Here are some ideas to get your started. Choose from a variety of packages (land + air). Tours & volunteer projects can be customized to align with your groups' goals as well as the participants' skill sets. Don't forget, you can add a volunteer or sightseeing component to any trip.
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Get ready to learn the music & movements of Brazil! Discover the techniques of Capoeira, a type of martial art, or enjoy a Brazilian dance class. This day-tour is a perfect way to experience part of Brazilian culture, privately or with a group!
Spend the morning up on top of Corcovado Mountain, home to the famous Christ the Redeemer Statue. This train ride is a must-do when visiting Rio de Janeiro, as the views are absolutely breathtaking! On the way back to the tour’s meeting point, you’ll enjoy views of some of Rio’s well-known beaches. You may decide to spend the afternoon at one of them after the tour!
Learn how to create the tastes of Brazil in this half-day culinary class. Your instructor will guide you through a local supermarket, & teach you about the ingredients used in traditional, Brazilian dishes. After preparing a three-course meal under direct instruction, you will have the opportunity to enjoy it!
From Imperialism to slavery & beyond, this tour will show you the heart of Brazil. In addition to seeing the sights, you'll learn about the country's rich history, learn its cultural dances & delight in its mouth-watering cuisine.
This exciting day tour takes you to visit the lovely Grumari Beach, & through Tijuca Forest in a 4x4 expedition vehicle. You’ll learn about the forest’s wildlife & plant life, & enjoy spectacular views of Rio de Janeiro. Don’t forget to bring your camera! Along the way you may have the opportunity of watching hang gliders come down from the mountains.
See Sugarloaf Mountain & the Santa Cruz Fortress as you cruise Guanabara Bay onboard a schooner. This two-hour sailing adventure also features a history lesson on the area’s sites.
Spend the day in historic Rio de Janeiro, learning about its former leaders, admiring its famous buildings, & observing its artifacts.
Discover Petropolis, an enchanting & historic Brazilian city, located about an hour & a half outside of Rio de Janeiro. During the guided day tour you’ll visit the Santos Dumont House, the Imperial Museum, & the beautiful Saint Peter of Alcantara Cathedral.
Travel past the western part of Rio to visit the Sitio Burle Marx, the former home of Brazil's most famous landscape architect. The sprawling 350,000-sq-meter estate has lush gardens, a quaint chapel & Burle Marx's former home.
Discover the wonders of Brazil on this thrilling 11-day adventure. First you’ll travel to the Brazil-Argentina border to see the incredible Iguazu Falls. Then it’s off to visit Rio de Janeiro, a lively city featuring mountains, sandy shores, & colonial architecture. On the last leg of the journey, you’ll explore the fascinating Amazonia region.