Rio de Janeiro Visit – 5D/4N

Rio de Janeiro breathtaking scenery - courtesy of Brazilian Tourist BoardRio de Janeiro is the second major city of Brazil, behind only São Paulo. The city is capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro. The city was once the capital of Brazil (1763–1960) and of the Portuguese Empire (1808–1821). Commonly known as just Rio, the city is also nicknamed A Cidade Maravilhosa - “The Marvelous City”.

It is famous for its spectacular natural setting, its Carnival celebrations, samba and other music, hotel-lined tourist beaches, such as Copacabana and Ipanema, paved with decorated black and cream swirl pattern mosaics. Some of the most famous local landmarks in addition to the beaches include the giant statue of Jesus, known as Christ the Redeemer (’Cristo Redentor’) atop Corcovado mountain, which has recently been named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World; Sugarloaf mountain (Pão de Açúcar) with its cable car; the Sambódromo, a giant permanent parade stand used during Carnival; and Maracanã stadium, one of the world’s largest football stadiums. Rio also boasts the two world’s largest forests inside an urban area. The first is the forest in Parque Estadual da Pedra Branca, or White Stone State Park. The second, almost connected to the first, is the famous Floresta da Tijuca, or ‘Tijuca Forest’.

Carnival is Rio’s main summer event and the yearly festivities attract thousands of people from all over the world. Carnaval (in Portuguese), is really a 4-day celebration starting on Saturday and ending on Tuesday (Mardi-Gras or Fat Tuesday). The date changes every year but it is always 40 days before Lent, the Catholic holiday preceding Easter.

Accommodation: Choose between the Intercontinental Rio, Rio Othon Palace, Leme Palace Othon, Lancaster Othon, Copacabana Palace, or Caesar Park Ipanema Hotels.

Included: Accommodation - Transfers and excursions as listed in the itinerary - Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner).
Not Included: Any airfare - Any beverages - Any personal expenses - Passports and visas - Insurance.
Departures: Daily. Note: This program is not available during Carnival , Easter Week, or New Years Eve.

Note: Private Tour. Minimum 2 passangers.

Day by day Itinerary:

    Corcovado scenery - courtesy of Brazilian Tourist Board
  • Day 1 Rio de Janeiro - Arrive. Transfer to your hotel by a driver only.
  • Day 2 Rio de Janeiro - Breakfast at the hotel. Full Day excursion Corcovado/Sugar Loaf with lunch. After a beautiful scenic drive along Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, passengers arrive at the bottom of the Corcovado hill where they will embark on a comfortable train which will climb the beautiful mountain, where the statue of Christ, the Redeemer is located. From the top, discover why Rio is known as the Marvelous city! Lunch. Visit to the world famous Sugar Loaf Mountain in the middle of the Guanabara Bay, from where one of the most breathtaking views of the city of Rio can be seen. (B,L)
  • Day 3 Rio de Janeiro - Breakfast at the hotel. Full Day Tropical Island. Our tour guide will pick guests up at their hotels early in the morning and will drive visitors along the 65 mile shoreline stretch to the fishing village of Itacuruçá. Upon arrival, guests will embark on a schooner for a cruise on the waters of Sepetiba Bay which is dotted with over 300 islands. Passengers will have ample time to swim and sunbathe during our stop at an uninhabited island. We will continue to the privately-owned Bernardo Island for a delicious buffet lunch with a large selection of salad and hot dishes. The return trip is equally relaxing as we sail around the surrounding islands. Duration: 8 hours. (B)
  • Day 4 Rio de Janeiro - Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. Plataforma Show. BBQ Dinner. Evening - Rio by night with dinner and show - Enjoy a nice dinner in one of Rio s famous barbecue restaurants. After dinner, show at Plataforma, a samba house, where guests will enjoy a show with elaborately costumed mulatas, singers and dancers, presenting Brazil’s folklore. (B,D)
  • Day 5 Rio de Janeiro - Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport by a driver only. (B)

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