A Week in Rio de Janeiro: The Ultimate Adventure

Fabián Contreras Campos

4 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 7-day journey through the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro. Experience breathtaking views from Sugarloaf Mountain, explore the lush Tijuca National Park, and relax on the famous Copacabana Beach. Indulge in delicious local cuisine and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Brazil. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in Rio de Janeiro!

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$101

$ 8

ibis budget RJ Praia de Botafogo

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Unfussy rooms in a contemporary budget hotel offering a laid-back restaurant & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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12 - 15 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

26 - 32 min

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This 396m-tall peak on a peninsula jutting out into the ocean features a cableway & sweeping views.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

7 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$16

9 - 14 min

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Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Unfussy rooms in a contemporary budget hotel offering a laid-back restaurant & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$43

$ 8

ibis budget RJ Praia de Botafogo

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

Directions

Unfussy rooms in a contemporary budget hotel offering a laid-back restaurant & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

42 - 51 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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36 - 44 min

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Urban rainforest with hiking, waterfalls, birdwatching & vista points of Rio's iconic sights.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

6 - 9 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Unfussy rooms in a contemporary budget hotel offering a laid-back restaurant & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$34

$ 6

ibis budget RJ Praia de Botafogo

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

Directions

Unfussy rooms in a contemporary budget hotel offering a laid-back restaurant & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

46 - 56 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

2 - 3 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$14

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Unfussy rooms in a contemporary budget hotel offering a laid-back restaurant & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$45

$ 6

ibis budget RJ Praia de Botafogo

Depart from your stay 🏨

45 - 54 min

Directions

Unfussy rooms in a contemporary budget hotel offering a laid-back restaurant & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

40 - 48 min

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Sprawling sports complex built for the 2016 Rio Summer Olympic Games, with arenas & a velodrome.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

3 - 4 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$12

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Unfussy rooms in a contemporary budget hotel offering a laid-back restaurant & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 5

$97

$ 12

ibis budget RJ Praia de Botafogo

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

Directions

Unfussy rooms in a contemporary budget hotel offering a laid-back restaurant & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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51 - 62 min

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Massive, 2,769-foot stone mountain on the coast offering strenuous hiking & panoramic views of Rio.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

14 - 17 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$50

9 - 11 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$14

Panificadora tradicional produz pães árabes e esfihas artesanais para retirada, com atendimento de balcão.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Unfussy rooms in a contemporary budget hotel offering a laid-back restaurant & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 6

$120

$ 8

ibis budget RJ Praia de Botafogo

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

Unfussy rooms in a contemporary budget hotel offering a laid-back restaurant & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

37 - 45 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

21 - 32 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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$63

13 - 20 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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7 - 9 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$20

Uma padaria, bistrô e deli, com pães artesanais, exclusivos, e recheada de produtos de fabricação própria e fresquinhos. Este é o Empório Jardim!

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Unfussy rooms in a contemporary budget hotel offering a laid-back restaurant & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 7

$40

$ 4

ibis budget RJ Praia de Botafogo

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

Unfussy rooms in a contemporary budget hotel offering a laid-back restaurant & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

5 - 8 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

4 - 6 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Unfussy rooms in a contemporary budget hotel offering a laid-back restaurant & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $527 In total

Activities & Food:$479

Transport:$49