Rio de Janeiro: A Journey of Marvels

Ariel Fernando Caggliary

9 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Discover ancient ruins, iconic landmarks, stunning beaches, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Exploring Historical Wonders

$43

$ 9

Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$19

8 - 10 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

Directions

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$24

Day 2Iconic Landmarks and Breathtaking Views

$138

$ 9

Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Depart from your stay 🏨

52 - 63 min

Directions

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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$99

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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$11

22 - 27 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

9 - 14 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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8 - 11 min

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$19

Day 3Beach Bliss and Botanical Beauty

$40

$ 9

Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$19

13 - 20 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$21

Day 4Cable Car Rides and Samba Fever

$129

$ 14

Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$54

19 - 23 min

Directions

Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$56

33 - 40 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$18

7 - 10 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Artistic Delights and Architectural Marvels

$81

$ 6

Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$23

11 - 16 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

8 - 11 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$21

Day 6Football Fever and Cultural Immersion

$75

$ 12

Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$45

47 - 57 min

Directions

Long, narrow park with various sports fields & courts, plus streams, gazebos, trails & play areas.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

42 - 51 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$30

8 - 12 min

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Centro Luiz Gonzaga de Tradições Nordestinas

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Nature's Retreat and Culinary Delights

$49

$ 12

Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Depart from your stay 🏨

67 - 81 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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$19

80 - 96 min

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This 8.26-mile concrete bridge between Rio & Niterói is one of the longest in the world.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$30

Day 8Wildlife Encounters and Cultural Gems

$62

$ 9

Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Family-friendly zoo with native & exotic birds & animals like tigers, lions, bears & alligators.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

12 - 17 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

18 - 22 min

Directions

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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$24

3 - 4 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 9Waterfront Bliss and Architectural Splendor

$102

$ 14

Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

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

10 - 12 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

Directions

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$72

13 - 16 min

Directions

Panificadora tradicional produz pães árabes e esfihas artesanais para retirada, com atendimento de balcão.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$30

Day 10Art Appreciation and Panoramic Views

$102

$ 9

Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$26

4 - 6 min

Directions

Waterfront applied science museum exploring humanity's future challenges & opportunities.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$21

52 - 63 min

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A Don Carlo's chega a Niterói com um conceito diferenciado, trazendo aos clientes a oportunidade de apreciar a PIZZA GOURMET.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$24

8 - 12 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$30

Budget breakdown: $916 In total

Activities & Food:$819

Transport:$98