7 Days in Rio: A Journey of Samba, Sunsets, and Spectacular Views

Ransay César

23 Dec 2023

Join me on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro. From iconic landmarks like Christ the Redeemer to hidden gems like Parque Lage, this itinerary is packed with excitement and beauty. Get ready to dance to the rhythm of samba, soak up the sun on Copacabana Beach, and witness breathtaking sunsets from the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain. Let's explore the wonders of Rio together!

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

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Viator

Day 1Surf, History, and Awe-Inspiring Views

$97

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$25

19 - 23 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$72

Day 2Parks, Palaces, and the Artistic Soul of Rio

$15

$ 4

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

18 - 22 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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$15

Day 3Embracing Spirituality and Cultural Riches

$132

$ 4

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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$132

41 - 50 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Architectural Marvels and Lively Streets

Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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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.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

Day 5Carnival Vibes and Royal Gardens

$75

$ 4

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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$75

11 - 14 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

Day 6Trekking Through the Lungs of Rio

$25

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

Day 7A Botanical Paradise in the Heart of the City

$25

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $384 In total

Activities & Food:$369

Transport:$15