Day 1. Rio de Janeiro Take in the breathtaking view as your plane descends upon Rio de Janeiro – the 'Marvellous City' where rolling green hills, turquoise ocean, sandy beaches and high-rise urban development is all packed together in a unique blend of life and humanity. Your driver will take you from the airport to the hotel, during which time you can get a different perspective of the city, passing through the colonial style buildings and along the world-famous beachfront. The natural beauty of Rio is almost transcendental and gives you a taste of the Amazon rainforest while still retaining everything that is so incredible about a Latin American city. A walk along the mosaic tiles of Copacabana reveals much about the life of a 'carioca' (Rio local) – a refreshing caipirinha as the waves lap against the shore, a fiercely competitive game of foot volleyball, and thousands of beachgoers sunning themselves on the white sands. You have truly arrived in paradise. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel by your driver.
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Day 2. Rio de Janeiro Tour to Corcovado Mountain + Christ the Redeemer Statue+ City tour +lunch.
After a delicious tropical breakfast in your hotel, you will head out on a trip to see the world-famous Christ the Saviour statue on top of Corcovado Mountain. A specially designed train will take you from the foot of the mountain along a winding road through the magical Tijuca rainforest where you will see some of the enchanting tropical wildlife on constant display in Rio, such as toucans, monkeys and armadillos. At the summit of Corcovado, 700m above sea level, proudly stands the iconic image seen around the world – a 38m high statue of Christ the Saviour. But that is not the only breathtaking thing about this place – when up close to the statue you will be overwhelmed by the stunning panoramic view of the city, so high up it seems as though you are truly flying with the birds around you. From the far reaches of Guanabara Bay, to the Maracanã Stadium, all along to Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana, Ipanema and Gávea Mountain, you can see the whole of Rio de Janeiro. Transfer to the hotel. |
Day 3. Rio de Janeiro Historical tour of the city (duration: 4 hours) We will start our walk with a visit to the bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa. Here we will head to Ruin Park (closed on Mondays) – a public park with an art gallery built on the ruins of a mansion. Next on the agenda is the Selarón Steps, consisting of 250 steps covered with tiles from all over the world. We will also visit the Lapa neighborhood – a place known for its traditional nightlife. We will stroll through Passeio Público – the oldest park in South America, to Cinelândia – one of Rio's liveliest areas with plenty of bars, restaurants, and cultural landmarks. Our final stop will be at Confeitaria Colombo (closed on Sundays) – a place listed as a must-see attraction.
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Day 4. Rio de JaneiroFree Day.
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Day 5. Rio de Janeiro Transfer to the airport with a driver only to take your flight back home.
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