Private guided tours in Rio de Janeiro and tailor-made itineraries across Brazil. Amazon river cruise, Pantanal jaguar safari, Lençóis Maranhenses. English-speaking. 20+ years experience.
Every itinerary on this site is planned personally by Flávio — Rio tours, Amazon expeditions, Pantanal safaris, Lençóis Maranhenses. Rio tours are led by him directly. When he is committed to another expedition, tours are entrusted exclusively to a small group of senior guides handpicked for their knowledge, English and standards.
Know your guide FlávioPrivate guided tours with certified local guides. Fixed prices, clear information, pick-up anywhere in the city. Book directly online.
See Rio toursAmazon, Pantanal, Lençóis Maranhenses and more. We handle everything — local partners, logistics, recommendations. You just travel.
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Get in touch — we'll plan itTupi Tour was built on 20 years of working in Brazilian hospitality — restaurants, hotels, and travel. Flávio Tupinambá is a certified private guide in Rio de Janeiro, fluent in English and Spanish, and a trained chef. Every itinerary across Brazil is planned personally by Flávio — from a day tour in Rio to a full Amazon expedition. Rio tours are led by him directly; when he is away on another trip, tours are handed only to a small group of senior guides selected and trusted by him.
From a private food tour through Rio's local restaurants to an Amazon river cruise aboard the Motor Yacht Tucano, every experience is built around your interests — not a fixed group schedule.
"I've spent over 20 years learning how to make people feel well taken care of. Every trip we build carries that."
"Flavio was friendly, informative and entertaining with a great depth of knowledge. He readjusted the schedule to meet our changing interests — and insisted we see the cathedral though we said 'seen one, seen them all.' We were dead wrong."
"Flavio adapted perfectly to our needs as a family with teenage children. He knew just how to capture their enthusiasm from the start. He's perfect for all types of travelers — families, couples, solo. An unforgettable experience."
"Going on a food tour with a trained chef is very special. I had shared a list of Brazilian food I wanted to try and Flavio found interesting locations for all of them. We highly recommend Flavio for any tour."
"Susan H. — Flavio is an amazing person and guide. We went on his Foodie Tour and got to eat at places he personally enjoys. His background as a chef and restaurateur makes this tour amazing and unforgettable."
"Flavio created a wonderful 3-day private tour for my husband and myself. He quickly ascertained our interests and included lots of wonderful unexpected stops. All the time we felt safe and supported. Thank you for a very memorable 3 days."
"He poked us into bustling local corners, wonderful bakeries favored by locals, private overlooks, spectacular monasteries and topped it off with delicious feijoada at a café where he likes to eat. Then he extended the time to accompany us to the airport — way above and beyond."
"One of the best tours we've been on. Flavio is very knowledgeable about the animals, flora, and history of the Park. Our hike up the mountain was well worth the effort — the views were spectacular. I would recommend this tour to everyone."
"There is only one word to describe Flavio: AMAZING. He goes out the extra mile, catered to my last-minute requests and is very punctual. If you are visiting Rio, Flavio is definitely your best choice. I will contact him once I come back to Rio again."
Tell us where you want to go and how many days you have. We'll come back with a clear proposal within 48 hours.