its residents and their customs such as capoeira circles, crafts and culture. Our 3hs tour of Favela Rocinha aims to educate you about life in a favela th…

★★★★☆4.8 (6)
Parapente Rio de janeiro : Paragliding Tandem Flights over Rio Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Parapente Rio de janeiro : Paragliding Tandem Flights over Rio

What if you could have Rio de Janeiro at your feet, seen from above? Paragliding is an exciting and unforgettable experience. With stunning views of the beaches, mountains and postcards such as Pedra da Gávea and Christ …

🕐 2 hours ★★★★★5.0 (3)
Surf Lesson at Arpoador Beach with Mandala Rio Surf School Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Surf Lesson at Arpoador Beach with Mandala Rio Surf School

Arpoador beach is the birthplace of Surf in Rio de Janeiro, one of the most beautiful places in the world, its waves are perfect for beginners, for all ages, composed of a stone corner where there is a channel that makes…

🕐 1 hour and a half ★★★★★5.0 (14)
Telegraph Stone Adventure Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Telegraph Stone Adventure

Located in the West Zone of Rio, Pedra do Telégrafo became famous for the various possibilities of its photos in a paradisiacal view taken from the tip of a rock, causing admiration, a feeling of adrenaline, courage and …

★★★★☆4.5 (142)
Paragliding in Rio de Janeiro Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Paragliding in Rio de Janeiro

Come fly over one of the most beautiful landscapes of Rio de Janeiro on board a hang glider or paraglider. The takeoff is on the Ramp of Pedra Bonita, inside the National Park of Tijuca. During the flight, we flew over F…

🕐 2 hours ★★★★☆5.0 (42)
Hang gliding in Rio de Janeiro Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Hang gliding in Rio de Janeiro

Come fly over one of the most beautiful landscapes of Rio de Janeiro on board a hang glider or paraglider. The takeoff is on the Ramp of Pedra Bonita, inside the National Park of Tijuca. During the flight, we flew over F…

🕐 2 hours ★★★★☆5.0 (302)
Jet Ski Tour to Tijucas Islands in Rio de Janeiro Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Jet Ski Tour to Tijucas Islands in Rio de Janeiro

Experience Rio from a Whole New Perspective — on the Water! More than just a tour — it's a full immersion into freedom, adrenaline, and a deep connection with nature. Departing directly from the beautiful and safe Barra …

🕐 30 minutes ★★★★☆4.4 (11)
Helicopter tour in Rio de Janeiro - 25 Minutes Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Helicopter tour in Rio de Janeiro - 25 Minutes

The Helicopter Tour in Rio de Janeiro is one of the most popular tours in the wonderful city. Visiting Rio de Janeiro and not taking a helicopter ride is the same thing as going to the beach and not going into the sea, …

🕐 25 minutes ★★★★☆4.9 (51)
4x4 Tijuca National Park Rio de janeiro Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

4x4 Tijuca National Park Rio de janeiro

Hike through the Tijuca National Park on this 4-hour tour. Stop at a refreshing natural lagoon for a brief swim before continuing on your hike. Learn about the history of the park and the diversity of trees and plants, t…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★☆4.4 (20)
Hang Gliding or Paragliding Package experience in Rio Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Hang Gliding or Paragliding Package experience in Rio

You will have one of the best experience of your life, flying with the most experienced Pilots. What i can tell you is after we take off from Pedra Bonita montain you will enjoy the wonderfull view of Rio de Janeiro. Bef…

🕐 2 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (41)
Private Tour in Rio de Janeiro Full Day Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Private Tour in Rio de Janeiro Full Day

Skip the lines and crowds, optimizing your time, we take an incredible tour to get to know the city of Rio de Janeiro, its history and geography with an experience rich in details from the indigenous peoples and their co…

★★★★★5.0 (3)
Fly from Paragliding in Rio de Janeiro Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Fly from Paragliding in Rio de Janeiro

Unique experience that will be done by a professional; photos and footage included; transport until the beginning of the activity included.…

🕐 1 hour and a half ★★★★★5.0 (22)
Rio Hang Gliding & Paragliding w/ Brazilian Champion 4k/360° incl Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Rio Hang Gliding & Paragliding w/ Brazilian Champion 4k/360° incl

Private flight with Brazilian Champion pilot + 4K GoPro video + 360° Insta360 video + All taxes INCLUDED — no upsells, no hidden fees, NO SURPRISES. Fly above Rio de Janeiro on a premium private hang gliding or paraglid…

🕐 2 hours ★★★★★5.0 (11)
Jeep Tour Botanic Garden and Tijuca Rainforest Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Jeep Tour Botanic Garden and Tijuca Rainforest

