Rio de Janeiro Adventure: 8 Days of Exploration

inechh

24 Oct 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro. Discover stunning beaches, iconic landmarks, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Join us for an exciting 8-day adventure!

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$11

$ 4

Ipanema Beach Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Walking paths wind through this vast, tree- & plant-filled park featuring sculptures & scenic views.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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Belvedere at 380m featuring a 1903, Chinese-style pavilion with views of the mountains, city & sea.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

31 - 38 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 2

$18

$ 2

Ipanema Beach Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Well-known sandy stretch of beach with kiosks renting lounge chairs & selling food & drinks.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Seafront observation deck on a beachside boardwalk, with palm-shaded cafes & sunset panoramas.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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8 - 12 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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13 - 20 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 3

$19

$ 3

Ipanema Beach Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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14 - 17 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 4

$31

$ 3

Ipanema Beach Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Small beach protected by a headland, with coarse, reddish-colored sand and usually calm water.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Contemporary art museum with striking architecture & a water garden, plus a theater & lecture halls.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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11 - 16 min

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Storied, Parisian-style theater from 1909 offering ballet & classical-music performances plus tours.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

8 - 12 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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12 - 17 min

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Park with an art gallery built around the ruins of a mansion, plus live outdoor concerts & a cafe.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 5

$52

$ 4

Ipanema Beach Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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66 - 99 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$33

13 - 16 min

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Cliffside lookout point offering expansive, panoramic views of Rio & the Christ the Redeemer statue.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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4 - 5 min

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Parque Brig. Eduardo Gomes (Aterro do Flamengo)

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 6

$20

$ 4

Ipanema Beach Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

55 - 66 min

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Long, narrow park with various sports fields & courts, plus streams, gazebos, trails & play areas.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

45 - 54 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$10

3 - 4 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 7

$52

$ 5

Ipanema Beach Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$19

27 - 33 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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14 - 17 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$10

9 - 14 min

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Family-friendly zoo with native & exotic birds & animals like tigers, lions, bears & alligators.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$13

5 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 8

$36

$ 5

Ipanema Beach Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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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

13 - 16 min

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Small plaza known for its popular weekly samba parties & rustic stands selling drinks.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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Stately church with a mix of baroque & Renaissance styles, featuring bell towers & marble interior.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 10 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

13 - 16 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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9 - 14 min

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$19

34 - 51 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Budget breakdown: $265 In total

Activities & Food:$237

Transport:$28