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Rio de Janeiro Adventure: 5-Day Itinerary

Kelly Flores

Kelly Flores

17 Oct 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro. Discover breathtaking landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Brazil. Join us for an epic 5-day adventure!

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Day 1
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$189

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$ 15

La Bicyclette
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$44
12 - 18 min

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Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
Historic park featuring diverse flora & fauna, a scientific research institute & garden trails.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$25
24 - 29 min

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Pedra do Arpoador
Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
21 - 26 min

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Outback Steakhouse
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$60
8 - 10 min

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Pobreta da Urca
Waterfront wall on Guanabara Bay, popular at sunset & with views of the Christ the Redeemer statue.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
61 - 74 min

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Delírio Tropical
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$60
Day 2
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$354

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$ 8

Empório Jardim
Uma padaria, bistrô e deli, com pães artesanais, exclusivos, e recheada de produtos de fabricação própria e fresquinhos. Este é o Empório Jardim!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$32
20 - 30 min

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Parque Lage
Park with wooded trails, Christ the Redeemer statue views & a cafe & art school in an old mansion.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$15
66 - 99 min

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Christ the Redeemer
Giant, 30-m-tall mountaintop statue of Jesus Christ, accessed by train & offering city views.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$132
40 - 48 min

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Dois em Cena
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$48
15 - 22 min

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Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$75
21 - 26 min

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Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro
Distinctive, modern Catholic cathedral resembling a pyramid, inaugurated in 1979.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Nova Capela
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$52
Day 3
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$375

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$ 8

Galeto 183
Eleito um dos melhores botequins/restaurantes da cidade do Rio de Janeiro. Já recebeu inúmeros prêmios pela qualidade e fartura de seus pratos, com destaque o filé mignon com fritas, conhecido popularmente como brontofilé devido seu gigantesco tamanho.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$52
6 - 9 min

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Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
Home of the Rio Carnival renovated to host Olympic & Paralympic archery & the end of the marathon.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$75
13 - 16 min

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AquaRio
Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$96
12 - 15 min

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Fazenda Culinaria Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$76
8 - 12 min

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L'Atelier du Cuisinier
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$76
Day 4
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$277

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$ 12

Grajau's Snack Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$48
43 - 52 min

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Tijuca National Park
Urban rainforest with hiking, waterfalls, birdwatching & vista points of Rio's iconic sights.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$25
49 - 59 min

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Food Park Carioca
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$76
11 - 16 min

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Maracanã
Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$60
7 - 9 min

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Fiorino
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$68
Day 5
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$158

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$ 12

Pizzaria e Pastelaria Lux
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$32
18 - 22 min

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Parque Madureira
Long, narrow park with various sports fields & courts, plus streams, gazebos, trails & play areas.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
59 - 71 min

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Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil (CCBB)
Art galleries, cinema & theater in a 1906 neoclassical building, managed by the Bank of Brazil.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
11 - 14 min

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Metamorfose
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$48
8 - 11 min

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Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro
Contemporary art museum with striking architecture & a water garden, plus a theater & lecture halls.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$30
7 - 10 min

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Xian
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$48

Budget breakdown: $1406 In total

Activities & Food:$1353
Transport:$53