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Accommodations Info
As Official Travel Agency of IEEE GlobeCom 2022, we have negotiated special rates in the Hotels listed below.
Block bookings have been made at these hotels and special rates have been negotiated for IEEE GlobeCom 2022 delegates.
Booking can easily be made online.
Please check the list of hotels below, choose the one that you would like to book and make your online booking.
We will contact you shortly confirming your booking.
If you experience any difficulties with making the reservation via the online booking system please contact us at: creacteve@creacteve.com.br
Participants are recommended to reserve accommodation as soon as possible considering that hotels availability is limited.
ROOM RATES (in Reais – BRL Brazilian Currency):
| HOTEL |
single standard |
double standard |
taxes |
| Windsor Barra Hotel | R$ 420,00 | R$ 480,00 | + 10% service tax + 5% ISS |
| Windsor Oceânico Hotel (Congress Venue) | R$ 380,00 | R$ 380,00 | + 10% service tax + 5% ISS |
| Novotel Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca | R$ 350,00 | R$ 370,00 | + 10% service tax |
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Transfer
Transfer Info
**** ON-LINE BOOKING REQUESTS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE ****
if you would like a transfer , please email us at creacteve@creacteve.com.br – service will be confirmed upon availability – or visit us at our hospitality desk , at the conference site, from 08am to 2pm
Airport transfer in Rio de Janeiro
Galeão International Airport (GIG) is the main airport in Rio de Janeiro. Participants of IEEE GlobeCom Conference can book an exclusive Shuttle service, only for attendees, from GIG Airport to the Hotel Windsor Oceânico – the Congress Venue – or any other hotel located in Barra da Tijuca district.
Note: if you are staying in a hotel not located in Barra da Tijuca, please take note that you can book this service, but drop off will be in a hotel located in Barra da Tijuca.
You may book a private transfer, only for you and your party, or a regular transfer with fixed departure time.
The possibilities are:
REGULAR ARRIVAL TRANSFER (shuttle service) – fixed schedule:
Saturday – Dec 03, 2022 – @ 07:30AM OR @ 10:30AM
Sunday – Dec 04, 2022 – @07:30AM OR 10:30AM
**IMPORTANT: Regular transfer only from GIG airport
PRIVATE ARRIVAL TRANSFER in a sedan or van – any day or time you need – this is a private service that can be confirmed according to your arrival date and time.
Cost for the services are as follows (cost in Reais – BRL – Brazilian Currency):
- Regular Transfer (available only for arrival transfer) = R$ 150,00 Per person (aprox. USD 30)
- Private Transfer in a sedan (up to 02 people) = R$ 380,00 total (aprox. USD 76)
- Private transfer in a VAN (from 03 up to 09 people) = R$ 600,00 total (aprox. USD 120)
In order to confirm the service, kindly fill in the form below. Pre-payment is required at the end of the process.
International payment via credit card, is accepted only via PayPal.
If you prefer to pay via wire transfer please email us at creacteve@creacteve.com.br
A voucher confirming the service will be sent as soon as payment is confirmed. Further information such as meeting point will be informed in the voucher.
If you have any trouble filling out the form or during payment process, please do contact us at creacteve@creacteve.com.br, we will be happy to help you.
Tours
TOURS IN RIO JANEIRO
Rio de Janeiro, famous for its forest-covered mountains and golden beaches, will take your breath away with its dramatic scenery. Take a hike in the mountains and enjoy the colorful flora or visit one of the many architectural wonders and museums offered in beautiful Rio.
Participants of IEEE GlobeCom 2022, will have special tours offered daily, exclusive for attendees.
We have fixed schedule tours, but you can also reserve a special tour for you and your party, contact our experts at the help desk for more information.
Our help desk will be open daily at the conference site from 08am to 02pm
Secure your spot in advance by emailing us at creacteve@creacteve.com.br
Reservation for each tour will be accepted until 24hrs before the tour.
Sugar Loaf & Corcovado Mountain – 6-hours tour
The highlight of Rio de Janeiro in a 6-hours tour, where you will see the city from the most beautiful points of view!