Visit the Botanic Garden which was created in 1817 by King John VI of Portugal. Dedicated to the culture of exotic plants, the unique park features a variety of rare and exotic species brought from all over the world. Am…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★☆4.0 (10)
Jeep Tour to Tijuca Forest in Rio de Janeiro Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Jeep Tour to Tijuca Forest in Rio de Janeiro

What makes this trip unforgetable is that we use a 4 x4 convertible jeep, which is awesome for 360 degree views of the forest and also gives the tour the appeal of adventure. Visiting the forest in a jeep , gives you the…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★☆4.4 (14)
Tandemflyrio paragliding, Rio de Janeiro Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Tandemflyrio paragliding, Rio de Janeiro

Experience a paragliding tandem flight over Rio de Janeiro. This adventure consists of a takeoff from the Pedra Bonita ramp and landing on Pepino beach in Sao Conrado. The price for the package includes club fees, mandat…

🕐 2 hours ★★★★★5.0 (38)
Speedboat Tour with Parasailing in Rio de Janeiro Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Speedboat Tour with Parasailing in Rio de Janeiro

Parasailing in Rio de Janeiro is definitely one of the most enjoyable activities you can find here. Enjoy the experience of an amazing boat trip together with a parasailing flight that allows you to see the city's postca…

🕐 2 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (16)
Parasailing in Rio de Janeiro with Hotel pick-up and drop-off Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Parasailing in Rio de Janeiro with Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Parasailing in Rio is certainly one of the most enjoyable activities you can find. Imagine how it would be soaring over the Guanabara Bay and enjoying all the beauty of our coastline, seeing the beaches and mountains. If…

🕐 15 minutes ★★★★☆4.2 (6)
Sugar Loaf Hiking - Visit Rio’s Best Attraction Hiking & Climbing Save 5% Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Sugar Loaf Hiking - Visit Rio’s Best Attraction Hiking & Climbing

Experience Rio de Janeiro’s most iconic attraction in a unique and adventurous way. Join a guided hike through the lush Atlantic Forest as you learn about the city’s rich history and enjoy a fun, beginner-friendly rock …

🕐 4 hours ★★★★★5.0 (16)
Rio Surf Experience! Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Rio Surf Experience!

Your best and most complete surfing experience in Rio! Check-out what makes this experience unique: - Local trilingual Surf Instructor; - Transportation to the beach with the best conditions of the day for your surfin…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (87)
Half-Day Jeep Tour in Rio's Tijuca Rainforest and Scenic Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Half-Day Jeep Tour in Rio's Tijuca Rainforest and Scenic

Experience Rio's lush Tijuca Rainforest on a thrilling open-air jeep tour. Encounter diverse wildlife, stunning waterfalls, and scenic trails in the world's largest urban rainforest. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup in so…

🕐 5 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (42)
Climb Rio de Janeiro: Rock Climbing Tailored for All Levels Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Climb Rio de Janeiro: Rock Climbing Tailored for All Levels

Experience the thrill of rock climbing in the heart of Rio de Janeiro! Our tour will take you to some of the most iconic climbing spots in the city, where you'll test your skills and push your limits while taking in brea…

🕐 3 hours ★★★★★5.0 (34)
Rafting - White Water River Rafting Trip in Rio de Janeiro Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Rafting - White Water River Rafting Trip in Rio de Janeiro

Just 120 kilometers from Rio de Janeiro, you’ll find the perfect setting for an exciting and refreshing rafting experience. This 7-kilometer course offers Class II–III rapids—ideal for both first-timers and adventure see…

🕐 8 hours ★★★★★5.0 (7)
Climb to the Top of Sugarloaf Mountain Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Climb to the Top of Sugarloaf Mountain

Climbing Sugarloaf, rather than taking the cable car up, is one of the most rewarding things you can do while in town. You can experience one of a kind rock climbing adventure, while also visiting one of the most famous …

🕐 3 hours ★★★★☆5.0 (138)
Parasailing in Rio de Janeiro Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Parasailing in Rio de Janeiro

Discover Rio de Janeiro for a new angle with the parasail flight and still enjoy an amazing speedboat ride through the wonderful city! • Venture into Rio de Janeiro on a parasail flight, reaching up to 197 ft in height!…

🕐 2 hours ★★★★★5.0 (4)
Sunrise on Copacabana Beach from Stand Up Paddle Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Sunrise on Copacabana Beach from Stand Up Paddle

Magical dawn in Copacabana: Stand Up Paddle Tour Start your day unforgettable with our stand up paddle tour in the iconic landscape of Copacabana Beach. Embark on a quiet morning journey and experience the sunrise from …

🕐 1 hour and a half ★★★★★5.0 (1)
Rio de Janeiro - Jeep Tour Favela da Rocinha Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro - Jeep Tour Favela da Rocinha

Embark on a convertible jeep and experience an unforgettable experience exploring one OF Latin America’s largest favelas. During the tour, enchant the human warmth OF the communida DE and watch a vibrant seasonal capoei…

