Rio de Janeiro: A Journey to Paradise

Dennys Thepsombandith

4 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, soak up breathtaking views, and discover hidden gems at every turn. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the Marvelous City!

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the City's Historic Charms

$38

$ 6

Santa Clara Flat - APTO 502

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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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

13 - 20 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$25

10 - 12 min

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Former headquarters of the Republic of Brazil, this site has art, documents, a theater & gardens.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$13

Day 2Iconic Landmarks and Natural Wonders

$91

$ 8

Santa Clara Flat - APTO 502

Depart from your stay 🏨

46 - 56 min

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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

33 - 40 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

18 - 22 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 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.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$13

Day 3Cable Cars, Art, and Samba Beats

$96

$ 12

Santa Clara Flat - APTO 502

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$36

13 - 16 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

14 - 17 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$38

24 - 29 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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21 - 26 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Exploring the Lush Tijuca Forest

$13

$ 6

Santa Clara Flat - APTO 502

Depart from your stay 🏨

59 - 71 min

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

51 - 62 min

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Centro Luiz Gonzaga de Tradições Nordestinas

Handicraft stalls & restaurants serving Northeastern dishes at a sprawling market with music.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Parks, Palaces, and Cultural Delights

$ 10

Santa Clara Flat - APTO 502

Depart from your stay 🏨

69 - 83 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

51 - 62 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

22 - 27 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 6From Flamengo to Niterói - Art and Adventure Await

$88

$ 10

Santa Clara Flat - APTO 502

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 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.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

46 - 56 min

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Large collection of modern art in an iconic building by the renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

42 - 51 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Unique Brazilian art exhibits are showcased in a striking complex of historic & modern architecture.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$18

5 - 6 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$50

Budget breakdown: $373 In total

Activities & Food:$325

Transport:$49