The tour starts with the visit of the Corcovado Mountain, where the statue of Christ the Redeemer is located.
Board a cog train from Cosme Velho Station for a ride to Corcovado Mountain to visit one of the world’s most famous landmarks, the gigantic statue of Christ the Redeemer. Experience the 20 minutes’ steep train journey which takes you through the dense Atlantic rain forest of Tijuca offering a wonderful opportunity for a closer look at the forest’s lush tropical vegetation and to enjoy scenic landscapes of the beaches and city. Disembarking at the top of Corcovado and then proceed up the steps that lead to the top lookout where the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer stands, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Get up-close to Christ the Redeemer and spend some time viewing the panoramic view of this beautiful city of Rio from the incredible mountain-top vantage point. Then, you will descend by the train.
Our tour continues following to another landmark of the city, the Sugar Loaf.
You’ll travel all the way to the top in two steps by cable car. The first cable car takes us to Urca Hill, a vantage point 215 meters high for which already grants beautiful views of Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niterói Bridge and Corcovado Mountain.
From this stage, a second cable car takes us up to the second Hill, called “Pão de Açúcar” (Sugar Loaf). At 395 meters we’ll enjoy splendid views of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress, and several beaches of Niterói. You will for sure be amazed by the awesome views
Frequency:
- Sat, Dec 03
- Sun, Dec 04
- Thu, Dec 08
- Fri, Dec 09
Time: departure at 9 am
Meeting Point: Entrance of the Convention center
Approximate duration: 6hr
Cost per person: BRL 600,00 (aprox. USD 120)
Includes:
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking guide
- Entrance Fee Sugar Loaf
- Entrance Fee Corcovado Train
** itinerary may change depending on weather condition or traffic.
Half-Day Corcovado Mountain – 4-hours tour
Proceed for a tour of Corcovado Mountain and Beaches.
Board a cog train from Cosme Velho Station for a ride to Corcovado Mountain to visit one of the world’s most famous landmarks, the gigantic statue of Christ the Redeemer.
Experience the 20 minutes’ steep train journey which takes you through the dense Atlantic rain forest of Tijuca offering a wonderful opportunity for a closer look at the forest’s lush tropical vegetation and to enjoy scenic landscapes of the beaches and city.
Disembarking at the top of Corcovado and then proceed up the steps that lead to the top lookout where the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer stands, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Get up-close to Christ the Redeemer and spend some time viewing the panoramic view of this beautiful city of Rio from the incredible mountain-top vantage point. Then, you will descend by the train.
Frequency:
- Mon, Dec 05
- Tue, Dec 06
- Wed, Dec 07
Time: departure at 8 am
Meeting Point: Entrance of the Convention center
Approximate duration: 4hr
Cost per person: BRL 380,00 (aprox. USD 76)
Includes:
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking guide
- Entrance Fee Corcovado Train
** itinerary may change depending on weather condition or traffic.
Half-Day Sugar Loaf – 4-hours tour
Proceed for a tour in one of the most famous landmarks of the city, the Sugar Loaf!
From the hotel , heading to Urca district , tour will pass by the famous beaches of Rio de Janeiro. You’ll travel all the way to the top in two steps by cable car. The first cable car takes us to Urca Hill, a vantage point 215 meters high for which already grants beautiful views of Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niterói Bridge and Corcovado Mountain.
From this stage, a second cable car takes us up to the second Hill, called “Pão de Açúcar” (Sugar Loaf). At 395 meters we’ll enjoy splendid views of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress, and several beaches of Niterói. You will for sure be amazed by the awesome views
Frequency:
- Mon, Dec 05
- Tue, Dec 06
- Wed, Dec 07
Time: departure at 1 pm
Meeting Point: Entrance of the Convention center
Approximate duration: 4hr
Cost per person: BRL 400,00 (aprox. USD 80)
Includes:
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking guide
- Entrance Fee Sugar Loaf
** itinerary may change depending on weather condition or traffic.
Carnaval Experience & Football
In this tour you will get to know 02 Brazilian passions: Samba and Football!
