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1. Full Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Maracana and Selaron with Lunch

1,348
By C2Rio Tours & Travel
Bus Tours
6+ hours
This full-day tour of Rio de Janeiro with convenient hotel pickup is a popular choice for visitors with limited time in …
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€104.87
per adult

2. Experience Hang Gliding or Paragliding in Rio

190
By Sao Conrado's Tandem Flight Rio
2 hours
Fly in the most beautiful scenery of the city, fly over the forest, the mountains and the sea. We are a team selected with…
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€142.79
per adult

4. Waterfalls & Caves Circuit or Tijuca Peak: Tijuca Forest Hiking Tour

34
By Itaway Ecotours
Bus Tours
5–6 hours
Embark on an unforgettable hiking adventure in the lush Tijuca Forest, home to a wealth of biodiversity, cascading waterfalls…
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€71.39
per adult

5. Hang gliding Hang gliding Experience Rotorfly

835
By Rotorfly Voo Livre
Kitesurfing
1–2 hours
We fly every day with great joy and care, as if it were always the first time, so we enjoy each flight with the same enthusiasm…
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€148.17
per adult

11. Jeep tour 18 beaches, Telegraph Stone hiking & amazing sunset + photographer

159
By Alvaro @Saffo_phototour
Day Trips
6+ hours
THE "FIRST CLASS" TO TELEGRAFO (open groups only MON, WED, FRI, small groups, original strategy. "FAR BEYOND INSTAGRAM, …
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€64.16
per adult

12. Paragliding or Hang gliding included Pick up and drop off from your hotel.

53
By Rotorfly Voo Livre
2–3 hours
In this experience you will have the opportunity to have a stunning view over Rio de Janeiro. Fly with an experienced instructor…
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€166.71
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14. City Tour Full Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf

38
By Rio 40 Graus Turismo
Skyscrapers & Towers
6+ hours
This tour is a full day in Rio is a complete city tour to visit the main touristic attractions of that city such as Christ…
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€91.79
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15. Guided Tour to Buzios with Boat Trip and Lunch

47
By RPT EXPERIENCE
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
We accompany passengers in their respective hotels, we will proceed to Búzios by the Rio-Niterói Bridge. Arrival in Buzios…
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€52.43
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18. The Best of Rio in a Full Day Tour - Corcovado, Sugar Loaf, Selaron and more

294
By Carioca Tropical Tour Operator - Day Tours
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Whether you’re spending a little or a lot of time in Rio de Janeiro, this tour provides a great introduction to the cultural…
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€79.12
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19. Favela Tour Rocinha and Vila Canoas in Rio de Janeiro

189
By Favela Tour - Marcelo Armstrong
Half-day Tours
3 hours
FAVELA TOUR is indispensable if you look for a deeper perspective of many aspects of Brazil`s complex socioeconomic structure…
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€29.87
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22. Hiking Tour to Pedra do Telégrafo (Telegraph Rock aka telegraph stone)

194
By Caio Tour Guide
Walking Tours
1–3 hours
---------------- PLEASE READ EVERYTHING ----------------- AVOID WAITING IN LINE FOR PICTURES! Discover a new view of Rio…
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€112.36
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26. Private Walking and Cultural Tour Rocinha-Rio de Janeiro

135
By Favela Brothers Tours
Bus Tours
3 hours
Favela Brothers is a family run tour company, operated by the brothers Maka and Obi Basilio, both born and raised in Favela…
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€46.82
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28. Pedra do Telégrafo Hiking Tour ( Telegraph Rock - Avoid Crowds) - Rio de Janeiro

14
By Rio Eco Trip
5 hours
Located in the West side of Rio, inside the huge Pedra Branca State park, with plenty of native forest and wild life. At…
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€56.18
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29. Favela Tour Rio de Janeiro - Vidigal Walking Tour by Russo Guide

141
By Russo Guia
Full-day Tours
150–180 minutes
Have a real experience of what the Favela was like and today! Russo Guia, has been working for 20 years within Vidigal, …
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What travellers are saying

