Train Tours in Copacabana, Brazil for May 16, 2010?
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What time do you start "Train Tours in Copacabana, Brazil"? How much is tour for 2 people? Do you know how much is paragliding in Parque da Cidade, Niteroi? In US$ and R$? My name is Jeffrey and my contact email is jeffrey0509@gmail.com
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| Start Date: | May 16, 2010 |
| Start Time: | 08:00 AM |
| Duration: | 8 Hours |
| Number of people: | 2 |
Public Question Asked by Jeffrey about Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Answers (10)
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Answered by Beto Billy from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
It is a pety that you came, I hope you could come back to Rio!
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Answered by Cristina Mitsu from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
You have been here such a long time ago, you should come back to Rio.
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Answered by Rafael Torres from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Answer 1
Jefrey!!!! :) Thanks for writing!!! I will have all the answer and much more in your email!!! :)
We can do a lot in Niteroi, as for the christ, all the access are closed but we can do a lot in the forest.
I will be happy to write much more directly to you!!!
Go to my blog and read much more, the link is http://donrafaguestsinrio.blogspot.com
Answer 2
Jeff, you need one day to visit each place mentioned!
Great remarks for Buzios and the water springs and national parks of Teresopolis!!!
Many incredible options!!! You will see! :)
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Answered by Marcone Lima from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Jeff, I was talking with Rafa and I think he is the best option, you saw his blog and you could read there a lot about his guests and how happy they get after seeing Rio with a very local focus.
I work with him quite a long time and we have done tours together...
You can even find his guests opinion on you tube, the one I really like is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qicrjp0Y_5o
Keep in touch and you will have a great experience in Rio!
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Answered by Jeffrey from Vancouver, Canada
Hi everyone,
Thank you for your wonderful responses. I'm sorry for causing all the confusion with the "open-ended" train question and I just finally figured out how Localyte's user interface. I will some time to think over my trip priority, interests and time schedule. Until I get that sorted out, I will only be able resume my tour planning.
Thank again so much for all of your time and patience! You guys are more personable and dedicated than the commercial tour companies.
Kind Regards,
Jeff
Comment by Rafael Torres from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Tour companies are not so personal, they are too much attachted to schedules and some of them are much more concerned about the commisions they can get then pleasing their costumers!
Business are business I know, but you can really combine some kindness, friendship and fun with your work!
It always bring more visitors to the city when people are really welcome!
Really thing about the best solutions for your trip but think about how complete and genuine would be getting to know Rio by the eyes of a local.
Be prepared to get the best of Brazil!!!
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Answered by Luiz Henrique Schulze from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hello Jeffrey!
The only "Train ride " we have in Rio is the cog-wheel train that takes you to the top of the Corcovado Mountain, in the Tijuca Forest National Park, where the statue of Christ the Redeemer is. Due to the heavy rains we had in Rio a month ago, several landslides have impacted the access to the park and have heavily impacted the railroad. So, right now, there is no announced date for the return of normal activities, so the only access to the Christ right now is by jeep or van. I am not available this day but let me suggest my friend Havelock "Jimmy" Campbell who can take good care of you in Rio. As for paragliding, besides Niteroi you have São Conrado, which is closer and also has a spectacular view. Jimmy can also take care of that for you. If you come any other time, I'd be glad to tour you around! Welcome to Rio and have fun around here!
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Answered by Rejane Reis from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hello Jeffrey,
Visit www.exotictours.com.br and you will find a lot of tourist information and options for tours.
We have hangliding in Rio, it is not necessary to go as far as Niteroi.
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Answered by Augusto da Silva Guimaraes from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hi Dear Jeffrey,
Train toura are only available on the way up to Corcovado where the statue of Christ is. And it takes about 20 all the way up the mountain. Unfortunately at the moment, the railway is under repair due to the recent troubles the city had with the amount of rain but maybe by May 16th it is back to normal, please check some days before. The páragiding in Niteroi is around Usd 110.00 and you should not miss the Hangiding or Paragiding from the beach of sao Conrado where the view is great and the price is around Usd 125.00.
Cheers!!
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Answered by Arnaldo Bichucher from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
OK
Very nice answers...
Private tours:
4 hours = U$ 100 / R$ 160
6 hours = U$ 120 / R$ 190
8 hours = U$ 165 / R$ 265
Drive & Guide style
If you need,
55 21 78410467
abichucher@hotmail.com
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Answered by Havelock "Jimmy" Campbell from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hi, Jeff;
Yeah, we all wonder what 'train tour' you might be referring to.
My tours comprise my services (see: www.aybloc.com/feedback.htm for comments) and transportation (NOT the ascents to either Corcovado nor Sugar Loaf), and are rated by the hour, so that you yourself can choose what you want to do, how, and when.
As you were told by others here, the ascent to the Christ Redeemer monument is somewhat precarious, to say the least, due to the catastrophes of past month.
Please go to my website aybloc.com, see the fare for the tours I offer, and don't hesitate to give me a hard time bargaining.
Hugs;
Jim
Comment by Jeffrey from Vancouver, Canada
Hello everyone,
Thanks for being so nice and sorry for the "confusing" question. Actually, localyte does not allow me to write alot and I just found out "Train Tours in Copacabana" does not exist. I saw a localyte member's posting that listed a "Train Tours in Copacabana" might include Buzios, Petropolis, Tetropolis and Niteroi tours in a day. After some deep-thinking, I don't think its a very comfortable to be traveling very far places in a day.
If I have more questions, I'll make sure to accurately describe the issue on the localyte website.
Thank again so much for all of your time and patience!
Comment by Havelock "Jimmy" Campbell from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
In order to avoid "public snare-ups" (chuckles), you'd be most welcome to contact me directly, via Skype: "aybloc"; by e-mail: hjc@aybloc.com; or by phone +55 21 4101.6304 or +55 21 8163.9044.
P.s.: I'm a former Canadian by the way. P. E. Trudeau took my citizenry from me. Now I'm a Scot with a British passport, but a Brazilian, a 'carioca', at heart.
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