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Spending 7 days and 6 nights in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, offers the perfect opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the city's vibrant culture, natural beauty, and rich history. Over a week, you can explore Rio’s iconic landmarks such as Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, both offering breathtaking views of the city’s unique landscape. Spend leisurely days relaxing on the world-renowned beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema or take a dip in the natural pools of the nearby Tijuca National Park, one of the largest urban rainforests in the world. Experience Rio’s lively nightlife in the bohemian neighborhood of Lapa, famous for its samba clubs and street parties, or explore the charming, artistic streets of Santa Teresa. With time to enjoy a full-day excursion to the historical city of Petropolis, soak in the rhythms of a local samba school, and savor traditional Brazilian cuisine at a churrascaria, a 7-day stay in Rio allows you to enjoy a diverse range of activities, from adventure to relaxation and everything in between.

 

Stay at:

 

Windsor by Miramar

La Suite by Dussol

Hilton Copacabana

or equivalent.

Marvelous City, Rio

Please note:

Itinerary is for illustration purposes only, please refer to the "Includes" tab for tour inclusion details

Itineraries

DAY 1

ARRIVAL AND RIO DE JANEIRO INTRODUCTION

ARRIVAL AT RIO DE JANEIRO–GALEÃO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (GIG) AND TRANSFER TO YOUR 4-STAR HOTEL.
CHECK-IN AT THE HOTEL (E.G., HOTEL MIRAMAR BY WINDSOR OR ARENA COPACABANA HOTEL).
EVENING: WELCOME DINNER AT A LOCAL RESTAURANT WITH A VIEW OF COPACABANA BEACH.

DAY 2

CHRIST THE REDEEMER AND SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN

MORNING: VISIT CHRIST THE REDEEMER STATUE ON CORCOVADO MOUNTAIN WITH A GUIDED TOUR.
AFTERNOON: ASCEND SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN BY CABLE CAR FOR PANORAMIC VIEWS OF RIO.
EVENING: FREE TIME TO EXPLORE COPACABANA OR IPANEMA BEACH.

DAY 3

HISTORIC RIO AND SAMBA SHOW

MORNING: GUIDED TOUR OF DOWNTOWN RIO, INCLUDING THE MUNICIPAL THEATRE, SELARÓN STEPS, AND THE METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL.
AFTERNOON: VISIT THE SANTA TERESA NEIGHBORHOOD, KNOWN FOR ITS ARTISTIC CHARM.
EVENING: SAMBA DINNER SHOW EXPERIENCE AT A LOCAL SAMBA CLUB.

DAY 4

TROPICAL ISLANDS OR PETROPOLIS DAY TRIP

FULL-DAY EXCURSION: CHOOSE BETWEEN A BOAT TOUR TO THE TROPICAL ISLANDS WITH SWIMMING AND SNORKELING OR A GUIDED TOUR TO THE HISTORIC CITY OF PETROPOLIS, KNOWN AS THE “IMPERIAL CITY.”
EVENING: RETURN TO RIO AND DINNER AT A LOCAL CHURRASCARIA (BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE).

DAY 5

BEACH DAY AND NATURE EXCURSION

SANTA TERESA TRAM
EXPLORE THE NEIGHBORHOOD
COLLECT SOUVENIRS
TAKE PICTURES

DAY 6

CULTURAL DAY AND FAREWELL DINNER

MORNING: VISIT THE MUSEU DO AMANHÃ (MUSEUM OF TOMORROW) AND THE RIO ART MUSEUM.
AFTERNOON: WALK THROUGH THE BOTANICAL GARDENS OR VISIT THE LAGOA RODRIGO DE FREITAS.
EVENING: FAREWELL DINNER AT A ROOFTOP RESTAURANT WITH STUNNING VIEWS OF RIO.

DAY 7

DEPARTURE

MORNING: LAST-MINUTE SHOPPING OR RELAXATION ON COPACABANA BEACH.
CHECK-OUT AND TRANSFER TO RIO DE JANEIRO–GALEÃO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR DEPARTURE.

      • 7 Day Hotel Accommodations at Windsor California Hotel in Copacabana or similar
      • Daily Breakfast
      • Visit Christ the Redeemer, one of the new seven wonders of the world
      • Visit the Escadaria Selaron, one of Rio's top attractions
      • Tour Sugarloaf Mountain with a panorama view of Rio de Janeiro
      • All transfers for tours in air-conditioned vehicle
      • English Speaking local guide
      • Access to Beaches
      • Samba dancing

Any meals not mentioned (in the "Includes" section)

Alcoholic beverages

Personal expenses for souvenirs, etc.

Traveler insurance

Gratuity for drivers, tour operators, and waitress/waiters

Costs of additional excursions not included in package

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