Part of the fun of vacationing on cruise ships are the on shore excursions to see the sights and hear the sounds of the marvelous city. The Christ the Redeemer statue is known worldwide as the iconic symbol of Rio de Janeiro, which is fondly celebrated as the "Marvelous City." Sugar loaf Mountain is on everyone's must do list. Rio's celebrated cable cars visit Sugar Loaf Mountain for the most spectacular views of the city that can be experienced. Located in the Urca area of Rio, your iconic cable car journey first takes in Urca Mountain (224 m/735 ft) and then proceeds to Sugar Loaf Mountain (395 m/1,295 ft). From there, you will feel like you are on top of the world as you absorb the breathtaking views of the city. Our next stop is an unforgettable tour of Copacabana!

Part of the fun of vacationing on cruise ships are the on shore excursions to see the sights and hear the sounds of the marvelous city. At the beginning, we will meet you at the pier and our multi-lingual, licensed guides will explain what you are seeing on your tour every step of the way and can answer questions about your activities and itinerary. The Christ the Redeemer statue is known worldwide as the iconic symbol of Rio de Janeiro, which is fondly celebrated as the "Marvelous City." Sugar loaf Mountain is on everyone's must do list. Rio's celebrated cable cars visit Sugar Loaf Mountain for the most spectacular views of the city that can be experienced. Located in the Urca area of Rio, your iconic cable car journey first takes in Urca Mountain (224 m/735 ft) and then proceeds to Sugar Loaf Mountain (395 m/1,295 ft). From there, you will feel like you are on top of the world as you absorb the breathtaking views of the city. Our next stop is an unforgettable tour of Copacabana!

We will take you on an unforgettable journey exploring the sights and sounds of Rio. The Christ the Redeemer statue is known worldwide as the iconic symbol of Rio de Janeiro, which is fondly celebrated as the "Marvelous City." Here, unforgettable sights and sounds are literally just around each street corner. For this four hour tour, you will be picked up at your cruise ship pier by one of our safe, professionally chauffeured, air-conditioned vans. Our multi-lingual, licensed guides will explain what you are seeing on your tour every step of the way and can answer questions about your activities and itinerary. They also will provide valuable local insight and history about all the landmarks you will be visiting, ensuring that you and your party have an authentic "Carioca" experience.

We will pick you up at your hotel, vacation rental or place of convenience by one of our safe, professionally chauffeured, air-conditioned transportation and take you on an unforgettable journey exploring the sights and sounds of Rio. Copacabana Beach and "Pão de Açúcar" (that is, Sugar Loaf Mountain) famously featured in the James Bond "Moonraker" film, is a must stop for anyone visiting Rio. Rio de Janeiro is celebrated as the "Marvelous City," where unforgettable sights and sounds are literally just around each street corner.  In our full guided option, our multi-lingual, licensed guides will explain what you are seeing on your tour every step of the way and can answer any questions about your activities and itinerary so you can have an authentic "Carioca" experience.

Your first experience will be a stopover at the outstanding Vista Chinesa overlook point, high up a winding mountain road (Estrada da Vista Chinesa) that links the Jardim Botânico area with the Tijuca National Forest. The Tijuca park is the world's largest urban forestland, a protected sub-tropical cloud forest located entirely within Rio de Janeiro's city limits, stretching across some 32 km². Once inside, we will visit the Taunay Waterfall and Mayrink Chapel and go on a pleasant hike to the the visitors center. Finally, there will be a chance to stop in São Conrado to enjoy one of Rio's most beautiful beaches.

The Gigoia Islands are a little hidden paradise at Barra da Tijuca. You will feel as if in a matter of minutes you have left the big city and entered a small, bucolic, safe and peaceful village. "Only good energy is allowed" is what the sign says just before getting on a small boat that will drop you off at one of the rare and unique restaurants located there. The Gigoia Island is also a gastronomic hub that can offer the most diverse options of Brazilian or non-Brazilian cuisine. Do you want to have a peaceful and fun day with the family or a romantic night in the moonlight and the sea breeze? Trust us - the Gigoia Island is one of the best options in Rio. 

Lifelong memories, the unforgettable experience of the most important and renowned landmarks of the "Marvelous City" in a single day! After pick up from your hotel or rental, your tour will begin with a drive to a part of the vast Tijuca National Forest, an extraordinary destination for nature and ecotourism enthusiasts. You will go to the base station of Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer Statue where starts the journey up to Corcovado mountain. After a short hop back down Corcovado mountain through the sub-tropical cloud forest, you will meet up again with your private transport and head off to the Metropolitan Cathedral, designed in a modern style based on Mayan pyramid architecture. Then, you’ll stop by the famous Sambodrome, where the annual carnival parades are held every year, and continue on to the most famous soccer stadium in the world: the mighty Maracanã. Next stop, a "churrascaria," where a wide variety of perfectly barbecued meat cuts are served with heaping sides of farofa, feijoada and many other Brazilian delicacies. Right after, an expedition up one of Rio's celebrated cable cars to visit Sugar Loaf Mountain for the most spectacular views of the city that can be experienced. Your iconic cable car journey first takes in Urca Mountain and then proceeds to Sugar Loaf Mountain. After a ride back down to sea level, enjoy a guided tour of the most famous city beaches in the world, Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon, with stops for picture taking before heading back to your hotel for drop off.

AquaRio, Rio's marine aquarium is a 100% private, modern and multifunctional place for public visitation, for education, research, conservation, leisure, entertainment and culture. Thus, it created the opportunity for the City of Rio de Janeiro – which has a natural vocation for tourism linked to the sea – to offer visitors a unique space with attractions and innovative technologies that are rarely seen in Brazil. With 26 thousand m² of built area and 4.5 million liters of water, AquaRio is the largest marine aquarium in South America and has more than 2 thousand animals of 350 different species on display. Several unique attractions, grandiose enclosures and tanks and all the necessary infrastructure to provide educational and pleasurable entertainment to the public.

