Local Tours
Corcovado H/D
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We will drive to one of the older parts of Rio called Cosme Velho, from
where we take the train to the Corcovado mountain with the gigantic statue
of Christ the Redeemer (2.300ft above sea level). A modern swiss-made
cogwheel rail climbs the mountain from its base at 15meters almost to the
summit at 710 meters. The trip up takes 17 minutes approximately, at a
maximum speed of 15km/h. The trip down takes 22min, at a speed of 12km/h.
More info: http://www.corcovado.com.br/ Price per person: R$ 78,00 |
Sugar Loaf H/D
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Drive to "Praia Vermelha" (Red beach), to take the two stage car up to
the top of Sugar Loaf (270m), which grants the entrance to Rio's harbor
and Guanabara Bay. The Italian made cable car holds 80 passengers and each
of the two stages takes two minutes. The first stage is Morro da Urca with
170m, with a restaurant, amphitheatre and helicopter-point. The second
stage goes on the Sugar Loaf itself, thus named for its resemblance to the
loaves of sugar used by the Portuguese at the time of the city's
discovery. More info: http://www.bondinho.com.br/ Price per person: R$ 78,00 |
Petropolis (without lunch)
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This city is located in the Serra dos Orgaos, only one hour from Rio de
Janeiro. There we will visit the Imperial Museum,old summer residence of
the imperial family during the 19thCentury. We will be able to see a
fabulous collection of art objects and jewels, including the famous
Imperial Crown. During our stay in Petropolis, we will visit the Crystal
Palace and the Sao Pedro de Alcantara Neogothic Cathedral.
More info: http://www.riotur.com.br/ Price per person:
R$ 75,00 |
Tropical Island F/D with lunch
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We will leave our hotel at 8:00 and after approximately one hour trip,
the bus arrives in Itacuruçá where a schooner will depart for a cruise
around Rio's Tropical Islands. White sands, palms and clear water forms a
bit of this paradise inviting you to relax and enjoy. Known for being one
of the best places for diving and fishing in Brazil. And if you are lucky
you may also see a few dolphins having fun on the waters. Lunch will be in
a privet Island were you will find also, a few interesting birds and
animals. Lunch is included. More info: http://www.riotur.com.br/ Price per person: R$ 150,00 |
Guanabara Bay
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What about an external view from Rio, straight from the ocean? Have you
tried this focus you will be on a boat on the surface of the third biggest
bay of the world in water volume, with 413 Km2 of area and a range of 33
Km. Besides, there are 84 islands of all kinds and all sizes, for
instance, Governador Island, Fundão Island e Snake Island. More info: http://www.riotur.com.br/ Departure Days: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun. |
Jeep Tours
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Jeep Tour was created in 1992 to take participants of the ECO92 to
visit the largest urban forest in the world - The Tijuca Rain Forest. From
there on, Jeep Tour continues showing and teaching the possibility of
having tourism together with nature preservation. Take a look on the
contrast between luxurious condos and the slams, inside the same
neighborhood. Then breathe the air that comes straight from the Atlantic
Forest. More info: http://www.indianajungle.com.br/ Price per person: R$ 68,00 |
Rio By Night
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After dinning in a typical Brazilian barbecue restaurant with a great
variety of meats, and a salad buffet, we head to the most famous samba
show in Rio - an unforgettable show of Brazilian Samba and folklore, with
beautiful "mulata" girls. The audience will be transported to the magical
world of Brazilian carnival with the sound of exotic percussion
instruments. More info: http://www.riotur.com.br/ Price per person: R$ 115,00 |
Historical Rio – (walking tour)
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Take a walk through the past of Rio de Janeiro to feel the legends and
stories woven around the narrow streets and ancient historical buildings
of downtown Rio. The walk includes a visit to many interesting points,
such as the São Bento Monastery, Candelaria (the candle-makers), Praça XV,
the "Travessa do Mercado", Imperial Palace, the cultural centre located in
the beautifully-restored Banco do Brasil, the Casa França-Brasil, Ouvidor
(the listeners) Street and Gonçalves Dias Street with the traditional
Colombo Coffee Shop. The walk continues on down Uruguaiana Street, Carioca
Square up to the Metropolitan Cathedral where passengers will meet the
transportation that will take them back to their
hotels. |