74 activities in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

After the pick up at your hotel, you get to Marina da Gloria, where the boat leaves at 9:30m or so. Starting your tour you will see the Museum of Tomorrow (Museu do Amanhã), built by the famous Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. As you go on, and cross under the Rio – Niteroi bridge, you can see the neighborhood of Santa Teresa, the Santos Dumont airport, and the three forts that were built to protect the city, the São João Fort, Lajes Fort and Santa Cruz Fort. The big city, from afar sounds rather quiet and peaceful and the views of Rio from the sea are just breathtaking. As you circle back, you will come across the city of Niteroi, on the other side of the bridge side, from here you will have one of the best views of Rio de Janeiro. There take some time to take mental snapshots of beautiful Rio and actual Snapshots to show it to friends and family.

You will sail to see the most beautiful landscape of Rio. 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. During our tour if you are looking to let off some steam, just help yourself with the bar inside the boat, where you can buy caipirinhas and others alcoholic drinks or sodas and water. But we offer season tropical fruits, such as watermelon and pineapples for free!

After heading back, you will drive back through Aterro do Flamengo from where you can see the beautiful Sugar Loaf in all its glory, before arriving at a traditional Barbecue Lunch, all you can eat style. Brazilian Churrascarias (Barbecue places) offer a wide variety of sides and alternative options. In case you decide to stick with a vegetarian option, you will still leave delighted.

After this delicious lunch, we will head to the Cosme Velho Station, sitting at the bottom of Corcovado Mountain, where we will catch the train with pre-reserved tickets to save time and it will take you up to the top, through the dense Tijuca rain forest to the 38m tall (125ft) Christ Redeemer Statue. The 20 minute ride up will give you a chance to thoroughly appreciate the Tijuca Forest, which is considered to be the largest urban forest in the whole world. It represents 7% of the whole city`s territory! It’s breath taking and that alone already makes the trip well worth it.

Upon arriving at the Statue, you will have two options of reaching the top, by a lift and then an escalator, or the traditional way, by stairs, 222 Steps, but the prize makes it all worthwhile. Once up, the views and the imposing statue will take your mind off the walk up! Looking up you will feel blessed and protected by this beautiful monument of Christ with open arms, now one of the new Seven Wonders of the World! From up there you can see most of the city, all of the south zone and all the way to Niteroi. A unique view that will astound you. You will have about 40 minutes to get to know all the sides and views of Corcovado and take pictures. After riding the train back down, guests will be dropped off at their hotels by bus.

Others
Please note that the tour does not operate on Carnival.

Enter a universe where the passion for Mengão becomes reality.

In the heart of the Flamengo Museum, discover the deep layers that make up the glorious Flamengo Regatta Team. Live far beyond the soccer field and immerse yourself in the epic stories that transcend sport, encompassing basketball, volleyball, rowing and gymnastics.

Feel the burning flame of your fan spirit ignite like never before. Each visit is a tribute to the legends that have marked generations and the victories that resonate forever.

Discover 14 themed sections, each shaped for every type of passionate fan. And now, enhanced with artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technology, you can even immerse yourself in an immersive experience that will take your breath away like never before.

The tour ends with a visit to the Mário Filho Stadium, the world-famous Maracanã. A must-see for soccer fans.

How about enjoying Rio with the freedom to contemplate the city in your own way and in your own time with expert assistance?

The Rio my way tour allows you to enjoy whatever you like best in the city. You know that special spot for a beautiful selfie? It will be part of the tour. Do you love architecture? Your itinerary will include the most incredible works by renowned architects.

This tour is designed to meet your needs in a personalized way. 

If you choose the 6-hour option, we recommend a tour of our green spaces, such as:                                                                                                                      

• Botanical Garden

• Lage Park

If you choose the 8-hour option, we recommend taking a tour of our beaches in the South Zone and Barra da Tijuca, such as:

• Leme

• Copacabana

• Ipanema

• Leblon

• São Conrado

• Pepe

• Reserva

• Recreio

• Grumari 

The Gavea Rock (Pedra da Gávea) hiking is one of the most startling and rewarding of all tours. The summit stands at 842m / 2763ft above sea level. The ascent takes around two and a half hours and, once close to the top, you will probably feel the butterflies.

