The 2 VIP Experiences in Brazil That Earn Their Price

1.Private VIP Paradise Ilha Grande Speed Boat and Transfer from Rio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) Our pick

Travel from Rio to Ilha Grande in a private air-conditioned vehicle, then visit several beaches by comfortable speedboat. Guide Tatiana, Romeo, Romeu, or Angelica may lead the day, with swimming, snorkeling, scenic stops, a historic church, and lunch at Saco do Céu. The listed price covers up to four people.

“Great day exploring 6 different beaches on the big island! Romeo our guide spoke English very well over a multitude of topics and was well engaged with us throughout the day. It’s a solid two hours each way from Copacabana but worth the trip because of the beauty of the islands. The speedboat was well equipped including an awning. Lunch though additional was excellent. It was great to avoid the crowds. Highly recommend!”

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2.City Tour Full VIP – Corcovado Train + Churrascaria Rodízio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $147Best value

Spend about nine hours seeing Rio’s biggest sights in a small group of up to 19 people. Ride the Corcovado train to Christ the Redeemer, take Sugarloaf’s cable car to both hills, visit Selarón Steps and the Metropolitan Cathedral, and eat at a Brazilian rodízio barbecue. Guide Aldo has led this tour.

“An excellent way to visit the key sights in Rio. Lots of time both at top of Sugar Loaf and at Christ the Redeemer with our excellent guide Aldo. Lunch was superb - a huge and varied salad bar plus endless portions of meat brought to the table. Small group and very friendly.”

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