Welcome to South America’s largest and most populous country, Brazil. Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil, on the South Atlantic coast. Rio is famous for its breathtaking landscape, its laidback beach culture and its annual carnival. Duration: 6 days Departure: Year round Visiting: Rio de Janeiro Tour Types: Locally Escorted
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival to Rio
Arrival to Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). Our representative will be waiting for you at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon.
Day 02 Rio Corcovado Mountain , Christ the Redeemer – Tijuca Forest
After breakfast, enjoy a full day city tour of Rio. Ascend on Corcovado Mountain by car to visit one of the world’s most famous landmarks, the gigantic statue of Christ, the Redeemer. Then proceed to, Tijuca Forest, Rio is also one the most beautiful city in the world. As a tropical resort, Rio offers miles of golden beaches, including, Ipanema and Copacabana, two of the most famous stretches of sand in the world.
Day 3 Rio – Sugar Loaf + City Tour
A.M. Departure to Sugar Loaf driving to Aterro do Flamengo towards Urca district, where this famous landmark is located. It was, at the feet of Urca Hill, that the city of Rio de Janeiro was founded in 1565 by Estácio de Sá. The normal visit to Sugar Loaf is done in two steps, by cable car. The first ride of the cable car links Praia Vermelha to Urca Hill, located at 215 meters of altitude, a point from which can be seen all the Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Flamengo land filling, the Corcovado and the Rio-Niterói bridge, besides the majestic mountains that protect and embellish the city. The second ride, that we will made on cable car, takes to the top of Sugar Loaf mountain, at 395 meters of altitude, from where can be seen, in a unique perspective, the beach of Copacabana, the Santa Cruz Fortress, some beaches of Niterói in a fantastic scenery. Visit Rio´s downtown, to see the historical part of Rio de Janeiro, which has been the capital of Brazil for almost two centuries. The guided and panoramic visit continue by bus through Flamengo Park, the modern art museum, monument of the unknown soldier, Maracanã Stadium, downtown, Metropolitan Cathedral, Municipal Theater, school of fine arts and the national library.
Break for Lunch at a typical restaurant. At proper time, we will return to the hotel. Lunch.
Day 04 – Rio de Janeiro
Day at your leisure to enjoy the beaches. At night dinner at one of the best “Churrasquerias” (steak house), and then you will enjoy a Samba show at Plataforma.
Day 5 Rio – Angra Dos Reis
The Angra Dos Reis Bay is formed by 365 islands and 2000 beaches full of natural beauty. It used to be one of the most important harbors in the Rio de Janeiro coast. It was the place where big ships full of slaves coming from Africa used to dock. Nowadays, is a point of reference for the nautical domestic and international tourism. Late in the afternoon transfer back to Rio.
Day 6 Departure from Rio
At proper time transfer to the airport to take your international flight.
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