Tours and Trips in Rio de Janeiro

Ascend Corcovado Mountain early in the morning for an uncrowded viewing of Christ the Redeemer or visit Sugar Loaf Mountain at sunset during this 3-hour tour from Rio de Janeiro. Drive through the city in an comfortable tour van, seeing sights like Copacabana beach, Botafogo Soccer Club, Federal University, Guanabara Palace and Sao Judas Tadeu Church on the way. Enjoy informative, engaging commentary from your local guide during a 45-minute stop at the famous statue on Corcovado Mountain or a 30-minute stop on top of Sugar Loaf for the sunset. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included on this small-group tour. 

Get an overview of Rio's most important sights during this comprehensive 8-hour tour. With a local guide, travel through the Tijuca Forest, stopping at Paineiras to board transportation to the top of Corcovado, home of the Christ the Redeemer statue. Take the cable car from Urca up to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain, then eat lunch at one of the city's best steakhouses before visits to Maracana Stadium and the Sambadrome. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included. 

Get an overview of Rio's most important sights during this comprehensive 8.5-hour tour. With a local guide, visit Copacabana beach, Botafogo beach and Palácio Guanabara. Travel through the Tijuca Forest, stopping at Paineiras for views on the way up to Corcovado and the Christ the Redeemer statue. Ascend to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain, then eat lunch at one of the city's best steakhouses before visits to Maracana Stadium, the Lapa Arches and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

Embark on a comprehensive tour of Rio de Janeiro's top attractions and landmarks in one day. During this 9-hour tour, follow your guide to Christ the Redeemer Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Sambadromo, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and other highlights. All entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip transportation from South Zone hotels are included.

Explore the lush rainforest and rugged terrain of Tijuca Forest on a 4-hour, small-group Jeep tour from Rio de Janeiro that includes round-trip hotel transfer from Rio's South Zone. Get sweeping views of the city from Vista Chinesa, see a scenic waterfall, and visit the park's museum and visitor center, while enjoying Rio de Janeiro's natural side.

Sail on Guanabara Bay for a half day, viewing the Rio's picturesque city skyline and Sugar Loaf mountain from the water. On this 4-hour cruise from Rio, glide through the bay's tranquil waters, passing islands and historic forts. Upgrade your experience to enjoy a local all you can eat barbecue lunch at a restaurant in Rio. Round-trip transportation from most Rio hotels is included.

Combine visits to Rio de Janeiro's top landmarks and highlights on a single full-day tour. Stops include the Sambadromo, the Christ the Redeemer Statue, the Tijuca Rainforest, and others. Buffet lunch and round-trip hotel or port transportation included.

Refreshing waterfalls and nature await during this full-day escape from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Leave the city heat behind and explore nearby Serra dos Orgaos National Park. Cool off in many different waterfalls and natural pools. Enjoy short trails. Spot birds and other wildlife. Stop at Soberbo Viewpoint for mountain views including Dedo de Deus and Pedra do Sino. See nature from a different perspective on an elevated swinging walkway through the forest canopy.

Get to know Niterói, the 'City of Smiles', during this 8-hour sightseeing tour from Rio de Janeiro. Travel approximately 30 minutes from Rio with your local guide and group to this friendly seaside city. Get to know this less-visited city through visits to Niemeyer Way, the Santa Cruz fortress, Parque da Cidade and the beaches of the Regiao Oceânica. Round-trip transportation from central Rio hotels is included.

Get a comprehensive overview of Rio de Janeiro during this 8-hour small-group tour. With a dedicated local guide, hit all the important sites in town, like Corcovado Mountain and Christ the Redeemer Statue, Sugar Loaf Mountain, the famous beaches and the historic downtown area. Visit Carioca Square, Escadaria Selarón and the hip, artsy neighborhood of Santa Teresa. Enjoy informative commentary from your guide as you sip an açai smoothie and walk along Copacabana Beach.

