We Love —
- The magnificent view of Rio spread out before you from Corcavado.
- Soaking up the sunshine on Japariz Beach during the Tropical Island excursion.
- Trying traditional Brazilian barbecue at a local 'churrascaria'!
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Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your Itinerary In Brief —
Explore the captivating world of Rio de Janeiro, nestled in a beautiful bay and guarded by the enormous statue of Christ the Redeemer.
Admire magnificent panoramas from iconic sites like Corcovado and Sugar Loaf Mountain. Explore the incredible urban landscape, from traditional ‘favelas’ to the historic quarter of Santa Teresa.
Visit trendy bars and restaurants, and take pictures next to the famous Selaron Steps, while musicians play samba melodies on street corners. From the cool inner city to superb beaches, lakes and forests, Rio has it all.
Our offers:
6-Night Tour
Day 1: Flight to Brazil (overnight stay not included for flights arriving during the day in Rio de Janeiro)
Day 2: Arrival at Rio de Janeiro airport, hotel check-in and free day to explore
Day 3: Rio sightseeing excursion
Day 4: Favela Tour
Day 5: Tropical Island Excursion
Day 6: Free day
Day 7: Free morning, afternoon visit to gem museum-workshop, and 'Churrascaria' dinner
Day 8: Departure
Your Itinerary In Detail —
Day 1: Flight to Rio de Janeiro
Flight to Rio de Janeiro.
Please note: if your flight does not take place at night and you arrive in Rio de Janeiro on the first day, hotel accommodation and transfers are not included in our offers. They are only included from the second day as indicated below.
DAY 2: ARRIVAL AT RIO DE JANEIRO AIRPORT - HOTEL CHECK-IN
Arrival at the international airport, reception and transfer to your hotel. Depending on when you arrive, you'll have free time to explore.
DAY 3: RIO SIGHTSEEING EXCURSION
Visit Rio's most iconic sites and emblematic monuments. The Corcovado mountain dominates Rio, at over 710 m high, crowned by the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer.
You'll also see the Maracanã Stadium (outside only), which was inaugurated on 16th June 1950 for the World Cup. Although its initial capacity was 200,000 seats, it has since been reduced, with 78,838 seats for the 2014 World Cup.
Walk down the Sambrodromo, an avenue surrounded by stands where the parade of the best samba schools takes place during the Carnival of Rio de Janeiro.
Visit the Cathedral and the Selarón staircase. Stop for lunch, and then visit the Sugarloaf Mountain. The Sugarloaf is a true symbol protecting the entrance to Guanabara Bay. It is 395 m high and offers an exceptional panorama of the city.
Breakfast and lunch included.
DAY 4: FAVELA TOUR
The favela tour is an enriching experience for those who want to discover what life in Brazil is like for many inhabitants, and introduce you to a different side of Brazilian society.
'Favela' is the term for the neighbourhoods that were formerly slums or shantytowns that were neglected by the government. Today there are around 1000 favelas in Rio, and it's estimated that around 20% of the Carioca population live here.
You'll visit Rochinha, the largest in the country. Very picturesque when seen from afar, discover the creative, complex architecture of the neighbourhood, home to lively commercial activity and a very friendly population. Most of the Samba Schools that participate in the Carnival parade come from the favelas.
Lunch in a typical Brazilian restaurant. Afternoon free to enjoy the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema where locals and tourists take the opportunity to do all sorts of sports including jogging, cycling and beach volleyball. But the most popular sport is of course football!
There are many bars on the seafront, so you can try the famous coconut juice, which is drunk from the nut with a straw. You'll also find açai, a typical Brazilian fruit that can be enjoyed in the form of a smoothie.
Breakfast included.
Day 5: Tropical Island Excursion
Group excursion to the Tropical Islands:
Located 170 km south of Rio, Angra dos Reis Bay has 365 islands! A magical place dotted with mountains, the islands are covered with jungle and suitable for beautiful hikes, and also scuba diving.
You'll take a transfer by coach (2 hours 30 mins) and then you'll spend the day onboard a Goellette. Stop at three islands for swimming - Cataguases, Freguesia de Santana, Lagoa Azul and Japariz beach, where you'll have lunch. Return to your hotel in the early evening.
Breakfast and lunch included.
DAY 6: FREE DAY
Free day to relax.
Breakfast included.
DAY 7: FREE MORNING, MUSEUM-WORKSHOP VISIT & CHURRASCARIA DINNER
Spend the morning exploring at your leisure. At around 4:30, leave for the visit to the H. Stern museum-workshop of precious stones. You'll hear the story of Hans Stern, a young German who went to Brazil and made his fortune in precious gems. Learn about the process of transforming rough stones into precious jewels and watch demonstrations of these techniques.
After the tour, leave for dinner. You'll arrive for a traditional barbecue 'all you can eat' dinner (drinks not included) in a Brazilian 'churrascaria'. This traditional venue offers a wide variety of meat and alternative options. Vegetarians are sure to find plenty of dishes to satisfy their appetite!
Breakfast and dinner included.
DAY 8: DEPARTURE
Check out from the hotel, and take the transfer to Rio de Janeiro International Airport.
Breakfast included.
Your Hotels —
HAND-PICKED JUST FOR YOU
Maximum room capacity
Throughout your tour, you'll be accommodated in a Standard Room at Hotel Astoria Copacabana 4* (or similar).
Your Dining Choices
This offer is based on a Bed and Breakfast stay from Day 2 to Day 8 of your tour. Lunch is included on Day 3 and Day 5. A traditional Brazilian barbecue dinner at a local 'churrascaria' is included on Day 7.
Your Journey —
Flights:
You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers:
Tour transport and inter-hotel transfers are included as per your itinerary.
Your Destination —
Rio De Janeiro
Presided over by the iconic Christ the Redeemer sculpture, Rio de Janeiro is an instantly-recognisable city with heaps of attractions. Its city centre offers a mix of quaint colonial architecture, modern businesses, and a sun-drenched beach, making it the perfect place for a memorable, one-of-a-kind city trip.
The home of Samba and the Caipirinha cocktail, this city has an unmistakable party atmosphere - make the most of this by taking a visit to the Sambadrome, which hosts the official Rio Carnival in the week before Lent, but where you can see the local samba schools rehearsing from December onwards. End your day exploring the city’s bars, sampling not only the iconic cocktail, but a chope, a draught beer characteristically served in tall glasses.
Of course, the unmissable attraction in the city is the magnificent Christ the Redeemer, a beautiful sculpture in the top of Corcovado Hill and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Travellers can opt to take the charming tram to the top of the hill, where you’re greeted by a spectacular view of the city centre, plus Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana beach!
