RIO DE JANEIRO & IGUAZU FALLS
$1770
per person
Although Rio De Janeiro is a world-famous city particularly because of its annual carnival also its beautiful white sands beach, cultural sites, buildings and the city’s breathtaking landscape.
Either you are going just to unwind in the sun Rio beaches can be your perfect gateway, or looking for the adventure you can get an internal flight and head to the Iguazu falls and witness one the world miracles
Not forgetting the amazing views from the sugar loaf mountain or Jesus the redeemer statue.
In one word it is a destination that has it all …
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Destination
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Departure
Lebanon -
Departure Time
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Return Time
02:45 -
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Day 1: Arrival
Private Transfer from Rio de Janeiro Airport to your hotel in Copacabana.
Free Day.
Beach hotels are situated along the whole perimeter of Guanabara Bay. If you are staying in one of these hotels, the beauties of Rio de Janeiro are open for you all the time. Blue ocean water will call you to the beach. The most popular beaches - Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon, are famous for their black and white tiled promenade. From early morning to late in the night you can see people playing soccer and volleyball on the golden sand of the beaches. For those who prefer active holidays, Rio offers opportunities to practice almost any sport: golf, tennis, surfing, rafting, diving and many others. Numerous open cafeterias on the beach will offer you refreshing coconut water, freshly squeezed juices and other drinks. You can also see presentations of local musicians on the beach playing all kinds of music.
Beach hotels are situated along the whole perimeter of Guanabara Bay. If you are staying in one of these hotels, the beauties of Rio de Janeiro are open for you all the time. Blue ocean water will call you to the beach. The most popular beaches - Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon, are famous for their black and white tiled promenade. From early morning to late in the night you can see people playing soccer and volleyball on the golden sand of the beaches. For those who prefer active holidays, Rio offers opportunities to practice almost any sport: golf, tennis, surfing, rafting, diving and many others. Numerous open cafeterias on the beach will offer you refreshing coconut water, freshly squeezed juices and other drinks. You can also see presentations of local musicians on the beach playing all kinds of music.
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Day 2: City Tour and Sugar Loaf (SIB)
After breakfast you have the chance to go on a half-day excursion to the Sugar Loaf. The first stop is the Urca Mountain, with a wide viewing area that also offers the possibility to have a snack in the restaurant on top of the mountain.
On the mountain of Sugar Loaf, you will have a beautiful view of Rio, Copacabana beach, the bay, the surrounding mountains, islands in the ocean, bridge Niteroi, and the statue of Christ on Corcovado Mountain.
After going down by cable car, the tour continues by car to the central regions of the old town of Rio where you can admire several old churches, monasteries, the main cathedral of the city as well as buildings in colonial style.
Duration: 4 hours
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Day 3: Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer Statue (SIB)
After breakfast we set off on a tour through the city. Arriving at the station, the environmentally friendly train will take us through the jungle to the top of Corcovado. On both sides of the railway you will have spectacular views of Tijuca forest, inhabited by monkeys and other exotic animals and birds.
On top of Corcovado, at an altitude of 700 m above sea level, you will stand in front of the symbol of Rio de Janeiro- Statue of Christ the Savior (38m) that was built in 1931. From top of Corcovado, you have a breathtaking panoramic view of the city and its surroundings like the Bridge Niteroi, Guanabara Bay, the Botanical Garden, the Maracana stadium and the Sugar Loaf.
Duration: 4 hours
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Day 4: Free day Relax and enjoy.
You can have extra excursions such as the Botanical Garden or Baia de Guanabara
Optional: Botanical Garden - The Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden is a worth-visiting. Magnificent 137-hec (338-acre) garden over 200 years old featuring a 750-meter avenue of 134 impressive royal palms and more than 7000 types of plants. There you can see orchids, bromeliads, cacti, huge bamboos, and carnivorous plants, among many others. The most famous one is Victoria, a huge water-lily floating on the water that is capable of sustaining a 5-year old kid on it! Monkeys are sometimes visible during the visit, and there are always plenty of birds flying over the trees (the more recognizable ones are toucans). (Duration 4 hours)
Optional: Tropical Islands Tour - The town Itacuruça situated on an island 1,5 hours away from Rio de Janeiro, in Mangarativa, is active in fishing, tourism and agriculture. The town has small fishermen houses. In order to get there, you need to cross the Cepetiba Bay in Sabeiro schooner. During the trip you will enjoy the romantic views of the tropical green islands. You may have a luck to see dolphins, huge fishes, parrots, turtles and poisonous stingrays. On the way the schooner will stop for you to take a bath in the ocean. You will have a delicious lunch at the island, take a walk on the island, swim in the bay or in the pool and return to our schooner that will take you back to Rio. (Duration 8 hours)
Optional: Rio at Night: Samba&Capoeira Show - You will spend an unforgettable night in Rio! Our guide will pick you up at the hotel and take you to the exciting show full of Brazilian samba and capoeira performed by beatiful and professional dancers. You can have dinner during the show. After the end of the show our guide will bring you back to your hotel. (Duration 4 hours)
Optional: Royal Petropolis - Petropilis is one of the most important Brazilian historic towns located in the mountains 60 km away from Rio de Janeiro. Pedro II bought this land in 1830 to build a summer palace and bring there his daughter who could not stand the hot climate of Rio de Janeiro due to her health conditions. The european founders of the city built many constructions there, the beautiful examples of German style architecture. The Royal palace still preserves many objects of Royal furniture and the Royal family's objects that are now exposed in the museum. Here you can find unique jewelry works; for example, a golden crown decorated with diamonds and pearls. Together with our guide you will visit the Gothic Cathedral where Princess Isabel, King Pedro II and his wife are buried. Then you will visit the Royal museum.
