Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf & favela walking tour & samba night
“6 nights in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Land, settle into your Old Town base, and ease in with a beachfront evening.”
6 nights in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, mapped out day by day through Rio de Janeiro and Petrópolis — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 6 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 12-18 May
- Pace
- Busy, back-to-back plans
- Where you sleep
- Design hotel, Old Town
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 6 days
- Budget
- €1,131
Loved on Google
- RIOgaleão International Airport4.3(35K)
- Bounce Luggage Storage - Near Cantagalo / Copacabana4.9(60)
- Boardwalk of Copacabana4.8(2.5K)
- Marine Restô4.5(507)
- Cosme Velho4.2(1.4K)
- Christ the Redeemer4.8(133K)
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The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & Copacabana sunset
Arrive at Galeão (GIG) and transfer to the Old Town Design hotelCheck in and drop bagsStroll Copacabana promenade at golden hourCasual welcome dinner of moqueca near the beach - 2
Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf
Early cog train up Corcovado to Christ the RedeemerPanoramic city and bay views from the summitLunch in Cosme Velho / BotafogoSugarloaf cable car in two stages for sunsetEvening drinks at Urca's seawall (Bar Urca) - 3
Favela walking tour & samba night
Guided community-led walking tour of Rocinha or VidigalMeet local artisans and enjoy a viewpoint lunchRest and refresh at the hotelDinner in Lapa near the ArcosLive samba night at Rio Scenarium or a Lapa roda de samba - 4
Hang-gliding over Rio
Morning transfer to Pedra Bonita ramp in Tijuca ForestTandem hang-gliding flight over the rainforest and coastBeach landing at Praia do Pepino, São ConradoCelebratory lunch by the seaAfternoon at Ipanema beach, sunset at Arpoador - 5
Petrópolis day trip
Scenic drive up to Petrópolis (~1.5 hrs)Tour the Imperial Museum (former summer palace)Visit the Crystal Palace and Gothic CathedralLunch in the historic centerReturn to Rio in the evening - 6
Santa Teresa & departure
Ride the Santa Teresa tram (bonde)Wander artist studios and the Selarón StepsSouvenir shopping and a final caféTransfer to GIG for the return flight
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Arrival & Copacabana sunset
Land, settle into your Old Town base, and ease in with a beachfront evening. Arrive at Galeão (GIG) and transfer to the Old Town Design hotel and Check in and drop bags.
- Flights
- €297
- Stay
- €834
- Per night
- €189
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Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf
Rio's two icons in one well-timed day, starting early to beat the crowds. Early cog train up Corcovado to Christ the Redeemer and Panoramic city and bay views from the summit.
Favela walking tour & samba night
A respectful, community-led favela tour by day and live samba in Lapa by night. Guided community-led walking tour of Rocinha or Vidigal and Meet local artisans and enjoy a viewpoint lunch.
Hang-gliding over Rio
Tandem hang-gliding flight from Pedra Bonita, landing on the beach. Morning transfer to Pedra Bonita ramp in Tijuca Forest and Tandem hang-gliding flight over the rainforest and coast.
Petrópolis day trip
Escape to the imperial mountain city in the Serra dos Órgãos. Scenic drive up to Petrópolis (~1.5 hrs) and Tour the Imperial Museum (former summer palace).
Santa Teresa & departure
A relaxed final morning in bohemian Santa Teresa before flying home. Ride the Santa Teresa tram (bonde) and Wander artist studios and the Selarón Steps.
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