Top Southeast Brazil Dining Experiences - page 3

Discover the birthplace of samba with an immersive dance show and workshop in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. Head to the Leblon neighborhood and learn the basic steps of samba from your instructor. Then, enjoy a vibrant performance of Brazilian culture as you watch professional dancers perform steps from various parts of the country.

Get an overview of Rio's most important sights during this full-day tour. Travel through the Tijuca Forest to see the Christ the Redeemer statue. Take the cable car from Urca up to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain, before visiting downtown highlgihts such as Maracanã (outside only), the Sambadrome area, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Sao Bento Monastery and Selarón Stairs. Round-trip transport from selected hotels in Rio is included, and you can opt to include admission tickets and lunch.

We will pass through the paradisiacal islands of the bay of Angra dos Reis, diving in a spectacular natural pool, aboard a comfortable schooner, with lunch included in the package. Ilha Grande, the largest and best-known island in the region, is one of the most sought after and coveted places by tourists who come to visit Rio de Janeiro. With blue - green and crystal clear sea waters, with its corals and a marine fauna full of species, Ilha Grande becomes a perfect setting for diving.

Get out of the city and explore Ilha Grande on Brazil’s Green Coast. Take the 2-hour journey from Rio by coach until you reach the city of Jacareí. From here, hop aboard the schooner ship to tour the area of Angra dos Reis as you observe the beautiful scenery and calm blue-green waters. Enjoy a delicious lunch—included—surrounded by tranquil scenery before heading back to Rio.

Explore the charming, cosmopolitan town of Búzios on this full-day trip from Rio de Janeiro. During this 13-hour outing, stroll through the center of Búzios on a guided tour to get oriented, then spend free time discovering the former fishing village's charms on your own. Opt to take a 2-hour cruise offshore which stops at several idyllic spots for swimming and relaxing. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels and a buffet lunch is provided.

Enjoy a traditional churrascaria in Rio de Janeiro, including round-trip transportation from your hotel. Be seated at your table and get ready for the impressive parade of all-you-can-eat meat borne on sizzling skewers by skilled waiters. This traditional Brazilian style of service keeps the food coming until you say stop by turning your table card to red. Sample all types and cuts of meat and side dishes that often include salads, collard greens, fried potatoes and black beans and rice. Be sure to bring your appetite.

Take the opportunity to discover the wonders of the coastal region of Arraial do Cabo, known for beaches with clear waters and fine white sand. Departing from the hotels in the South Zone and Downtown of Rio de Janeiro, you will take a trip to Arraial and go straight to the Pier, where you will board a schooner to stroll along the shore and be able to dive and visit the beaches in the region. Upon returning from the high seas, you will enjoy a buffet lunch to replenish your energy before returning to the bus that will take you back to your hotel