Cultural: Tree-hugger Tour

If you have never been in an Atlantic forest before, this is it. It is best carried out with guides, but can be done alone if you have a car, map and guts.
Est. Total Time (T): 5h Est. Total Cost (C): R$ 70 Best on: partially cloudy weekdays

Pedra Bonita at Tijuca National Forest

You will start off with a light hike up to the top of Pedra Bonita, one of Rio’s nicest views. There you will enjoy a view of Rio few people have had the privilege to see, and watch the hang-gliders and para-gliders jumping off the ramp.

Santa Teresa

You will then proceed by car to St. Teresa, to visit this cute colonial neighborhood, riding the trolley to Largo do Guimaraes, stopping for lunch.
Corcovado
After lunch, you have two options: Option 1) you can visit the Tijuca forest, a completely reforested area of Rio. There you will get to see all kinds of vegetation, some wildlife, and a waterfall.
Option 2) ride up to Corcovado and visit the Christ statue.
Brazil Expedition
Contact: Eduardo tel: 9998-2907
www.brazilexpedition.com
tours@brazilexpedition.com
Price: from R$75)= Monday to Saturday. Includes hotel pick-up and entrance to Christ Statue.