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Active Rio Tours

Suggested Tour

This suggested itinerary allows you to see all of the famous landmarks of Rio, in a way different from riding on a tour bus. On this tour you get to walk, ride, climb and kayak.

Day 1- Arrive Rio. After getting your luggage and going through customs, walk out the exit and look for a person holding a sign with your name on it. He will transfer you to your selcted hotel.Then in the afternoon we start a beach ride from your hotel and we cycle along Rio's most famous beaches, stopping to drink fresh coconut water. We may also cycle an extra hour around the Lagoa (Rio's lake).

Day 2- breakfast, then you will be transferred to PEDRA DA GÁVEA. This is an impressive granite mountain on Rio’s shoreline, easily recognizable for its huge flat top. It is certainly the city's most beautiful hike, but it is only recommended for the reasonably fit and experienced hiker. During 2/3 of the trail, we are inside the Atlantic Rain Forest. On the last part the vegetation is lower and the views are breathtaking a blend of forested slopes, ocean and city. After a short rock-climb we reach
the summit, which is Rio’s most spectacular viewpoint. On the way back we stop for a refreshing dip at Barra da Tijuca Beach. Full-Day. 3 hours hike with a 50ft rock-climb. 1h30min hiking down.

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SURF LESSONS - Surfing is a very popular sport in Rio, coming right below soccer which is the favorite national sport. The long coast offers wonderful areas for surfing, with many beach breaks providing ideal conditions for easy and safe learning. The best beaches are Barra da Tijuca, Prainha and Grumari, on the West zone. No previous experience is required. Hotelpick-up/drop-off and fun board rental are included. We have the best instructors in town, and they are prepared either to teach beginners or assist experienced surfers. Half Day

Day 3 - breakfast, then hike up Sugarloaf. This dramatic granite rock is a well-known Rio landmark, and also an over-explored tourist attraction. Instead of standing in line to ride the aerial cable car with dozens of visitors, why not to try the unique experience of reaching the summit on your own feet? We start strolling along a beautiful shoreline pedestrian path, then hike up a trail (Half hour walking to the beginning of the trail and 2 hours hiking up) with wonderful views of Rio's bay and finally face a short (80 ft.) but challenging rock-climb. On the way down we take the cable car. Then we do some kayaking. Ocean kayaking is one of the best ways to explore Rio's beautiful coast and enjoy unique views of the city and its forested mountains. We start the trip at Praia Vermelha, where the Sugar Loaf Mountain is located, and paddle for one hour to the Cotunduba Island, a few miles off-shore. There we stop for snacks, swimming and snorkeling, seeing the beauty of Rio from a totally different viewpoint. Back at the beach we shower and change at the Kayak Base. No previous experience is required. Snorkeling equipment, hotel pick-up and drop-off are included.

Day 4 - breakfast, then you will be transferred to the airport or enjoy other options in Rio.

2010 Price per person in US$: (minimum of 2 people)

All neccessary equipment is provided.

Ilha Grande 2 Day Extension

Day 1 - Pick-up at 6:00am. 1h15min drive to Mangaratiba port , then Ferry boat trip (1h45min) to the village of Abrãao. Departure at 8 am. After arriving, we do a 3 hours hike visiting 4 beaches : Palmas, Mangues, Pouso and Lopes Mendes. There is an option of taking a boat and hiking only for 30min.
Swimming and lunch. Accommodation

Day 2 (boat trip option) - Half day boat trip along the island´s coast with Snorkeling at Lagoa Azul, the island's best spot. Also visit Freguesia de Santana's old church and Saco do Céu . Lunch in a typical seafood restaurant on the beach . Ferry back to Mangaratiba at 5:30 pm Return to Rio, arrival around 9:00 pm

On the second day we either join a boat trip with snorkeling or a 6 hour hike to the island’s highest point, the Parrot Peak, depending on weather conditions and hiking experience.

2010 Price = US$354 per person with 2-3 people, $318 per person with 4-6 people

Paraty 3 Day Extension

Day 1 - Pick-up at 7:00am and 4-hour drive to Laranjeiras . Then 2-hour hike to Gaietas beach, stopping for snacks and crossing Sono, Antigos
and Antiguinhos, Swimming at the beaches on the way. Dinner at Gaietas Beach Accommodation at Gaietas Beach(cottages).

Day 2 - visit Galhetas waterfall after breakfast, then a 6-hour hike crossing 2 beaches and the Cairuçú Peak at 550mts. Swim at Martins de Sá and Cairuçú beaches on the way. 1-hour hike to Pouso da Cajaiba beach . Dinner and accommodation at Cajaiba.

Day 3 - After breakfast, 1-hour hike to the village of Praia Grande . Swim at Praia Grande da Cajaiba. Then a 2-hour boat trip to Paraty beach.
Lunch and historic sightseeing in Paraty , then a 4-hour drive to Rio, arriving around 10 pm

2010 Price = US$563 per person with 2-3 people, $506 per person with 4-6 people

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