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Full Day in Rio - Christ the Redeemer by Van, Sugarloaf, City Tour & BBQ

Full Day in Rio - Christ the Redeemer by Van, Sugarloaf, City Tour & BBQ

CA $117
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Full Day in Rio - Christ the Redeemer by Van, Sugarloaf, City Tour & BBQ
Aerial view of the Private Angra dos Reis Sightseeing Cruise

Angra dos Reis Full-Day from Rio with Boat Ride & Lunch

CA $82
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Angra dos Reis Full-Day from Rio with Boat Ride & Lunch
Plaza Premium Lounge at RIOgaleao-Tom Jobim Airport

Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)

CA $45
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Plaza Premium Lounge at Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour and Lunch

Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour from Rio de Janeiro

CA $95
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Arraial do Cabo with Boat Tour from Rio de Janeiro
Museum of Tomorrow, AquaRio & Olympic Boulevard

Museum of Tomorrow, AquaRio & Olympic Boulevard

CA $70
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Museum of Tomorrow, AquaRio & Olympic Boulevard
Tijuca Forest and Botanical Garden

Tijuca Forest and Botanical Garden

CA $87
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Tijuca Forest and Botanical Garden
Daylong Excursion to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande

From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Day Tour

CA $105
per adult
From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Day Tour
Arraial do Cabo Beach

Arraial do Cabo Full-Day Tour: Brazilian Caribe departing from Rio de Janeiro

CA $140
per adult
Arraial do Cabo Full-Day Tour: Brazilian Caribe departing from Rio de Janeiro
Day Trip to Buzios from Rio with Boat Ride & Lunch

Day Trip to Buzios from Rio with Boat Ride & Lunch

CA $89
per adult
Day Trip to Buzios from Rio with Boat Ride & Lunch
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Tours & day trips

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Full Day in Rio - Christ the Redeemer by Van, Sugarloaf, City Tour & BBQ

Full Day in Rio - Christ the Redeemer by Van, Sugarloaf, City Tour & BBQ

Activity duration is 7 hours and 59 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 627 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $256 per adult
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History & culture

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Full-Day in Rio Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, City Tour & BBQ

Full-Day in Rio Christ by Train, Sugarloaf, City Tour & BBQ

Activity duration is 8 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 109 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $248 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Old Rio de Janeiro & Santa Teresa Tour with Transfer

Old Rio de Janeiro & Santa Teresa Tour with Transfer

Activity duration is 4 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 27 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $62 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Rio: Tijuca Rainforest Hike, Wildlife, Waterfalls & Caves

Rio: Tijuca Rainforest Hike, Wildlife, Waterfalls & Caves

Activity duration is 5 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 390 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $119 per adult*
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Water activities

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Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour

Rio de Janeiro: Sunset Sailing Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 277 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $93 per adult
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A beach with a road running parallel to it, palm trees, and buildings in the background.

Copacabana Beach

9.0/10 (5,319 reviews)
Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Copacabana Beach, a popular beach in Rio de Janeiro. Amble around this romantic area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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