Rio de Janeiro City Break
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- Included:
- Flights & taxes
- Accommodation
- Transfers
- Checked baggage
- CAR licensed & bonded
- In resort assistance & 24 hour contact centre
- No credit card fees for Visa and Mastercard
Overview
This short break to Rio de Janeiro offers just a small taste of what Brazil has to offer. With its distinctive culture, contrasting scenery and fascinating history, you cannot fail to be captivated by its unique atmosphere.
Details
You will spend 4 Nights in vibrant Rio de Janeiro, a bustling city known for its beautiful beaches and beautiful people. The birthplace of Samba, Rio’s vitality comes alive as you experience its many memorable sights, sounds, and flavours.
Day 1
Fly to Rio de Janeiro
On arrival you will be met by a representative, who will transfer you to your hotel and assist with check-in procedures.
Overnight in Rio
3 Star: Majestic Rio Hotel
4 Star: Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel
5 Star: Windsor Atlantica Hotel
Day 2
Rio de Janeiro (B)
Today you will embark on a half day tour to Sugar Loaf Mountain with City tour.
Over a million tourists a year visit the world famous Sugar Loaf Mountain, which has become an iconic symbol of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Rising up from small peninsula at the entrance of Guanabara Bay, its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of concentrated refined sugar loaf. The tour is conducted in two steps by glass cable-cars. The first cable-car takes passengers to the top of Urca Hill, which rises 215 metres above sea level and offers spectacular views of the entire bay and its islands. From Urca Hill, you will continue in a second cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf, which rises 395 meters above sea level and offers a 360 degree view of the entire city, including Botafogo and Copacabana Beaches, the Corcovado and downtown Rio.
Overnight in Rio
3 Star: Majestic Rio Hotel
4 Star: Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel
5 Star: Windsor Atlantica Hotel
Day 3
Rio de Janeiro (B)
Today you will be taken on a half day tour to the Corcovado. You will depart from the hotel to visit the Christ The Redeemer statue, which was recently elected as one of the seven modern wonders of the world, and sits 2,300 above sea level, atop Corcovado Hill. Following a scenic drive along the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, you will arrive at the foot of the hill from where you will depart on a small train which climbs the beautiful mountain. Upon reaching the top, visitors will experience a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro and discover why it is known as the “Marvelous City"! The tour also includes a drive along Rio’s famous beaches.
Overnight in Rio
3 Star: Majestic Rio Hotel
4 Star: Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel
5 Star: Windsor Atlantica Hotel
Day 4
Rio de Janeiro (B)
Today you will enjoy a day at leisure to explore this fascinating city or relax on its marvellous beaches.
Overnight in Rio
3 Star: Majestic Rio Hotel
4 Star: Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel
5 Star: Windsor Atlantica Hotel
Day 5
Rio de Janeiro
At the scheduled time you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight.
The weather information shown below refers to the first stop on the tour, call us and speak to one of our travel experts for the most up-to-date forecasts and weather details for your tour.
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