74 activities in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Start your wildlife adventure in a thrilling 4x4 open top drive through the world’s largest urban Rainforest, Tijuca. Situated within the grounds of the city, this green luscious jungle is home to hundreds of species of plants and animals. Feel the radical contrast between the concrete world of Rio with the beaming with life and natural backdrop that is this wonderful, piece of paradise.

Whilst cruising through, look out for the iconic sensations such as the Monkey and Taunay Waterfalls, feel them as the refreshing mist sprays you, cooling you down as you continue exploring. Stop off at secret points that reveal surreal views of Rio and all the surroundings at Vista Chinesa.

No trip to the rainforest would be complete without an impressive hiking trail, underneath the never-ending green canopy. Really understand this fascinating eco-system by delving straight into it and exploring firsthand. Breathe in and relax in this magical world so different to that of the city, and admire all the various plants, animals, butterflies and birds that you encounter along the way. This truly is the best form of escapism and leaves you relax, carefree and a craving for more!

Guide language
Spanish, English and Portuguese.

Come visit Christ the Redeemer, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and combine this tour with a unique view of local life in a favela.

This four-hour tour offers two different experiences for those who want to see a traditional tourist attraction, but also want to better understand the socioeconomic aspects of our city. In a minivan, we will cross the Tijuca forest, driving to the top of Cerro Corcovado to reach Cristo Redentor. With open arms to Guanabara Bay, the statue of Christ is a work of art that cannot be compared to anything else. You can sit on the stairs in front of the Christ to take the famous photo with the statue. Don't miss the opportunity to take photos of the city from there too.

We combine this tour with the view of the life of the inhabitants of the favelas. We will walk the alleys, we will see how the locals live to understand more about their daily life. Home to thousands of people, the favela is a place of resistance with a vibrant culture and plenty to see. Be friendly and respectful.

Enjoy close the natural diversity of Rio de Janeiro. Begin your tour at the Botanical Garden and visit the Sensory Garden, the Brazilwood (tree that gives name to the country), the Turtle Lake and the lake with the giant-water-lily. Walk through the bicentenary imperial palm trees as you go to the orchidarium and bromeliad house.

Then, visit the Vista Chinesa gazebo and enjoy a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro with mountains, forest and ocean at 388 meters above sea level. In a distance, you can also see Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf. Follow to an adventure at Tijuca National Forest, one of the largest urban forest in the world. Observe the Taunay Waterfall and walk through a simple trail as you learn more about the Atlantic Forest, its flora and fauna. Get back to the vehicle and pass by the famous São Conrado beach to observe the hang gliders and paragliders, before returning to the hotel through a panoramic route.

Languages
English, Spanish and Portuguese(trilingual guide)

Discover Rio's natural beauty on this incredible full-day tour Jeep tour to the least known and most beautiful beaches in Rio.

If you are an adrenaline junkie, nature lover, or love to see more than the bustling resort, hop aboard a jeep, explore the area and enjoy a panoramic tour, few tourists get the time to see!

Feel the wind in your hair as you travel around Barra da Tijuca, Reserva beach, Recreio dos Bandeirantes, and Macumba beach. Take a break at Prainha Municipal Natural Park where you will have the time to soak up the scenery and capture the beauty of the park, before stopping at Abricó beach, where you will have 1 hour to sit and relax on the beach, top up your tan, cool off in the refreshing waters or explore the surroundings before enjoying some time at Grumari beach.

Languages
English, Spanish and Portuguese (multilingual guide)

What do the following have in common? A Fort used for years as defence of the territory, a Fortress built to ensure national security against foreign attacks and a beautiful belvedere in the middle of the Leblon neighbourhood.

With this tour. it will be easy to find out. Get your mobile phone ready for those special selfies, as you will make 3 strategic stops at Fortress of São João*, Fort Duque de Caxias and Leblon Viewpoint. where you will enjoy views of Rio that are undoubtedly breathtaking.

