| Duration: | 8 Day(s) - 7 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Beach Tours |
Day 1: Rio de Janeiro.
Upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro, you will be transferred to your hotel. You will have the rest of the day free to enjoy the first impressions of the marvelous city of Rio de Janeiro. You can get this chance to see and feel the exciting life of the city or get relaxed among the palm trees drinking coconut water and listening to samba. Whatever you choose – you can find it easily in Rio!
Rio de Janeiro has green hills, blue sky, beautiful bays, islands, and marvelous beaches. It is the second biggest city in Brazil (after Sao Paulo) and, certainly, one of the most beautiful cities in the world! Beach hotels are situated along the whole perimeter of Guanabara Bay and, if you are staying in one of these hotels, the beauties of Rio de Janeiro are open for you all the time. Blue ocean water will call you to the beach. The most popular beaches - Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon, are famous for their black and white tiled promenade.
From early morning to late in the night you can see people playing soccer and volleyball on the golden sand of the beaches. For those who prefer active holidays, Rio offers opportunities to practice almost any sport: golf, tennis, surfing, rafting, diving, delta flight, and many others.
Numerous open cafeterias on the beach will offer you refreshing coconut water, freshly squeezed juices, and other drinks. You can also see presentations of local musicians on the beach playing all kinds of music.
Day 2: Rio de Janeiro.
City Tour and Sugarloaf Mountain (4 hours)
After breakfast, a half-day excursion to the Sugar Loaf with an English Speaking Group is planned. (a private tour in the chosen language is possible upon surcharge)The first stop is on Urca Mountain, with a wide viewing area, where you can eat in a restaurant or bar.
On the mountain of Sugar Loaf, you will have a beautiful view of Rio, Copacabana beach, the bay, the surrounding mountains, islands in the ocean, bridge Niteroi, and the statue of Christ on Corcovado Mountain. Then you will go by car to the central regions of the old Rio, where you will admire several old churches, monasteries, the main cathedral of the city, as well as buildings built in the colonial style.
At Night we have our English Speaking Guide picking us up at the hotel and taking us to the Bohemian
The neighborhood of Lapa to meet locals, have happy beers and caipirinhas, and learn authentic Samba from
beautiful Brazilian Mulatas in many wonderful clubs in Rio De Janeiro (included 4 hours English guide services-taxi and entrance fees at client's account.
Day 3: Rio de Janeiro.
Corcovado and Crist the Redeemer Statue (4 hours).
After breakfast, we set off on a tour through the city with our English-speaking group (a private tour in the chosen language is possible upon surcharge). Arriving at the station, the environmentally friendly train will take us through the jungle to the top of Corcovado.
On either side of the railway, you will have spectacular views from the Tijuca forest, inhabited by monkeys and other exotic animals and birds. At the top of Corcovado, at an altitude of 700 m above sea level, stands the symbol of the Rio - Statue of Christ the Savior (38m), which was built in 1931.
A breathtaking panorama view of the metropolis and its environs Bridge Niteroi, Guanabara Bay, the Botanical Garden, the world's largest Maracana stadium, Sugar Loaf, and more is possible from the top of Corcovado.
Day 4: Rio de Janeiro
After breakfast enjoy a free day to discover more of the city by yourself or ask for our optional tours.
Tonight more fun awaits us as we will explore the nightlife of another neighborhood of our wonderful city! Make new friends, taste new cocktails, and enjoy life! We have our English Speaking Guide picking us up at the hotel and taking us to famous local clubs and bars, to enjoy the night and try delicious Brazilian cocktails! (included 4 hours English guide services-taxi and entrance fees at clients’ account)
Day 5, 6, 7: Rio de Janeiro Optional Tours for Free Days:
Botanical Garden:
The Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden is a worth-visiting magnificent 137-hec (338-acre) garden over 200 years old featuring a 750-meter (half-mile) avenue of 134 impressive royal palms and more than 7000 types of plants.
There you can see orchids, bromeliads, cacti, huge bamboo, and carnivorous plants, among many others. The most famous one is Victoria, a huge water-lilly floating on the water that is capable of sustaining a 5-year-old kid on it! (not included) Monkeys are sometimes visible during the visit, and there are always plenty of birds flying over the trees (the more recognizable ones are toucans).
Duration: 4 hours
Tropical Islands Tour:
The town Itacuruça situated on an island 1,5 hours away from Rio de Janeiro, in Mangarativa, is active in fishing, tourism, and agriculture. The town has small fishermen's houses. To get there, you need to cross the Cepetiba Bay in Sabeiro Schooner. During the trip, you will enjoy the romantic views of the tropical green islands.
You may have the luck to see dolphins, huge fishes, parrots, turtles, and poisonous stingrays. On the way, the schooner will stop for you to take a bath in the ocean. You will have a delicious lunch on the island, take a walk on the island, swim in the bay or the pool, and return to our schooner that will take you back to Rio.
Duration: 8 hours
Rio at Night: Samba&Capoeira Show
You will spend an unforgettable night in Rio! Our guide will pick you up at the hotel and take you to the exciting show full of Brazilian samba and capoeira performed by beautiful and professional dancers. You can have dinner during the show. After the end of the show, our guide will bring you back to your hotel.
Duration: 4 hours
Royal Petropolis:
Petropolis is one of the most important Brazilian historic towns located in the mountains 60 km away from Rio de Janeiro. Pedro II bought this land in 1830 to build a summer palace and bring there his daughter who could not stand the hot climate of Rio de Janeiro due to her health conditions. The European founders of the city built many constructions there, beautiful examples of German-style architecture.
The Royal palace still preserves many objects of Royal furniture and the Royal family's objects that are now exposed in the museum. Here you can find unique jewelry works; for example, a golden crown decorated with diamonds and pearls. Together with our guide, you will visit the Gothic Cathedral where Princess Isabel, King Pedro II, and his wife are buried. Then you will visit the Royal Museum.
Flying Over Rio by Helicopter
You will take a helicopter tour from Sugarloaf Mountain. During your flight, you will be amazed by the mindblowing view of the city below with its infinite beaches, huge Christ statue, Botanical Garden, and many more.
Duration: 8-9 minutes
Day 8: Rio de Janeiro-Airport or Continuation at a Tropical Resort Near Rio
Transfer to the airport, flight home, OR continuation of your stay to the tropical coast of Buzios
After breakfast transfer to your hotel in Buzios.
Buzios is a small fishing village situated 105 miles away from Rio de Janeiro with more than 20 magnificent beaches and crystal-clear water, wonderful landscape, and exotic vegetation, privileged with a great year-round summer.
Originally settled by European pirates and slave traders, this mixture of many types of blood prospered and became a picturesque village, elected one of the 10 most beautiful areas in the world-famous for its unique combination of rustic charm, architectural harmony, incredible beauty, and sophisticated boutiques and restaurants visited by travelers who come from all over the world to savor its magic.
Day 9,10: Buzios
Enjoy your free days at the Tropical Resort of Buzios.
Day 11 Buzios – Rio de Janeiro
Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your international flight.
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
-Hotels according to the program
-Transfer to Rio de Janeiro with English speaking guide.
-Private guide for night excursions 4 hours
-Transfers Rio de Janeiro - Buzios -Rio de Janeiro with driver only
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
-International flight
-Additional excursions or optional tours
-Food and drinks not mentioned in the program
-Tips
-Laundry service
-Personal expenditures
