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7 Days in Rio: A Journey of Samba, Sunsets, and Spectacular Views

Alejandro Duran

11 Jan 2024

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Join me on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro. From iconic landmarks like Christ the Redeemer to hidden gems like Parque Lage, this itinerary is packed with excitement and beauty. Get ready to dance to the rhythm of samba, soak up the sun on Copacabana Beach, and witness breathtaking sunsets from the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain. Let's explore the wonders of Rio together!

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Surf, History, and Awe-Inspiring Views

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$49

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$ 6

Windsor Palace Copacabana Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Pedra do Arpoador

Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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Directions

Copacabana Fort

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Sugar Loaf cable car

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$36

Day 2Parks, Palaces, and the Artistic Soul of Rio

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$8

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$ 6

Windsor Palace Copacabana Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Parque Brig. Eduardo Gomes (Aterro do Flamengo)

Sprawling city park with sports fields & a beach, plus a modern art museum, theaters & restaurants.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Parque Lage

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$8

Day 3Embracing Spirituality and Cultural Riches

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$66

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$ 6

Windsor Palace Copacabana Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

50 - 60 min

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Directions

Christ the Redeemer

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$66

44 - 53 min

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Directions

Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB)

Art galleries, cinema & theater in a 1906 neoclassical building, managed by the Bank of Brazil.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Architectural Marvels and Lively Streets

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$0

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$ 4

Windsor Palace Copacabana Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Directions

Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Arcos da Lapa | Aqueduto da Carioca

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

Day 5Carnival Vibes and Royal Gardens

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$38

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$ 6

Windsor Palace Copacabana Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí

Home of the Rio Carnival renovated to host Olympic & Paralympic archery & the end of the marathon.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Quinta da Boa Vista

Municipal park featuring a zoo & an archaeological museum housed in former royal palaces.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Trekking Through the Lungs of Rio

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$13

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$ 4

Windsor Palace Copacabana Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

54 - 65 min

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Directions

Tijuca National Park

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

Day 7A Botanical Paradise in the Heart of the City

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$13

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$ 4

Windsor Palace Copacabana Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $218 In total

Activities & Food:$185

Transport:$34