Enjoy the panoramic view of the main wonders of the city of Rio de Janeiro, up to 396 meters above sea level. A cultural, gastronomic and enchanting experience for all ages. Afterwards, have the delicious experience of eating at one of the most famous barbecue restaurants in Rio. Barbecue appeared in south of Brazil, 300 years ago. The Assador used to be the one who prepared the meats, understood the cuts, knew the materials, the knives, the grills and even the best floor to stick the wooden skewers to start roasting. At that time, barbecue was done anywhere, only bt experts, who passed the knowledge onto their children and grandchildren. Since then, almost nothing has changed. They brought the whole barbecue ritual and the ancestral knowledge of the Assador. The difference is that you can enjoy all this in one of the most charming places in Rio de Janeiro, with a privileged view of the Sugar Loaf. The soul of the restaurant remains the same. They just changed the story that the best barbecue is made anywhere. 

Enjoy having the delicious experience of eating at one of the most famous barbecue restaurants in Rio. Barbecue appeared in south of Brazil, 300 years ago. The Assador used to be the one who prepared the meats, understood the cuts, knew the materials, the knives, the grills and even the best floor to stick the wooden skewers to start roasting. At that time, barbecue was done anywhere, only by experts, who passed the knowledge onto their children and grandchildren. Since then, almost nothing has changed. They brought the whole barbecue ritual and the ancestral knowledge of the Assador. The difference is that you can enjoy all this in one of the most charming places in Rio de Janeiro, with a privileged view of the Sugar Loaf. The soul of the restaurant remains the same. They just changed the story that the best barbecue is made anywhere. 

This is one of the many beautiful cultural events you can go to in Rio. Built in 1939, by the engineer César Melo Cunha, assistant to Joseph Gire who was responsible for the projects for Copacabana Palace and the Laranjeiras Palace. The house used to be a stage for music, literature, visual arts and theater events. Nowadays, it holds some art expositions of renowned international and national artists. It also has a little restaurant where you can taste some of our raw and pure grains of Brazilian coffee and have a delicious gastronomic experience. The house is located at the base of the Corcovado and the Tijuca Forest and offers an authentic brazilian cultural art experience, with great architecture, open spaces and inumerous art collections.

Fly on an incredible roundtrip tour over Tijuca Forest, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Then, view the famous Botanical Garden before flying over the world famous Christ Statue. This ride will get even more beautiful when you go from the Christ to see the most famous beaches in Rio: Ipanema and Copacabana. You will see the Arpoador peninsula, Copacabana Fort and beach, the Leme Rock and to end this unforgettable flight you will see the Sugar Loaf from the sky. Enjoy the safety and comfort of a modern helicopter ride as you fly back over the Marvelous City to the Rio's Lagoa lagoon. During your flight, your highly trained and experienced helicopter pilot will point out for you interesting spots and locations as well as provide you valuable local knowledge of the South Zone of Rio. Bring your camera as you will want to record every minute of these memories that will last a lifetime. 

Enjoy a half day of sightseeing and experiences in the most fascinating part of Rio de Janeiro: Downtown otherwise known as "Centro". Downtown has always been an area busttling with activity and on this half day tour you will see it all. Winding through the old cobblestoned streets of Colonial Rio not a lot has changed. It is still an area bustling with activity and life. Visit "Cais do Valongo" the oldest wharf in the city and then explore the new port area including the Museum of Tomorrow. After your visit go back in time to the São Bento Monastery a a primary example of Portuguese colonial architecture in Rio and the country. Then let's take a look at the Olympic Flame and Praça XV located deep in the center of Rio. After all of that adventure it is now time for some snacks and refreshments at Rio oldest and historic tea house: Colombo. Throughout downtown there are also museums of different styles, such as the National Museum of Fine Arts, which has more than 18 thousand items in its collection. The Museum of Tomorrow uses science to its advantage, offering unique and perceptive experiences about life in the future!

In this activity you will have a day pass and a guaranteed ticket to choose whenever you want to walk or take the electrical car to know da Botanical Garden. It is a collective service for your convenience! Have a beautiful day at the Botanical Garden of Rio, where visitors stroll through the orchid garden, imperial palm trees and giant water lilies of the Amazon. The elegant and meticulously planned landscape Jardim Botânico, where you can discover the tree-lined trails that lead from Morro do Corcovado to the statue of Christ the Redeemer, as well as the tropical forests of Tijuca National Park. In this activity you will have a day pass to walk through the beautiful arboretum and go through the garden as you wish, see plants from different parts of the world, visit the greenhouses (Orchids, Bromeliads, Ferns, Insectivorous Plants) and thematic gardens and collections, such as the Japanese Garden and the Collection of Medicinal Plants. The Botanical Garden in Rio is recognized by Tripadvisor with the Travellers' Choice award and has the WTC Safe Travels seal. The neighborhood is also full of diverse cultural and gastronomic experiences, popular or gourmets, you can even choose to visit the Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon, one of the most famous and beautiful landscapes in Rio de Janeiro.

Fly high in the blue sky. Feel the clouds touching your face. Feel like a bird. The best views get even better when the city is Rio de Janeiro. From up top, you can enjoy incredible sights such as Sugar Loaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, the Central do Brasil Clock, Guanabara Bay, Rio-Niterói Bridge, Cidade do Samba, Morro da Providência, the Museum of Tomorrow and much more! And below, you can see all the attractions of the park that were designed for you to enjoy every moment with us.