Brazilian Adventure: Rio, São Paulo, Florianópolis

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Coastal Wonders and Botanical Beauty in Rio de Janeiro

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$25

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$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$13

12 - 18 min

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Directions

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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Directions

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

Day 2Spectacular Views and Iconic Landmarks in Rio de Janeiro

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$102

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$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

51 - 62 min

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Directions

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$66

44 - 53 min

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Directions

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$36

Day 3Parks and Palaces in Rio de Janeiro

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$0

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$ 2

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

19 - 23 min

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Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Theatrical Marvels and Architectural Gems in Rio de Janeiro

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$25

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

9 - 14 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.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Carnival Spirit and Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro

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$53

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$ 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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$38

15 - 18 min

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Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

Day 6Exploring the Lush Wilderness of Tijuca National Park

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$13

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

Day 7Cultural Delights and Nordestino Traditions in Rio de Janeiro

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$0

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$ 4

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

38 - 46 min

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Directions

Centro Luiz Gonzaga de Tradições Nordestinas

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Directions

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 8Contemporary Art and Stunning Views in Niterói

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$28

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$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

53 - 64 min

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Directions

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$8

Budget breakdown: $403 In total

Activities & Food:$361

Transport:$42

Trip to São Paulo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Coastal Wonders and Botanical Beauty in Rio de Janeiro

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$0

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$ 2

Large park featuring soccer fields, bike paths, playgrounds, an amphitheater, a library & more.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

32 - 39 min

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Directions

Designed by Oscar Niemeyer, this expansive outdoor complex features sculptures & an art gallery.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Spectacular Views and Iconic Landmarks in Rio de Janeiro

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$28

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$ 2

Longtime museum featuring 19th-century Brazilian painting & sculpture, plus educational programs.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Sports museum with films, photographs & interactive exhibits documenting the history of football.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

Day 3Parks and Palaces in Rio de Janeiro

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$0

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$ 2

Historical building with stands selling rare fruit, vegetables & dairy produce, plus a food court.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Striking glass-fronted building with photography shows, a library, a cafe & Avenida Paulista views.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Theatrical Marvels and Architectural Gems in Rio de Janeiro

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$39

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$ 2

Museum of Art of São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand

Iconic building housing one of Latin America's most important collections of renowned art.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$24

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Ethnographic museum in an Oscar Niemeyer building, dedicated to the African diaspora in Brazil.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$15

Day 5Carnival Spirit and Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro

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$13

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$ 2

Scenic park with museums, a planetarium, auditoriums & recreation areas with bike paths & courts.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Small collection of furniture, pottery & design objects, with an events program & restaurant.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

Day 6Exploring the Lush Wilderness of Tijuca National Park

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$13

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$ 2

Museu da Imigração do Estado de São Paulo

Brazilian immigration museum housed in former processing center, with interactive exhibits & garden.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Landscaped park with topiary gardens, monuments & museums, plus a water fountain display.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Cultural Delights and Nordestino Traditions in Rio de Janeiro

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$25

Spacious aquarium with thousands of animals, plus a restaurant, cinema & occasional mermaid dives.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $403 In total

Activities & Food:$361

Transport:$42

Trip to Florianópolis

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Coastal Wonders and Botanical Beauty in Rio de Janeiro

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$0

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$ 2

Relaxed, low-key beach known for calm surf & picturesque views of mountains & sunsets.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Beach with shallow and tranquil waters and white sand plus traditional fishing communities.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Spectacular Views and Iconic Landmarks in Rio de Janeiro

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$0

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$ 2

Large, bustling beach with nearby amenities like hotels & restaurants, plus waves for surfing.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

38 - 46 min

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Directions

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Parks and Palaces in Rio de Janeiro

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$0

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$ 2

A historical landmark, this 18th-century island fortress is made up of of several unique buildings.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

69 - 83 min

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Directions

Dramatic views over downtown Florianópolis & the bay beyond from a hilltop lookout & promenade.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Theatrical Marvels and Architectural Gems in Rio de Janeiro

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$0

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$ 2

Bustling stretch of beach offering golden sands & calm waters, plus resorts, bars & restaurants.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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Directions

Picturesque natural area featuring diverse flora & fauna, plus 2 lakes, a trail & playgrounds.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Carnival Spirit and Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro

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$0

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$ 2

Sheltered sandy beach with a couple of simple cafes, accessible on foot via a bridge & a trail.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Scenic fishing village beach with clear, cool waters offering island boat trips.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

54 - 65 min

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Directions

Small, rocky promontory popular for scenic coastal views, accessible via a hiking trail.

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Exploring the Lush Wilderness of Tijuca National Park

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$0

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$ 4

Small, rocky waterfall accessible by short hike, with a shallow natural pool for swimming.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Pretty hiking trail leading to a small sandy beach popular for otter-spotting & paragliding.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Sandboarding is a popular activity on these expansive dunes with scenic ocean views.

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Cultural Delights and Nordestino Traditions in Rio de Janeiro

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$0

Paved city oasis shaded by large mature trees with plenty of park benches.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Directions

This large, stately 18th-century palace is now a museum with historic artwork & furniture.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Large public market with shops selling fish & prepared food, plus restaurants & bars.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 8Contemporary Art and Stunning Views in Niterói

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$0

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$ 2

Crescent-shaped beach featuring calm surf, water activities & access to nearby dining & shops.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

50 - 60 min

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Directions

Open space with playgrounds, sports fields, gardens & views of the sea & a nearby bridge.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $403 In total

Activities & Food:$361

Transport:$42

Brazilian Adventure: Rio, São Paulo, Florianópolis

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Budget breakdown: $403 In total

Trip to São Paulo

Budget breakdown: $403 In total

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Trip to Florianópolis

Budget breakdown: $403 In total