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.

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.

South of the city of Rio is one of Brazil's most beautiful seaside destinations: Angra dos Reis. Because of its gorgeous beaches, outstanding bayside location and breathtaking environs, Angra has become a magnet for tourism – not only statewide but also on a national and even international scale. With more than 360 islands and 2,000 white sandy beaches bordered by primary lush sub-tropical Atlantic Forest, Angra dos Reis offers great coastal and boating experiences. On this activity, you will board a traditional Brazilian schooner to explore the islands and countless beaches, with stops for swimming and diving and a delicious buffet lunch.  Your day begins with a hotel pick up between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Once aboard, you will settle in for a scenic bus ride south out of the city along the highly scenic Rio-Santos coastal highway towards Angra dos Reis! Upon arrival, step aboard your authentic Brazilian Schooner for an enjoyable day of sailing, swimming, island hopping and more.

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.

Go to one of the most popular the largest urban forest in the world, becoming both national and carioca icon. It is an incredible opportunity to be able to visit such a beautiful park and so close to a metropolis like Rio de Janeiro. You'll come from a beautiful road where you might see hundreds of wild life animals, like toucans or coatis, inside a air conditioned and comfortable shuttle van and see one of the seven wonders of the world and one of the most visited places of the world - Christ, the redeemer. It is an actually beautiful experience from begining to end. Afterwards, you will be taken to the immersive experience at AquaRio, a 100% private, modern and multifunctional place for public visitation, for education, research, conservation, entertainment and culture. Several unique attractions, grandiose enclosures and tanks and all the necessary infrastructure to provide educational and pleasurable entertainment to the public.

The Copacabana Fort is a military base at the south end of the beach that defines the district of Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro. The base is open to the public and contains the Historical Museum and a coastal defense fort that is the actual Fort Copacabana. In the fort you will be able to have breakfest or lunch in the Confeitaria Colombo, one of the finest and most sophisticated restaurants in the area. Copacabana is one of the oldest neighborhoods of Rio and offers the most beautiful views. Right next to it, there's the Arpoador, which defines the end of Ipanema and we can assure that it is one of the most beautiful sights you'll ever see. Wait to watch the lightshow that the sunset offers, a true carioca experience with a bit of brazillian culture that will make your trip even more special.

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!

Fly on an incredible roundtrip tour over Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Then, view the famous Arpoador peninsula before flying over the world famous Copacabana beach. 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. 

Welcome to the heart of Rio! Elected in 2007 as one of the 7 wonders of the world, Christ is a monument that attracts tourists from all over the world for its beauty and significance. The statue was conceived in the mid-19th century and construction began only in 1922, taking nine years to complete in 1931. After much criticism due to poor lighting, the Cristo underwent renovations that were inaugurated in 1981, with the presence of Pope John Paul II, who declared: "If God is Brazilian, the Pope is Carioca". Located 709 meters from the sea, Christ the Redeemer is the second largest sculpture representation of Jesus Christ in the world, the first place belongs to the so-called Statue of Christ the King located in Poland. This tourist attraction is almost mandatory for anyone who comes to visit the city, providing one of the most beautiful views of the city and a truly spiritual and unforgettable moment. In addition, you will reach the Christ through a train trip, starting in the beautiful neighborhood of Laranjeiras. You will take a playful ride in the middle of nature until you reach the top of Corcovado.

Visit the most important, renowned landmarks of the "Marvelous City" in just half a day! Choose our Express combo, visiting the Christ the Redeemer Statue by Van and Sugar Loaf Mountain via cable car all with your own local guide. Rio de Janeiro’s unforgettable sights and sounds are literally just around each street corner. On this all-inclusive one-day tour, you will be picked up at your hotel in Rio by one of our safe, professionally chauffeured, air-conditioned transportation. Our 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 of the landmarks you will be visiting, ensuring that you and your party have an authentic "Carioca" experience.

The south zone is one of the most prestigious areas of Rio de Janeiro. In there you will find the best shops, restaurants, malls and hotels in the city. But let's talk about Ipanema: the place where one of the best known and most appreciated Brazilian Bossa Nova songs in the world was born. Ipanema beach is considered the jewel of the city. Imagine spending a morning on the beach and then having lunch at one of the best restaurants in town, then visiting Hans Stern's first jewelry store, who chose to use Brazilian stones for his artisanal productions of top quality jewelry. You will be surprised by the quality and sophistication of their pieces. With the help of one of our guides, or even self-guidedly, you will be able to choose freely the several and most pleasent tourism options in this neighborhood that has an European air with Brazilian notes that gives just the flavor you are looking for.

Parque das Ruínas (the Ruins Park) is the perfect cultural program for couples, friends or family. A kid-friendly experience, you can have a romantic or playful date while watching the view of Guanabara Bay and Rio's downtown. There you can also go to exhibitions, circus and music performances, plays for children and, on weekends, you can try a delicious breakfast made especially for visitors. The Cultural Center was built by a great Maecenas of the Belle Époque Carioca. Laurinda Santos Lobo was known as the "Marshal of Elegance" and had meetings with intellectuals and artists in this beautiful palace that today is a public park for visitors. The palace was awarded for its unique architecture by Ernani Freire. Santa Teresa is one of the most picturesque places in Rio de Janeiro, it is located at the top of a hill cut by the tramway tracks, as the Brazilians say. The neighborhood provides a magnificent view of the city from the various viewpoints or from the places near Largo dos Guimarães.