ElMisti Hostel - Rio de Janeiro

EXCURSIONS & TOURIST SERVICES @ EL MISTI

EL MISTI HOSTEL RIO DE JANEIRO
...gives you the best tips to enjoy Rio de Janeiro!!!!!!

Rio de Janeiro offers you many half and full day trips. Here we give you our recommendations & rates. Now you can start to organize your days in the marvelhous city.
You can book with El Misti hotel rio de janeiro the tours of your choice, many of them with special rates for our guests.

Christ the Reedemer Tour

...don´t leave Rio without visiting this amazing new wonder of the world at Corcovado Mountain.
The tour starts @ El Misti hostel rio de janeiro and takes you to the worldwide famous Cristo Redentor.
The program includes transfer in/out + entrance. Duration: approximately 3 hours.


	Days & Times: Every morning & afternoon Duration: Aproximately 3 hours Rate per person: R$ 85 (pick up at El Misti hostel & pousada rio de janeiro + entrance) PAsk to El Misti hostel rio Staff for more details and bookings!

Favela Tour (Rocinha)

…the tour seeks to bring you into the root of the Favela community, to provide you with an insight into the vibrant spirit of its people, to allow you to interact freely with the local population. You will be in a group of seven where a local will take you on his moto taxi from the edge of the Favelas up to the brim of its basin, overlooking the city. An hours walk, will take you through the heartbeat of this unique community. Meeting and greeting the locals on your way through the winding streets, listening to the urban and salsa beats, taking in the organic smells of local family animals and local dishes.
Besides having contact with the locals, we visit an art studio and two local schools. The art studio is called the Culture Project (Casa de Cultura). Its aim is to bring you into the world of local artists creating works which represent the local spirit, history and culture.
Following on from this is the Daycare Centre. This is an initiative where local and multinational companies have joined forces to provide a place for the education and development of the young population of the Favelas. Volunteers are always needed to continue to provide this vital service to the local community…this could be your perfect opportunity?
P.S. Donations of clothes, food and medicine are welcome


	Days & Times: Everyday at 9:30 am and 13:30 pm (pick up at El Misti Hostel & Pousada rio) Duration: 3 hours Rate per person: R$ 65 Ask to El Misti Hostel Rio de Janeiro Staff for more details and bookings!

Soccer game in the Maracana Stadium

... experience the passion of a local soccer derby in the infamous Maracana soccer stadium. Watch and join the locals beat their drums, blow their trumpets as they support their local team. Join in the frenzy as you understand why Brazil is five times world champion.


	Days & Times: The soccer games are scheduled on weekday evenings and weekend afternoons. So keep in touch to find out when the next game is on. (pick up at El Misti Hostel) Rates per person: Ask at El Misti. Rates vary depending the game

Hang-Gliding - Pedra Bonita

…hang glide off the 510 metres Pedra Bonita Mountain (a giant granite slabs that tower above Rio) onto Pepino Beach. Adrenalin and the beautiful views of Rio together for this unforgettable experience.
This activity is at the mercy of weather conditions. Not experience is required.


	Rate per person: R$ 240 Ask to El Misti Hostel Staff for more details and bookings!

Skydive In Rio

…do you need more adrenalin … so this is your best choice!


	Ask to El Misti Hostel Staff for rates, more details and bookings!

Surf Tour

…Day tour to enjoy the best surf options in Rio de Janeiro


	Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday: Surf lesson, Pick up, Tour around the cost of Rio and a visit to a surf board factory: Cost: $100 reais Pick up time: 7:00 am / 7:30 am. Everyday: Only the lesson with out pick up Duration: 1:30hr Cost: $75 reais. Ask to El Misti hostel & pousada rio de janeiro Staff for more details and bookings!

Rock Climbing & Sugar Loaf

...hiking & rock climbing at the Sugar Loaf will become an unforgettable experience for you. Enjoy the half day or full day trips made for you (all grades)
Disfruta de este tour de medio día o día complete, apto para todos los niveles.


