Rio de Janeiro: A Week of Adventure

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11 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro. From exploring iconic landmarks to immersing in the local culture, this itinerary promises an unforgettable experience. Get ready for a week filled with excitement, beauty, and endless adventures!

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Discover the Depths of AquaRio and the Future at Museu do Amanhã

$31

$ 1

Landmark interactive aquarium with 28 enclosures plus a surf museum, food outlets & gift shop.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$24

12 - 15 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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Day 2Immerse in Art and Nature at Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil and Parque Brig. Eduardo Gomes

$ 1

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

16 - 20 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.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Experience the Energy of Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí and the Beauty of Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

$25

$ 2

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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$19

11 - 14 min

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Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Landmark public stairway adorned by artist Jorge Selarón with colorful & hand-painted tiles.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Day 4Explore the Untamed Wilderness of 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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Day 5Unwind at Parque Madureira, Marvel at Maracanã, and Witness the Sunset at Pedra do Arpoador

$15

$ 2

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

43 - 52 min

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Legendary home of Brazilian soccer hosting Olympic games, plus the opening & closing ceremonies.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

35 - 42 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Ascend to Christ the Redeemer and Find Serenity at Parque Lage

$37

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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$33

24 - 36 min

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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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Day 7Get Lost in the Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro and Soar to New Heights on the Sugar Loaf Cable Car

$25

$ 1

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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19 - 23 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$18

Budget breakdown: $145 In total

Activities & Food:$139

Transport:$7