Rio De Janeiro Small Group Tours & Trips

169 Rio De Janeiro trips. Tours from 42 tour companies. 71 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.

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Best of Argentina & Brazil
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Premium - 4 star
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Easy
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Balanced schedule

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Buenos Aires, Copacabana, Iguazu Falls, Rio de Janeiro

Highlights

  • Buenos Aires offers an eclectic mix of European, Cosmopolitan and Latin flavours, as well as a booming cultural and nightlife scene. Explore the neighbourhoods of this lively, confident city on a full-day tour with a local guide.
  • Look for rainbows in the mist from both the Brazilian and Argentinian sides as you marvel at the power of Iguazu Falls which are higher than Niagara Falls and wider than Victoria Falls.
  • Visit a local Guarani community to meet some of the region’s few remaining indigenous people and learn how the falls were created when the serpent god M’Boy split the river in half.
  • Gaze over the dazzling city, mountains and bay of Rio de Janeiro from the foot of the famous Christ the Redeemer statue and immerse yourself in Brazilian culture, dance and music.
  • Get hands on making empanadas or pizzas for lunch, followed by the quintessential Argentinian sweet treat – alfajores.

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Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, High Adventure

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"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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Sightseeing and Carnival in Rio de Janeiro
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They create highly personalized trips across all needs from family travel to luxury, food, diving, adventures and more.
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Take in the breathtaking view as your plane descends upon Rio de Janeiro – the 'Marvelous City' where
  • rolling green hills, turquoise ocean,
  • sandy beaches and high-rise urban development is all packed together in a unique blend of life and humanity.

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Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Education / Learning, Photography, Festivals & Special Events

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"The brilliant excursions! Dear Richele! I am writing you with gratitude for organizing the brilliant excursions for our group of 16 people! They came back from Brazil very happy and really satisfied! So, many-many thanks to you and your wonderful team! Looking forward to our next cooperation) Kind Regards, Anna Zboranska Exotic Department TRAVEL PROFESSIONAL GROUP"

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Highlights of Bolivia
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With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

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Copacabana, Lake Titicaca, La Paz, Sucre, Uyuni

Highlights

  • Enjoy a three-day Salar de Uyuni 4x4 adventure, which includes the train cemetery, salt flats, Incahuasi (cactus) Island, colourful lagoons, geysers and ancient volcanoes
  • Discover the pre-Columbian Unesco World Heritage sites of El Fuerte and Tiwanaku
  • See the giant tree ferns and spectacular landscape of Amboró National Park
  • Visit La Recoleta viewpoint overlooking the White City of Sucre
  • Learn about the colonial and silver mining heritage ofPotosí
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Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

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"The booking process for my forthcoming trip to Peru on the Salkantay trek in November went very smoothly"

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  • Fully customized trip based on preferences
  • Matched with a local specialist
  • From $150 per person per day
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Best of South America
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They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Aguas Calientes, Arequipa, Buenos Aires, Copacabana, Cusco, Iguazu Falls, Ilha Grande, Inca Trail, Lake Titicaca, La Paz, Lima, Machu Picchu, Montevideo, Nazca, Ollantaytambo, Paraty, Plaza Mayor , Puno, Rio de Janeiro, San Francisco, Sucre, Uyuni

Highlights

  • Explore elegant architecture, political history in spades and hilly neighbourhoods dotted with terracotta roofs – Sucre might be Bolivia’s most beautiful city.
  • Take an unforgettable 4WD adventure across the Salar de Uyuni – some of the largest salt lakes in the world. Pass cactus islands, train cemeteries and mineral lakes teeming with flamingos.
  • The giant desert inscriptions of the Nazca Lines are one of Peru's great unsolved mysteries, and so is the lost Inca city of Machu Picchu. You’ll experience both your own way, with a range of options to choose from.
  • Enjoy delicious home-cooking and warm hospitality during your three-day estancia stay, and learn about Uruguay’s gauchos – legendary cowboys – while on the ranch.
  • After seeing its virgin rainforests, blue lagoons and splendid beaches, you’d never imagine that Ilha Grande had such a treacherous pirate history. This is true natural beauty, Brazilian style.