Get acquainted with Rio de Janeiro on this 8-hour tour of the city's highlights. Traveling in a Jeep, head for the Tijuca Forest to see cascading waterfalls and venture up an easy trail for a short hike. Get fantastic views of the city from the Vista Chinesa, Dona Marta and the top of Corcovado Mountain, where you'll get photo ops of the Christ the Redeemer statue. Have lunch at the Brazilian Jockey Club in Laranjeiras, then continue to Sugar Loaf Mountain and finish your day with a stroll through the Botanical Garden. Round-trip transportation from central Rio hotels is included.

Hike to the summit of the famous Pedra da Gavea on a full-day small-group tour from Rio de Janeiro. This 842 meter summit isn't for the faint of heart but those who make it are rewarded with fantastic views of the coastal city. Hike through Tijuca National Forest, a UNESCO-listed site, and observe popular landmarks from the top such as Sugar Loaf Mountain and the Christ the Redeemer Statue.

Combine visits to Corcovado and Sugar Loaf mountains, two must-sees in Rio, on this full-day tour. Ride the Sugar Loaf cable car overlooking Guanabara Bay and see the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado. Stop at the Selaron Steps and refuel midday with a barbecue lunch. Round-trip transportation from most Zona Sul hotels via van.

Experience a hang gliding or paragliding tandem flight over Rio de Janeiro, taking off from Pedra Bonita in UNESCO-listed Tijuca National Park. After a safety briefing from your qualified instructor, you'll soar above granite peaks draped in lush forest. Take in the coastline as you fly for 8 to 15 minutes before landing at Pepino Beach in Sao Conrado.

Explore Rio de Janeiro on this all-day customizable private tour with a guide. Whether you want to see the city's popular attractions or places off the beaten path, your guide will be able to recommend the best spots, as well as ways to beat the crowds. The itinerary is based on your interests and is completely flexible. The tour includes pickup and drop-off from your Rio accommodations or from the cruise port or airport.

Get an overview of Rio's most important sights during this comprehensive 8-hour tour. With a local guide, visit Copacabana beach, Botafogo beach and Palácio Guanabara. Travel through the Tijuca Forest, stopping at Paineiras on the way up Corcovado to see the Christ the Redeemer statue. Take the cable car from Urca up to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain, then eat lunch at one of the city's best steakhouses before visits to Maracana Stadium and the Sambadrome. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

Embark on a rigorous hike to Garganta do Ceu cave, situated on the south face of Pedra da Gavea. This private full-day tour, led by an expert guide, offers sturdy hikers a steep and demanding trek through the dense Atlantic Rainforest with some basic rock climbing and rappelling. On arrival you're rewarded with magnificent views of Rio de Janeiro, Guanabara Bay and Morro Dois Irmaos (Two Brothers Hill).

Embark on a challenging trek up to the top of Gavea Rock (Pedra da Gávea) on this 7-hour tour in Rio de Janeiro. Get epic views over the city after trekking through the Tijuca Rainforest and scrambling up a rock face. Use of safety equipment, national park fees, and round-trip hotel transportation included. Total hiking time is about 4 hours.

Discover Rio's highlights on this 7-hour tour of the city. Meet your guide at your accommodation in Rio and take off in a minibus to explore the city's landmarks. Stop at Tijuca National Park to see some wildlife before heading to the Christ the Redeemer statue.  Explore the neighborhood of Santa Teresa before ending the tour at Sugarloaf Mountain to enjoy the sunset or head back to your hotel.

Enrich your knowledge of Rio's art scene with this 4-hour walking tour through neighborhoods featuring the city's vibrant street art. Follow your local art-aficionado guide through a favela, a botanical garden and down many of Rio's streets and alleyways. See expansive murals, surrealist doodling and incomprehensible scribbling, all created in open, public spaces for the enjoyment of urban citizens. End up at an art gallery and bar to see some works from favorite local artists. Transportation is by private vehicle; a small amount of walking is involved.