Important information - There may be restrictions
In the event that a visit to the São João Fortress is not possible due to military events or adverse weather conditions, there will be a visit to the Copacabana Fortress instead.

Discover the best of Rio de Janeiro with our incredible tour that combines three must-see locations in one unforgettable day! Perfect for families, friends, or solo travelers, this adventure promises excitement and education.

Your journey begins with a hassle-free pickup from your hotel. Our friendly guide will ensure a smooth transition as we head to our first stop: AquaRio. Dive into the wonders of AquaRio, home to 8,000 animals from 350 different species, including magnificent sharks, graceful rays, and vibrant fish. Experience the thrill of walking through the Oceanic and Diving Precinct, where you’ll marvel at marine life in their natural habitat. One of the highlights is passing through an underwater tunnel, where you can see the ocean life swimming above you—a truly unique sensation!

After AquaRio, we’ll stroll along Olympic Boulevard to explore the vibrant urban art scene. Here, you’ll have the chance to see the world’s largest graffiti mural, the Mural das Etnias, created by talented Brazilian artist Kobra. This stunning artwork, which celebrates diversity and culture, is perfect for capturing amazing photos!

Our final stop is the Museum of Tomorrow, a cutting-edge interactive museum that challenges visitors to ponder the future of our planet. Through engaging exhibits and thought-provoking questions, you’ll explore critical themes about sustainability and the world we want to preserve for future generations.

At the end of this enriching tour, we’ll transport you back to your hotel, ensuring you leave with wonderful memories of your day in Rio.

Let the magic of the Botanical gardens sweep you away as you discover all the hidden treasures in this secret garden. Stroll and relax, through endless lush gardens, filled with over 8000 different species of plants spread out over 137 hectares, lose yourself to the natural beauty. Admire the enormous water lilies floating by on the lake, the long row of towering Palms and the fascinating “orquidário” the home to over 600 species of Orchids. Breathe in the sweet smell of the pretty plants and explore a little slice of green paradise.

Our natural tour does not stop here! Next we will firsthand witness the “lungs of Rio” in the form of Tijuca Forest, a massive urban forest representing almost 7% of the whole city! Spot the wild birds, exotic small animals and various unique plants as we make our way through the mass of green vegetation. Watch out for the monkeys! The most common monkeys found here are the Saguis and Capuchin and are loved by all! Look out for the toucans, canary birds, hawks and buzzards among many others. There is so much to see here and to consider, you won’t want to miss a single second of it and remember to bring a camera in order to capture the splendor!

Our tour will pass by the Chinese View Belvedere which hosts the magnificent sights of the Ipanama and Copacabana beaches, Guanabara Bay and the Sugar Loaf. Time for a refreshing walk to contemplate the scenes around you by taking the nature trail that consists of fun facts concerning the flora and the ecosystem.

After a truly wonderful day, the tour heads home but not without a quick stop at Pepino Beach to observe the valiant Hang gliders.

On January 1st 1502, a Portuguese squad, commanded by Andre Gonçalves, discovered the Guanabara Bay and, judging to be a great river, and being January he gave it the name of Rio de Janeiro. It is the largest bay of the world in volume of water; it has several islands, as the Governor’s island, Fundão and Snakes Island.

In the west margin we see Rio de Janeiro, and East the municipal district of Niteroi. Neighborhoods of Botafogo, Flamengo, Urca, Sugar Loaf, Fort São Joao, Flagstone Island, Santa Cruz Fortress, Rio- Niteroi Bridge and all other surrounding beauty are seen from a different perspective as we as we leave “Marina da Gloria "" by Saveiro (schooner).

Languages
English, Spanish and Portuguese

Spend a morning visiting some of Rio de Janeiro’s best attractions. Begin with a train ride to see the Christ the Redeemer Statue atop Corcovado Mountain, followed by a panoramic (external) visit to the Maracanã stadium and additional stops at the Sambódromo (Sambadrome), the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Selarón Steps.

