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Sugar Loaf and City tour - Daily at 9:O0am and 2:00pm.- Cost $40 per person
Approximate duration: 4 hours.
A ride along the world-famous beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, circling the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon and proceeding to the "Maracana", one of the world's largest stadiums.
Visit to the modern Cathedral in the center of town, passing by the Flamengo Park and the World War II Memorial. The grand finale of the tour: a thrilling cable ride to the top of the Sugar Loaf, 395 meters above the city, and a breathtaking view of Guanabara Bay.
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Imperial Petropolis Tour - Tue, Thu and Sat. - Cost $31 per person
Approximate duration: 5 hours
A short trip to the mountains, sub-tropical vegetation by the wayside.
Arrival in Petropolis, a typical small town with streets paved with cobblestones, horses-drawn buggies no different from those in use at the turn of the century. Excellent climate. A visit to the old cathedral and to the Summer Palace of Dom Pedro II, Brazil's last emperor.
The palace is now a museum, housing a beautiful collection of the crown jewels, furniture, paintings and tapestries from the days of the Empire.
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Corcovado and Beaches Tour - Daily at 9:OOam and 2:00pm. - Cost $40 per person
Approximate duration: 4 hours.
Scenic ride along Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. Crossing over to the traditional residential area of Cosme Velho, and disembarking at the Corcovado railroad station to take a train ride through lush forest up to the statue of Christ the Redeemer, which stands 38 meters high, and 710 meters above the city. Return via a panoramic road to the Sao Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana beaches.
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Tijuca Forest Jeep Tour - Daily at 8:30am and 1:30pm. - Cost $54 per person
Approximate duration: 4 hours.
Unforgettable convertible jeep ride through the lush Tijuca Rain forest, the largest urban forest in the world, stressing the striking contrast between the "stone" jungle of sky-scrapers and the real tropical forest in the heart of the city.
Stops are made at the "Cachoeira dos Macacos" (monkeys' waterfall) for a refreshing bath in clear waters, at the "Vista Chinesa"(Chinese View) lookout point for a breathtaking view of the city; at the "Cascatinha" (Small Waterfall); and at the "Capela Mayrink" (Mayrink Chapel) that houses beautiful "afrescos" of Candido Portinari, one of Brazil's Modern Art Painting Masters.
The tour includes one and a half-hour trekking through a forest trail, including an on site explanation about the ecosystem. Return through the "Acude Da Solidao" (Loneliness Dam) torwards Sao Conrado, passing by the beaches of Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana.
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Rio By Night with BBQ Dinner - Daily at 7:30pm. - Cost $63 per person
Approximate duration: 5 hours.
An enchanting ride through the city bathed in sparkling lights. The first stop is at one of Rio's famous "Churrascarias" one of the highlights of eating out in Rio.
The "Churrascaria" is a local steak house, but very different from those found abroad. For a fixed, very reasonable price, several different types of meats are brought on skewers and cut in front of the client. Side dishes are abundant and varied ranging from fried bananas and palm heart to green salads, French fries and rice. All in all, the barbecue dinner is part of the Brazilian Folklore and should definitely be experienced during a tour in Rio.
After dinner, the tour will proceed to one of the famous samba show houses in Rio de Janeiro. This is the display of carnival throughout the year. Beautiful costumes, the rhythm of a typical "samba school", wonderful "mulatas", and the diverse richness of the Brazilian Folklore.
This is a typical Carioca evening to enjoy food, drinks, colorful costumes and the warm rhythm of the samba.
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Tropical island with Lunch - Daily at 8:30am. - Cost $63 per person
Approximate duration: 10 hours.
The tour starts with a ride along the Rio-Santos coastal highway as far as Itacuruca a fishing village. Transfer to a luxurious schooner, where the safety of passengers is fully taken. A well-stocked bar is available to slake the thirst during a cruise in still waters dotted with wooded islets. Stop for a swim and water sports, and a delicious lunch under palm trees.
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Buzios Full Day tour - Cost $136 per person
Buzios is a small peninsula where summer is eternal. Its
twenty beaches are an obligatory stopping place for sailing boats. Quaint architecture, old legends.
Traditions of fishing and craftsmanship. Exotic shops, cozy pubs and sophisticated restaurants. Romantic inns, ready to put uP tourists on overnight trips.
Here, time stops.
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The Green Coast - Angra Dos Reis Region
Along the Costa Verde, where the mountains kiss the sea, there are hundreds of islands, including Ilha Grande at the Restinga de Marambaia, which soften the seas for easy swimming and boating. The calm waters, coupled with the natural ports and coves allowed safe passage for Portuguese ships that came to Parati to transport sugar cane, and, later on, gold to Europe. It also protected pirates, who found a safe haven on Ilha Grande.
There are beaches waiting to be explored, where the views are spectacular. The most famous spots are Angra dos Reis, Parati (a historically preserved town of beautiful baroque architecture), Itacuruca and Ilha Grande.
Resort hotels scattered along the coast, some of them only one and a half hour drive from Rio de Janeiro, make it perfect for a relaxing vacation after visiting bustling Rio.
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