🕐 3 hours ★★★★☆4.4 (20)
Pedra da Gávea Hike / Gavea Rock Hike Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Pedra da Gávea Hike / Gavea Rock Hike

Experiência de aventura no Rio de Janeiro, localizada no Parque Nacional da Tijuca, a Pedra da Gávea é o maior monólito à beira mar do mundo. Com seus 800m de altura é possível avistar as praias da Barra da Tijuca, São C…

🕐 6 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.8 (4)
Pedra da Gávea Hiking Tour - AMAZING VIEWS - Tijuca National Park Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Pedra da Gávea Hiking Tour - AMAZING VIEWS - Tijuca National Park

The best hike in Rio ever! Pedra da Gávea is the largest block of stone by the sea in the world! It’s hard about 2-3 hours hike but certainly it will be awesome. The tour is an adventure since the beginning, hiking int…

🕐 8 hours ★★★★★5.0 (2)
Tijuca Rainforest Jeep Tour & Scenic Views from Rio de Janeiro Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Tijuca Rainforest Jeep Tour & Scenic Views from Rio de Janeiro

Discover the largest reforested urban forest in the world, Tijuca National Park. Feel the fresh breeze and immerse yourself in the Atlantic Rainforest! Reconnect with nature on an eco-friendly Jeep tour through the Tiju…

🕐 4 hours
Tijuca Forest Jeep Tour Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Tijuca Forest Jeep Tour

Explore the world's largest urban rainforest while in Rio de Janeiro! This small-group, 4-hour jeep tour through the Tijuca National Park will transport you to the lush jungle that lies within the city. Look out for wild…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★☆4.4 (9)
Tijuca Forest Hike - Waterfalls & Caves, Nature & Wild Life! Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Tijuca Forest Hike - Waterfalls & Caves, Nature & Wild Life!

An exclusive hike inside the Tijuca Forest, with guides that will show you much more then the beauty of our nature. You will learn about the stories of Rio, curiosities of our plants and animals. You will have fun, conte…

🕐 4 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.9 (54)
Rio de Janeiro: Tandem Skydive Experience Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro: Tandem Skydive Experience

Unmatched Scenic Views • See the sweeping curve of Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, the Guanabara Bay, and the sprawling city below. • Unique mix of ocean, mountains, rainforest, and cityscape in one panorama. Adrenal…

🕐 2 hours
Tijuca Forest Adventure Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Tijuca Forest Adventure

The largest urban forest in the world recovered by Emperor D. Pedro II has more than 350 species of animals and is one of the responsible for balancing the city’s ecosystem. We don't have boarding at Barra and Recreio …

🕐 4 hours ★★★★☆4.4 (17)
Jeep'n'Green: Rio Botanical Garden and Tijuca Rainforest Tour Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Jeep'n'Green: Rio Botanical Garden and Tijuca Rainforest Tour

On this four-hour tour in Rio de Janeiro, bask in beautiful Brazilian nature at the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden and the Tijuca Rainforest. See a variety of exotic plants at the world-famous botanical garden, and ride…

🕐 4 hours and a half ★★★☆☆3.9 (68)
Paragliding in Rio De Janeiro with Video Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Paragliding in Rio De Janeiro with Video

Paragliding is one of the most magical experiences in life. Flights are recorded in HD and with 360-degree images. The client will see Rio de Janeiro from a different angle. During the flight, the customer will have an a…

🕐 2 hours
Trail and Rappel on Morro Dois Irmãos Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Trail and Rappel on Morro Dois Irmãos

Moment to connect with nature on the best known trail in RJ, do an outdoor activity, learn about the local history, practice an extreme sport in complete safety (abseiling), take the most incredible photos and enjoy the …

🕐 4 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (79)
Paragliding in Rio de Janeiro with Hotel pick-up and drop-off Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Paragliding in Rio de Janeiro with Hotel pick-up and drop-off

If you enjoy flying into the air whilst admiring fantastic views, then this is the tour for you! We invite you to fly over Rio de Janeiro with the paragliding instructors! The paragliding is a sport of flying parachutes …

🕐 20 minutes
Pedra da Gávea | The best trail in Rio Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Pedra da Gávea | The best trail in Rio

One of the most coveted trails in Rio de Janeiro, Pedra da Gávea is imposing in all its form, and to absorb everything it offers, it is necessary to have a registered and experienced Tourism Guide in mountains and nature…

🕐 7 hours ★★★★☆4.6 (50)
Surf Lessons at Arpoador Ipanema Free Cancellation
Rio de Janeiro

Surf Lessons at Arpoador Ipanema

Begin your surfing journey at EverBest Rio Surf School, where fun and safety come first. Perfect for complete beginners, these classes offer a relaxed environment to learn essential skills like safety, technique, and oce…

🕐 1 hour ★★★★★5.0 (5)