Top Activities on the Ground in Southeast Brazil - page 3

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.

Pedra do Telégrafo is one of Rio de Janeiro's most-photographed natural attractions and offers great views of the city. But, located on the city's west side, it can be tricky to get there. This small-group tour takes care of your transportation then leads you on an easy hike up to the rock where you can take photos and enjoy the views.

Explore Tijuca National Park with a local guide on a half-day hike. Learn about native plant and animal species and look out for tropical birds and reptiles along the trail. Swim in a natural lagoon and then take a rest with gorgeous Rio de Janeiro views. This tour is deal for visitors looking for an adventure in Brazil. Escape the city, immerse yourself in nature and learn about Brazilian wildlife.

Admire Rio de Janeiro from angles that few people know about on a hiking tour of Garganta do Céu. A small group ensures you’ll walk at a more relaxed pace, while an off-the-beaten-path trail through Tijuca National Park means you’ll encounter far fewer crowds than if you were to hike to better-known viewpoints.

Explore the Tijuca Forest National Park in Rio de Janeiro without the pressure of plotting a hiking route with this small-group tour. Let your guide lead the way as you learn about the park's history, flora and fauna along the way. Enjoy taking in Cascatinha Taunay waterfall, the Mayrink Chapel, the Cova da Onça suspension bridge, and more, with the opportunity to cool-off in the Baronesa Cascade waterfall.

Experience the vibrant culture and coastal charisma of Rio de Janeiro on an exciting 4-hour bike tour of the beguiling Brazilian city. Follow a knowledgeable guide on an explorative route past landmarks like Copacabana Beach, São João Batista and the colored Steps of Selaron. Gaze at the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue on his cliff-top perch and explore Rio’s famous celebrity cemetery. Stop regularly to capture photographs and listen to illuminating commentary from your expert guide.

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.

Experience the lush vegetation and diverse wildlife of the jungle in Sao Paulo at Jaraguá Park. Explore the Atlantic forest on foot and traverse trails and paths through the trees to the top of the park’s highest point, and see panoramic views of the forest and countryside below. Head to the lookout points for a better look, and spot marmosets, capuchin monkeys and toucans.

Most visitors to Rio De Janeiro ride the cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain. This small-group tour allows you to experience it in a more rewarding way: by climbing. You'll get the chance to challenge yourself as you make your way up a steep yet technically simple ascent that offers both great views and a sense of excitement.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the captivating natural beauty amid the urban sprawl of Rio de Janeiro on a bike tour with an expert guide. Visit iconic landmarks like Sugar Loaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach, stopping regularly to listen to informative commentary and capture excellent photographs. Gaze at the resplendent Christ the Redeemer statue on his cliff-top perch; cycle alongside the gorgeous Ipanema Beach; and enjoy the shaded serenity of the area surrounding the Rodrigo de Freitas Lake.

Experiência de aventura no Rio de Janeiro, localizada no Parque Nacional da Tijuca, a Pedra da Gávea é o maior monólito à beira mar do mundo. Com seus 800m de altura é possível avistar as praias da Barra da Tijuca, São Conrado, Ipanema e Copacabana.

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.

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.

Explore the history and rich culture of Brazil on this guided tour of Rio de Janeiro. Follow your enthusiastic guides around the city, and see iconic local landmarks and buildings as you work your way through some of Rio’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Learn about the communities who live here, and the way people live here too—from local food to street parties.

Discover the historic areas of downtown São Paulo and Paulista Avenue with ease when you book this bike tour. Join a small group and pedal along the cosmopolitan city’s bike lanes to see landmarks such as the unique architecture of the São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP), the Municipal Theater, the Japanese district of Liberdade, tons of green spaces, and more. Learn about the history of the city, see unique street art and architecture, and discover the city’s multicultural makeup from your guide.

A good number of Rio de Janeiro’s population live in the surrounding favelas, or slums, but they can be dangerous to visit on your own. Join a local guide for a private tour of the Vidigal favela to learn about the local culture and see what it’s like through the eyes of someone who lives there. Walk through back alleys, discover vibrant street art, and enjoy a traditional Brazilian lunch.

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.

Hike through the Tijuca Forest on this half-day morning tour that includes visits to two cascades: Taunay Waterfall and Cachoeira das Almas (Waterfall of the Souls). Follow an expert guide along an easy path while you learn about the regional flora and fauna, 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 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.

Discover the best of Rio de Janeiro on this small-group biking tour. Meet your guide in the morning in Copacabana, grab your bike and helmet, and set off. You’ll cycle through beachy Copacabana to Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon for scenic views. Continue to the Leblon viewpoint for coconut water and fabulous views, then return to Copacabana, stopping at Arpoador Rock for panoramic photos.

Explore the incredible urban forest of Tijuca, with this guided hiking adventure in the heart of Rio De Janeiro. The region is filled with amazing wildlife and flora in their natural environment with the opportunity to admire tucan birds, monkeys, armadillos and anteaters along the way. Enjoy panoramic landscapes while visiting the Taunay Waterfall and the Vista Chinesa viewpoint before returning to the city.