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THE BEST OF RIO DE JANEIRO
3D/2N: Rio de Janeiro

The city is full of energy and Cariocas, the locals of Rio, are known for their care free spirit and charm. Whether you are looking to experience Carnaval, relax in a natural environment, or enjoy all the luxuries of a cosmopolitan city, Rio de Janeiro has it all !

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1: RIO DE JANEIRO
Arrive to Rio de Janeiro.  Upon arrival you will be met at the airport by an English speaking guide who will welcome you to the country, transfer you to your hotel, and be there to assist you with any questions you have.  Your hotel is located on Ipanema beach, the best place in Rio de Janeiro to be based for seeing what the city has to offer.  The beachfront is one of the most beautiful in the world, and the area is both a great place to spend time on the beach and to stroll through the streets.  Many of Rio's best restaurants, boutiques, and cafes are located in Ipanema and neighboring Leblon.

DAY 2: RIO DE JANEIRO - CORCOVADO MOUNTAIN - SUGAR LOAF MOUNTAIN
Your first full day in Rio starts with a visit to the top of the Corcovado mountain to the Cristo Redentor statue, where you can take in the view out over all of Rio.... it has to be one of the best views in the world.  Afterwards, you'll do a drive through the historic Santa Teresa neighborhood, filled with mansions dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and get a chance to see Rio's bustling downtown. 


After  Lunch  we will  visit the world famous Pão de Açúcar or Sugar Loaf Mountain  which has become an iconic symbol of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Rising up from small peninsula at the entrance of Guanabara Bay, its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of concentrated refined sugar loaf. The tour is done in two steps by glass cable-cars. The first cable-car takes passengers to the top of Urca Hill, which rises 215 meters above sea level and offers spectacular views of the entire bay its islands. From Urca Hill, passengers continue in a second cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf which rises 395 meters above sea level and offers a 360 degree view of the entire city including Botafogo and Copacabana Beaches, the Corcovado and downtown Rio.

DAY 3: RIO DE JANEIRO
This is a free day in Rio to explore on your own or take another excursion.  We can assist you with a range of additional activities, including active excursions such as half day sea kayaking trips, hiking excursions of varying difficulty in Tijuca National Park (where you can see a wide range of tropcial wildlife, including several species of monkeys and numerous species of tropical birds), and full day excursions out to nearby cities such as Petropolis, Buzios, or Transfers  to  the  Airport   International  or  Domestic .