The Rio Experience
5 Days

From $ 749.00
This Tour is Fully Customizable
( Family Ecology Gourmet Beach )

Rio de Janeiro, otherwise known as ‘The Marvelous City’, is without a doubt one of the world’s most impressive places to visit. Stretched between jungle-covered mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, it is a city of long golden beaches and an exuberant cultural life. Simply enjoying the views over Copacabana, Ipanema, Sugarloaf Mountain and the iconic statue of ‘Christ the Redeemer’ will leave a lasting impression, and a visit during Carnival, when Rio de Janeiro explodes into the world’s biggest party, is sure to leave you reeling. ‘The Rio Experience’ takes in all the highlights, as well as giving you time to relax on the beach, explore the city’s boutiques or experience the passion of Brazil’s most beloved sport at the Maracana Football Stadium. All services and accommodation are to the highest standard, from top-class hotels to professional guides. Our South America luxury tours are tailor-made to meet the needs of all of our travelers. So, experience the incredible Rio de Janeiro in style with this flexible itinerary from Class Adventure Travel – experts in Affordable Luxury Adventures.

  • Day 1

    Arrive in The Marvellous City

    Rio de Janeiro

  • rio ipanema dusk
  • Upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro you will be welcomed by one of our representatives and shown to your hotel where we'll go over all your travel plans for your time in Brazil. The rest of the day is free for you to spend at your leisure, either relaxing at your hotel, or getting to know the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana and the restaurants and boutiques in the nearby boulevards. Sunset in Rio is spectacular, so why not join Rio's residents and head for the beaches where the mountains cast long shadows over sea and sand under a pink and golden sky. In the evening be sure to ask your Brazil Travel Expert for advice on where to find the best restaurants in the city - we will be happy to make both recommendations and reservations for you.
  • Day 2

    Tijuca Forest & Corcovado

    Rio de Janeiro

  • rio corcovado panorama
  • After breakfast you'll begin a tour of the city with a trip through Tijuca Forest, the largest urban forest in the world, which sits atop the mountains of Rio and affords amazing views out across the different areas of the city. From here you'll continue to the top of Corcovado, the 710m mountain that is home to the iconic statue of 'Christ the Redeemer' that towers over the city. From here the views of Guanabara Bay, Sugarloaf Mountain, the beaches and the Atlantic Ocean are spectacular. You'll then return to your hotel and have the afternoon free to enjoy the beaches and the sunset at your leisure. Our Premium Service includes an evening experiencing the lively nightlife of Rio accompanied by one of our guides. The vibrant district of Lapa is home to some of Rio´s best clubs, with live bands playing Brazilian music such as Samba, Pagode and Bossa Nova. This experience can take place on any of your nights in Rio de Janeiro. (Meals - B)
  • Day 3

    Historical Centre & Sugarloaf Mountain

    Rio de Janeiro

  • rio sugarloaf cablecar
  • Today's tour of Rio takes you to see the historic city center in the morning, passing the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Candelaria Church, plus many more important buildings in the history of the city. You will then be taken to the base of Sugarloaf Mountain from where you'll ride a cable car to the top. This amazing feat of engineering was the first cable car in Rio, and the third in the entire world, taking passengers to the top of the granite mountain 300m directly above the sea. From the top the views over Guanabara Bay, Copacabana Beach and up to Corcovado are about as spectacular as you can get. The afternoon and evening are free for you to enjoy the beaches and boutiques at your leisure. (Meals - B)
  • Day 4

    Relaxing in Rio

    Rio de Janeiro

  • rio sands
  • Today is free for you to spend as you wish - a free day in Rio holds many possibilities, including giving you another chance to enjoy those beautiful beaches. Alternatives include helicopter rides over the city, boat trips around the offshore islands, or tandem hang-gliding from the mountain to the beach. You could also head out of the city and spend a day in Petropolis, the mountain town where the Emperors of Brazil spent their summers, or to Buzios, Brazil´s most glamorous beach town. Other options include taking classes in Brazilian cuisine or dance, Land Rover trips through the dunes, horseback rides through the mountains, or treks to Rio´s most famous peaks. The mountains an hour away from the city host whitewater rafting, horse-riding, mountain biking and trekking. Back in the city you can witness the famous Brazilian passion for football at the Maracana Stadium, head to the Museum of Contemporary Art across the bay in Niteroi, or to the beautiful Botanical Gardens. Just let us know how you prefer to spend your time and we will offer excellent suggestions for alternatives to relaxing on the beach. (Meals - B)
  • Day 5

    Home from the Marvellous City

    Rio de Janeiro

  • rio tandem hanggliding
  • Depending on the time of your flight today you may have some more time to enjoy a morning on the beach and some lunch before heading to the airport, as international flights often leave Rio de Janeiro in the evening. Whatever the case may be, your guide will pick you up for your transfer to the airport in good time for check-in. This Rio tour can be combined with any of our other fantastic destinations in Brazil or South America, such as Iguazu Falls, Buzios, Paraty & Ilha Grande, Buenos Aires and many more. We?re sure that your Rio experience will leave you with the desire to discover more of the exotic charms of Brazil and the continent of South America, and we hope that you choose to do so with Class Adventure Travel. (Meals - B)
This Tour is fully customizable
We can customize and tailor-make your trip to suit your specific needs and desires – whatever these may be. Our primary concerns are your safety and comfort. All of our tours have been carefully constructed in a way that will ensure your wellbeing in Brazil and also provide you with the best class and comfort available in the country. All of our packages are built to be as fully inclusive as possible while still giving you the flexibility to spend your vacation time as you wish. Contact us

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