Rio de Janeiro Sunrise Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Start the day in Rio with a stand-up paddleboarding session in iconic waters, with equipment, support, and images and videos included.

Getting started

Meet your experienced instructor team at the designated waterfront spot in Rio and check in for your stand-up paddleboarding session. After a short orientation on land, you receive your stand-up paddle board and store your personal belongings in the available storage. Once everyone is set, you move to the water to begin your session.

What to expect

Stand-up paddle in Rio

This water sports session lets you see Rio de Janeiro from the water at sunrise, either along Copacabana or at the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain. You paddle in calm early-morning conditions, with Guanabara Bay, Sugarloaf Mountain, and Christ the Redeemer forming the backdrop.

Features

• Sunrise in iconic Rio settings is a central part of this stand-up paddleboarding session, with the city still quiet and the water typically calm as you set off.
• A stand-up paddle board is provided for you, so you can focus on learning or refining your balance and strokes without arranging your own equipment.
• An experienced instructor team stays close throughout, offering tips that make this gentle, accessible adventure suitable even for beginners.
• A lifeboat is available on the water, adding an extra layer of support while you paddle near landmarks like Copacabana, Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, and Guanabara Bay.
• Images and videos are included, captured during your time on the water so you can take home a record of the golden morning light and your time stand-up paddleboarding.
• Storage for personal belongings is provided on land, so you can head out on the board without carrying bags or other items that you prefer to keep dry.