What can you expect from Rio de Janeiro? Its nickname gives the clue: "Cidade Maravilhosa", which means "Marvelous City". Rio is known throughout the world for its beauty, beaches and the "special" pleasure in living, with which the Cariocas (as the natives from Rio are called) enjoy life in their city. Rio's panorama offers one stunning view after another one with the incomparable landmarks of the Corcovado mountain, topped with the statue of Christ the Redeemer and the Sugar Loaf Mountain at the entrance of the Guanabara Bay. Rio is embraced by the sun and the by sea. Its beaches define life in the marvelous city with names recognized around the world, such as Copacabana and Ipanema. The diversity of Rio will make you dizzy. A sophisticated center of music and dance, Rio offers a nightlife that is legendary. The restaurants offer you all types of international cuisine, satisfying any taste, as well as typical Brazilian specialties. Rio also has a colonial legacy evidenced by its centuries-old churches and palaces.

Due to all above, Rio is a city that will amaze, delight and fascinate you. Rio is such a fascinating city that impresses its visitors at first sight by the climate and striking landscape. From the sun-drenched beauty of its sandy white beaches to the generous hospitality of the Cariocas, Rio offers a combination that is difficult to match. It is both a beach resort, combining tropical beauty and mountain views, and a sophisticated city, as well.  It is, without doubt, the world's most beautiful city.

Carnival:
If Rio de Janeiro is known for one thing, it would have to be the Carnival. Rio's Carnival has a mysterious hold over most visitors and it is legendary the world over. Carnival season takes up the best part of the week and, as a holiday period, it is more important to the average carioca than Christmas or New Year's Day. Part of the mystery of Carnival is the fact that, as a celebration, it has no fixed dates from the outsider's perspective. But it does. The last official day always falls on Ash Wednesday and marks the start of the Lenten season. It is always held forty days prior to Easter. Moveable, yes, but you can schedule any date for carnival from now until the end of time.

Carnival is a mixture of street parades that feature the samba schools, dance balls to suit just about every taste and budget, and contagious revelry, which takes over the whole city and spreads throughout the country.

Seeing is believes when it comes to Carnival. The special attractions are parades of the top samba schools, which take place over the Sunday and Monday nights of Carnival season. Nearly 50,000 people parade over two nights, viewed each night by a crowd of around 75,000 spectators. Millions more people watch the festivities live on television. The parade is as competitive as any major soccer championship and each school has its fans to cheer them along the road to victory and glory. During Carnival season, Rio gets wild with street festivals, fancy dress balls and other events.

New Year's Eve Party:
Equally as unforgettable as Carnival is the celebration of the New Year in Rio. Several million people come together every year on December 31st on Copacabana beach. The vast majority of them are dressed in white to await the arrival of the New Year, which is marked with a massive fireworks display at midnight. Religious and mystic aspects also reign, as the feast day for the pagan goddess of the sea, Iemanjá, is celebrated on the turning of the New Year. Thousands of offerings, many candlelit, will be pushed out into the sea for the pleasure of Iemanjá.

Transfers in & out:
Arriving at Rio's International Airport (Galeão), our guide will meet you after the customs area. You will be taken in an air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. The drive is approximately 36 miles along a modern highway that runs through Rebouças Tunnel, one of the longest in the world. You will also pass by the enormous Flamengo Park with its greenish grass and by the famous Sugar Loaf Mountain. Arriving at your hotel, you will be assisted at check-in and receive a welcome drink offered by all hotels as a tradition.

Half Day City Tour including: Maracanã Stadium and the Rio-Niterói Bridge:
Drive along famous beaches and through Flamengo Park, cross the nine-mile long bridge over Guanabara Bay to the city of Niterói. You will visit Icaraí and São Francisco beaches. Returning to Rio, you will be taken to Maracanã Stadium, the world's largest sports stadium with a capacity for more than 150,000 spectators. This stadium is where the greatest soccer matches in Brazil are held. It is also a place where great shows take place, such as concerts by Frank Sinatra, Tina Turner and Paul McCartney. After visiting this great place, you will tour downtown sectors and stop at the New Cathedral, an astonishing building in modern architecture with a capacity for 25,000 persons.

Half Day Sugar Loaf and Beaches Tour:
Carioca skyline soars 1,300 feet above the city, nearly the height of the man-made World Trade Center in New York City. Here is the Sugar Loaf Mountain, where you will be taken on this tour. Starting at the hotel, you will drive along famous beaches, such as Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana and Leme, reaching Praia Vermelha or Red Beach, in the Urca district. There, a cable car ascent is made in two stages toward the top of the Sugar Loaf Mountain. It will take you three minutes to reach the first stage, the Urca Mountain. Where the gardens and sightseeing view will invite you to enjoy this midway stop before proceeding to the peak. Arriving at it, the crescent of the Atlantic Ocean beaches comes fully into view and you will be amazed and certain of the city's beauty. The return trip will be through Flamengo Park and there will also be a stop at the famous New Cathedral downtown.

