Tours
Discover the wonderful city of Rio de Janeiro and surrounding areas. There are plenty of sightseeing tours, excursions and other activities to fill the spare time you might have while in Rio. These activities are NOT included in the conference registration fee and should be booked directly with the Concierge of Windsor Atlântica hotel. Reservations can made by email (concierge.atlantica@windsorhoteis.com.br) or in person during the conference, directly at the hotel Concierge. Conference participants and accompanying persons are eligible for the special prices listed below.
| Traditional Tours | ||||
| Tour | Description | Depart. Time | Duration | Cost |
| Full-Day Tour | The must see monuments of Rio in one day! Corcovado + Sugar Loaf + city tour around Downtown area. Lunch included. | 8:00 AM 9:00 AM |
8 hours | |
| Corcovado & Sugar Loaf |
Half-day tour. You will visit the Christ the Redeemer statue and the Sugar Loaf mountain. | 8:00 AM 2:00 PM |
4 ½ hours | |
| Rio Express | Half-day tour. Christ the Redeemer + Sugar Loaf + sightseeing around Maracanã Stadium, Metropolitan Cathedral and Sambadrome. | 9:00 AM 1:30 PM | 5 ½ hours | |
| Corcovado Express | From the top of the Corcovado mountain, the Christ the Redeemer statue opens his arms for all visitors. | 8:00 AM 2:00 PM |
3 hours | |
| Corcovado Tour | Visit the Christ the Redeemer statue + sightseeing around Downtown area. | 9:00 AM 1:30 PM |
4 hours | |
| Sugar Loaf & Beaches | Half-day tour. Sugar Loaf mountain tour by the cable car + sightseeing around Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. | 1:30 PM | 4 hours | |
| Petrópolis | Known as the Imperial City, Petrópolis is a premier mountain resort in Rio. You will visit the Imperial Palace and learn more about the history of Brazil. Lunch is not included. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. | 10:10 AM | 8 hours | |
| Historical Tour | Walking tour around the historical area of the city, Downtown. Visits to the Cinelândia, Colombo Café, XV November Square and Candelária Church. Monday to Saturday. | 9:00 AM 2:00 PM |
3 hours | |
| Rio by Night | ||||
| Tour | Description | Depart. Time | Duration | Cost |
| Plataforma Show |
Folklore show of Brazilian rhythms. Transfer + Show. Monday to Saturday. |
9:00 PM | 3 hours | |
| Plataforma & Dinner | Folklore show of Brazilian rhythms. Transfer + Dinner (Brazilian food) + Show. Every night except on Sunday. | 7:00 PM | 5 hours | |
| Salgueiro Carnival Rehearsal |
Rehearsal of musicians and dancers at the Salgueiro Samba School hall. Feel the atmosphere of the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Every Saturday. | 9:35 PM | 5 hours | |
| Jeep Tours | ||||
| Tour | Description | Depart. Time | Duration | Cost |
| Favela Tour | Located in São Conrado neighborhood, the “Favela da Rocinha” is considered one of the biggest favelas in South America. The community reflects the “carioca way of life”. | 9:00 AM 2:00 PM |
3 hours | |
| Tijuca Forest | Tour through the National Park of Tijuca, the biggest urban forest of the world. | 9:00 AM 2:00 PM |
3 hours | |
| Favela & Tijuca Forest | You will visit the “Favela da Rocinha”, community with more than 70,000 habitants. The tour continues through the Tijuca Forest. | 9:00 AM 2:00 PM |
4 hours | |
| Corcovado & Tijuca Forest | You will visit the Christ the Redeemer statue by the Paineiras road and the Tijuca Forest, located inside the National Park of Tijuca. | 9:00 AM 2:00 PM |
4 hours | |
| Corcovado, Forest & Santa Teresa |
Visits to the Christ the Redeemer statue, Tijuca Forest and Santa Teresa, neighborhood of colonial style. | 9:00 AM 2:00 PM |
5 hours | |
| Botanical Garden & Forest | The Botanical Garden was founded in 1808, by King John VI of Portugal. You will find more than 6.000 different species of tropical plants. | 9:00 AM 2:00 PM |
4 hours | |
| 4 Wonders | Full-day tour to the main attractions of Rio. Corcovado + Sugar Loaf + Botanical Garden + Forest. Lunch included. | 9:00 AM | 8 hours | |
| Boat Tours | ||||
| Tour | Description | Depart. Time | Duration | Cost |
| Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande |
Full-day tour. Schooner tour along the green and transparent waters of Angra dos Reis. Stop for swimming. Lunch and tropical fruits included on board. | 8:00 AM | 12 hours | |
| Búzios | Schooner tour along the charming beaches of Búzios, famous village located in north of Rio. Stop for sea bathing and lunch included. | 8:00 AM | 12 hours | |
| Splash Tour | Tour inside an amphibious bus. “Splash down” at Guanabara Bay and you will see Rio by a different view! | 9:30 AM 11:30 AM 13:30 PM |
2 hours | |
| Rio by Boat | Boat tour along Guanabara Bay. Stop for seabathing. Drinks and snacks on board. | 8:30 AM 3:00 PM |
3 hours | |
| Special Tours | ||||
| Tour | Description | Depart. Time | Duration | Cost |
| Soccer Game | Feel the atmosphere of a real match at Maracanã Stadium. | Under request | ||
| Private Tours | Exclusive tours planned according to your preference. | Under request | ||
| Hiking/ Motorcycle Tours/ Sailing | Please contact the Concierge | |||
Important Information
- Tours are confirmed after payment. Cancellations on the day of the tour will incur the payment of 50% of the tour cost.
- Payment in credit card might incur the charge of extra service taxes.
- The schedule and duration of tours can change according to traffic conditions.