The Rio de Janeiro Carnival is one of the major events of the city, and attracts people from all the corners of Brazil and the world to experience this passion. In Rio, there are more than 90 samba schools, in which participate on average 100.000 components. There are thousands of professionals involved that work throughout the year to hold this party: musicians, choreographers, dancers, artisans, samba masters and producers.
In this tour you will have the opportunity of knowing the backstage of Rio`s famous Carnival Parade. You will visit the Grande Rio Samba factory, located at Rio`s City of Samba.
Grande Rio is one of the main Samba Schools in Rio, and you will learn the history of Samba and Carnival parade…
Get to know the main arena of Brazilian football, the stories of the legendary stadium that was once the scenario of two World Cups and of the Brazil’s Olympic title, see closely shirts, balls, soccer cleats from Pelé, Garrincha and Zico and several other constant items of the museum’s collection, visit locker rooms, a warm-up room, a press room and other outbuildings where the biggest stars from all over the world have already passed and take the exhilarating experience of going on the field, having the sensation of stepping on the lawn is spectacular.
Frequency:
- Tue, Dec 06
- Thu, Dec 08
- Fri, Dec 09
Time: departure at 8 am
Meeting Point: Entrance of the Convention center
Approximate duration: 6hr
Cost per person: BRL 450,00 (aprox. USD 90)
Includes:
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking guide
- Entrance Fee Maracana Stadium
- Carnaval Experience guided visit
** itinerary may change depending on weather condition or traffic.
Half-Day Tour – Jeep Tour – Tijuca Rainforest
** This is a regular tour operated by JEEP TOUR, not exclusive for attendees.
One thing that makes Rio so beautiful is the lush green everywhere. The Tijuca Rainforest, plays a large role in keeping the city green and protecting its water sources. Home to hundreds of species of plants and wildlife, waterfalls, trails, vistas and more, spending a few hours in this jungle refreshes and reinvigorates with ease. You’ll visit waterfalls, the famous Vista Chinesa, take an easy trail, and learn about the history of this immense urban forest (perhaps the largest in the world), which was reclaimed from farm land in the 19th century.
The tour is made in 4 x 4 Jeep, creating a comfortable ride, open to the breeze and vistas – a true 360 degree experience.
That’s the way you should visit the rainforest in Rio.
Cruising top-down in your journey through the forest you’ll feel completely immersed in the jungle! Keep your eyes peeled for monkeys, toucans, iguanas, funky insects…
Catching all the views at every turn.
Frequency: Daily except Sundays
Time: departure at 8am
Meeting Point: Entrance of the Convention center
Approximate duration: 3:30hr
Cost per person: BRL 260,00 (aprox. USD 52)
TO BRING: Camera, sunglasses, hat, water, comfortable shoes, layered clothes appropriate for the weather.
INCLUDED: English speaking guide, pick up & drop off at your hotel, all tickets & entrance fees.
Half-Day Corcovado, Tijuca Forest and Santa Teresa
** This is a regular tour operated by JEEP TOUR, not exclusive for attendees.
Explore the hills of Rio! This tour includes 3 favorites that all live along the mountainous ridge line of the city. You’ll be cruising in a higher altitude, providing an awesome perspective of the city below. The historic bohemia neighborhood of Santa Teresa with its mansions and museums and culture is a lovely change of pace from the busy beaches. The visit to the rainforest refreshes and cools even on the hottest days. And the Christ Statue never ceases to amaze, with its unparalleled views of Rio.
Cruising top-down with us means your journey along the hills between the destinations is part of the experience, you’ll be immersed in the nature, the hustle of the city, and everything in between.
Note: We don’t stop for lunch on this tour, but there are snack bars at the locations to quench
your thirst or settle a empty stomach.
Frequency: Daily except Sundays
Time: departure at 8am
Meeting Point: Entrance of the Convention center
Approximate duration: 5hr
Cost per person: BRL 440,00 (aprox. USD 88)
TO BRING: Camera, sunglasses, hat, water, comfortable shoes, layered clothes appropriate for the weather.
INCLUDED: English speaking guide, pick up & drop off at your hotel, all tickets & entrance fees.