Location: Rio de Janeiro
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With its plentiful beaches, dramatic mountains, and backdrop of samba and bossa nova rhythms, it's easy to fall in love with Rio de Janeiro. Made famous in song, Ipanema Beach is still the place to stroll, sunbathe, and be seen. The largest Art Deco statue in the world, Christ the Redeemer, beckons visitors to Corcovado Mountain. Rio’s annual Carnaval celebrations are bacchanalian extravaganzas of feasting, music, dance, and costumed revelry.
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1. Half-Day Hike to Two Brothers Mountain
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This moderate urban hike delivers nature and culture for a unique perspective on Rio de Janeiro from Two Brothers (Dois Irmãos) Mountain including views of Ipanema, Leblon, and São Conrado beaches, and Gávea Rock and a guided tour of Favela do Vidigal. Hotel pickup and drop-off, guide, transportation
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guide, Private transportation
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By glenm433
Luiza worked well with her driver to provide my wife and I with a half day tour of the attractions of Rio de Janeiro. Her English was very good and she genuinely wanted to know what our particular interests were so that the tour could be tailored to our needs. We had a very enjoyable tour, taking in a number of the iconic sights and sounds of a fabulous city, including their famed beaches, the uniquely designed Cathederal, the location for Carnivale, Sugarloaf mountain and the tiled steps of Seleron. Wonderful memories made possible by Luiza and her driver.
2. Two brothers (Dois Irmãos) Hike
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Our tours are beyond the average tours within Rio. With Experience Rio you will feel like a local. Visit the lesser knows places, hike at times with less tourist. You will experience life instead of watch it fly by on a fast paced generic tour. Nobody wants to feel like they are just an extra few dollars in there pocket...We are personal, passionate and caring residents of Rio de Janeiro looking to give you the absolute best experience. Your happiness is our #1 concern. We do these tours out of love and enjoyment. Also a % of the money we make gets reinvested into the communities that struggle within Rio. You help us while we help the lesser fortunate!
Inclusions: One 500 ML bottle water which is a minimum requirement for the hike. If 500ml is not sufficient, please bring for yourself.
Exclusions: Private transportation
Reviewed By StephanieMSP12
I am Brazilian but I wanted to take my boyfriend to Vidigal. I found Experience Rio on Instagram and I did this event with Henry and his wife. The cachaça was good and that surprised me rsrs because many in Rio drink 51 which is very bad.... The class was fun and the view of Rio was incredible. We even ate some food and talked a lot with Henry and his wife. The day was perfect and I was very happy to show my boyfriend around Rio because I am from SP... Ending our day in Vidigal was so fun and i would recommend all the people to come here because Henry really knows what he's doing. He is a pro!
3. Favela Tour of Rocinha in Rio de Janeiro
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 50 reviews
A great way to see and learn more about the favela of Rocinha is to take a guided tour of the community with born and raised residents / guides of Rocinha (who speak fluent English). You will visit Favela Phoenix English School, which 40% of the tour money directly funds and supports. Visit to a capoeira school (Brazilian dance/martial art form) and the studio of local graffiti artist (these are often weather dependent, or depending on which day the tour is taken (they are often not there on Sundays). See many alleyways and businesses. Go to a local buffet for lunch near the end of the tour.
Inclusions: Local guide, One-way shared transfer
Exclusions: Food and drinks
4. Favela Vidigal Tour and Brazilian Lunch
How often can you say you say to yourself "What an incredible experience". Well Experience Rio is here to do just that. Don't just pass by the Favela or hike up the mountain. Be the Favela, see what its like through the eyes of someone who lives here. With me, you'll get the most realistic experience you can get. Come walk the back alleys, find the Favela art throughout the community. Experience a lunch just like the Carioca does but with a better view. With us, you'll be more than local. You''ll be home!
Inclusions: Includes typical Brazilian food such as, rice and beans, chicken Milanese, beef/steak, salad farofa and more. Menu will be decided upon request and depend of what fresh meats and veggie are available.
Exclusions: All beers, bottled Wine and cocktails are an extra costs, prices will be reasonable and selections will be based on availability.
Reviewed By StephanieMSP12
I am Brazilian but I wanted to take my boyfriend to Vidigal. I found Experience Rio on Instagram and I did this event with Henry and his wife. The cachaça was good and that surprised me rsrs because many in Rio drink 51 which is very bad.... The class was fun and the view of Rio was incredible. We even ate some food and talked a lot with Henry and his wife. The day was perfect and I was very happy to show my boyfriend around Rio because I am from SP... Ending our day in Vidigal was so fun and i would recommend all the people to come here because Henry really knows what he's doing. He is a pro!
5. Contact Favela Tour
Do you want to meet a favela from Brazil !? Then you're in the right place! Come on, you're our guest. * The tour with the native of Rio is always with local guide and with us the tourist will have the chance to know up close the house of a resident of the favela inside being received by him and toasting with a delicious Caipirinha free! * Our favela contact tour shows the favela happening naturally, together within the day to day community, we show the alleys, local icons such as the boxing school, graphite walls and the theater of the hill. We still have the exclusive attraction of visiting the natural hostel bar of the river guesthouse facing the sea. * The favela contact tour is original because it gives your client the opportunity to climb the favela of motorcycle taxi or the old Kombis: what travelers think they love and they think super cool !!! * The favela contact tour shows beautiful views, the customer always gets a treat like typical sweets or paçoca at the beginning of the tour.
Inclusions: The natural river guesthouse forms an exclusive partnership with us and offers our clients a delicious caipirinha on their beautiful terrace facing the sea!
Exclusions: Private transportation
Reviewed By Trekkieboots
A friend of ours use to live in Rio and brought us on this hike up the Two Brother in Rio. It was a good climb, we met some people along the way. The view was supposed to be sublime but unfortunately the weather turned when we were half way up and the clouds closed in on us. We waited at the top for a while, but it was too closed in. The rain was down for the night. I've see photos of the view and it looks amazing. I would recommend it, just watch the weather and I will definitely try it again.
