Watch Rio wake up from a stand-up paddleboard
From €44 per personThe advertised duration is 2 hours: a 15-minute briefing and safety session followed by 105 minutes of paddleboarding. The itinerary may change.Final booking with external provider
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Guided sea activity

Sunrise on the water

Watch Rio wake up from a stand-up paddleboard

★★★★★ 2 hrs · 105 min Guided paddling
From €44 per person Languages offered

Start the day paddling off the Rio de Janeiro coastline as the sun rises. Professional guidance, paddleboarding equipment, safety gear, photos and videos are included.

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⚡ Confirm the exact time and departure point before arriving · The visible price starts at €44 per person, while the structured source states 43.75. Check the current price for your date on GetYourGuide.

Bookings are per person, with a reserve-now-and-pay-later option and free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Check the current terms on GetYourGuide.

✔ Designed for beginners and experienced paddlers
✔ Participants must be able to swim
✔ Board and safety equipment included
✔ Confirm the exact time and departure point before arriving

Quick summary before booking

Who is it for?

  • Travellers who can swim
  • Beginners and experienced paddlers
  • People comfortable with an activity at sea
  • Anyone seeking a sunrise experience

How long does it take?

The advertised duration is 2 hours: a 15-minute briefing and safety session followed by 105 minutes of paddleboarding. The itinerary may change.

What's included?

  • Guided tour
  • Paddleboard and paddleboarding equipment
  • Safety gear
  • Initial briefing and safety session
  • Photos and videos

Is it worth it?

It may be worthwhile if you value watching sunrise from the water with guidance and would like photos and videos of the experience. Confirm the unresolved operational details before deciding.

💡 TourBookGo tip

Ask through GetYourGuide for the exact start time, whether your departure is from Posto 8, Copacabana or Ipanema, and what the optional drone footage includes and costs.

A different view of RioThe main draw is watching the sunrise from the water rather than experiencing the coastline only from land.
No previous experience requiredThe activity is presented as suitable for all experience levels and begins with a briefing and safety session.
Equipment is providedThe paddleboard, paddleboarding equipment and necessary safety gear are supplied for the activity.
Photos and videos to keepPhotos and videos are included. Optional drone footage is also mentioned, but its terms need to be confirmed.

📖 How the experience unfolds

The activity begins in Ipanema with a 15-minute briefing and safety session. This is followed by 105 minutes of guided or instructor-led stand-up paddleboarding at sunrise.

The itinerary is indicative and may change. The advertised total duration is 2 hours.

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Receive the initial briefing on the beach

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Review the safety guidance before entering the water

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Paddle through sunrise with guidance

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An active way to see Rio de Janeiro wake up from the sea.

The coastline provides the setting for an itinerary that may change. Rio coastline

What is included—and what is not

The guided tour, paddleboard and equipment, safety gear, beach briefing, safety session, photos and videos are included.

Transport to the starting point, food and drinks are not included. Drone footage is optional, and the source does not specify its price, booking arrangements or exact content.

Guide or instructor Board included Safety equipment Photos and videos

Worth checking

An active way to see Rio de Janeiro wake up from the sea.

Confirm the exact time, applicable departure point and terms for any drone footage before booking.

2 hrsTotal duration
15 minBriefing and safety
105 minGuided paddling
EN · PTLanguages offered

🗣️ Worth checking

The meeting point needs confirmation

Posto 8 is listed as the meeting point. On arrival, you must message the provider so the instructor can come and meet you.

The description also refers to departures from Copacabana or Ipanema without explaining how the location for each booking is assigned. The finishing point is not stated either.

The session combines an introduction on land with the main experience on the board. Guided paddling

Flexible booking

Check the price and details for your date

From €44 per person

The page displays a starting price of €44 per person and offers a reserve-now-and-pay-later option. GetYourGuide must confirm the current price and availability.

Duration2 hours
Starting timeAt sunrise; exact time to be confirmed
LanguagesEnglish and Portuguese
CancellationFree up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
RequirementAbility to swim
Meeting pointPosto 8; confirm the applicable location
Check price on GetYourGuide

The visible price starts at €44 per person, while the structured source states 43.75. Check the current price for your date on GetYourGuide.

The paddleboarding equipment and safety gear needed for the session are provided. Equipment provided

How to book this experience

1

Choose a date

Open availability and check updated times, language and conditions.

2

Compare options

Check final price, duration, meeting point and what's included.

3

Book securely

The booking is completed with the external provider before payment.

Is this activity right for you?

It may suit you if you can swim, feel comfortable taking part in an activity at sea and want to explore the coastline without needing previous experience.

It may not suit you if you cannot swim or need advance certainty about the exact time, finishing point, maximum group size or poor-weather procedure.

Beginners who can swim Experienced paddleboarders Travellers who enjoy activities at sea Anyone keen to photograph sunrise from the water
Bring swimwear, a camera and sunscreen for the outing. Before you paddle

❓ Frequently asked questions

Do I need previous paddleboarding experience?
No. The activity is presented as suitable for beginners and experienced paddlers, and it includes a briefing and safety session before entering the water.
Do I need to be able to swim?
Yes. The experience is not suitable for non-swimmers.
Where does the activity start?
Posto 8 is stated as the meeting point, and you must message the provider on arrival. As the description also mentions Copacabana and Ipanema, confirm the location for your booking.
What does the activity include?
It includes the guided tour, paddleboard and equipment, safety gear, initial briefing, safety session, photos and videos. Transport, food and drinks are not included.
Is drone footage included?
The source describes it as optional but does not state the price, booking arrangements or exact content. Confirm these details on GetYourGuide.

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Sunrise, sea and paddleboarding in Rio de Janeiro

This experience combines 2 hours of guided activity, provided equipment and a different perspective on sunrise over the coastline.

Check the exact time, departure point, availability and applicable terms on GetYourGuide before booking.

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