The 10 Best Day Trips from in State of Sao Paulo, Brazil

Aparecida do Norte is located about 2.5-hour drive from the city of São Paulo. The national Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida (Nossa Senhora da Aparecida) receives annually seven million pilgrims and is considered the world´s biggest “Mariano” sanctuary. In this tour, visitors will visit the "Faith Footbridge" (Passarela da Fé), the Old Basilica from 1888 and the New Basilica from 1980, consecrated by Pope John Paul II. There, they will be able to see the image of the Patron Saint of Brazil, the Chapel of Candles and the Room of Miracles.  Includes private transportation in air-conditioned car with tour guide.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (only for hotels located in the city of São Paulo), Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

4WD One Day Tour Book your calendar and circle as an incredible day. We pick up you at 9 am and drive back at 5:30 pm ( including the period on/off road and lunch). With over 300 tours made since 2016, we offer an innovation for the off road tourism market, whether for Brazilian residents or foreign tourists. This modality has the distinction boarding and return of adventurers from their place of origin, residence or hotel in São Paulo, Guarulhos and Campinas (to other local check). Embark on one of the traditional routes of the World Off Road of our region. Stone Heart and Big Stone, with a stop at Barrocão Waterfall bath. It'll be 4:30 hours in a nature and off road experience. If you are looking for convenience and a good dose of adventure, welcome to ONE DAY TRIP OFF ROAD 4x4 ADVENTURE

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide

Exclusions: Drinks, Lunch, Food and drinks, unless specified

Enjoy one of the most beautiful and unspoiled regions of the Brazilian green coast from São Paulo The abundant vegetation, the crystal clear waters, the golden beaches, the blue sky, the clouds and the graceful mountains, everything here is combined to surprise and charm every visitor. Take a walk on paradisiac beaches , hike in the rain forest, enjoy waterfalls, bird watching, surf, local food, Snorkeling and more, in some of the most unique and beautiful beaches across the Atlantic Rain Forest of the Brazilian  Green coast.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local taxes, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle air-conditioned (1-4), Transport by air-conditioned minivan (1-6), Transport by Air-Conditioned Van (5-12)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Local Boat when customer choose to take a Boat to visit the near islands like ( Islands available: Couve, Anchieta, Bonete, Towels

Take a guided private tour and feel what life in a favela is really like. Tour through São Paulo's 2nd largest favela and get an unique insight into the vibrant spirit of its people, especially the hidden veritable artists who live there. Take a journey to discover Paraisópolis, a favela where live 100 thous people. A cosmos that in recent years has experienced big transformations & where live many common people, but also brilliant artists who do extraordinary things.

Recently, the area has received public and private investments, a few kilometers of water supply and sanitation, condos that have gone on to replace the shacks of wood and mud, sidewalks, parks. This is a socially-conscious tour that part of your payment is reverted to the local NGO community association to support their charity projects in the community. The community association hosts the visit & gives utter support providing us with a local monitor from the community to escort us around along with our bilingual guide.

Inclusions: Transport by fully-equipped vehicle., Professional / licensed private tour guide and local community monitor., Private driver for groups bigger than six (6) people. Otherwise, the guide drives the vehicle him / herself., VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees stops and airport Greet & Meet service., Hotel / airport pickup and drop-off. (Within São Paulo and its greater area limits)

Exclusions: Food and drinks., Gratuities (optional)

*Timing is totally flexible *Pick up and drop off from the hotels and airports of large sao paulo *Possibility of add or skip any see sight

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Motorista/Guia, Comentários ao vivo a bordo, Traslado de ida e volta do hotel ou aeroportos

Exclusions: Lunch, Comida e bebida, Taxas de entrada (caso alterar a programação)

For those who are from the jewish community or are interested in its culture and history, take a private guided tour going through the most significant Jewish related sites in the city of São Paulo in the company of a Jewish Hebrew, English or Spanish speaking local tour guide. This tour is designed to combine visits to the Jewish sites with a panoramic sightseeing passing by the major Sao Paulo’s sights. São Paulo is home to half of the Jewish community living in Brazil. It has synagogues, kosher restaurants, Jewish-oriented hotels and cultural centers. Explore some of the most historically city areas such as “Higienópolis” and “Bom Retiro” that are those where Jewish groups mostly settled down along the late 19th-century and first half of 20th-century fleeing from wars and religious persecution.   Come to know what it’s like to live as a Jew in São Paulo, learn about its huge importance to the formation of Brazil and who are the most prominent Brazilian Jewish personalities.

