1 - Boat Trip to Cagarras Islands - Snorkling and Harpoon Fishing Class
Around the Cagarra's Islands is one of the best places for snorkling in the city of Rio. A 20 minute speed boat ride will take you there for a very unique experience. With it's exclusive view of Ipanema beach, clear water and it's variety of fish, everyone goes back home with a smile on their face. Masks, snorkel, flippers and harpoon are included. After a two hour ride and snorkling we go back to land. We suggest you to do it in the afternoon and ride back under the sunset!
Tour Duration: From 2 to 3 hours
Group size: Maximum 4 people
Included: Boat and pilot, snorkling and harpoon equipment, drinks and English or French speaking guide.
Recommendations: Bring water, snacks, light clothes, swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.
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Tour Duration: From 2 to 3 hours
Group size: Maximum 4 people
Included: Boat and pilot, snorkling and harpoon equipment, drinks and English or French speaking guide.
Recommendations: Bring water, snacks, light clothes, swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.
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2 - Hike & Showers - Exploring the Waterfalls of Tijuca Forest
It's a very hot day in the the city of Rio de Janeiro and you want to get away to a quiet and peaceful spot. Why not escape to the atlantic rainforest for some short hikes and a refreshening shower in a exuberant cascade? A 40 minutes drive and a 20 minutes hike is all it takes to get to this place. On week days the Tijuca Forest offers many quiet spots like this were you can hike, swim or just relax, completely forgeting that there is a city around you.
Tour Duration: From 4 to 5 hours
Difficulty Level: Easy
Group size: Maximum 12 people
Included: Transportation, equipment and English or French speaking guide.
Recommendations: Bring water, snacks, light clothes, hiking shoes, swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.
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Tour Duration: From 4 to 5 hours
Difficulty Level: Easy
Group size: Maximum 12 people
Included: Transportation, equipment and English or French speaking guide.
Recommendations: Bring water, snacks, light clothes, hiking shoes, swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.
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3 - Art in Rio - Street Art, Artists Ateliers, Galeries, Antiques, Designers, Expositions...
The Art in Rio tours can take from some hours to a whole day, depending on the chosen tour. This personal and exclusive service will give you the opportunity to meet and talk to artists, curators and gallery directors. Each tour is a one-off experience that is as enjoyable as it is informative. It is a walk on the wild side for those with a desire to experience the grass roots of Rio's art creation. This tours will take you to the most interesting art on view on any given day and connect you with artists and galleries.
Tour Duration: from 5 to 6 hours
Group size: Maximum 12 people
Included: Transportation and English or French speaking guide.
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Tour Duration: from 5 to 6 hours
Group size: Maximum 12 people
Included: Transportation and English or French speaking guide.
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4 – Nature & Culture - Burle Marx + Casa do Pontal + Grumari + Prainha (Full day)
We'll pick you up in the morning and drive for an hour to the Burle Marx country house. In this place the world-famous landscape designer lived for more than 40 years until his death in 1994. Over this 350,000 square meter landscape Burle Marx spread more than 3.500 different species of plants collected on his travels through Asia, Africa and South America. Besides his gardens, the property also holds a Benedictine chapel dating back to 1610, the artist's workshop, and the original farm-house where the creator of Copacabana's sidewalk mosaic drawings and the landscaping of Flamengo Park used to live. A local guide will be there to take us in this visit.
After visiting Burle Marx property we can have lunch in one of the great seafood restaurants in this area. Then we'll stop at Casa do Pontal Museum. In this place you will find one of the biggest collections of Brazilian Popular Art with works of artists from all around the country that will give you a good idea of the cultural diversity of Brazil.
When we leave the museum we will be free to drive through the wildest and most preserved beaches of Rio: Grumari and Prainha. Located in a protected area where no buildings are allowed, these peaceful and gorgeous beaches are perfect for relaxing and swimming. Would you like to stop for a while? A bit of fresh water and sunshine and we will be ready to drive back home.
Tour Duration: from 8 to 9 hours
Group size: Maximum 12 people
Included: Transportation, entry to the Burle Marx Property and Museu Casa do Pontal, Prainha and Grumari beach visit, and English or French speaking guide.
Recommendations: Bring swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.
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After visiting Burle Marx property we can have lunch in one of the great seafood restaurants in this area. Then we'll stop at Casa do Pontal Museum. In this place you will find one of the biggest collections of Brazilian Popular Art with works of artists from all around the country that will give you a good idea of the cultural diversity of Brazil.
When we leave the museum we will be free to drive through the wildest and most preserved beaches of Rio: Grumari and Prainha. Located in a protected area where no buildings are allowed, these peaceful and gorgeous beaches are perfect for relaxing and swimming. Would you like to stop for a while? A bit of fresh water and sunshine and we will be ready to drive back home.
Tour Duration: from 8 to 9 hours
Group size: Maximum 12 people
Included: Transportation, entry to the Burle Marx Property and Museu Casa do Pontal, Prainha and Grumari beach visit, and English or French speaking guide.
Recommendations: Bring swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.
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5 - Music in Rio - Nightlife, Concerts, Bars and Events
Would you like to get to know the real "carioca" nightlife? Places that the guidebooks will never tell you about? Imagine an evening where you would drive through the different neighborhoods of Rio, stoping for caipirinhas and cold "cervejas" in some of the most popular local spots. And finishing your party in the right place of that specific night! Anyone who enjoys nightlife knows that everyday of the week has its special spots for party and music. That's what we want to show you! We will also provide you specific information for your next nights in the city! If you came to Rio for partying, this will be a great way to start! Your guide will you pick up at 8pm and will stay with you until midnight, when he can leave you in your favourite spot or take you back home.
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Group size: Maximum 13 people
Included: Transportation and English or French speaking guide.
Recommendations: Bring money for drinks, food and cover charges.
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Tour Duration: 4 hours
Group size: Maximum 13 people
Included: Transportation and English or French speaking guide.
Recommendations: Bring money for drinks, food and cover charges.
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