What to do and see in Ilha Grande, State of Rio de Janeiro (RJ): The Best Cultural Tours

Go some 3000 years back in history, learn about the first people to live in the Island, see their signs and be amazed about Ilha Grande's important role in Brazilian history. Nature is a spectacle of its own, with beaches and natural pool, better to have a swimming costume. Activities like snorkelling can also be practised on private tours.

Inclusions: Licensed Local Tour Guide

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Embark on this full-day Rio de Janeiro City Tour with a guide and visit Rio de Janeiro's top landmarks and highlights. We visit to Corcovado Mountain and the Christ the Redeemer statue going through the Paineiras route. The 20-minute drive to the base of the statue takes you through the Tijuca Forest and gives you a preview of the landscapes ahead. The statue stands 710 meters tall and from this vantage point, you’ll have sweeping views of the city. We also visit the Sugar Loaf. The cable car ride to the top of the mountain is done in 2 stages: begin at the boarding station to Urca Mountain (224 meters) and then from Urca Mountain to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain (395 meters). Let’s also stop at the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Arcos da Lapa with the traditional Selarón Staircase, the Sambadrome and the Maracanã Stadium. This tour includes tour guide, tickets to the Christ the Redeemer and the Sugarloaf, Buffet lunch and round-trip transportation.

Inclusions: Buffet lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance to the Sugarloaf., Entrance to the Christ the Redeemer.

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Entrance to the Sambodromo., Entrance to the Maracana Stadium.

This tour will give take you across the most popular sites of Brazil, the iconic Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls, Paraty and Ilha Grande. It is suitable for everyone, from families to couples, as there are a number of interesting sites and experiences along the way. Doable year-round and adjustable to fit your travel plans and interests. You can have a private guide or join a small guided group.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast

Exclusions: Air Transport, Insurance, Tips, Personal Expenses

This promotion is perfect for those who do not have much time in Rio de Janeiro and want to make the most of it. You will be able to know all the main attractions of the city and also take a boat trip in the city of Angra dos Reis to enjoy the paradise beaches of the region. On the first day a afternoon tour, you will visit Corcovado Hill. We will pass through the Tijuca forest until we reach the peak of the hill where we will find the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer. We will do a small city tour in downtown Rio with stops at the Cathedral and the colorful Selaron Staircase. At the end of the day, we will climb the cable car to the peak of Sugar Loaf to see the sunset. On the second day we will go to Angra dos Reis, a city near Rio, famous for its dozens of islands and wonderful beaches. During the boat trip, we will make 4 stops where we can swim and rest. We will have a typical lunch stop at one of the region's traditional restaurants and then return to Rio de Janeiro.

Inclusions: Lunch, Boat Ride, Transfers IN / OUT from hotels, Climb by Van to the Corcovado hill, Climb by Cable car to the Sugarloaf mountain

Exclusions: Foods and Beverages

Starts in Santos and ends in the city of Rio de Janeiro! Take an amazing guided tour between Santos and Rio de Janeiro going through one of the most scenic drives in the world in a 4-day trip.  This tour is suitable for those who are going to arrive at the seaport on a cruise ship or are at a hotel in town and has as their final destination the Rio de Janeiro. Extend your trip for a few days to discover hidden gems and marvelous landscapes such as bays, coves, springs, islands, mangroves, waterfalls, trails, and yet beautiful beaches. The touristic route outlines the Atlantic ocean and sandy beaches on one side, and on the other side an astonishing green and protected mountain range that extends along the southeast coast of Brasil. Following pick-up in Santos, the itinerary goes through the cities of Bertioga, São Sebastião, Caraguatatuba, Ubatuba, Paraty, Angra dos Reis and Rio de Janeiro driving for about 600 km with multiple stops on your rhythm as the guide goes at your pace.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transport by fully-equipped vehicles., Any address pickup & drop off are included like hotel & port., Professional / licensed / bilingual private tour guide who is also the driver., VAT, all taxes and handling charges., Tolls, ferry boats, vehicle, fuel, parking fees during stops, airport Greet & Meet service., 3 night at centrally-located 3-star hotels or inn accommodations with air conditioning., Travel insurance for every tourist.

Exclusions: Meals & drinks for tourists., Meals & drinks for guide while they are on duty., Entrance fees & local tours., Gratuities & tips. (optional)., Speedboat tour through the islands in Angra and Ilha Grande is $ 40.00 USD per person., TAMAR project in Ubatuba is $ 5.00 USD per person.

Start and end in Rio de Janeiro! Discover the city of Rio de Janeiro on a 5-day tour package perfect for first-time visitors. Our planning put a spotlight on Rio de Janeiro hassle-free at an all-inclusive package including tours plus the transfers in and out. This tour also includes accommodation in a centrally-located hotel close to one of the main beaches in town, in a safe and walkable area next to a shopping street full of restaurants, cafés, shops and much more. Our guides and drivers must assist you in the driving, guiding, helping and exploring to accomplish the proposed itinerary and keep you in the pace of the city. Rio de Janeiro is one of the most beautiful cities in Brazil and the world. One of the seven wonders of the world, Christ the Redeemer, is in Rio. With all its beaches and postcards like the Sugarloaf Mountain, Pedra da Gávea and Arcos da Lapa, a city that attracts tourists from all over the world.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transfers in and out. Transport by fully-equipped vehicles., Centrally-located 4-star hotel in the main area of Rio de Janeiro., Professional / licensed / bilingual guide., Private driver for groups bigger than 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves., VAT, all taxes, handling charges, tolls, and parking fees during stops., Airports / port greet and meet service., Entrance fees., Speedboat tour through the islands in Angra and Ilha Grande.

Exclusions: Meals and drinks not mentioned on the tour description., Gratuities and tips. (optional), Snorkeling equipment is $ 2.00 USD per person

Ilha Grande has already been elected as one of the wonders of the state of Rio de Janeiro and in 2019 it became a UNESCO heritage site in recognition of its biodiversity and preservation of the Atlantic Forest. Parnaioca beach is in the most preserved and remote part of the island allowing an incredible connection with nature. Trails that have as scenery the exuberance of the forest, beaches, rivers and waterfalls are part of this tour for those who want to know Ilha Grande in a unique way. It is also possible to visit Praia do Aventureiro on this tour depending on sea conditions and availability of boats.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Relive Video, walk tracking, Camping Equipment, Guided walk

Exclusions: Transport to the meeting point, Snack and drinks