Get picked up from one of the hotels in the South Zone of Rio and drive up to the Cosme Velho station in order to catch the Corcovado Train. The train ride through tropical forest takes about 20 minutes from ground level the top of Corcovado Mountain, where you will reach the Christ the Redeemer Statue - one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Once you're back at sea level, drive past the legendary Maracanã soccer stadium (external visit) and head to Sambódromo, the location of Rio's exciting Carnaval. Pay a visit to the distinctive Metropolitan Cathedral, a modern structure that takes influence from Mayan pyramids. Check out the brightly colored tiles of the world-famous Selarón Steps, one of Rio's most distinctive landmarks. Conclude the tour with an exquisitely beautiful panorama of Rio de Janeiro.

Languages
English, Spanish and Portuguese (trilingual guide)

Rio de Janeiro is known for its food and its music. On this tour, you have the opportunity to have both in just one night.

We start with dinner in a typical Brazilian restaurant: the Churrascaria. The Churrascaria is an all-you-can-eat steak house where different cuts of meat are brought to your table by the waiters throughout the night.

After dinner, we go to the samba club Rio Scenarium located in Lapa a traditional bohemian neighborhood, in an ancient building with furniture taken from antique stores.

The Rio Scenarium offers authentic Brazilian music with 2 live shows per night with a repertoire of traditional rhythms such as samba, MPB, choro, forró, and gafieira.

We pick you up at the hotel, take you to the steakhouse, then to Rio Scenarium and bring you back.

All was done safely and with the assistance of the guide who knows the place well.

Experience the creation of Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival from an insider’s perspective: visit the City of Samba, enter the Grande Rio’s Samba Factory, learn about the history of Samba and Carnival parades, understand the production of floats and costumes, and feel the samba fever with an authentic carnival costume, a samba class, and a Brazilian welcome drink!

You will enter the City of Samba, a specially designed warehouse complex used by the most important samba schools in Rio de Janeiro to build and house the elaborate floats and costumes.
Then go inside the Samba Factory of Grande Rio to see the secrets that are revealed only during the Carnival parade: the production of floats and costumes. You will understand the concepts and work involved during the creation process.

Enter the colorful exhibition room and learn about the history of Samba and Carnival parades with images and videos.

Get into the Carnival mood and choose one of the many authentic Carnival costumes available to dress and photograph. Learn the basic Samba steps with an expert and end your tour tasting the “Samba flavour” with the typical Brazilian cocktail, the caipirinha. Your samba fever will be complete!

The Rio de Janeiro Carnival is one of the major events of the city, attracting people from all areas in Brazil and around the world to experience this passion. It involves the work of thousands of professionals year-round to sustain this party: musicians, choreographers, dancers, artisans, samba masters and producers.

The Carnaval Experience is a socially-based tour program from Pimpolhos of Grande Rio, a youth samba school and an NGO dedicated to promote social interaction and educate through the culture of carnival. The Carnaval Experience is a social activity that contributes to the maintenance of future carnivals.

Languages
English, Spanish and Portuguese (trilingual guide)

Experience the biggest and most traditional show of authentic Brazilian music.

We will go to a theater to discover why Brazil is known as the country of samba in an unforgettable evening.

We will see professional dancers performing to the sound of the most famous Brazilian rhythms such as Lambada, Carimbó, Xaxado, Forró, Frevo, Maculelê, Capoeira, Orixás Dance, Boleadeiras, Bossa Nova, Samba de Gafieira, the famous Carnaval and much more!

We will be seated to watch an enchanting show with lights, colors and music that promises to involve and thrill!

If you prefer, you can choose the dinner option and we'll take you to a churrascaria before the show. In this option we take you to taste the best Brazilian barbecue.

Transport: Modality without Dinner: Pick - up at 7.45 pm / 8.00 pm - Modality with Dinner: Pick-up at 7.00 pm

Pick-up from Hotels in Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana. We have meeting points in Botafogo, Flamengo and Centro.