Half-Day Corcovado and Tijuca Forest Tour:
Mountains, forests, beaches, lagoon and all sorts of tropical vegetation. It is not by accident, except of nature, that three of Rio's famous attractions are natural wonders. On this tour, you will visit the amazing Christ the Redeemer, which is one of these natural wonders we have just talked about. It stands on the top of Corcovado Mountain (2,300 feet above sea level). To get there, we will drive through the Laranjeiras residential district and the quaint Cosme Velho to the Corcovado train station, where you will board a cogwheel train for a 15 minute ride that crosses Tijuca forest - the largest urban forest in the world. It has 8,000 acres of tropical rain forest right in the middle of Rio de Janeiro. Once on the mountaintop, guests will be amazed with the construction of the statue that consists of 120 feet of concrete and soapstone above the spectacular 360° view over the city. The return itinerary will take you through the Rebouças Tunnel, which leads to the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, a mirror lake boarded by residential buildings and gracious mansions, rolling, green hills and exotic gardens. Returning to the hotel, you will be sure that you have enjoyed the most amazing tour in your life.

Half Day Historic City Tour
This is an unusual walking tour that gives the visitor a feeling for the legends and stories woven around the narrow streets and old historical buildings of downtown Rio.
The walk includes a visit to many interesting points, such as the São Bento Monastery, Candelaria (the candle-makers), Praça XV, the "Travessa do Mercado", Imperial Palace, the Cultural Center located in the beautifully-restored Banco do Brasil, the Casa França-Brasil, Ouvidor (the listeners) Street and Gonçalves Dias Street with the traditional Colombo Coffee Shop.
The walk continues on down Uruguaiana Street, Carioca Square up to the Metropolitan Cathedral where passengers will meet the transportation that will take them back to their hotels. 

Full Day to Angra dos Reis
With an archipelago of more than 300 islands and countless beaches, the town of Angra lies in the heart of this paradise, some 130 klm south of Rio. This spectacular view, winds over mountainous terrain covered in lush Atlantic rain forest. Graceful coves and sandy beaches, little islands and crystal clear water make the journey a memorable occasion.
The town of Angra dos Reis has been continuously settled since the early 1500s. There are many lovely old buildings from the colonial past when the town was a great port and agricultural center.
A saveiro schooner waits at the dock to take visitors on a cruise of those many islands, stopping for a swim in the enticing turquoise blue waters. Then a delicious lunch of hot and cold self-service buffet will be served.

Half Day Tour Guanabara Bay
On january 1st’ 1502, a portuguese squad, commanded by Andre Gonçalves, discovered the Guanabara Bay and, judging to be a great river, and being january he gave it the name of Rio de Janeiro. That’s means river of January.
It is the largest bay of the world in volume of water; it has several islands, as the Goversnor's island, Fundão and Snakes Island.
In the west margin we see Rio de Janeiro, and East the municipal district of Niteroi. A city vision is discovered as we leave " Marina da Gloria " by Saveiro, neighborhoods of Botafogo, Flamengo, Urca, Sugar Loaf, Fort São Joao, Flagstone Island, Santa Cruz Fortress, Rio- Niteroi Bridge etc.
Transfer hotel - Marina da Gloria - hotel is included.

Half Day Botanical Garden
Servant in 1808 by Prince D. João VI, the place holds about 7.200 species of plants, the Imperial Palm trees with it's incredible height are the main attraction of the Garden. The areas of 141 hectares shelter the most exotic flora from Amazone Forest like the Vitoria Regia and the wild orchid. The walk also permits you to see several threatened species of extinction, as the brazil wood.

Full Day to Buzios
Made famous in the 60's by Brigitte Bardot famous french actress, with a population of 15.000 people, and registration of 44 nationalities, Buzios is an international place. The group boards a Saveiro schooner and a cruise is made around the beautiful beaches that make Buzios known.
The cobbled streets, full of quaint charm, glamour and sophistication deserve a walk. Then a delicious lunch of hot and cold self-service buffet will be served.

Day tour to the tropical islands and Schooner Cruise:
Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel early in the morning, after breakfast, and will drive you through a marvelous dream world. The ride of approximately 65 miles is along the shoreline to the fishing village of Itacuruçá, passing by numerous fields, banana plantations and villages. There, nature has outdone itself and dotted the bay with over 300 islands. They appear to be floating jungles made of sheer rock and covered with thick, lush vegetation resting over emerald green waters. At Itacuruçá, you will embark on a saveiro (schooner) for a cruise in the waters of the Sepetiba Bay. Passengers will be able to swim and sunbathe when we stop at an uninhabited island. After this excursion, we will voyage to another lovely island for a delicious seafood lunch and a selection of salads and fresh bread. The return trip is as wonderful as the arriving one and you can rest while we sail by the islands that surround this area. It is not for nothing that this trip has been acclaimed as one of the most charming attractions in the entire Rio area.