Inclusions: Transport by fully-equipped vehicle., Professional / licensed private tour guide., Private driver for groups bigger than six (6) people. Otherwise, the guide drives the vehicle him / herself., VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport Greet & Meet service., Hotel / airport pickup and drop-off. (Within São Paulo and its greater area limits)

Exclusions: Entrance fees., Food and drinks., Gratuities (optional)

We invite you to take a journey to be introduced to the visitor-friendly tribe of Tenondê Porã who are eager to show their culture, customs, colorful gatherings & dances. In the southern end of São Paulo in a 1:30h drive, live in a demarcated area 1.2 thous Guarani Native Indians who preserve many of their ancient traditions and speak their own language also called “Guarani”. Subsistence agriculture is practiced, which provides daily food. There are cassava, beans, corn, banana, tangerine, orange and mango. Unlike tribes from remote north of Brazil that have greater visibility, urban Indians often struggle to be seen and heard due to the proximity to the largest urban areas in the country, but despite the hardships they graciously allow guests to have a rare glimpse into their life and culture. The highlight of your visit will most likely be meeting and interacting with the Guarani people. Offer them respect and dignity and they’ll reward you in return with great experiences.

Inclusions: Transport by fully-equipped vehicle., Professional / licensed private tour guide., Private driver for groups bigger than six (6) people. Otherwise, the guide drives the vehicle him / herself., VAT, all taxes, tolls, handling charges, parking fees during stops and airport Greet & Meet service., Hotel / airport pickup and drop-off. (Within São Paulo and its greater area limits), Entrance fees and admission fees., Lunch at the village & drinks for visitors are included.

Exclusions: Gratuities (optional)

Get to understand the amazing historic process of São Paulo that in 465 years of existence, marked by relative inexpressiveness for more than three centuries, has become the largest city in the Southern hemisphere and one of the largest cities in the World. 
This tour is designed to cover the main historical sights in a chronological sequence from the early São Paulo times to the recent days, starting from its founding site.
 Explore some of the most historical sights such as “Pátio do Colégio”, “Sé Cathedral, “Largo São Francisco Law School”, “Tea Viaduct”, “Luz Station”, “Republic Square”, “Higienópolis area”, Paulista avenue, to finish it up at a coffee shop on the Top Deck of one of the most spectacular viewpoints of a building on Paulista Avenue. 
Learn about the monumental importance of different groups like the Portuguese, Native Indians, Afro-Brazilians, Italians, Japanese, Arabs, Jews, Germans, and others, in the formation of São Paulo as well as the legacy left by them.


Inclusions: Transport by fully-equipped vehicle., Professional / licensed private tour guide., Private driver for groups bigger than six (6) people. Otherwise, the guide drives the vehicle., VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops., Hotel pickup and drop-off. (Within São Paulo)

Exclusions: Entrance fees, although the tour is not aimed to get into sights that charge admission fees., Food and drinks., Gratuities (optional)

Soar through the skies of the country on this magical hot-air-balloon tour experiencing panoramic views over cities, fields, rivers and mountains. Watch the sunrise over the valleys from a unique viewpoint. In the night prior the flight, our guide picks you up at the at your place and drive to the inn located in the city of Boituva. It’s a nice inn located at the exact farm where the ballon takes off by the dawn. After settling in, we rest looking forward to the next day! A 5:00 a.m wake-up may be too early for work, but not for making dreams come true. The balloon is scheduled to take off at 5:50 a.m, before sunrise, when the sky shows a rich palette of colors changing from blue to orangish-red.  After the safety introduction, you climb into the balloon’s basket and then it's time for the gentle rise into the dawn sky. The balloon rides lift off at sunrise when temperatures and winds are usually milder, and last about 1 hr in the air literally going wherever the wind may blow.

Inclusions: Transport by fully-equipped vehicles., Any address pick-up & drop-off are included like hotel and airport., Professional / licensed / bilingual private tour guide., Private driver for groups bigger than 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves., VAT, all taxes, tolls, handling charges, parking fees, airport Greet & Meet service., Hot-air-balloon ride for 45 min to 1:00 h., Full breakfast and a champagne toast., 1 night stay at a countryside inn located at the exact farm where the ballon takes off by the dawn., Package of photos captured during all the excitement.

Exclusions: Meals & drinks (except breakfast), Gratuities & tips. (optional).

Customize your perfect day of sightseeing taking a guided private tour to visit São Paulo’s major tourist attractions and having an overview of it.
This tour is designed to be totally flexible featuring a broad range of possible sights to see, activities to do or topics to explore based on your preferences and willingness. You can either follow our suggested itinerary presented in a sequential order or just select specific sights focusing more on culture, history, social-economic aspects, architecture, street art, local crafts and design, fashion, photograph, business, sports, LGBTQ culture, religion, shopping, gastronomy, art, other topics or a little bit of everything. Our guide should be at your disposal.
Stop at sights to explore in the company of the guide who will escort you in your tour expedition, providing an interpreting service along the way. 
No matter where you are within the city of São Paulo, the guide picks you up with the suitable vehicle wherever you are.  

Inclusions: Transport by fully-equipped vehicle., Professional / licensed private tour guide., Private driver for groups bigger than six (6) people. Otherwise, the guide drives the vehicle him / herself., VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport Greet & Meet service., Hotel / airport pickup and drop-off. (Within São Paulo and its greater area limits)

Exclusions: Entrance fees, although the tour is not aimed to get into museums and sights that charge admission fees., Food and drinks., Gratuities (optional)