7 Day Rio de Janeiro Vacation

   $199
Land Only
   $899*
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Highlights

Independent Package Includes

  • Round trip flights NYC - Rio de Janeiro
    Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
  • Airline fuel surcharges
  • 5 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels
  • Breakfast Daily

We recommend the following restaurants, all a short taxi ride from your hotel

  • Estrela do Sul from $25 per person
  • Real Astoria from $35 per person

Itinerary

Optionals

Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure.

Half Day Corcovado 9:00 AM
Half Day Corcovado 9:00 AM Day #3 01 Jan 2009 - 23 Dec 2009     $62
Today you'll discover one of Brazil's most historic landmarks, the Christo Rendentor or "Christ the Redeemer" statue. Situated high atop the mountain of Corcovado, the Redeemer statue is a towering 2,329 feet above sea level, and was inaugurated in 1931. The tour begins in Cosme Velho's neighborhood from which the cogwheel train ascends the Tijuca Forest, the largest urban forest in the world, to the summit. From the statue, enjoy panoramic views of Rio, including Sugar Loaf Mountain, Guanabara Bay, the beaches of the Southern Zone, and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. The tour continues to the São Conrado area, with a brief stop at Pepino Beach.

Departs at 9:00 a.m. Please be in the lobby 15 minutes prior to departure. Tour ends at hotel.
Half Day Historical Rio
Half Day Historical Rio Day #3 02 Jan 2009 - 20 Feb 2009     $46
26 Feb 2009 - 23 Dec 2009     $46
This is an unusual walking tour that gives the visitor a feeling for the legends and stories woven around the narrow streets and old historical buildings of downtown Rio. The walk includes visits to many fascinating places, such as the São Bento Monastery, Candelaria (the candle-makers), Praça XV, the "Travessa do Mercado", Imperial Palace, the cultural center located in the beautifully-restored Banco do Brasil, the Casa França-Brasil, Ouvidor (the listeners) Street and Gonçalves Dias Street with the traditional Colombo Coffee Shop. The walk continues down Uruguaiana Street and through Carioca Square up to the Metropolitan Cathedral, where passengers will meet the transportation that will take them back to their hotels.

Departs at 1:00 p.m. Please be in the lobby 15 minutes prior to departure. Tour ends at hotel.
Half Day Guanabara Bay
Half Day Guanabara Bay Day #4 02 Jan 2009 - 20 Feb 2009     $50
26 Feb 2009 - 24 Dec 2009     $50
Appreciate Rio's unique regional setting from Guanabara Bay, one of the largest and most beautiful bays in the world. Boat rides on Guanabara offer some of the most picturesque, panoramic scenes of Rio. Depart Marina da Gloria by Saveiro schooner and enjoy scenic views of Rio's most splendid coastal surroundings, including the neighborhoods of Botafogo, Flamengo, and Urca, as well as Sugar Loaf, Flagstone Island, Fort São Joao, Santa Cruz Fortress, and Rio-Niteroi Bridge.

Departs at 9:00 a.m. from Marina da Gloria. Pick up will be between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., depending upon your hotel location. A complimentary pick up is also available from the Cruise ship port. This tour must be booked within 72 hours of your travel date. Pick-up/drop-off details to be advised locally
Half Day Sugar Loaf 2:00 PM
Half Day Sugar Loaf 2:00 PM Day #4 01 Jan 2009 - 23 Dec 2009     $67
Begin with a panoramic tour of downtown Rio, passing the Sambodrome and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Enjoy charming views of the traditional Cinelandia Square with its historical buildings, the Municipal Theater, the National Library, and the National Museum of Fine Arts. Via the Aterro do Flamengo, continue to the neighborhood of Urca to reach Sugar Loaf Mountain. On arrival, enjoy a scenic ride by cable car to Urca Hill for a beautiful view of Guanabara Bay and its islands, as well as the Rio-Niteroi Bridge and Corcovado Mountain. At the connecting point, board a second cable car up to the summit for a spectacular view of Copacabana Beach, Santa Cruz fortress, and the beaches of Niteroi.

Pick-up and drop-off at hotel.
Half Day Tijuca Forest Jeep Tour 2:00 PM
Half Day Tijuca Forest Jeep Tour 2:00 PM Day #5 06 Jan 2009 - 20 Feb 2009     $56
26 Feb 2009 - 23 Dec 2009     $56
Tour the Tijuca Forest National Park by open jeep. The Tijuca, which covers some 20 miles of Rio's urban landscape, is a hand-planted rainforest, home to a vast variety of exotic plants and wildlife found only in the Atlantic Rainforest region. Known as the "Green Spine of Rio," the forest contains several significant sites, including Cachoeira dos Macacos (Monkey's Waterfall), Taunay's Waterfall, Chinese View, the Emperor's Table, and the Mayrink Chapel, featuring murals by Candido Portinari. Enjoy a leisurely walk to view tropical trees and fruits, as well as a variety of monkeys, birds, and colorful butterflies. Departs at 2:00 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel.
Rio BBQ Dinner & Samba Show
Rio BBQ Dinner & Samba Show Day #5 02 Jan 2009 - 20 Feb 2009     $125
26 Feb 2009 - 23 Dec 2009     $125
Tonight, experience the key ingredients to a fine, fun-filled evening, Brazilian-style. Enjoy a delicious Brazilian Churrascaria dinner in a typical Barbecue House, then continue to Plataforma 1 for an entertaining Samba show. Samba is often considered Brazil's signature musical style, and as such offers an excellent opportunity to experience the soul of the country's vibrant culture.

Departs at 8:00 p.m. Please be in the lobby 15 minutes prior to departure. Tour ends at hotel.
Full Day Tropical Island Tour with lunch 9:00 AM
Full Day Tropical Island Tour with lunch 9:00 AM Day #6 02 Jan 2009 - 20 Feb 2009     $83
26 Feb 2009 - 23 Dec 2009     $83
Board the Saveiro schooner and cruise the beautiful Sepetiba Bay. Stop for a swim in the Bay's cool waters en route to the island of Itacuruçá, where a delicious lunch buffet will be waiting. Enjoy time at leisure to explore the gorgeous island of rolling hills after lunch.

Departs at 9:00 a.m. Pick-up from the lobby of your hotel approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour. Drop-off at the hotel.

Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to departure.

Rates & Hotels

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* All Prices are in USD
Flexible Package. Click here to choose your own date
2009Air & Land
Jan 13899
Feb 10; Mar 10; 24999
Apr 7999
Apr 21999
May 5999
May 19; Jun 2999
Jun 161099
Jun 301299
Jul 141299
Jul 281399
Aug 111099
Aug 25999
Sep 8999
Sep 22999
Oct 6999
Oct 20; Nov 3; 17; Dec 1; 151399

*Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, transfers, optional tours, and Brazil visa fee (see Terms & Conditions).

US travelers will need a visa for this trip. Click here, to learn more about entry requirements.

Hotel Plans
Savoy Othon Travel Hotel - [details]  
Augusto's Copacabana Hotel - [details]  
Rio Othon Palace - [details]  
Sofitel Rio de Janeiro - [details]