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Special tour of Rio de Janeiro

Visit Corcovado, the historic centre and lesser-visited areas, for a more in-depth perspective on modern day Rio and its…

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Corcovado Mountain

Combine a visit to the famous Christ statue on Corcovado with Sugar Loaf Mountain, historic Santa Teresa or the Tijuca fo…

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Sugar Loaf Hiking

Avoid the crowds and reach the summit on a challenging hike up Sugar Loaf, in the company of expert guides.

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Botanical Gardens

Discover thousands of plant species from across Brazil and an array of exotic birds at the excellent Botanical Gardens.

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Rio's Three Ecosystems

Rio's exotic climate and remarkable setting have created three unique ecosystems, which can be enjoyed on our special tou…

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Ipanema Hippie Market

Ipanema is known the world over for its famous beach, but its Hippie Market is a wonderful place to people-watch and shop…

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Rio de Janeiro History tour

Relive Rio's rich colonial history on this special tour through the older parts of the city, often overlooked by visitors…

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Art & Culture of Rio de Janeiro

Explore Rio's thriving art scene at some of its excellent galleries and museums, on a special tour tailored to your own i…

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Classical Music & Shopping

Visit the beautiful theatre, listen to some live Brazilian or classical music and spend the afternoon shopping at the cit…

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Tujica Forest

Discover isolated waterfalls and lush 'Mata Altantica' vegetation in the Tijuca Forest, the world's largest urban forest.…

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Pedra Da Gavea trek

Take on perhaps the city's best hike through dense forest to magnificent viewpoints, reached by relatively few visitors t…

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Rochina Favela

Visit the city's largest favela to see how its huge communities live, in a safe and sensitive tour.

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Rio by night

Venture out into the lively Lapa district to discover Rio's famed nightlife and live music scene.

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Maracana Stadium

Enjoy a match at the world-famous Maracanã stadium, host of two World Cup finals.

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Burle Marx & Folk Art Museum

Get off the beaten track with a tour of the estate of the world famous landscape designer and the charming Folk Art museu…

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Petropolis

Head out of Rio to the Imperial City of Petropolis, visiting its palaces, museum and cathedral.

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Ilha Grande hiking

Journey along the coast to the forest-covered 'Big Island' to enjoy wonderful hiking opportunities and idyllic jungle-fri…

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Sepetiba Bay

Board a schooner boat to sail to the tropical islands of Sepetiba Bay, around 50 miles from Rio.

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