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.
Optional Tours
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.
Highlights of Rio – Tour 2
Private guided tour of Museum of Tomorrow + Praça XV – Ferry Boat Stn . (4 hours). Price BRL 400,00 per person. Minimum of 2 people is required. Entrance ticket is not included.
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.
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).
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.
Golden Lion Tamarin Conservation Project
8 hours tour – under request. The Golden Lion Tamarin is endemic to the Atlantic Forest of the coastal lowlands of the state of Rio de Janeiro and it occurs at the São João river basin, in the municipalities of Casemiro de Abreu, Silva Jardim, Rio Bonito, Cachoeiras de Macacu, Cabo Frio and Macaé.
Santa Teresa (price per person)
3 hours
The neighbourhood of Santa Teresa was born in the area of a convent on “Morro do Desterro” (Exile Hill) during the 18th century. The district occupies a hill in the heart of the city, keeping aspects of the Rio Antigo (Old Rio) which delights writers and artists for its charm and its architectural and cultural riches. Through its narrow streets circulate the old cable-cars (the only ones still running in Brazil), which are considered historical heritage. The tour starts at Cosme Velho, through the Castelinho (Little Castle – Castelo do Valentim) – building known by this name, because the commander Antonio Valentim lived there in the late XIX century. Visit to Parque das Ruinas (Ruins Park), where the visitor has a privileged view of Rio de Janeiro. Then continue to the Museu Chácara do Céu (Farm of Heaven Museum) – which has a very interesting collection of Brazilian and European art highlighting Portinari, Di Cavalcanti, Matisse e Si Modigliani. Then a tour to Largo do Guimarães, considered the neighbourhood’s heart, where there are several bars and restaurants.
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.
