A stay based in Rio de Janeiro, the 'Marvellous City', where green hills, the ocean and the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema meet the life of the carioca.
The programme pairs the city's three essential excursions — the cog train up Corcovado to Christ the Redeemer through the Tijuca rainforest, the cable-car ascent of Sugarloaf over Guanabara Bay, and a full boat day around the islands of Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande — with a free day to enjoy the beaches at your own pace.
Highlights
Corcovado and the Christ the Redeemer statue reached by the cog train through Tijuca rainforest
Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car via Urca, over Guanabara Bay
Full-day tropical islands tour at Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande
A free day on the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema
Private airport transfers on arrival and departure
Day-by-day itinerary
Day1
Day 1: Arrival in Rio de Janeiro
Arrival in Rio de Janeiro. Your driver transfers you from the airport to the hotel, passing the colonial-style buildings and the world-famous beachfront. The rest of the day is at leisure along Copacabana.
Day2
Day 2: Corcovado & Christ the Redeemer
After breakfast, excursion in a small group with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide to Corcovado Mountain. A cog train climbs through the Tijuca rainforest to the summit at 700 m, where the 38 m statue of Christ the Redeemer stands above a panoramic view over Guanabara Bay, the Maracanã stadium, Sugarloaf, Copacabana, Ipanema and Gávea. Transfer back to the hotel.
Day3
Day 3: Sugarloaf Mountain
After breakfast, excursion on a private basis with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide to Sugarloaf. A cable car rises to Urca Mountain and on to the summit of Sugarloaf, with views over Copacabana, Red Beach, Guanabara Bay, Niterói and the Botafogo and central districts, with Christ the Redeemer in the distance.
Day4
Day 4: Tropical Islands — Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande
After breakfast, full-day excursion on a private basis with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide to the tropical islands of Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande by boat. Pick-up in the morning, island cruising between approximately 10:00 and 16:00, then return to the hotel in Rio.
Day5
Day 5: Free Day in Rio de Janeiro
Free day.
Day6
Day 6: Departure
Transfer to the airport with driver for your flight home.
Suggested hotels
B&B Hotel Copacabana
Standard
Copacabana
3-star Superior Room with breakfast in Copacabana; the entry-level option for the programme.
Free Wi-Fi
Television in lobby
Restaurant
Bar
Cafe
Buffet breakfast
Fuerte de Copacabana · 390 m
Praia de Ipanema · 500 m
Praia de Copacabana · 200 m
Miramar by Windsor
Luxury
Copacabana
5-star Standard Room with breakfast on Copacabana beachfront; the premium option.
Free Wi-Fi
Telephone
Flat-screen TV
Cable TV
Restaurant
Bar
Fuerte de Copacabana · 690 m
Praia do Diabo
Praia do Arpoador
Standard and Luxury categories available. Final accommodation is confirmed by date and availability.
What's included
Included: Accommodation in the mentioned hotel or similar (5 nights)
Included: Breakfast at the hotel
Included: Private arrival and departure airport transfers
Included: Corcovado & Christ the Redeemer excursion in a small group with English- or Spanish-speaking guide
Included: Sugarloaf excursion on a private basis with English- or Spanish-speaking guide
Included: Tropical Islands full-day excursion on a private basis with English- or Spanish-speaking guide
Included: Tickets for all the tours
What's not included
Not included: International and domestic airfare
Not included: Airport and tourism taxes and visa fees
Not included: Meals not mentioned in the programme
Not included: Drinks unless explicitly stated
Not included: Tips and gratuities
Not included: Personal expenses and optional services
Not included: Travel insurance
Not included: Anything not expressly mentioned as included