Besides a steep but short hand-climbing (15m / 49ft) and a few walks on the edge of precipices, there is nothing to fear. It’s all perfectly safe and doable by anyone. From up there, the view of Tijuca Forest, Pedra Bonita, Rocinha favela (one of the world’s biggest ghettos), São Conrado beach, Cristo Redentor, Sugar Loaf, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon and Barra da Tijuca is simply wonderful.

Get to know Grumari, a secluded beach paradise off the beaten track. You will also discover the summit of the stunning Telegraph Stone. Get stunning views and take your best pictures on this amazing tour.

After pick up at the hotels, you will be taken to the west zone of the city. You'll climb for around 40 minutes among some of Rio's most outstanding landscapes. But the endpoint is worth the effort - when you get to the Telegraph Stone you'll enjoy some of the best views in the city.

After that, you will head to Perigoso Beach, where you'll have free time to swim or climb up to the summit of Pedra da Tartaruga, where another stunning view awaits you!

From there you'll return to the vehicle by foot, and once back aboard you'll head to the Rio de Janeiro coastline. You'll have an hour of free time to have lunch (not included).

At last, tourists will get back to the bus that will take them to their respective hotels.

Start at the idyllic Bom Retiro nature track, on a clearly marked out path. Its 2800 meters long, 700 meters high and rough incline of 14%. Look around and embrace the jungle around you, look out for the wild monkeys and exotic species of birds. The path is mainly shaded by the big canopies and trees, following the hillsides. The entire hike itself is 2800 meters long and take about 1 and a half hours to complete.

Next, you’ll start making your way up to the bottom of the enormous stone staircase. You’ll feel like an extra for an Indiana Jones movie! Climb the steps for the most rewarding view of the entire city, including Downtown, North Zone, South Zone, Ilha do Governador and even Niteroi, the next city along. It is believed that these ancient steps were originally built for the Belgian King Albert, who visited Rio in 1920.

Now at the top of these steps, you have made it to the top of Pico da Tijuca, towering over the city at 1021 meters high! Take your time to admire the 360 degree views, enjoy being on top of the world and more importantly, and feel proud of yourself for the journey you have just overcome. You are now a true adventurer and have created unique memories, incomparable to any other hike.

First thing in the morning, you’ll be picked up from your hotel and taken through downtown Rio for a panoramic tour. See the Sambrodome, stop at the Metropolitan Cathedral and discover the Cinelandia Square and its wealth of historical buildings. The Municipal Theatre, National Library, and National Museum of Fine Arts are all on your way as well as you head towards the Urca neighbourhood, home of Sugar Loaf Mountain.

Ride the iconic cable car all the way up to the summit and admire the jaw-dropping vistas. Stopping at Urca Hill mid-way you can take advantage of the spectacular vantage point overlooking Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niteroi bridge and Corcovado mountain. Finish your ascent to the top of Sugarloaf, at a height of 396 metres where you can enjoy the most gorgeous views of the Copacabana beach and Santa Cruz Fortress with your camera at hand to capture this special moment!

Enjoy a lunch at a barbecue house before you head over to the base of Corcovado Mountain via the Cosme Vehlo Train. Ride through the lush and dense Tijuca rainforest to the towering Christ Redeemer statue crowning the Corcovado summit. Standing guard over the city of Rio, not only does it boast impeccable views, but the statue itself has a fascinating history—your knowledgeable hometown guide will share all the secrets with you before you head back to your hotel.

Spend a full day soaking up the sights of Rio de Janeiro during a city tour.

Get picked up from one of the seafront hotels in Rio and drive up to the Cosme Velho station in order to catch the Corcovado Train. The train ride through the tropical forest takes about 20 minutes from ground level to 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.

Then head to a local steakhouse to sit down for a delicious barbecue lunch.

After lunch, make a final trip to Sugarloaf Mountain, located in the Urca neighborhood. Ride a series of 2 cable cars en route to the summit, first arriving at Urca Hill, and then continuing to the top of Sugarloaf, reaching a height of 1,295 feet (395 m).

Conclude the tour with an exquisitely beautiful panorama of Rio de Janeiro.

