Rio de Janeiro Small-Group Cachaca Distillery Tour
5 h
Small Group
About this activity
After your 10am pickup from your accommodation in central Rio de Janeiro you will drive toward Barra da Tijuca and then to Guaratiba, the drive takes around 1 hour where during this time your guide and cachaca expert will explain you the history of the sugar plantation in Brazil. As soon as you arrive at the cachaca distillery you will have a time to admire the amazing mountains that surround you.
At the start of the tour you will visit the sugar cane plantation and learn more about this plant, after the guide will explain the special technique to cut it off, then the fermentation process. Feel free to ask questions about the process. The most interesting thing is the special pot still that creates an unique spirit with really low levels of copper resulting in a outstanding taste. Afterward, your guide will take you to the maturation room where old oak barrels already used to mature scotch whisky, gives a distinctive flavor to the cachacas.
At the end of this amazing experience, guests will be able to relax in the bar and taste different cachacas aged for 2, 4, 6, 12 and 18 years and also some unique fruit liquors made with white cachaca. After the free tasting, your guide will take you back to your central accommodation in Rio de Janeiro. Pickup and drop-off are included.
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At the start of the tour you will visit the sugar cane plantation and learn more about this plant, after the guide will explain the special technique to cut it off, then the fermentation process. Feel free to ask questions about the process. The most interesting thing is the special pot still that creates an unique spirit with really low levels of copper resulting in a outstanding taste. Afterward, your guide will take you to the maturation room where old oak barrels already used to mature scotch whisky, gives a distinctive flavor to the cachacas.
At the end of this amazing experience, guests will be able to relax in the bar and taste different cachacas aged for 2, 4, 6, 12 and 18 years and also some unique fruit liquors made with white cachaca. After the free tasting, your guide will take you back to your central accommodation in Rio de Janeiro. Pickup and drop-off are included.
Included
- Driver/Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport in AC sedan or minivan (depending on size of group)
- Free tasting of cachacas
Not included
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Lunch
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Dress code is smart casual
- Food and drink are available for purchase. Guests can pay with cash or credit card
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
80%
Original
55%
Sport
30%
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