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Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
First Class
9 days
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The number of participants may vary during your tour as we accommodate travelers arriving and departing at different points in the itinerary.
DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart for BrazilDepart for Brazil
DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in Rio de Janeiro
Arrive in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, known for its stunning beaches iconic landmarks, and lively Carnival celebrations. Transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Your tour begins with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by a reception. We recommend you select flights which arrive no later than 3 PM
Overnight: Rio de Janeiro
DAY 3, Thursday - Copacabana Walking Tour
This morning, take a walking tour through Copacabana, one of Rio de Janeiro's most iconic neighborhoods, known for its stunning crescent-shaped beach, bustling boardwalk, and lively atmosphere. Stroll along the famous black-and-white wave-patterned promenade, designed by Brazilian artist Roberto Burle Mark, while soaking up the energy of this vivacious beachfront. Along the way, you'll encounter beach kiosks, local street vendors selling traditional snacks, and artisanal markets brimming with handmade crafts. Spend the rest of the day at leisure
Overnight: Rio de Janeiro
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Friday - Sugarloaf Mountain, Metropolitan Cathedral, Boulevard Olimpico
Your day of exploration begins with an unforgettable glass cable car ride up iconic Sugarloaf Mountain, symbol of the city, where you'll see the stunning panorama of the beaches, Corcovado Mountain, downtown Rio, and Guanabara Bay. Next, you'll continue to the Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro, a striking architectural wonder with its modernist, conical shape, and towering stained-class windows. Have lunch of Brazilian specialties, before heading to Boulevard Olimpico, the revitalized waterfront district that played a central role in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. View the impressive street art murals, including the world-famous "Ethnicities" mural by artist Eduardo Kobra. A tram ride along the boulevard allows you to take in the sights of Rio's harbor and modern urban landscape from a new perspective. Return to your hotel in the afternoon
Overnight: Rio de Janeiro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 5, Saturday - Full Day in Rio de Janeiro or Optional Full Day Petropolis Tour with lunch
Today is free to explore Rio de Janeiro at your own pace. Perhaps, join the optional Full Day Petropolis Tour with lunch. Today, depart Rio de Janeiro, and travel north to the mountain city of Petropolis, known as the Imperial City. Upon arrival, tour the Imperial Museum, the former summer residence of Emperor Dom Pedro II. Explore the opulent rooms filled with period furniture, royal jewels, and artifacts that showcase the lifestyle of Brazil's monarchy. Next, visit the majestic neo-Gothic São Pedro de Alcântara Cathedral, that houses the tombs of Dom Pedro II and his family. Continue with a scenic drive along Koeler Avenue, a tree-lined boulevard flanked by stately 19th century mansions, and colorful gardens evoking the elegance of Petropolis' past. Savor lunch of traditional Brazilian dishes at a local restaurant before heading back to Rio de Janeiro
Optional: Full Day Petropolis Tour with lunch
Overnight: Rio de Janeiro
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Sunday - Tour of Corcovado Mountain, Ipanema, Leblon, Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas
Begin the day with an ascent by a scenic cog railway to the summit of Corcovado Hill. Here, at 2,400 feet above the city stands the 125-foot-tall statue of Christ the Redeemer. From this vantage point, you'll take in thrilling 360-degree sweeping views of the city, its beaches, and surrounding mountains. After descending, continue along Rio's famous beaches, including Ipanema and Leblon. Proceed with a drive around Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, a peaceful lagoon in the heart of Rio de Janeiro where Cariocas go for a Sunday stroll or for biking and running before returning to your hotel
Overnight: Rio de Janeiro
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Monday - Full Day in Rio de Janeiro or Optional Half Day Carnival and Samba Experience, Brazilian Cooking Class
Spend the day at leisure or choose the optional Half Day Carnival and Samba Experience. Visit one of the top Samba schools in the city and learn what made the Samba and Carnival icons of Brazilian national identity. Take a guided tour of the warehouse, where you see flamboyant costumes and, maybe if you are lucky, some of the parade floats. There will be an opportunity to try on authentic Carnival costumes. Toast your Carnival experience with a caipirinha, Brazil's national cocktail, while you learn about the history of the Samba dance and the Carnival parades from an expert guide. Don't miss the optional Brazilian Cooking Class. Participate in a private cooking class with a Carioca chef offering an intimate, hands-on experience of Rio de Janeiro's culinary heritage. Learn to create traditional Brazilian dishes, and gain insight into local flavors and culture. As you cook, the chef will provide tips and techniques unique to Carioca cooking
Optional: Half Day Carnival and Samba Experience
Optional: Brazilian Cooking Class
Overnight: Rio de Janeiro
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Tuesday - Full Day in Rio de Janeiro or Optional Half Day Niteroi City Tour