Starting your tour by boat you will glide through the bay, you will see the Museum of Tomorrow (Museu do Amanhã), built by the famous Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. As you go on, and cross under the Rio – Niteroi bridge, you can see the neighborhood of Santa Teresa, the Santos Dumont airport, and the three forts that were built to protect the city, the São João Fort, Lajes Fort and Santa Cruz Fort. The big city, from afar, sounds rather quiet and peaceful and the views of Rio from the sea are just breathtaking. As you circle back, you will come across the city of Niteroi, on the other side of the bridge side, from here you will have one of the best views of Rio de Janeiro. There take some time to take mental snapshots of beautiful Rio and actual Snapshots to show it to friends and family.

You will sail to see the most beautiful landscape of Rio. 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. During our tour, if you are looking to let off some steam, just help yourself with the bar inside the boat, where you can buy caipirinhas and other alcoholic drinks or sodas and water. But we offer season tropical fruits, such as watermelon and pineapples for free!

After heading back, you will drive back through Aterro do Flamengo from where you can see the beautiful Sugar Loaf in all its glory, before arriving at a traditional Barbecue Lunch, all you can eat style. Brazilian Churrascarias (Barbecue places) offer a wide variety of sides and alternative options. In case you decide to stick with a vegetarian option, you will still leave delighted. After lunch, you will take a van ride to Santa Teresa, a neighborhood where laid-backness and tradition meet. But it also brings you street art, such as the amazing Selaron Steps. The beautiful steps done in ceramic by artist Jorge Selarón are one of a kind. You will have about 10 minutes or so to contemplate it before continuing your tour.

Now we will make our way to Cosme Velho neighborhood, from we will catch a van ride up Corcovado Mountain through the lush and dense Tijuca rainforest to the towering Christ Redeemer statue. Standing guard over the city of Rio, up to 38m tall (125ft). Looking up you will feel blessed and protected by this beautiful monument of Christ with open arms. now one of the new Seven Wonders of the World! From up there you can see most of the town, all of the south zone and all the way to Niteroi. It is a unique view that will astound you. You will have about 40 minutes to get to know all the sides and views of Corcovado and Its worldwide known Christ Statue.

The last main sight visited will be the Sugar Loaf Mountain. You’ll travel all the way to the top in two steps by cable car. The first cable car takes you to Urca Hill, a vantage point 215 meters high for which already grants beautiful views of Guanabara Bay and its islands, Flamengo and Botafogo beaches, Santos Dumont Airport, the Rio-Niterói Bridge, Urca’s neighborhood and Corcovado Mountain. At Urca hill you will visit the first cable cars used at 1912, made by Germans, and the second ones, from 1972, made by Italians.

From this stage, a second cable car takes you up to the top. When you get there, you will understand why Rio is considered one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. At 395 meters you’ll enjoy breathtaking views from Copacabana beach, several beaches of Niterói and the Santa Cruz fortress, which was during the colonial times and Brazilian Empire the main defensive structure of Guanabara Bay and the Port of Rio de Janeiro. Explore Urca and Sugar Loaf hills for about 45 minutes. You can revel the great views of the charming city, see the native rainforest and take your best photos ever. As the sun starts to set you can prepare to be amazed. You will be mesmerized by the different shades of orange, red and pink as the sun sets behind the mountains.

After riding the van back down, guests will make their way back to their hotels.

Aditional information
Closing days/period: This tour does not operate on Carnival.
Languages: English, Spanish and Portuguese.

This is an unforgettable experience! It is a 30-minute helicopter ride flying over the top highlights of our city. Marvel at the beauty of the Corcovado Mountain and the Christ the Redeemer, the Sugarloaf Mountain, and the famous beaches of Rio, such as Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana. Take a chance to see Rio from a different perspective. Revel in the prospect of taking amazing pictures. Enjoy the safety and the expertise of a certified pilot. Relax at the conform of having a transfer service with a professional driver. Benefit from a transfer service that takes you from your hotel to meet the pilot. After the helicopter ride is over, the driver is waiting for you to take you back to your hotel.
Minimum of 02 people required. If we do not have the minimum of 02 people, we reserve the right to reschedule the tour or cancel it with refund.
Roundtrip transfer and helicopter ride included.