Rio de Janeiro Adventure: 11 Days of Exploration

Ricardo Prestol

27 Sep 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 11-day journey through the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro. Discover stunning beaches, iconic landmarks, lush gardens, and cultural treasures. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!

Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$13

$ 2

Small beach protected by a headland, with coarse, reddish-colored sand and usually calm water.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

Day 2

$13

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$ 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

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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20 - 24 min

Directions

Waterfront wall on Guanabara Bay, popular at sunset & with views of the Christ the Redeemer statue.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 4

$100

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$38

40 - 48 min

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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$63

Day 5

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

Directions

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

6 - 9 min

Directions

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 6

$13

$ 2

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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$13

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

Day 7

$ 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

37 - 45 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 8

$30

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

Day 9

$18

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$18

Day 10

$15

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

26 - 32 min

Directions

Centro Luiz Gonzaga de Tradições Nordestinas

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 11

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

47 - 57 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $225 In total

Activities & Food:$208

Transport:$17