On your last day at leisure, participate in the optional Half Day Niteroi City Tour. Discover the city of Niteroi, founded in the 16th century by an indigenous leader and once the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro. Begin the adventure with a scenic ferry ride across the shimmering waters of Guanabara Bay, offering sweeping views of Rio de Janeiro's world-famous landmarks, including Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer. On arrival in Niteroi, pass by the Niemeyer Path, a series of works by Brazil's renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer. View architectural gems such as the Teatro Popular and the Oscar Niemeyer Foundation, showcasing the architect's creative genius. Next, tour the impressive 16th century Santa Cruz da Barra Fortress, one of Brazil's largest and most important military strongholds. Explore its well-preserved ramparts, bastions, and old cannons. Continue with a visit to MAC (Museum of Contemporary Art), a masterpiece of modern architecture designed by Oscar Niemeyer. Return to Rio by crossing the Rio-Niteroi Bridge, stretching across approximately eight miles. Tonight, at dinner at a traditional churrascaria, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Optional: Half Day Niteroi City Tour
Overnight: Rio de Janeiro
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9, Wednesday - Depart Brazil
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight**Some flights depart shortly after midnight in the very early morning of day 9 and will require a transfer on day 8. Transfers depart the hotel approximately 4 hours prior to flight time.
Meals: Breakfast
Please Note: Land Price does not include airfare, departure or arrival transfers, airline taxes and fuel surcharges.
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Please Note: Land Price does not include airfare, departure or arrival transfers, airline taxes and fuel surcharges.
Stay & Explore Package Includes
Stay & Explore travel style combines the benefits of an escorted tour with the comfort of staying in a central location, without the hassle of packing and unpacking. Delve deep into the culture, history, and attractions of each location. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, you will have easy access to the best sites of the region. Create a customized experience as leisurely or enriching as you prefer, with a balance of included and .
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†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
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Optional tours and gratuities.
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Speaking for my wife and I, we are of the age where we need slower guided tours. For example, we would be with the local guide and they would point out various shops, etc., but we would not be able to stop until the end of tour. We could not remember how to back track and find our way back in time.
I really liked this tour! It was nice only unpacking once.
Rui Miguel, tour guide could not have been a better match for the group of experienced travelers which made our group. Knowledgeable, professional, and humorous. Passionate about his country, his work and enjoyable to be around. Likewise the 2 other city guides, Pedro (Lisbon) and Marta (Porto). These tour guides were all cracked out of the same egg. Excellent!!! We have toured with two other companies. Gate 1 has something the others do not. Exceptional guides, exceptional communication, and exceptional itineraries which are affordable and fair. Because we choose to travel off season or shoulder I feel we get the best of all worlds. I always feel that we got the best we could at a price we were happy to pay. I have referred many to Gate 1. I will continue. (No, I did not collect a referral fee; they failed to mention, but they have all become Gate 1 travelers). Suggestions on the Affordable Portugal Itinerary: *Shorten Lisbon stay to 2 nights to allow personal time in Tomar or Porto. *Change "Bed options" in booking. It is not to my liking, as well as those we chatted with, to have to request a bed type at check in. I would like to preface this concern with the fact that the check-in rep was lovely, kind, and well spoken. The compaint: A tour reservation, (although many hotels do same thing),bed preference should be known and booked at time of booking. Our room, (we checked in at 3PM) was offered at twin, request was made for queen/double at desk. The request was given to a desk manager, then to the front Supervisor. Finally 15 minutes later with the desk lined up with check-ins were told "ok" and were told it was a very quiet room, in which we were most pleased. No, it was NOT a quiet room. Room 410 and those along that corridor were very noisy. EXTREMELY! Air conditioners/recycling bottle dump at 2AM/trash trucks/voices. Not a good sleeping experience at the Hotel Mondial. Others experienced same and mentioned as casual chit-chat.
Everyone loved our Tour Director, Jared, who was very competent and professional with a great sense of humor. We were lucky to have such a compatible large group of congenial and friendly people from all over the U.S. and a few from Canada.. The hotels, whether new and deluxe or in historic haciendas, exceeded our expectations as did the fully-packed itinerary of enjoyable museum and home visits, activities.
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This tour has exceeded my expectations. The place has so much to offer. Our tour manager (Eranga)was excellent and so was the driver and the assistant. Excellent accommodations and food.
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