Outdoor Activities

Discover the marvels of Rio de Janeiro, and create unforgettable memories with the Most Popular Outdoor Activities. The city offers you myriad adventure-filled options. You can choose to hang-glide, jeep-ride, paraglide or trek. Travel with the local guides who are friendly and knowledgeable.

The Outdoor Activities offer a perfect family time. Unwind and catch up with your friends and family. Read on to find the Best Outdoor Activities which are inclusive of facets of the main attractions of the city.

Rio de Janeiro Hang Gliding Experience

Soar into the skies over Rio de Janeiro with a pulsating Hand Gliding experience. The expert team of fully certified instructors led by the multi-record holder and National Champion Konard Heilmann will brief you on hand-gliding aspects. Float over the Atlantic Forest as you launch from the Tijuca Forest National Park. View the top attractions of Rio de Janeiro like Rocinha, Sugar Loaf, Christ the Redeemer and more. Land on the beautiful São Conrado beach and carry back the DVD of your hang-gliding experience.

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Tijuca Rain Forest Jeep Tour from Rio de Janeiro

Connect with nature on a 4-hour eco-tour riding through the Tijuca National Park, the world’s largest urban forest in an open-top Jeep. The morning guided tour offers a light trekking experience to the Cachoeira dos Macacos (Waterfall of the Monkeys). Learn about the Mata Atlântica (Atlantic Forest) ecosystem. Indulge in some great photo opportunities of the Vista Chinesa (Chinese views), Emperor's Table and Mayrink Chapel. Enjoy the close-up views of sloths, monkeys, birds and butterflies. Make the most on this family-friendly tour.

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Two Brothers Hill Hiking in Rio de Janeiro

Two Brothers Hill Hiking begins at the top of Vidigal, so we will start our tour as an authentic local resident, using the transportation that circulates inside the favela. Morro Dois Irmãos is 533 meters high and is located between the neighborhoods of Leblon and São Conrado, right in the middle of the Rio de Janeiro.

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Angra dos Reis Day Trip and Schooner Cruise

Head out of Rio for the day, where a schooner awaits to take you on a cruise of the turquoise blue waters and islands of Angra dos Reis. With roundtrip hotel transportation and a buffet lunch included, a day of relaxation lies ahead.

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Hang Gliding Tour from Rio de Janeiro

Soar over the stunning scenery of Rio de Janeiro while tandem hang gliding or paragliding. Venture to the top of Pedra Bonita in the Tijuca National Forest and take off for a 8 to 16 minute flight over Rio's unique jungle meets city landscape. Land safely on the white-sands of São Conrado Pepino Beach.

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Iguassu Falls Combo Tour: Off-Road Jungle Drive, Hike and Waterfall Boat Ride

Experience Iguassu Falls in an open-top Jeep, on an electric wagon, on foot through the jungle and in a boat under the falls themselves. With a local guide, this 5-hour tour (approximately 2.5 hours roundtrip transportation to and from the National Park and an approximately 2 to 2.5 tour inside the park) allows outdoor enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies to experience the falls in multiple ways. Keep an eye out for local flora and fauna during your jungle experience, and prepare to get wet when you view the falls from the boat. Round-trip transportation from Foz do Iguaçu hotels is included in this tour. Iguassu Falls off-road, hike and cruise adventure from Foz do Iguaçu. Fantastic way to experience the Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls Explore the jungle of Iguaçu National Park in an open-top off-road vehicle. Hike a path towards a small waterfall. Jump on a boat and see Devil's Throat and the Three Musketeers Waterfall from the water.

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