Tijuca Forest (price per person – minimum of 2 people)
R$400,00
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.
Optional Tours
Highlights of Rio – Tour 3
Private guided tour of Maracana Football Stadium (inside) + Sambadrome + Selaron Stairs ( 5 hours ) Price = BRL 500,00 per person. Minimum of 2 people is required. Entrance tickets is not included.
Roberto Burle Max Gardens (Price per person)
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.
Helicopter Tour
Our most popular tour passing through the famous tourist attractions in Rio. This classic 30-minute tour overfly the famous beaches of Rio de Janeiro, the National Tijuca Forest, Sugar Loaf, Corcovado with an unforgettable view of the city and coming face to face with Christ the Redeemer.
Helicopter transfer from Rio to Buzios and Angra dos Reis.
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.
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).
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….
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.
Sugar Loaf + Santa Teresa (price per person – minimum of 2 people)
Private guided tour visiting Sugar Loaf + Santa Teresa (4 hours). Price = BRL 400,00 per person. Minimum of 2 people is required. Entrance ticket is not included.
The height and unmistakable outline of Sugar Loaf is considered one of the main attractions offering breathtaking views of Rio.
