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Paul Wolfsteiner
3 Jan 2024
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Trip to Rio de Janeiro
Tours & Activities
Viator Tours
Day 1
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$0
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$ 1
Ilhas Cagarras
Main island in an archipelago, with seabirds, bromeliads & rich sea life in the surrounding waters.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
33 - 40 min
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Directions
Vista Chinesa
Belvedere at 380m featuring a 1903, Chinese-style pavilion with views of the mountains, city & sea.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$7
Pedra da Gávea
Massive, 2,769-foot stone mountain on the coast offering strenuous hiking & panoramic views of Rio.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$6
Day 3
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$31
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$ 1
Morro da Urca
A short hike leads to this 220-m. summit with an aerial tram station to Sugarloaf Mountain.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$13
7 - 9 min
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Directions
Sugarloaf Mountain
This 396m-tall peak on a peninsula jutting out into the ocean features a cableway & sweeping views.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$18
Day 4
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$0
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$ 1
Praça Mauá
Expansive plaza in a revitalized port area with striking modern museums, public art & bay views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min
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Directions
Parque Brig. Eduardo Gomes (Aterro do Flamengo)
Sprawling city park with sports fields & a beach, plus a modern art museum, theaters & restaurants.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$18
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$ 1
Arcos da Lapa | Aqueduto da Carioca
18th-century aqueduct with 2 rows of arches, now serving as a bridge for a tram.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min
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Directions
Sugar Loaf cable car
Rising above Guanabara Bay, this stone mountain is reachable by gondola & offers expansive views.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$18
48 - 72 min
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Directions
Morro da Babilônia
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$33
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$ 1
Mirante Dona Marta
Cliffside lookout point offering expansive, panoramic views of Rio & the Christ the Redeemer statue.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
25 - 30 min
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Directions
Christ the Redeemer
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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$33
Day 7
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$29
Corcovado
Named for its hunchback shape, this 710-m. peak houses an iconic statue, a trail & viewing platform.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
24 - 36 min
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Directions
Parque Lage
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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$4
Day 8
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$0
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$ 1
Pedra do Arpoador
Rocky peninsula & a busy surfing spot, offering sunset views from its walking paths.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
62 - 75 min
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Directions
Morro Dois Irmãos
Iconic rock formation at the end of a beach offering hiking, cycle taxis & a scenic nature trail.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 9
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$0
Pico da Tijuca
Peak within a rainforest, known for hiking, waterfalls, birdwatching & views of Rio de Janeiro.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 10
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$7
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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$6
Budget breakdown:
$129
In total
Activities & Food:
$123
Transport:
$6
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