The 2 Best VIP Experiences in Rio de Janeiro

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 in a private air-conditioned vehicle, then cruise Ilha Grande by speedboat with guides such as Tatiana, Romeu, or Angelica. Swim at Lagoa Azul, visit quiet beaches and historic Santana, eat lunch by the water, and set your own pace.

“We started early in the morning (6:30am) and traveled from our hotel in Copacabana to the boat launch place in a few hours, then were off on a fast motor boat to reach the first stop fur snorkeling in only 20 minutes or so. Tour guide was great, and adapted all stops to what we wanted, showing us around other areas. We did have bad luck with the weather. It started off sunny, but it was April and there was rain. A record rain storm four days earlier has caused a lot of erosion and runoff on the island, so the “blue lagoon” area had brown water with leaves floating…”

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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 touring Rio in an air-conditioned vehicle, riding the Corcovado train to Christ the Redeemer, taking Sugarloaf’s cable cars, and eating at a churrascaria rodízio. You’ll also see Selarón Steps, the cathedral, Copacabana, and the Sambadrome from outside.

“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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