Spend an afternoon visiting Rio's most incredible sights on a tour that shows off the great views and grand attractions around Guanabara Bay. Your guide brings you to all prime landmarks: Christ The Redeemer, Metropolitan Cathedral, Selarón Steps, and Sugarloaf Mountain - along with vantage points on the mountains that stand over the city's most famous scenery.

The tour begins with a ride from your hotel to Corcovado, the 2,329-foot-tall (710-m) mountain famous for the colossal statue of Christ the Redeemer, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World at its summit. After the drive through the Tijuca Forest that covers most of the mountain, admire the wonderful landscape around you from a viewpoint at the statue's feet.

Next, your guide takes you to the iconic Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro and the Selarón Steps, whose tiles of vivid colors take on a warm glow in the evening sun. Finish with a cable car ride to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, where you get one of the city's most beautiful panoramic views and a chance to admire the sunset before you head back to your hotel.

Languages
English, Spanish and Portuguese (trilingual guide)

Join us for a unique and unforgettable experience in Rio with our Corcovado Tour and City Tour in this special package.

After arrival at Santos Dumond or Galeão Airports, meet our team to board the vehicle to your hotel located in the Centre and South Zone (except those in Catete, Santa Teresa, Estácio and Flamengo).

The transfer service is only available for flights arriving and departing from Santos Dumond or Galeão Airports between 7am and 7pm. 

There is free baggage allowance = 01 pieces of baggage not exceeding 156cm (sum of sides) per person. The baggage exceeding the allowance will only be accepted if space is available on the vehicle.            

Passengers will be greeted in the airport lobby by one of our representatives wearing the name badge of the main client of the reservation. The transport is in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Corcovado Tour with City Tour (Tickets not included)

On this unforgettable tour, we'll take our comfortable van to the panoramic view of Corcovado, through the Tijuca forest, rich in natural beauty and incredible tranquility.

After seeing the beautiful city, we'll pass through the Santa Teresa neighbourhood and see another tourist attraction, the Selarón Staircase, as well as the most bohemian neighbourhood in Rio, Lapa, with its beautiful arches. We finish this incredible day with a view of the Maracanã Stadium and the Sambódromo.

On a previously informed date and time, depending on the hotel location, you will embark on the departure transfer to the Santos Dumond or Galeão Airports.

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and discovery.

Important information – There may be restrictions

The transfer time will depend on the flight time.

Duration

6 hours.

Spend a day in Rio de Janeiro visiting the Maracanã Stadium and the headquarters of the Clube de Regatas do Flamengo on the Tour of Gávea.

Enter the Maracanã stadium and get to know the behind the scenes of the most important football stadium in Brazil. See the collection of historical objects about moments, matches and important players in the stadium. Visit the dressing rooms, warm up room, the press room and the field area. Take the opportunity to take a photo next to the sideline, on the players’ bench or in the fan zone.

Next, head to the headquarters of the Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, located beside the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, to do the Tour of Gávea.

The Tour of Gávea is the chance to get to know the main areas of Flamengo club, the most popular football team in Brazil. Pass by the basketball/volleyball gym, soccer stadium, gymnastics zone and the water park. If you are lucky, you might meet a former soccer player or Olympic athlete during the tour!

A perfect day in Rio de Janeiro for all crazy and passionate about football.

Languages
English, Spanish and Portuguese (trilingual guide)

Parasailing in Rio is certainly one of the most enjoyable activities you can find here. Imagine how it would be soaring over the Atlantic Ocean and enjoying all the beauty of our coastline with a privileged view of the beaches and mountains. If you’re looking for a fun experience during your vacation in Rio de Janeiro, this unforgettable parasailing adventure is for you.

You’ll board a boat with a few other people, giving you more time in the air. Then you will strap safely into your harness and rise up into the air on an exciting single or tandem flight. Admire spectacular views as you soar over the Ocean along the coast of Copacabana and Ipanema at your chosen height of 100 feet 250 feet.Take-off and landing are dry and take place on the boat, not on the water or beach, making this a safe and comfortable experience.

Tour guide, roundtrip transfer and parasailing."