Top Rio de Janeiro Outdoor Activities - page 25

An authentic experience guided by Francesco, an Italian guide who lives in Rio and shares the everyday life of the favela. Ride a mototaxi to the top, walk through local alleys to witness real daily life, and enjoy two of the most breathtaking panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro away from the crowds.

Experience Rio de Janeiro in premium comfort with an all-inclusive tour designed to bypass the chaotic crowds. This exclusive experience features hassle-free, all-inclusive access: official train tickets to Christ the Redeemer , cable car entry to Sugarloaf Mountain, and a traditional buffet lunch. Travel seamlessly in an executive vehicle with a private driver and an expert guide , discovering the historical charm of Santa Teresa and the iconic Selarón Steps without any stress.

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.

The tour begins with hotel pick-up and a scenic ride aboard a Jeep through Rio's vibrant mix of nature and city life, heading toward the neighborhood of Santa Teresa. Known for its colonial architecture, artistic atmosphere, and cobblestone streets, Santa Teresa offers a charming introduction to Rio’s cultural side. Next, you’ll journey into the lush Tijuca National Park—one of the world’s largest urban rainforests—before switching to a specialized vehicle for the climb to Corcovado Mountain. At the summit, you’ll visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue, standing 38 meters tall at 710 meters above sea level. Enjoy sweeping views of Rio's landmarks, including Guanabara Bay, Copacabana, Ipanema, and Sugarloaf Mountain. The tour also includes a stop at the Dona Marta viewpoint, offering a unique perspective of the city and the statue. After plenty of time for exploration and photos, the tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel—a perfect way to discover the essence of Rio

See Rio de Janeiro in a different—and more adventurous—way to the typical tours by traveling around the city in a Jeep. In a small group of no more than 15 people, head for Tijuca Forest, Corcovado (home of Christ the Redeemer), Sugarloaf Mountain, and the Botanical Garden.

Enter the Maracanã Stadium and discover the backstage of the most important football stadium in Brazil. See the collection of historical objects about important moments, matches and players. Discover the changing rooms, the warm-up and press conference room and the field area. Then, head to the headquarters of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo. The Tour da Gávea is the opportunity to get to know the main areas of the Flamengo club, the most popular football team in Brazil. Pass by the basketball and volleyball gym, soccer stadium, artistic gymnastics gym and water park. If you're lucky, you might run into a former soccer player or Olympian during the tour! Discover and relive great memories and achievements of Mengão at the Flamengo Museum. Take a trip through history with the rich collection of images, audios, shirts and the locker room of the 1981 Interclub World Cup champion team, finish the tour by visiting the official Flamengo store.

The tour departs from hotels in Rio de Janeiro and starts in the early hours of the morning. The destination is Angra dos Reis, located 170km from Rio de Janeiro, belonging to a region known as Costa Verde, which has numerous islands suitable for visitation and sea bathing, high points of this tour. Arriving in Angra dos Reis we will take a boat to do a 4-hour long tour, which includes a visit to four paradisiac islands: Cataguases, Lagoa Azul, Aracá, and Japariz. There will be a stop at each of these islands, where you can relax on the beaches and swim in clear and clear waters. All this tranquility accompanied by the lush green of the Atlantic forest in the background. Lunch will be served on the island of Japariz, in a local restaurant with typical regional dishes, in a buffet style. After visiting these four islands, we will return to the Angra dos Reis pier to return to our hotels in the city of Rio de Janeiro.

O tour começa logo cedo, com saída dos hotéis no Rio de Janeiro, em direção à Armação dos Búzios. Assim que chegarmos, embarcaremos em uma escuna e navegaremos pela costa da cidade, apreciando algumas das praias da região. Conheceremos as praias de João Fernandes e da Tartaruga, e também a Ilha Feia. Nesses pontos haverão paradas para relaxar e nadar. Depois de nadar pelas águas azuis de Búzios, desembarcaremos da escuna e caminharemos pela famosa Orla Bardot, que carrega esse nome como uma homenagem à atriz Brigitte Bardott, que em 1964 passou férias na região. Lá você encontra diversos sotaques e estilos, embalados por diversas músicas, enquanto aprecia o artesanato local. Em seguida iremos a um restaurante típico da região para saborear um delicioso almoço. O restaurante é no estilo buffet e tem pratos para todos os gostos. Antes de retornar ao Rio teremos um tempo para caminhas pela famosa Rua das Pedras. Ao fim do passeio, retornaremos aos hotéis na cidade do Rio de Janeiro.

