 | Leave to Rio de Janeiro on an overnight flight |
| Morning or afternoon arrival at Rio de Janeiro Galeão International Airport |
| After immigration and customs, transfer to hotel and check in |
| Rest of day: review & adapt itinerary if necessary (e.g., weather conditions, local events) |
| Walk on the sidewalks of Copacabana, Ipanema, and/or Leblon |
| Tour to Sugar Loaf (Pão de Açúcar). A two-stage cable car takes you to the top of the Sugar Loaf Mountain where you will have an astonishing view of the city. (Make sure you have your cameras with you.) http://www.bondinho.com.br/ |
| Tour to the top of the Corcovado Mountain where you’ll see the gigantic statue of Christ, the Redeemer. The panoramic view of the city is spectacular and breathtaking. (Still hanging to your cameras?) |
| Tour to Petrópolis, a historical city located on the mountains and once the residence of Brazil's Royal Family. Visit to the Summer Palace of Dom Pedro II, Brazil's last emperor, which is now a museum, housing beautiful collections from the days of the Empire. |
| Early morning drive and boat tour through tropical islands; stop for diving & swimming; if we are lucky we can see some dolphins; lunch is included at an island local restaurant. |
| Tour to historical downtown Rio: Mosteiro São Bento, http://www.osb.org.br/ Cathedral, Maracanã, http://www.rio.rj.gov.br/riotur/en/atracao/?CodAtr=1966 Sambódromo, etc. |
| Lunch at historical Colombo http://www.confeitariacolombo.com.br/ |
| Shopping Mall experience and/or and free time to relax; last minute shopping |
| Evening transfer to the airport for flight back to the USA |
| Barra da Tijuca, the newly developed area of Rio de Janeiro, with lunch at Hard Rock Café in Rio de Janeiro |
| Boat ride through the bay of Guanabara |
| Tour to the lake region: Búzios, Cabo Frio, Peró, Conchas |
| Museum of the Indian, Arts |
| Live music, shows |
| Visit to schools, universities |