4 Day itinerary in Brazil, South America
Experience Rio de Janeiro: Carioca spirit and carnival at...
Rio de Janeiro, seen through any visitor’s eyes, is an exotic city where color and music thrive; and while cariocas (Rio residents) will agree, it is this fact, and so much more that makes the ‘Marvelous City’ both infectious and impossible to replicate. Set against its iconic backdrop of irresistib... Read More
By Pablo, Marilda and Pablo
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Easy
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English, Portuguese
GUIDANCE
Tour Guide
starting point
Rio de Janeiro
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Cycling
Kayaking
Skiing/Snowboarding
Hiking
Rafting
Snorkeling/Diving
Visit markets
Meet local people
Rural home stays
Indigenous culture
Outdoors & Nature
Adventure
Culture & Arts
Start/End
Night
Highlights
Walking tour of the historical & commercial downtown of Rio; the Cathedral and the Saara neighborhoo
Boteco Tour. The botecos are bars where the locals come together to share snacks and beer
Visit to Sugar Loaf with a small hike!
Copacabana beach
Walking tour of the historical & commercial downtown of Rio; the Cathedral and the Saara neighborhoo
Boteco Tour. The botecos are bars where the locals come together to share snacks and beer
Visit to Sugar Loaf with a small hike!
Copacabana beach
Itinerary
High-end Accommodation
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Arrival to Rio de Janeiro & Private Transfer to Hotel
Airport arrival at Rio de Janeiro. The Carioca City has a magical quality and offers the traveler a wide variety of touristic sights and a daily program with great number of leisure activities. Transfer from the airport to the hotel located on the famous beach of Copacabana.
Guide: Included for the day
Accommodation:
- High-end Accommodation: Windsor Palace Hotel
Day 2
Full day Experience @ Rio de Janeiro
After breakfast, we will take the metro to witness the carioca lifestyle in Rio de Janeiro. This activity includes a guided walking tour of the historical and commercial downtown of Rio, highlighting the Cathedral and the Saara neighborhood. The tour also includes one stop to taste the delicious carioca juice drinks and another stop to have lunch in one of the oldest and most historical restaurants in Brazil. In the afternoon we will have free time to take part in various optional activities, such as a visit to the Favela Rocinha or a trip to the Corcovado. And to finalize this day, at night we’ll go out on our Boteco Tour. The botecos are bars where the locals come together to share snacks and a very cold beer at the end of their work day, where happy hour is guaranteed. We will start with the neighborhood of Lapa, an area with popular nightlife among the inhabitants of Rio de Janeiro, with a complete experience about the cachaça. Here we will learn about the history and preparation of this essential ingredient for the most famous Brazilian drink; then we will delight ourselves with a spectacular caipirinha! Next, we will visit three bars in Ipanema and Copacabana and we will have the option to enjoy the recommended food and drink (not included). It is worth trying to be a real carioca!
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation:
- High-end Accommodation: Windsor Palace Hotel
Day 3
Visit to Sugar Loaf with a small hike!
Today we’ll make the easiest and most famous track in Rio de Janeiro. The tour starts going by car to Praia Vermelha in Urca neighborhood, where we find the cable car station to the Pão de Açúcar. From there, walking, we'll take the track Pista Claudio Coutinho also known as Caminho Bem Te Vi, which is 1250 meters. The hike takes 45 minutes at most going up slowly; it is great to enjoy the woods, its sounds and animals like marmosets and numerous birds. At the end, we'll take the cable car to Pão de Açúcar. The descent will also be done via cable car and finally we return to the vehicle towards the hotel.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- High-end Accommodation: Windsor Palace Hotel
Day 4
Departure Transfer from Hotel to Rio de Janeiro Airport
Check out and transfer to the airport of Rio de Janeiro for departure to our next destination.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Accommodation
- Windsor Palace Hotel
Meals
- Breakfast (3)
- Lunch (1)
Transport
- Rio de Janeiro International Airport - Pick up
- Rio de Janeiro International Airport - Drop off
Activities
- Private proffessional english speaking guide is included every day
Extras
- Driver + bilingual guide
- Transfer involves public transportation on Day 2
Not Included
- Entrance fees not mentioned
- Meals not specified as included
- No flights are included in this package, but we can certainly help you booking if you need.
- Drinks, tips and personal extras and any concept not mentioned as included
- Gratuities (optional)
About Pablo
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Hi! I´m Pablo Freddi and I´m 33 years old. I´m lucky enough to say I have been in Signature Tours creating, developing and assisting with tour services in Argentina for 10 years to nearly 150.000 passengers.
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