Visit Brazil : Tours and activities 2012 guide

Explore the beauty of this bay and its surrounding areas with a knowledgeable guide.

Your tour starts with panoramic views of downtown Rio and several of the city's main attractions. Then, travel up Urca Hill to Sugar Loaf via cable car for views of Guanabara Bay and its islands.

Rich with history, Rio is best explored on foot. Wander among some of this city's most famous sites, including the Bento Monastery, the Imperial Palace, and the Metropolitan Cathedral.

See all of Rio's major sights on this full-day tour that includes visits to Sugar Loaf and Corcovado. Enjoy lunch and take the train through the Tijuca rainforest to the Christ Redeemer Statue. Watch...

Experience the contrast of the "stone jungle" of Rio de Janeiro and the Tijuca Rain Forest from inside an open Jeep.

The effervescent rhythms of Samba come to life in this energetic dance performance! Let the music and history of this amazing city move you. Enjoy a barbecue buffet with the dinner option.

Though initially settled by Germans, the buildings and charming streets of Petropolis mark the“Imperial City” as a true Brazilian city. Stops along the way include the Imperial Museum and the Crystal...

Put on the map by Brigitte Bardot, the famous French actress, this former fishing village is now a charming town that's home to cobblestone streets, art galleries, and restaurants.

Buy your phone minutes in advance! Your Call Home electronic International Prepaid Phone card is a convenient way to stay in touch with your family and friends when traveling abroad.

Visit the heart of paradise as you explore coves, sandy beaches, and historic colonial buildings. Then board a schooner for a sail among the crystal blue waters.

Board a schooner for a sail to a local tropical island. Along the way there's time for a swim–keep an eye out for local marine life! After a buffet lunch, explore the island and all its treasures...

Journey via train through the dense Tijuca rain forest of Tijuca to the monumental Christ the Redeemer statue. Located atop Corcovado Mountain, the statue stands 125 feet (38 meters) tall.

Spend an evening exploring one of Rio's hubs for nightlife and music. Head to the trendy Lapa district to visit two of the city's most popular spots, even add a delicious Brazilian dinner when...

Get a personalized guide to Rio de Janeiro, full of information relevant to your trip. Offbeat Guides come with up-to-date information on current events, exchange rates, weather forecasts, and more.

Spend a morning in one of Brazil's oldest neighborhoods, walking the cobblestone streets amid eclectic architecture. Set high on a hill, Santa Teresa offers stunning views of downtown Rio.

Explore the Copacabana area and learn about the Carioca lifestyle, which offers a relaxed approach to life. Visit Copacabana Fort before taking in the view of Ipanema Beach from Arpoador Rock.

Visit the hottest bars in town and practice your samba moves while experiencing the best Carioca nightlife Rio de Janeiro has to offer.

Take a bicycle tour through Rio de Janeiro and discover some of the area's most scenic hotspots, including Ipanema Beach and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. Ride past popular city districts, walk...

Travel from your Buzios hotel to your Rio de Janeiro hotel in the comfort of a private car. Listed rate is valid for up to 3 passengers per vehicle.

Travel from your Rio de Janeiro hotel to your Buzios hotel in the comfort of a private car. Listed rate is valid for up to 3 passengers per vehicle.

Travel from Rio de Janeiro Galeao Airport to your Buzios hotel in the comfort of a private car. Listed rate is valid for up to 3 passengers per vehicle.

Travel from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to your Buzios hotel in the comfort of a private car. Listed rate is valid for up to 3 passengers per vehicle.

Travel from your Buzios hotel to Rio de Janeiro Galeao Airport in the comfort of a private car. Listed rate is valid for up to 3 passengers per vehicle.

Travel from your Buzios hotel to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport in the comfort of a private car. Listed rate is valid for up to 3 passengers per vehicle.

Take an insider's peek at Rio de Janeiro. See a city that is famous, not only for its striking beauty, but also its harsh poverty. See the Christ the Redeemer monument, visit local favelas, and see...

Travel from Rio de Janeiro Galeao Airport to your Parati hotel in the comfort of a private car. Listed rate is valid for up to 3 passengers per vehicle.

Travel from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport to your Parati hotel in the comfort of a private car. Listed rate is valid for up to 3 passengers per vehicle.

Travel from your Parati hotel to Rio de Janeiro Galeao Airport in the comfort of a private car. Listed rate is valid for up to 3 passengers per vehicle.

Travel from your Parati hotel to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport in the comfort of a private car. Listed rate is valid for up to 3 passengers per vehicle.

Travel from Rio Airport (GIG or SDU) to your Rio de Janeiro city hotel in the comfort of a private car. Listed rate is valid for up to 3 passengers per vehicle.

Travel from your Rio de Janeiro city hotel to Rio Airport (GIG or SDU) in the comfort of a private car. Listed rate is valid for up to 3 passengers per vehicle.

Combining water, touch, and beauty care, this 2–hour service promotes mind and body renewal, all with the surrounding rhythms of the Bossa Nova beat.

The 1-hour relaxing Swedish massage stimulates the blood stream and aids in eliminating muscular tension.

Enjoy the sounds of Rio, where the music never stops, with a choice of massages for relaxation or body modeling—all to the samba beat.

After a vigorous workout, enjoy a sport massage, applied with Andiroba fluid, for relieving body rigidity and muscle tensions.