Tour Essentials
We include all the well known highlights but also take you off the usual tourist routes to some fantastic places where very few travelers get to see.
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Travel Details
- Departure times: 10:00
- Duration: 5 Hours
- Takes Place In: Rio de Janeiro
What to bring:
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Tour Itinerary
- THE BIG DUDE TOUR! - This 5 hour tour is a fantastic opportunity to see many sides of Rio de Janeiro. The trip starts with a visit at the hang gliding landing area at Sao Conrado beach where the hang gliders land after take off from Pedra Bonita with its amazing views of the mountains on the coast;
- From there you drive through the Tijuca National Park and get a glimpse of the tropical rainforest close up before arriving at the CHRIST THE REEDEMER STATUE- ticket included-
-After your visit you will stop for lunch (optional but not included ) in Santa Teresa, one of the traditional old neighbourhoods of Rio, which still retains much of its original architecture and character.
- Lastly you will see The Great Madness or secret Lapa steps where Snoop Dogg shot his famous video for Beautiful. To finish your day why not take the option to be dropped off at Sugarloaf mountain (ticket not included) in time for sunset or you can simply be dropped off at your hotel/hostel.
Tour Reviews
Customers who rated this tour left the following reviews.
100%
Great guy: Eduardo made it very fun and filled with info. The autovan used for the tour was perfect as well with A/C.
I didn't like that Eduardo did come up to Cristo Redentor because of some stupid German decided to leave his t'shirt somewhere.
Eduardo: learn from this one for next time. Remind people not to leave clothes and if they do you owe it to the rest of the group to come up and give the due explanations.
65%
A bit expensive for what it is, but definately more fun than the average tourist tour
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I had a great time in RIO - this tour was the highlight!
100%
We had a WONDERFUL time on this trip. The guide was funny and made the effort to tell us interesting facts. We didn't know what to expect being that it was our first tour, but we actually got our money's worth. We even met Selaron on the tour! (the famous artist who created the acclaimed steps in Lapa) He was working on the actual steps during our visit and signed tiles for us. Great experience.
Cancellation Policy
- In the event of cacellation the deposit paid is non refundable.
- Failure to make cancellations 24 hours before the commencement of the tour will result in FULL PAYMENT being taken from the credit card.
- The balance (total fee - online deposit) must be paid 1 week(s) in advance.