Best of Rio

(5 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Rio de Janeiro

This private luxury tour features the highlights of Rio de Janeiro, the most beautiful city in Brazil. 

With your private guide and driver, experience the best of Rio's vibrant culture and spectacular landscapes. Venture up Corcovado Mountain for panoramic views over the city. Stroll through the bohemian Santa Teresa neighborhood. Browse local art galleries and visit noted museums. See the highlights of the historic center of Rio. Experience samba at an atmospheric local club. Visit the lush botanical gardens. One day, learn about Brazilian cuisine during a private cooking class, shop for local fashions in top boutiques or enjoy a bicycle tour along Ipanema and Copacabana beaches. Another day, if desired, take the cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain or visit an NGO to learn about life in a local favela (shantytown). Artisans of Leisure can also arrange additional touring in and around Rio upon request, such as taking private samba lessons or seeing iconic buildings designed by renowned Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer.

This tour can easily be extended with additional time in Brazil, Argentina or other countries in South America.