Rio de Janeiro Adventure: 5-Day Itinerary

SandrA Tardio

8 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Rio de Janeiro with this exciting 5-day itinerary. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of this captivating city.

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$174

$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

14 - 21 min

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Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$30

18 - 22 min

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Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$48

13 - 16 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$30

4 - 5 min

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Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$14

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 2

$124

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

5 - 6 min

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Giant observation wheel measuring 88 meters high, with vistas over Rio & its landmarks, plus a cafe.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$50

16 - 20 min

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Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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18th-century aqueduct with 2 rows of arches, now serving as a bridge for a tram.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$24

3 - 4 min

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Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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13 - 20 min

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A Bráz nasceu com o objetivo de resgatar as raízes das receitas italianas e tornou-se referência quando o assunto é pizza em SP, Rio e Campinas.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 3

$102

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$26

2 - 3 min

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Wide, bustling stretch of sand lined with food kiosks, open sea views & a relaxing vibe.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$38

21 - 26 min

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Unique geological formation with a hiking trail & hang-gliding port offering panoramic vistas.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 4

$175

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

31 - 38 min

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Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$66

33 - 40 min

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Long, popular stretch of beach known for sunbathing, along with soccer & volleyball.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$38

5 - 8 min

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Fortress backdrop for the triathlon & paratriathlon transition area, road cycling & the marathon.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$13

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

Day 5

$122

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

3 - 4 min

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Iconic, 2.2-mile beach features a wide, sandy expanse, bustling promenade, food kiosks & hotels.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$38

52 - 63 min

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A Don Carlo's chega a Niterói com um conceito diferenciado, trazendo aos clientes a oportunidade de apreciar a PIZZA GOURMET.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

8 - 12 min

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Large collection of modern art in an iconic building by the renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$20

5 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Budget breakdown: $722 In total

Activities & Food:$696

Transport:$27