	Duration: Aproximately 2 hours Rate per person: R$ 160 (rock climbing half day) Ask for full day tour Ask to El Misti Hostel Staff for more details, other rates and bookings!

Tijuca National Park and Tijuca Peak

… The Tijuca Peak is the National Park summit, with 1021m of altitude. The hike ends up in a 117 steps stairway carved in the gnaisse rock, built many years ago for the visit of a European King. At the top, 360º view of North, West and South area of Rio. Best way to know Rio from above, since youll be at the second highest peak of Rio.


	Duration: Trail: 1 hour 10 minutes. Tour: Half day (6 hours) Difficulty: Moderate Includes: Trail snack, transfers, and tour guide. Recommended: Light clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses and sneakers Rate per person: R$ 150 Ask for 2 persons special rates, more details and bookings to El Misti Hostel Staff

Corcovado Hill - Carioca Mountain Range

...Do you want to know Christ Redeemer crossing the woods in Botanical Garden? Hike to the top passing water streams inside a former tradicional family yard, than you reach the Tijuca Forest, and follow the 1897s railroad in the end. The trail has a beautiful view of the Lake (Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas) and the South Area, concluding the trail in the Statue, up to the Corcovado Mountain.


	Duration: Trail: 2 hours. Tour: Full day (8 hours) Difficulty: Moderate ncludes: Trail snack, transfers and tour guide Recommended: Light clothes, water, sunscreen and sneakers Rate per person: Ask for rates, more details and bookings to El Misti Hostel Staff

Side Trip - Ilha Grande + Feiticeira Waterfall

…Full day or 2 days hiking + cascading (10 metres)


	Ask to El Misti Hostel Staff for rates, more details and bookings!

Favela Funky Party

... Partying in Rio is not just about the sultry grooves of salsa & samba dancing. Can you imagine shaking and grooving to the local popular funk rhythms until the sun rises over the Christ the Redeemer statue in venues where only the locals go? Come with us and we will take you there…


	Days & Times: Every Sunday night (pick up at El Misti Hotel rio de janeiro) Duration: Leave at 10 pm and return at 4 am Rate per person: R$ 80 Ask to El Misti Hostel Staff for more details and bookings!

Samba School Party

... From August and September most big samba schools open their rehearsals to the public. In these large parties, where samba is all you will listen, you can enjoy the experience to see the preparation for Carnaval, its spirit and the ilusion people have for the largest event in the world.


	Days & Times: Every Saturday night (pick up at El Misti rio de janeiro Hotel) Duration: Leave at 10.30 pm and return at 4 am aproximately. Includes: Pick up at the hostel at 23.00 + Entrance + Guide + Transfer back Rate per person: R$ 60 Ask to El Misti Hostel Staff for more details and bookings!

Portuguese Lessons

...Private lessons with a native professor is your best choice for learning Portuguese with a carioca accent!


	Ask to El Misti Hostel Staff for rates, more details and bookings!

Day Trip Buzios

...Full day tour in paradise. An island with endless beaches and swaying palm trees!!!
Transfer along the green coast to the píer where you will embark the ferry boat to a tour of many islands of the archipelago.
Stopping for snorkelling.
Lunch included


	Rate: R$ 110 Included: pick up door a door, guide (different language) and tickets. Ask to El Misti Hostel Staff for more details and bookings!

Day Trip Ilha Grande


	Rate: R$ 110 Included: pick up door a door, guide (different language) and tickets. Ask to El Misti Hostel Staff for more details and bookings!

Day Trip

...Cristo Redentor.
...Sugar Loaf.
...Maracanã.
...Sambódromo.
...Santa Teresa.
...Tijuca forest.
...Catedral.


	Everyday pick up 12:45 hs. Included: pick up door a door, guide (different language) and tickets. Ask to El Misti Hostel Staff for more details and bookings!