  • Anne V
    1 contribution
    Excellent Tour!
    Our tour guide Monica was fantastic - a total expert on Rio and its history - as well as navigating us comfortably from site to site. She even helped us get the best pictures at Christ the Redeemer. Excellent overall tour that covered a lot of ground!
    Review of: Full Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Maracana and Selaron with Lunch
    Written 4 February 2023
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  • Gary B
    2 contributions
    A must do
    A great experience and a great team, Daniele was very organised as we’re the pilots. A good video included, even the car journey up the mountain was good
    Review of: Experience Hang Gliding or Paragliding in Rio
    Written 25 January 2023
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  • Nathaly R
    3 contributions
    Flying is super easy!
    It was amazing! The pilot has lot of experience and it explains everything! Love the experience and the adrenaline!! Best views!!!
    Review of: Hang gliding in Rio de Janeiro
    Written 14 January 2023
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  • FelipeRRM
    Stockholm, Sweden4 contributions
    Nice Experience with Amazing Guide
    Our guide Pedro was very nice and very friendly, Bonus points because was able to communicate both in Portuguese with me (Since I'm from Brazil) and in English with my girlfriend (she is from Lithuania). Thanks!
    Review of: Waterfalls & Caves Circuit or Tijuca Peak: Tijuca Forest Hiking Tour
    Written 28 January 2023
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  • Lauren L
    West Babylon, NY1 contribution
    Super cool time
    We went hang gliding and paragliding with Beto and Edu and had an experience of a lifetime. They were very communicative and we felt safe the whole time. Booking with this company was so easy too and they handled everything from start to finish for us.
    Review of: Hang gliding Hang gliding Experience Rotorfly
    Written 31 January 2023
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  • kinch1
    Canada116 contributions
    Worth the Visit Just for The View
    Fabulous visit - it is a natural wonder and the view from the top is worth the trip alone. We did the fast lane, so there was very little waiting. The cable cars were fast and comfortable. Definitely worth a visit.
    Review of: Skip the Line: Fast Pass Ticket Bondinho Pão de Açúcar
    Written 29 January 2023
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  • Sara B
    1 contribution
    Great 3 hour sail.
    Had a great time, Danial and crew made us welcome. I recommend this sail to anyone. Beautiful day, had a swim off the back of the boat enjoyed the sites while relaxing on board with cold drinks and snacks.
    Review of: 3 Hour Sailing Experience in Rio
    Written 23 January 2023
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  • Greg McKinney
    1 contribution
    Tijuca amazing but a sardine
    The overall experience was 5/5… the guide was amazing; informative; fun
    The reason I rated it a 4/5 was the pickup was almost 30 min late and we (2) were the last of 10! people in the back of the ride.. there was seats for 10 but were sized for children … not 10 adults.. felt packed -shoulder to shoulder and knee to knee…for a bouncy curvy ride
    great scenery; amazing views; would do again except maybe 8 people for that size ride
    Review of: Tijuca Rain Forest Jeep Tour from Rio de Janeiro
    Written 7 November 2022
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  • Hamed B
    Washington DC, DC6 contributions
    Awesome hike to enjoy Tijuca National Park
    The perfectly organized trip from start to end with an awesome guide. Thiago, our tour guide had great English skills. He is passionate about the forest and nature. He loves what he is doing as his job and you can feel it during your journey to the top. He explained a lot about Rio and its neighborhoods, national park, and also their culture. We were guided safely to the top. Thiago got some once-in-a-lifetime pictures. This was an experience I will never forget.
    Review of: Best Hike in Rio: The Pedra da Gavea Hike
    Written 24 January 2023
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  • Chika
    3 contributions
    Great Time
    I had a great time on this excursion. The driver and guide Renato were so pleasant and helpful. I was treated really well being the only English speaker on the trip. I would definitely suggest that everyone take this tour. The beaches were nice and the lunch was tasty.
    Review of: Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour and Lunch - From Rio de Janeiro
    Written 23 December 2022
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  • Yaritza L.
    Rio de Janeiro, RJ1 contribution
    Most memorable tour we had in Rio
    Alvaro's tour is amazing. I don't book a lot of experiences on Trip Advisor but I'm so glad I found this one and booked it for my family and I. It is great for mature kids (who have been taught not to complain), for nature lovers, avid hikers, and anyone who wants a unique experience and not a cookie cutter, squish-as-many-people-as-you-can together type of experience. Alvaro keeps it small and personal. I loved his upbeat, optimistic personality, and he loves to have a good time. You will have a blast, see some areas you didn't even imagine, get the best pictures ever, and see some crazy amazing views. Plus, you'll get a rejuvenating workout out of it. Don't miss this!!!
    Review of: Jeep tour 18 beaches, Telegraph Stone hiking & amazing sunset + photographer
    Written 30 January 2023
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  • Mike
    Charlotte, NC3 contributions
    Wonderful experience. Pick up on time from the hotel. Safe and enjoyable flight. Recommend for a rush!
    Wonderful experience. Pick up on time from the hotel. Safe and enjoyable flight. Recommend for a rush! This place I left very safe.
    Review of: Paragliding or Hang gliding included Pick up and drop off from your hotel.
    Written 21 January 2023
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  • EAH22
    North Wales, UK8 contributions
    Great experience
    Great experience. It was cancelled a few times due to the weather, so I would recommend booking the hang gliding when you know you have a few days to spare in case. The instructor was friendly and explained everything. Pictures from the Go pro are really good quality. Really good communication through what’s app regarding the weather etc. A must do in Rio.
    Review of: Rio de Janeiro Hang Gliding Experience
    Written 14 September 2022
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  • Jayne T
    Rio de Janeiro, RJ2 contributions
    Fantastic rio tour with Márcio Lima tour guide
    The tour today of Rio with Márcio Lima our tour guide was wonderful! Márcio is extremely knowledgeable about all the history of Brazil and speaks English well which made our tour a plus! We appreciated his caring nature and professional attitude also.
    Review of: City Tour Full Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf
    Written 25 February 2021
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  • Bia
    17 contributions
    Buizos is a must see!!
    Buzios was amazing and I don't regret going on this tour at all. But please make sure to do a little bit more research than I did because I had no idea it was so far from Rio. My husband and I ended up being the only English speaking people on the tour, so we were a little bit of an after thought during the whole thing. But Rachel, our guide, was great at making sure we knew what we were getting into and where we needed to meet. I did speak a little bit of Portuguese, so it made it a little bit easier since no one on the boat spoke an English. It is about a 3 hour drive there from Rio, so make sure to pack some food for the bus ride. And please don't do what I did and drink alcohol on a boat with an empty stomach. Other than that little mistake, it was wonderful swimming in the ocean and walking the cobblestone streets!
    Review of: Guided Tour to Buzios with Boat Trip and Lunch
    Written 23 December 2022
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