Roberto Burle Max Gardens (Price per person)
R$600,00
4 hours (under request)
Roberto Burle Marx (Sao Paulo, 1909-Rio de Janeiro, 1994) is known internationally as one of the most important landscape architects of the 20th century. An artist of multiple facets, besides being a landscape designer he was also a remarkable painter, sculptor, singer and jewerly designer. The Garden is located outside Rio in the estate of Barra de Guaratiba where he bought in 1949 a 365,000 square meter / 100 acres . Visitors can see more than 3,500 species of plants, an extraordinary collection of religious images and pottery from the River Jequitinhonha Valley, and, of course, Burle Marx’s own paintings.
Optional Tours
Boats & Yachts charter
Rio de Janeiro, Angra dos Reis, Buzios & Paraty.
Leisure, business corporation and Educational purposes
The State of Rio de Janeiro enjoys one of the most beautiful, dramatic settings of any city in the world and one of the best ways to see it is from the ocean.
We offer private day trips of Guanabara Bay with sunset , Buzios, Angra & Paraty and ocean cruise reveals the Rio and its famous landmarks in all their glory.
Relax on a comfortable boat while you admire the magnificent cityscape backed by the iconic Sugar Loaf and the towering mass of Corcovado. See Rio’s historic buildings, legendary beaches and famous neighborhoods and look out for seabirds and other marine wildlife.
TOURS UNDER REQUEST
Low Season Daily Tour
Lets take the opportunity of our low season in Brazil between april 01st – july 31st and get the best prices to visit the highlights of Rio & surroundings….
Santa Teresa (price per person)
3 hours
The neighbourhood of Santa Teresa was born in the area of a convent on “Morro do Desterro” (Exile Hill) during the 18th century. The district occupies a hill in the heart of the city, keeping aspects of the Rio Antigo (Old Rio) which delights writers and artists for its charm and its architectural and cultural riches. Through its narrow streets circulate the old cable-cars (the only ones still running in Brazil), which are considered historical heritage. The tour starts at Cosme Velho, through the Castelinho (Little Castle – Castelo do Valentim) – building known by this name, because the commander Antonio Valentim lived there in the late XIX century. Visit to Parque das Ruinas (Ruins Park), where the visitor has a privileged view of Rio de Janeiro. Then continue to the Museu Chácara do Céu (Farm of Heaven Museum) – which has a very interesting collection of Brazilian and European art highlighting Portinari, Di Cavalcanti, Matisse e Si Modigliani. Then a tour to Largo do Guimarães, considered the neighbourhood’s heart, where there are several bars and restaurants.
Petropolis
(6 hours)
Located just 60 km / 38 mi from Rio de Janeiro, Petropolis is Brazil’s “imperial city.” Home to the former palace and gardens of Emperor Dom Pedro II, Petropolis is one of Central Brazil’s most unique destinations and as such is is highly recommended to visit during your stay. The tour includes a private car with guide and visits to the Imperial Museum and Crystal Palace (an imposing glass winter garden).
Tijuca Forest (price per person – minimum of 2 people)
3 hours tour – customize your tour to fit a minimum of 5 hours
Get to see the contrast between the ” Stone jungle and a Tropical rain forest in the middle of a big city”.
This tour offers a magnificent view from the Vista Chinesa (Chinese View) towards Leblon & Ipanema beaches, the Lagoon Rodrigo de Freitas, Sugar Loaf and Christ Staue. Since we are driving towards the forest there is a chance to spot monkeys ( capuchin & marmoset), sloths, birds and butterflies. We will stop at Mesa do Imperador ( Emperor’s table), Cascatinha (Taunay ) Water Falls and the Mayrink Chapel.
Trekking of approximately 40 mins through an easy trail where the botanical aspect is developed.
Botanical Garden (price per person – minimum of 2 people)
Private guided tour visiting Botanical Garden (4 hours) Price = BRL 400,00 per person. Minimum of 2 people is required. Entrance ticket is not included.
Each of the 141 hectares of Rio’s Botanical Gardens shelters outstanding examples of plant life from Brazil and all over the world.
Favela / Slum Tour (price per person – minimum of 2 people)
2 hours tours – customize your tour to fit a minimum of 5 hours
It is an illuminating experience for those looking for an insider point of view of life in this very different distict of Rio de Janeiro. The tour introduces you to another Rio, within Rio city: the favela. There are close to 950 favelas in Rio. Mostly placed on former public areas on the hillsides, they are now home to 20% of Rio’s population, however they remain a mystery for most people who don’t live there. The tour is not only to explain about favelas, but to give you a whole new understanding about different aspects of Brazilian society.
Rio by Night at Lapa (dinner not included)
5 hours with stop for dinner.
Lapa , an old and charming area of Rio de Janeiro, features some fabulous mansions which have been restored into works of art during a recent cultural renaissance. Lapa is now one of Rio’s most popular night spots, with many people enjoying the street parties, samba clubs and other bars. The best concerts, delicious food and beautiful people, make this place different from the rest! The informal atmosphere is one of the main characteristic of Lapa’s neighborhood. Many famous Brazilians music atrists perform here.
