Rio Explorer

We visit the city of Rio de Janeiro. Visit the most famous sights: The historic center with colonial influences and the Sugar Loaf. We leave the hotel and drive through the neighborhood of Botafogo and Flamengo Park. Then we continue towards the center on Avenida Presidente Vargas, which borders the futuristic office buildings. (The “Avenidas” are roads lanes 6-8) and go through the Candelaria cathedral. photo stop at the “Sambadrome”. In this stage, the samba schools parade during the carnival. For the viewer, a world-class show for local participants parade organized according to strict criteria. On the way back through Avenida Rio Branco, we see the municipal theater, a copy of the Paris Opera House, built in 1909. From there, via the famous Cinelandia “Arcos da Lapa”. We continue to the famous modern cathedral “Sao Sebastiao” and Sugar Loaf in the neighborhood of Urca. A cable car takes us to the Sugar Loaf. The track is divided into two sectors. The first section up to the Urca hill, 220 meters above the level of the sea. After a first view and a short walk, you can take the second cable car to the top, 396 meters above the level of the sea where you will enjoy a spectacular view of the city.

Optional: Rio by Night. Rio de Janeiro offers a very large selection of great, exclusive restaurants, bars and clubs. 
The world-famous top churrascarias (BBQ restaurants) are a special class gastronomic experience. Around 25 types of grilled meat are served at the table. Everything in the system: “à discretion / all you can eat”. The restaurants also offer a wide variety of buffets: Various fish dishes, seafood, sushi and sashimi, many local specialties from all over Brazil, a very large selection of salads, vegetables and finally a cheese buffet, desserts and exotic tropical fruits. Afterwards a great samba show in the Ginga Tropical theater or in the Rio Scenarium, a temple of dance and music that is very popular with the locals. In the main hall on the lower floor you can dance to live Brazilian music. There is an integrated club on the second floor where a DJ spins everything from “Flashback Disco, Pop, Rock to Electronics” and sets the mood. Dancing among and with locals! “Chill-out” is the order of the day on the third floor. There are great bars and seating areas on every floor where you can comfortably enjoy drinks or delicious snacks. The decoration and ambiance in the Rio Scenarium is very special. All this makes this place one of the best dance and music temples in the world. Do not miss it!

Our suggestions (5 hours):
De luxe option 1:  approx. USD 170.00 per person. Churrascaria «Marius Degustare» & Show Ginga Tropical
De luxe option 2: approx. USD 130.00 per person. BBQ Marius Degustare & Rio Scenarium
Insider casual option: approx. USD 100.00 per person. “Lapa by Night”. After decades of decadence, the quarter has spruced itself up into a real and authentic “Carioca gem” for going out. Music is played on every corner, many pubs and music bars invite you to linger. The atmosphere is casual, ideal for the young and young at heart. You will be picked up from the hotel at 7:00 p.m. in the evening. We start the evening in the Copacabana in the great «Churrascaria Carretão Lido». Then a guided walking tour in the Lapa through the narrow streets, where you will be shown the current hot spots of the scene. Visit to the world famous Rio Scenarium. Escorted transfer to your hotel just before midnight. Night owls can of course stay longer, in which case return transport is no longer included. Uber or Taxi isinexpensive