Top Activities on the Ground in Southeast Brazil - page 3

The Serra dos Órgãos National Park was founded in 1939. Located in the mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro state. The Serra dos Órgãos National Park has an rich varieties of flora and fauna and abundant biodiversity. On clear days from the Park it is possible to see Rio de Janeiro and Tijuca National Park. Discover the most beautiful waterfall of the lower stretches of the Serra dos Órgãos National Park and hike the most enchanting peak of the higher region of the Park. All this in a day tour!

With your ticket at Morro da Urca, you visit and have access to the Praça dos Bondes - which displays the two previous generations of the Sugar Loaf Cable Car and the life-size bronze sculptures of those responsible for the creation and implementation of each one - Augusto Ferreira Ramos and Christopher Leite de Castro and; Cocuruto - a place that tells the story of the Sugar Loaf Cable Car, inaugurated over 100 years ago, with exhibitions of images, projections, machinery and objects that marked the trajectory of the 1st Brazilian cable car and the oldest in operation in the world. At some times of the year, the space hosts temporary exhibitions. The park has preferential access, lift platform, adapted toilets and ramps, making tourism accessible for wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility.

Hike to one of Rio de Janeiro's most iconic viewpoints at sunset during a private hiking tour to Pedra do Telégrafo, famous for its panoramic views of Rio's golden coastline. Taking a private tour means you can set a pace that suits you and your group, so you can stop for rest and photos whenever you want.

The walking tour through the city center passes through the main historical points of the city of Rio de Janeiro. This tour works well on weekdays. Our meeting is in Cinelândia, we pass through Largo da Carioca, Santo Antônio Complex, Tiradentes Square, Portuguese Reading Office, Colombo Confectionery, XV Square, CCBB, Candelária Church, São Bento Monastery and we finish at Praça Mauá, Tomorrow, tourists can visit if they want. This is a walk of approximately 5 km, which we do at your own pace, stopping whenever you find it interesting or necessary.

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.

Enjoy a flexible, fully customized way to experience Rio de Janeiro—and opt to visit the sights that interest you most—on this private, full-day sightseeing tour. Traveling aboard a private vehicle makes getting around seamless. Choose to stop at major landmarks including Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf Mountain, and the Selaron Steps (admission tickets own expense). You can also explore the historic city center, visit Tijuca Forest, or discover bohemian Santa Teresa.

Focus on the history of Brazil's political systems on this walking tour of Rio de Janeiro. This alternative tour delves deep into the political history of the huge country, including topic such as dictatorships, militarism, Getulio Vargas, Aterro do Flamengo, and others that typical tours don't talk about. This is the perfect option for history buffs or those who want to know the real story of Brazil's complicated history.

Most Ilha Grande tours show you around the island by boat only. Get up close for better views of the area during this private Ilha Grande walking tour. Follow a guide on foot around to three of the area's most popular beaches, including Palmas, Pouso, and Lopes Mendes. Plus, your private group can have up to 12 people and round-trip transport from Rio is included.

Grab spectacular views, nature time, and bragging rights on this guided hike up Rio de Janeiro's Sugarloaf Mountain. You’ll ascend up the mountain’s eastern face, tackle a quick rope climb—your guide will make this a cinch—and then scramble up to the summit for views of Christ the Redeemer Statue and Copacabana Beach. When you’re ready, ride the cable car to Morro da Urca and leisurely hike back to the sea.

On the west side of Rio, inside the huge Pedra Branca State Park, with plenty of native forest and wild life, Pedra do Telégrafo is Instagram famous due to an optical illusion that makes it look as though you are hanging off the mountainside. Get your own selfies while enjoying sweeping views of beautiful beaches and forest on this walking tour. On the way back, you'll drive by Grumari, Prainha, Macumba, and Recreio dos Bandeirantes beaches.

Hike up Rio's famous Corcovado Mountain for excellent views of the city and an up-close encounter with the Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) statue. Following an experienced hiking guide, make your way through the Tijuca Rainforest to the mountain's summit. This advanced trek takes about two, and the tour takes six hours in total. Round-trip transportation from most Rio hotels is provided.

In this tour you will get to know some of the places of the city of Rio de Janeiro called "Little Africa" by artist and sambista Heitor dos Prazeres in the early twentieth century. These sites are part of the historical and archaeological circuit of celebration and awareness of the African heritage of blacks in Brazil.  "Little Africa" has come to identify a significant part of the city's waterfront, where African presence and black cultural heritage have forever marked the history, not just of Rio de Janeiro but throughout Brazil.  Often blacks from all over the country were welcomed there, usually by "Aunt Ciata" who was a very important figure for this whole historical process. It is through this walk through "Little Africa" you will also get to know the Cultural Center "Tia Ciata", Museum of New Blacks, Cais do Valongo, hanging garden and we will finish in Pedra do Sal where besides the historical collection also has great bars and restaurants of typical Afro-Brazilian foods.

