Rio de Janeiro (air quoted separately)
Day 1: Flight, USA – Rio de Janeiro
Depart on an overnight flight from your gateway city to Rio de Janeiro, A Cidade Maravilhosa — the Marvelous City.
Day 2, Rio de Janeiro
After arrival in Rio, transfer from the airport and get settled into your hotel. This afternoon from the Laranjeiras neighborhood, board a cog railway and ascend Corcovado Mountain, reaching the peak where the statue of Christ the Redeemer (voted one of the Seven Wonders of the World) overlooks the city from a height of 2,300 feet. Enjoy the panoramic view of Rio including its famous beaches and Guanabara Bay. Your return will bring you through the lush Tijuca Forest, the world’s largest urban forest. (B)
Day 3, Rio de Janeiro
This morning from the base of Sugar Loaf Mountain in the Urca neighborhood, board a cable car for a two-step journey to the top of Sugar Loaf. Enjoy splendid views of Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niterói Bridge, Corcovado Mountain, Copacabana beach, Santa Cruz fortress, and more.(B)
Day 4, Rio de Janeiro
Today, optional sightseeing includes Angra dos Reis Schooner Cruise with lunch. Board a typical Brazilian schooner in the morning in Angra, and cruise the clear waters among the hundreds of islands south of Rio, stopping for swimming and lunch. Or, ride up into the mountains into the cool moutain air outside of Rio to visit the Imperial Museum in Petropolis, the summer residence of Emperor D. Pedro II. Or as another option, visit Rio's legendary Maracanã Stadium, getting behind the scenes of the most important soccer stadium in Brazil, learning about its history, great matches and star players.
Included this evening is your night out on the town! Start with dinner at a Churrascaria barbecue restaurant, and then enjoy the Ginga Tropical Carnival/Samba music and dance show with live orchestra and dance troupe at Teatro Leblon, showcasing the many various rhythmic, musical and dance styles from all over Brazil. (B, D)
Day 5: Flight, Rio de Janeiro – USA
Enjoy your last day in Rio at leisure. In the early evening, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA. (B)
Tour Features Include:
- Private Host Service in Rio de Janeiro
- Private airport transfers with baggage handling
- 3 nights at hotel of your choice in Rio de Janeiro, taxes included
- Valid for Low Season (slightly higher: Jul, Jan-Mar)
- Meals as indicated (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
- Half–day tour of Sugar Loaf Mountain, SIB (seat in bus)
- Half–day tour of Corcovado Mountain, SIB (seat in bus)
- Rio by Night, including Dinner at Churrascaria and Show at Ginga Tropical, SIB (seat in bus)
| Tour Prices (per person, US$) | Stars | DBL | SGL | TPL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto Bay Rio Internacional | 5 | $799 | $1,299 | $699 |
| Windsor California | 4 | $759 | $1,279 | $669 |
| Arena Copacabana | 4 | $699 | $1,139 | $639 |
| Arena Leme | 3 | $679 | $1,099 | $629 |
| Windsor Copa Hotel | 3 | $599 | $949 | $539 |
