About Rio de Janeiro
Rio’s powers of seduction can leave you with a bad case of saudade (indescribable longing) when you leave. Planted between lush, forest-covered mountains and breathtaking beaches, the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City) has many charms at her disposal.
Although joie de vivre is a French invention (as is the bikini), it’s the Cariocas (Rio dwellers) who’ve made it their own. How else to explain the life-lusting zeal with which the city’s inhabitants celebrate their days? While large-scale festivities like Carnaval make Rio famous, there are countless occasions for revelry – Saturday at Ipanema Beach, a festa (party) in Lapa, soccer at Maracanã, or an impromptu roda de samba (samba circle) on the sidewalks of Leblon or any other corner of the city.
The spectacular landscape is another of Rio’s shameless virtues. Verdant mountains and white-sand beaches fronting deep blue sea offer a range of adventure: surfing great breaks off Prainha, hiking through Tijuca’s rain forests, sailing across the Baía de Guanabara (Guanabara Bay) or rock climbing up the face of Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain).
Top Attractions
With so much on offer it's hard to know which of the many attractions to visit first, especially if your time in Rio is limited. We always advise that you pre-book any tours prior to arriving in Rio, as space is often limited.
Here's our list of top spots, and must sees in the Cidade Maravilhosa if you're only visiting for 1-3 days
Corcovado and Sugarloaf
If you're only in the city for a short time then you simply must take a tour to Corcovado (Christ the Redeemer), and Sugar Loaf Mountain, the views are simply spectacular!
Book Corcovado and Sugar Loaf now
Beaches by Bike
What better way to really experience the city, and see some of the most spectacular beaches, the city than by organised bike tour.
Book Rio de Janeiro Half-Day Bike Tour
View the full list of all the tours we offer.