Hike the Horto waterfalls circuit in Tijuca National Park on this half-day morning tour, led by a specialist guide. Starting from Jequitibá Waterfall, you’ll walk at a leisurely pace along a forest trail ending at Shower Waterfall, aka Box Waterfall. Stand or wade under the rock-walled cascades for a refreshing shower before reversing your steps. Upgrade to venture with your own personal guide on a private tour that includes round-trip hotel transport.

Rio de Janeiro has no shortage of spectacular vistas. Dois Irmãos Hill is one of the best and perhaps most interesting, overlooking both glamourous beaches and gritty favelas. Begin early with a hotel pick-up in a traditional kombi (VW bus) to the trailhead at the base of Two Brothers Hill. Hike through Tijuca Forest to summit Dois Irmãos for a panoramic view of Rio’s South Zone. Hike back down continuing the tour with a closer look at favela life before being dropped off back at your hotel.

On this tour to Turistando RJ, you will get to know one of the most acclaimed tourist spots by lovers of outdoor activities, together with the Tour Guide you will have a wonderful and pleasant day enjoying unique and memorable panoramic views. Your Tour Guide will pick you up at your hotel and soon after everyone will be driven by vehicle to Pedra do Telégrafo, the route has a hike of a degree considered medium and anyone in good health can do it. Located in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Pedra do Telégrafo became famous for its photos with paradisiacal views, taken from the tip of a rock and causing the false feeling that you are in an abyss, bringing then admiration for the feeling of adrenaline and security. Observation: The photos are taken from an angle that seems to be at a high altitude, just below the main stone there is another stone that is no more than two meters high, so the photos are taken in complete safety guided by the Tour Guide.

Cycle through the Old City of Rio and the South Zone on this 7-hour biking tour. With your cycling guide and small group of 10 people or fewer, set out for the city's popular beaches, Ipanema and Copacabana. Continue through the neighborhood of Lapa, home to many examples of colonial architecture. Get views of Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, the Selarón Steps and the Christ the Redeemer Statue as you cycle through some of Rio's vibrant neighborhoods. A traditional Brazilian lunch and all biking equipment is included.

Get an overview of Rio's most important sights during this comprehensive day tour. With your guide, tick off Christ the Redeemer statue, the Selarón Steps, Maracanã Stadium, and the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian. If you upgrade to the premium option, you can even take the cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, plus stop for lunch in one of the city's best steakhouses. Round-trip, air-conditioned transportation from Rio hotels is included.

Embark on a breathtaking panoramic bike tour through Rio, from Copacabana to Guanabara Bay, passing through Lapa and the historic center. Ride along the vibrant backstreets of iconic Copacabana, towards Botafogo. En route, glimpse the famous "São João Batista" cemetery, where presidents, writers, singers, actors, and architect Oscar Niemeyer rest. Pedal towards Guanabara Bay, skirting Flamengo beach, the site of Rio's first European settlement. Explore the historic center with stops at Cinelândia and Lapa, known for their nightlife and the "Selarón Steps," adorned with 2000+ tiles from around the world. Return along the winding paths of Flamengo Park, designed by landscaper Burle Marx. The final stretch along Copacabana beach offers a spectacular view. Don't miss this thrilling bike adventure to discover the best of Rio de Janeiro!

Santa Teresa is one of the most bucolic neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro and is close to the city center. A trip to the past visiting the historic center of Rio, Praça Mauá, Metropolitan Cathedral, Selaron Staircase, Casa França Brasil. The neighborhood of Santa Teresa houses mansions from the early 20th century. Today it is a stronghold of plastic artists, where there is the tram, dated 1897. The Tour takes place twice a day, in the morning and in the afternoon ..

Spend a half day in Rio hiking up Two Brothers (Dois Irmãos) Mountain in the company of a private trekking guide. Get views of Gávea Rock, São Conrado, Leblon, and Ipanema beaches. Have a look around both Sitiê Ecological Park and Favela do Vidigal and enjoy round-trip transportation from Rio hotels.

Enjoy hiking in Tijuca National Park with your own personal guide and finish with a refreshing dip under a waterfall. Hike up to Pedra Bonita for sweeping views of Rio de Janeiro including the beaches and surrounding Tijuca Forest. See the Christ the Redeemer statue and more from the Chinese Pavilion before arriving at Horto Waterfall. This 6-hour private tour includes round-trip hotel transport.

Hike to Pico da Tijuca, the tallest peak in Tijuca National Park. This half-day hiking adventure with a professional guide introduces you to the natural history of the Tijuca Forest and treats you to unparalleled views via a rock-carved staircase. See Rio from above, marvel at the beauty of a pristine waterfall and visit the Tijuca National Park Museum. Upgrade to venture with your own personal guide on a private tour that includes round-trip hotel transport.

The low-hanging rocky outcrop of Pedra do Telégrafo provides one of Rio de Janeiro’s top photo opportunities. This small-group guided tour takes you on a hike from Guaratiba on the west side of Rio, to the famed photo spot. On the way you’ll get excellent views of the beaches of Parque da Pedra Branca and Recreio dos Bandeirantes.

Climbing Sugar Loaf by walking and climbing the mountain is unforgettable. Know this is the best trail in Rio!