On January 1st 1502, a Portuguese squad, commanded by Andre Gonçalves, discovered the Guanabara Bay and, judging to be a great river, and being January he gave it the name of Rio de Janeiro. It is the largest bay of the world in volume of water; it has several islands, as the Governor’s island, Fundão and Snakes Island.
In the west margin we see Rio de Janeiro, and East the municipal district of Niteroi. Neighborhoods of Botafogo, Flamengo, Urca, Sugar Loaf, Fort São Joao, Flagstone Island, Santa Cruz Fortress, Rio- Niteroi Bridge and all other surrounding beauty are seen from a different perspective as we as we leave “Marina da Gloria" by Saveiro (schooner).
Inclusion
Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only); 4 hour boat ride; Lunch at Seafood Restaurant (if lunch option is chosen).
Exclusion
Gratuities
Hours of Operation
Available: Daily, except Sunday; Departure time is at 8:00am.
Duration
Approximately 4 hours without Lunch, 6 hours with Lunch.
Policies
If you would like to avoid picking up and dropping off other passengers, please ask for the last meeting point location when calling to reconfirm or when selecting your pick up point.
On Week days at the Windsor Atlântica Hotel for tours departing until 9:00am. After that, at the Marina Palace hotel.
On Saturday at the Marina Palace hotel for all tours.
On Sundays and holidays at the Windsor Atlântica Hotel for all tours.
All tours offer pick up from all major hotels in the tour cities, however the client is required to call 48 hours in advance to confirm pick up time.
Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher. Guest must present voucher to driver in exchange for service.
All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation
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On January 1st 1502, a Portuguese squad, commanded by Andre Gonçalves, discovered the Guanabara Bay and, judging to be a great river, and being January he gave it the name of Rio de Janeiro. It is the largest bay of the world in volume of water; it has several islands, as the Governor’s island, Fundão and Snakes Island.
In the west margin we see Rio de Janeiro, and East the municipal district of Niteroi. Neighborhoods of Botafogo, Flamengo, Urca, Sugar Loaf, Fort São Joao, Flagstone Island, Santa Cruz Fortress, Rio- Niteroi Bridge and all other surrounding beauty are seen from a different perspective as we as we leave “Marina da Gloria" by Saveiro (schooner).
Inclusion
Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only); 4 hour boat ride; Lunch at Seafood Restaurant (if lunch option is chosen).
Exclusion
Gratuities
Hours of Operation Available: Daily, except Sunday; Departure time is at 8:00am.
Duration
Approximately 4 hours without Lunch, 6 hours with Lunch.
Policies
If you would like to avoid picking up and dropping off other passengers, please ask for the last meeting point location when calling to reconfirm or when selecting your pick up point. On Week days at the Windsor Atlântica Hotel for tours departing until 9:00am. After that, at the Marina Palace hotel. On Saturday at the Marina Palace hotel for all tours. On Sundays and holidays at the Windsor Atlântica Hotel for all tours. All tours offer pick up from all major hotels in the tour cities, however the client is required to call 48 hours in advance to confirm pick up time. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher. Guest must present voucher to driver in exchange for service.
All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation
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