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7 Days in Rio: A Journey of Samba, Sunsets, and Sensational Cuisine

Gabriella Fagundes Cardoso

13 Jan 2024

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Join me on an unforgettable 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, culture, and mouthwatering delicacies. Get ready to dance to the rhythm of samba, soak up the sun on Copacabana Beach, and indulge in the flavors of Brazil. Let's embark on this epic journey together!

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Sunsets, Forts, and Tropical Delights

+

$109

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$ 8

Royal Regency Palace Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 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

17 - 26 min

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Directions

Dois em Cena

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

45 - 54 min

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Directions

Delírio Tropical

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 2Art, Parks, and Culinary Delicacies

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$58

·

$ 4

Royal Regency Palace Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 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.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$8

21 - 26 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.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Carmelo

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Tacaca do Norte

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 3Iconic Landmarks and Gastronomic Bliss

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$142

·

$ 6

Royal Regency Palace Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

39 - 47 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

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Cais do Oriente

Restaurante com cardápio variado e refinado, ocupa antigo armazém de decoração rústica e estrutura aparente.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$38

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Filet e Folhas

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 4Cathedrals, Arcos, and Exquisite Dining

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$72

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$ 4

Royal Regency Palace Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 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

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Gohan

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$38

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Nova Capela

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

Day 5Samba Extravaganza and Royal Gardens

+

$86

·

$ 6

Royal Regency Palace Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 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

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Casa do Sardo

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Eskilo's Churrasco Self Service

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 6Nature's Paradise and Sweet Treats

+

$81

·

$ 6

Royal Regency Palace Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

51 - 62 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

50 - 60 min

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Directions

Confeitaria Vilamore

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$38

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Sushi Barcellos

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 7Botanical Wonders and Culinary Delights

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$65

·

$ 4

Royal Regency Palace Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 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

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Yumê

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

7 - 10 min

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Directions

La Bicyclette

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$28

Budget breakdown: $646 In total

Activities & Food:$611

Transport:$36