Itinerary
- Day 1
Rio de Janeiro
You'll be picked up from the airport and driven to your hotel, giving you time to settle in. The rest of the day is yours to wander around Rio de Janeiro at whatever pace you like. You might grab lunch somewhere, walk along the waterfront, or just get oriented with the neighborhood around your hotel.
- Start point
- Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Rio de Janeiro airport (SDU or GIG))
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Arena Leme Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Rio de Janeiro at leisure
- Day 2
Rio de Janeiro
Head up to Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado mountain and take in the views from up there. After that, you'll check out the iconic Maracana Stadium and visit the Sambadrome and Metropolitan Cathedral. Later, take the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain, then do the hike up Morro da Urca Trail. By evening, you'll have time at the beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon to relax before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Arena Leme Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer statue in Tijuca National Park
- Learn about Maracanã Stadium history
- Visit Sambadrome and Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
- Ride Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car
- Explore Morro da Urca Trail and Red Beach
- Visit beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon
Optional Activities
- Lunch (not included in tour package)
Landmarks/POIs Christ the Redeemer Corcovado Tijuca National Park Maracanã Stadium Sambadrome Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian Sugarloaf Mountain Morro da Urca Red Beach Copacabana Beach Ipanema Beach Leblon Beach - Day 3
Rio de Janeiro
Starting at Pedra Bonita hang gliding and paragliding launch site, you'll see Morro Dois Irmaos and Rocinha Favela from above. From there, take the light-difficulty Pedra Bonita trail (about 40 minutes) to reach the summit with views across the city. You'll then head through Tijuca National Park to Vista Chinesa pavilion where you can see Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, and the beaches. End the day with a swim at Horto Waterfall to cool off.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Arena Leme Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Pedra Bonita hang gliding and paragliding launch ramp
- Pedra Bonita light hike to summit (approximately 40 minutes)
- Visit Vista Chinesa pavilion in Tijuca National Park
- Swim at Horto Waterfall
Optional Activities
- Hang gliding or paragliding at Pedra Bonita
Landmarks/POIs Pedra Bonita Morro Dois Irmãos São Conrado Beach Rocinha Favela Pedra da Gávea Barra da Tijuca Beach Tijuca Forest Tijuca National Park Vista Chinesa Guanabara Bay Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon Horto Waterfall - Day 4
Rio de Janeiro
This day is completely yours. You can explore Rio de Janeiro however you'd like, whether that's revisiting a neighborhood you liked, trying restaurants you've been wanting to check out, or doing something entirely different than the planned activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Arena Leme Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Rio de Janeiro at leisure
- Day 5
Rio de Janeiro
A driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the airport based on your flight time. Make sure you've packed everything the night before and leave enough time to get through check-in and security without rushing.