Enhance your surfing skills at the iconic Arpoador Beach, where certified instructors guide you through every wave. Catering to all levels—whether you’re just starting or brushing up on techniques—each 1-hour lesson is tailored to your skill set. Enjoy a fully equipped session with a surfboard and rash guard, while learning essential skills like ocean safety, paddling, and wave reading. With a focus on safety and progression, you’ll find both private and small-group options that promise a supportive learning environment.

On the edge of bustling Rio de Janeiro lies the lush landscapes of Barra da Tijuca. Join a small group and enjoy a leisurely boat ride on Tijuca Lagoon to take in the lush landscapes. Grab your cameras and enjoy plenty of opportunities to capture photos of the stunning scenery and local wildlife such as caimans, capybaras, and several bird species. Includes roundtrip transfers from your Rio hotel for added convenience.

Explore the Atlantic Forest by visiting the Christ the Redeemer and the Tijuca Forest. Meet the tour guide at your hotel lobby for this 4-hour tour. The area is home to different small species of animals, such as squirrels, monkeys, porcupines, foxes and armadillos. Plus, a million different butterflies, birds, and reptiles. Then, we visit the Christ the Redeemer. By minivan, crossing through the Atlantic Forest, we get to the top of the Corcovado hill. We have sweeping views of our city. Return to your hotel with theses beautiful images in your head.

Enjoy an adventurous and informative experience on a half-day boat tour to Marapendi Lagoon from Rio de Janeiro. The excursion focuses on environmental awareness and endangered species preservation. During the boat tour, witness the efforts of wildlife preservation. You may have the opportunity to release alligators into the lagoon. Following the boat tour, visit Reserva Beach to relax or try water activities, like kayaking.

Hop into a jeep for a hike in the Pedra do Telégrafo. The 3-hour jeep ride is the best way to enjoy the beautiful landscapes. With the hoods off you may feel the sunlight and the fresh air as we pass through the shores of Rio. Far from the busy crowd, the Pedra do Telégrafo hiking leads to a special rock where you may take a picture hanging from the edge of it. Do not worry about pictures as our team is ready for your paparazzi moments. After the hiking, hop into the jeep again as we have a panoramic tour visiting the hidden beaches in Rio.

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.

If you enjoy flying into the air whilst admiring fantastic views, then this is the tour for you! We invite you to fly over Rio de Janeiro with the paragliding instructors! The paragliding is a sport of flying parachutes with design modifications that allows the parachute canopy to be inflated by movement through the air. You and the instructor are suspended in a seated harness and the instructor controls the wing via lines attached to the trailing edge of the paraglider. The instructors take pictures of the 15-minute fly so that you can purchase at the end of the activity. The takeoff is from Pedra Bonita, an amazing hill located in the Tijuca National Park. The landing is on the white sands of the São Conrado beach. Roundtrip transfer, paragliding activity, gear and instructor included.

Trail with waterfalls, wild animals and caves. We walked through the forest, and through a historic park that was always full of activities. All this accompanied by a lot of information, history and nature.

Located within the Tijuca National Park, between the neighborhoods of São Conrado and Barra da Tijuca, Pedra da Gavea is the world’s largest coastal monolith, rising 844 meters above sea level. Shrouded in legends and mysteries, the mountain is a renowned destination for mountaineering and is considered the most challenging hike in the city due to its steep sections and the famous Carrasqueira. A unique experience for those seeking adventure, nature, and some of the most breathtaking views of Rio de Janeiro!