Helicopter Tour
This is a rare opportunity for the visitor to see Rio de Janeiro from the air. The city nestled against the backdrop of powerful granite mountains, the Atlantic Ocean twinkling at their feet.
The flight takes in the Maracanã Stadium, the golden beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana, the Christ Statue on Corcovado Mountain, the Sugar Loaf and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lake.
Besides these incredible views, the visitors will be able to take some of the most spectacular photos of their visit to Rio.  Transportation to/from the hotels is included

Half Day to Maracana Stadium
The stadium Mario Filho, globally known as Maracanã, was built in 1950, to shelter the World cup that took place in Brazil. This is the largest Stadium in the World.
Enjoy the electric atmosphere of a classic game with great flags and fireworks. This is only operated on game days, and includes entrance for tourist section, in numbered chair.

Rio by night (dinner and Samba Show):
Driving along Rio's famous beaches at night, our tour guide will take you for dinner in one of the famous Brazil's BBQ places, where you will taste the delicious "churrasco". The "rodízio" style of dining serves all sorts of meat in an all-you-can-eat-buffet. After dining, you will drive to the Plataforma show house to hear the spectacular Brazilian folk music. Carnival costumes and dances emphasizes on the world-famous "samba" and the beautiful "mulata" dancers. The exotic mystery that has passed from generation to generation and the poetic magic blended together in music and dance come through in this show that reflects the spirit of Brazil - a land where all races live together in permanent brotherhood.

Half Day Petrópolis tour:
The imperial city of Petrópolis is located 55 miles away from Rio. You will ride through the countryside of the Serra da Estrela Mountains. One of the main points of interest in the city is the summer residence of the Emperor Dom Pedro II, which has been restored to its original splendor. Today it is used as the Imperial Museum. The museum is home to a collection of tapestries, colonial furnishings, and portraits, as well as the Imperial Crown, with over 600 diamonds and pearls. You will enjoy the refreshing drive through summer homes and cottages on your return to Rio.

Jeep Tour in the Tijuca Forest
Enter the Tijuca Forest by the Tree Farm where it is possible to see the contrast between the “stone jungle” the tropical forest; in the middle of a city.  A 15 minute stop at the “Monkeys’ Waterfall” for the pax to have the opportunity to appreciate the religious syncretism existing in our country.  A Little stop at the “Vista Chinesa” to take pictures and listen to the history of the reforestation process of the Tijuca Forest and the importance of the Atlantic Jungle.  A stop at Cascatinha (Taunay’s waterfall) for refreshments and to see
Mayrink’s Chapel. Trekking of approximately one hour through an easy trail, where the botanical aspect is developed.  At this point, there is an explanation of how important it is to maintain the ecosystem. 
The pax will have direct contact with the local nature.  Return by Açude da Solidão (Loneliness Dam) towards São Conrado, through Estrada das Canoas (Canoes Road) where the pax will watch the hang-gliding flights.
At this time it will be possible to admire the three aspects of Rio de Janeiro – the Wonderful City, the mountain and the sea.

BBQ Restaurants:
The typical Brazilian-style restaurant serves meat in a "Rodízio" fashion. The most diverse sorts of meats, including beef, pork, chicken, lamb, ribs, turkey breasts and even chicken hearts are a few of what you can taste together along with a wide variety of salads served in buffet style. This delicious lunch can be added to any of the tours that you choose in Rio. You can also combine two tours and include a BBQ lunch between them. Once you try this kind of food, you will never ask for anything else. But, if you prefer any other choices, Rio has thousands of International Cuisine restaurants waiting for your visit.

Half Day Botanical Garden + Shopping tour
The Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro was founded on June 13, 1808, by his royal highness the Prince Regent Dom João for the purpose of introducing and acclimatizing the spice-bearing plants which were brought from the East Indies these species were originally planted alongside the gun power works, established on the arrival of the Royal Family in Rio de Janeiro. This acclimatization garden was called Royal Hortus. After being crowner King, Dom João VI expanded the area of the Royal Hortus, designating it as the Royal Botanical Garden, and opening it to the public. The garden became an appendage of the Royal Museum, now called the National Museum of Rio de Janeiro.
At the proclamation of the republic, the garden received its present name, Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro.
It offers one square kilometer of greenery and tranquility. Containing 6,200 species of tropical plants and trees, the gardens are ideal for quiet walks and talks.
After this the spouses can shopping at Rio Sul Shopping Center in Botafogo district.