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
Christ Redeemer (price per person – minimum of 2 people)
Private guided tour visiting Christ Statue by car + Tijuca Forest (4 hours). Price BRL 400,00 per person. Minimum of 2 people is required. Entrance ticket is not included.
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.
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
Historical Walking Tour- down town (price per person – minimum of 2 people)
3 hours tour – customize your tour to fit a minimum of 5 hours
Visiting downtown you will have the opportunity to see the influence from the Portuguese and French architecture among these: Colombo Bakery, Banco do Brasil, Cultural Center and Casa Franca-Brasil (France-Brasil foundation).
Highlights of Rio – Tour 1
Private guided tour visiting Christ Statue by train + Sugar Loaf ( 5 hours ) Price = BRL 500,00 per person. Minimum of 2 people is required. Entrance tickets are not included.
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.
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.