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure

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Peru, Chile, Argentina & Brazil  in 20 days - Machu Picchu, Iguazu & Capital Cities - Superior
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Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Buenos Aires, Copacabana, Cusco, Iguazu Falls, Lima, Rio de Janeiro, Sacred Valley, Santiago, Santo Domingo, Sugar Loaf, Valparaiso

Highlights

  • Santiago de Chile
  • Barrio La Boca
  • Buenos Aires
  • Iguazu Falls, Argentinian side
  • San Telmo
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Around The World

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"Very well organised, excellent guide and information. Superb coach driver."

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Rio de Janeiro Short Break
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They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro

Themes

Relaxing Retreats

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Buenos Aires to Rio Explorer
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Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

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Buenos Aires, Copacabana, Iguazu Falls, Ilha Grande, Montevideo, Paraty, Rio de Janeiro

Highlights

  • Spend three days at a working estancia (farm) in Uruguay, where you can spend your time getting involved in farm work, learning about gauchos, riding horses or simply relaxing in the sun.
  • Stop in colourful Colonia del Sacramento, where vintage cars line the streets and an old drawbridge leads to the World Heritage-listed Old Quarter.
  • The mighty Iguazu Falls straddles the border between Argentina and Brazil, and you’ll cross the border to see its incredible cascades from both sides.
  • Let loose and samba the night away in Rio de Janeiro – South America’s party capital. Arriving in this bustling metropolis is the perfect way to continue your South American adventure.
  • You’ll have plenty of time to choose your own adventure at Ilha Grande with two full days on the island. So if hiking, boating, kayaking or lazing on a beach is your thing, we’ve got you covered.

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Cultural, High Adventure

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Best of Brazil
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Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Copacabana, Ilha Grande, Paraty, Rio de Janeiro

Highlights

  • Let loose and samba the night away in Rio de Janeiro – South America’s party capital. Arriving in this bustling metropolis is the perfect way to start your Brazilian adventure.
  • Party down with the locals in the streets of colonial Paraty, where Portugal meets Brazil, jungle meets sea and your adventure dials up a notch.
  • After seeing its virgin rainforests, blue lagoons and splendid beaches, you’d never imagine that Ilha Grande had such a treacherous pirate history. This is true natural beauty, Brazilian style.
  • You’ll have plenty of time to choose your own adventure at Ilha Grande with two full days on the island. So if hiking, boating, kayaking or lazing on a beach is your thing, we’ve got you covered.
  • With some of Brazil's biggest icons, including Christ the Redeemer, Ipanema Beach and Sugarloaf Mountain all at your fingertips, why not consider extending your stay in colourful Rio?

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Cultural, High Adventure

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Rio De Janeiro Reviews & Ratings

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Pranika

Sep 2015

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Felt the tour was a bit short.

Felt the tour was a bit short. Probably more pricey compared to ano...

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khairul

Sep 2015

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good trip, enjoyable good and helpful tour leader

good trip, enjoyable good and helpful tour leader (Pedro) everything was very organised except when our flight from Iquazu to Rio was cancelled and there was no in...

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Khairul

Sep 2015

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enjoyable good tour leader met new friends unique experience

enjoyable good tour leader met new friends unique experience

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Michelle

Sep 2015

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I gave this score because I thoroughly

I gave this score because I thoroughly enjoyed the trip.

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Prakriti

Sep 2015

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Overall a good experience but it was

Overall a good experience but it was a short tour so can't pesticide extensive feedback.

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Rio De Janeiro Tour Selection Trips

  • Rio is a lot safer than many people think. But be aware of your surroundings, don’t wander into a favela alone, and don’t have a lot of expensive gadgets on display. 
  • Sunset-watching is a popular activity in Rio, so grab a spot along the beach, grab a caipirinha or two, and join in the applause as the sun goes down.
  • Though the favelas are dangerous places for tourists to enter alone, they are a fascinating part of the city. Joining a tour is a safe and easy way to explore this other site to Rio.
  • There are many wonderful viewpoints, where you can take in an outstanding view of the city (Christ the Redeemer, the Sugarloaf, and Dos Hermanos are among the most famous). Be sure to leave as early as possible to beat the heat and the crowds.
  • Be very careful with your belongings on the beach. Don’t bring anything of value, and consider bringing a waterproof pouch so you can keep your money on you at all times. 
  • The summer months (December to February) can be unbearably hot and rainy, so it’s best to travel outside these months. 
  • Be prepared for the price of just about everything to rise steeply during the week of Carnival.

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