Rio de Janeiro Adventure: 5-Day Itinerary

Edgar Albarrán

11 Oct 2023

Embark on an exciting 5-day journey through the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and soak up the sun on stunning beaches. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

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Viator

Day 1

$67

$ 6

Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Modest dorms & private rooms in a relaxed property offering a shared kitchen, a bar & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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77 - 93 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$19

47 - 57 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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$10

13 - 16 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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37 - 45 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$19

12 - 18 min

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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9 - 14 min

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

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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Modest dorms & private rooms in a relaxed property offering a shared kitchen, a bar & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$47

$ 6

Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Modest dorms & private rooms in a relaxed property offering a shared kitchen, a bar & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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33 - 40 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

18 - 22 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

37 - 45 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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32 - 39 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$31

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Modest dorms & private rooms in a relaxed property offering a shared kitchen, a bar & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$34

$ 3

Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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Modest dorms & private rooms in a relaxed property offering a shared kitchen, a bar & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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8 - 12 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

5 - 6 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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$10

6 - 9 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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8 - 12 min

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Neo-Manueline-style library with ornate decor & a vast collection of volumes by Portuguese authors.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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4 - 6 min

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Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

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

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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

8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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Free

Modest dorms & private rooms in a relaxed property offering a shared kitchen, a bar & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$48

$ 4

Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Modest dorms & private rooms in a relaxed property offering a shared kitchen, a bar & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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13 - 16 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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32 - 39 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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14 - 17 min

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$25

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Modest dorms & private rooms in a relaxed property offering a shared kitchen, a bar & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 5

$27

$ 3

Che Lagarto Hostel Ipanema

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Modest dorms & private rooms in a relaxed property offering a shared kitchen, a bar & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

20 - 30 min

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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

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26 - 32 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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24 - 29 min

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Massive, 2,769-foot stone mountain on the coast offering strenuous hiking & panoramic views of Rio.

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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5 - 8 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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6 - 9 min

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4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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Modest dorms & private rooms in a relaxed property offering a shared kitchen, a bar & free Wi-Fi.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $241 In total

Activities & Food:$221

Transport:$21