Top Activities on the Ground in Brazil - page 18

A quiet and pleasant Thursday Walking Experience from Old Rio de Janeiro to Contemporary Rio de Janeiro for Women 40+ organized by 2 Women 40+! If you are between the ages of 40 - 70, like longer walks and will visit Rio de Janeiro, this walk through the streets of Santa Teresa, Centro and Olympic Boulevard is for you. If you are a resident of Rio de Janeiro, but do not know these neighborhoods, maybe this is the opportunity to take a morning walk through the center, accompanied by other women! Outdoor activity, in small group of at least 4 and maximum 6 people, starting at 8am, with approximately 4 - 5 hours of duration. It is 9 km (5,5 miles) walk passing by iconic places of the city: Santa Teresa, Gloria Maria Park, Selarón Staircase, Museum of Tomorrow, Olympic Boulevard. A quiet and pleasant walk from Old Rio de Janeiro to Contemporary.

Private and personalized walking tour for those who want to know the history, culture and architecture of Rio de Janeiro, accompanied by a licensed tour guide that shares facts, curiosities and striking episodes of the city that was the capital of Brazil for almost two hundred years. The itinerary includes iconic squares, cultural centers, historic churches, libraries, traditional cafes and important architectural landmarks of the historic center. The tour is conducted in the pace of the visitors, allowing to appreciate each place, ask questions and enjoy the tour with calm and tranquility.

Discover a few of Rio’s traditional neighborhoods as well as iconic landmarks on this bike tour of the southern part of the city. Join a small group and pedal around Copacabana Beach, Sugarloaf Mountain, Botafogo, and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. See how the locals, or Cariocas, live when they’re not relaxing on the beach, and learn about the local culture.

Trek the Pedra da Gávea trail with a hiking guide during this 3-hour eco-adventure in Rio. Over the course of 2.5 hours, make your way to the summit of one of the city's most famous rock formations at 2,763 feet (842 meters) above sea level. Get stunning views of the Tijuca Forest and the entire city of Rio de Janeiro, including its most famous landmarks. Although the last portion of the trail is steep, this hike is suitable for most fitness levels. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.