Your journey begins the moment you arrive in Rio de Janeiro.
Make the most of your time in Rio with our executive airport transfer: comfort, security, and local insight for both business and leisure travelers.
Whether you are traveling for leisure, business, or a cultural experience, our team will ensure a seamless arrival with personalized airport assistance and a comfortable private transfer to your accommodation.
From the moment you land, our team will be there to welcome you, escort you to your private vehicle, and ensure a comfortable transfer to your accommodation.
As a Rio de Janeiro-based DMC specializing in Cultural Tourism and Afrotourism, Etnias is committed to providing a warm, professional, and authentic welcome from your very first moments in Brazil. We monitor your flight whenever possible to coordinate your arrival and provide a smooth pickup experience.
Why choose our service?
Effortless airport pick-up: Your name on a sign, assistance with luggage, and a warm welcome
Comfortable, safe transport: Air-conditioned modern vehicles, from executive car to shuttle and bus
Flexible wait time: Up to 2 free hours to accommodate flight delays
Door-to-door convenience: Direct drop-off anywhere in Centro, Zona Sul, or Barra da Tijuca
Multilingual support: English, Portuguese, and Spanish
Licensed agency: Ministry of Tourism-approved guides and drivers
No waiting for taxis.
Service Areas & Vehicle Options:
Centre, Zona Sul, Barra da Tijuca
Get the best welcome to Rio de Janeiro!
Someone from our team will be there to host you with our sign.
Enjoy the assistance of one of our professionals during your transfer to the hotel for groups of **more than 6 guests**. For smaller groups, a guide can be added as an optional service.
Founded in 2018 and led by professionals with over 20 years of experience in the tourism sector, Etnias Turismo is a Rio de Janeiro-based DMC specialized in Afrotourism and cultural tourism. Our team is majority Black, composed of educators, historians, and guides licensed by Brazil's Ministry of Tourism.
We design Afrocentric, decolonial itineraries that connect travelers to African ancestry, Afro-Brazilian heritage, and living memory territories - from Pequena África and the historic city center to Madureira, quilombo communities, and the Rota do Samba.
Recognized nationally and internationally, we served as official curators and operators of the Black Travel Summit (2025) and the Festival da Diáspora (2024). We are also the official curators and operators of the Rota do Samba Vila Isabel, developed in partnership with EMBRATUR.
Our purpose: conscious, immersive, and transformative travel - rooted in the valorization of Afro-Brazilian identity and heritage.