Optional: Botanical Garden - The Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden is a worth-visiting. Magnificent 137-hec (338-acre) garden over 200 years old featuring a 750-meter avenue of 134 impressive royal palms and more than 7000 types of plants. There you can see orchids, bromeliads, cacti, huge bamboos, and carnivorous plants, among many others. The most famous one is Victoria, a huge water-lily floating on the water that is capable of sustaining a 5-year old kid on it! Monkeys are sometimes visible during the visit, and there are always plenty of birds flying over the trees (the more recognizable ones are toucans). (Duration 4 hours)
Optional: Tropical Islands Tour - The town Itacuruça situated on an island 1,5 hours away from Rio de Janeiro, in Mangarativa, is active in fishing, tourism and agriculture. The town has small fishermen houses. In order to get there, you need to cross the Cepetiba Bay in Sabeiro schooner. During the trip you will enjoy the romantic views of the tropical green islands. You may have a luck to see dolphins, huge fishes, parrots, turtles and poisonous stingrays. On the way the schooner will stop for you to take a bath in the ocean. You will have a delicious lunch at the island, take a walk on the island, swim in the bay or in the pool and return to our schooner that will take you back to Rio. (Duration 8 hours)
Optional: Rio at Night: Samba&Capoeira Show - You will spend an unforgettable night in Rio! Our guide will pick you up at the hotel and take you to the exciting show full of Brazilian samba and capoeira performed by beatiful and professional dancers. You can have dinner during the show. After the end of the show our guide will bring you back to your hotel. (Duration 4 hours)
Optional: Royal Petropolis - Petropilis is one of the most important Brazilian historic towns located in the mountains 60 km away from Rio de Janeiro. Pedro II bought this land in 1830 to build a summer palace and bring there his daughter who could not stand the hot climate of Rio de Janeiro due to her health conditions. The european founders of the city built many constructions there, the beautiful examples of German style architecture. The Royal palace still preserves many objects of Royal furniture and the Royal family's objects that are now exposed in the museum. Here you can find unique jewelry works; for example, a golden crown decorated with diamonds and pearls. Together with our guide you will visit the Gothic Cathedral where Princess Isabel, King Pedro II and his wife are buried. Then you will visit the Royal museum.
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Day 5: Rio de Janeiro - Iguaçu
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport to take your flight to Foz de Iguacu. Transfer to your hotel. Free day. Ask as for optional tour such as Bird Park or Macuco Safari.
Optional: Macuco Safari - You will go on a tour through the jungle, and then get to a wonderful boat ride. In the jungle you will ride in an open jeep for about 3 kilometers, accompanied by a guide who will tell a lot of interesting things about the ecology of the region. Then you will go on foot to the banks of the Iguazu River, from where they will take you by motor boat close to the waterfalls. You are expected by splashes and rainbows, the sea of delight and unique photos.
Optional: Bird Park - You will enter the huge open-air cages, where amazing, fairy tale birds of outlandish colours freely fly or walk among the rainforest
Optional: Macuco Safari - You will go on a tour through the jungle, and then get to a wonderful boat ride. In the jungle you will ride in an open jeep for about 3 kilometers, accompanied by a guide who will tell a lot of interesting things about the ecology of the region. Then you will go on foot to the banks of the Iguazu River, from where they will take you by motor boat close to the waterfalls. You are expected by splashes and rainbows, the sea of delight and unique photos.
Optional: Bird Park - You will enter the huge open-air cages, where amazing, fairy tale birds of outlandish colours freely fly or walk among the rainforest
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Day 6: Iguazu
Today our guide brings you to the Brazilian Side of the Iguazu National Park. Follow the walkways which border the canyon of the Iguazu River. The highlight is the strongest and mightiest of all falls: the Devils Throat. Afterwards the guide takes you back to the hotel.
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Day 7: Iguazu
Free Day.
Optional Tour: Argentina side of the falls - The Argentinean side is different from the Brazilian; you will walk on paths through the falls which give you the opportunity to have a look under the falls. You feel the strength of the falling water from up close and enjoy the 55.500 hectares natural park surrounding this spectacular beauty! Within the park, take the train to the marvelous devils throat the strongest of all the waterfalls. Stand directly above the falling water and admire the strength of this natural phenomenon. .
Optional Tour: Argentina side of the falls - The Argentinean side is different from the Brazilian; you will walk on paths through the falls which give you the opportunity to have a look under the falls. You feel the strength of the falling water from up close and enjoy the 55.500 hectares natural park surrounding this spectacular beauty! Within the park, take the train to the marvelous devils throat the strongest of all the waterfalls. Stand directly above the falling water and admire the strength of this natural phenomenon. .
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Day 8: Iguaçu
Private transfer out from the hotel to the airport and flight back to Rio de Janeiro.
Location:
- Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil
- Fantastic beaches
- Sugar Loaf Mountains for an amazing view
- ‘Christ the Redeemer’ statue
- The botanical gardens
- Samba show
- Royal Petropolis for culture lovers
- Must try ‘comida a kilo’ which are buffet-style restaurants that let you pay for the weight of the food on your plate
- Must eat Feijoada
- We recommend to use the yellow cabs with a blue strip down the side ( the legal cabs)
- July to September, daytime is usually quite warm with bright sunlight
- Short & Tshirt
- Sandals
- Light dress
- Swimsuit / PS : you will get wet when you will visit the Iguazu falls
- Brazilian Real
- ATM machines are available ( try to use the one inside malls)
- VISA and Mastercard and American Express are widely accepted cards
- 11, July 2020
- 25, July 2020
- 08, August 2020
- 22, August 2020
- 05, September 2020
- Avoid travelling alone and if possible take local friends along with you while roaming on the streets, especially at night.
- It is advisable to avoid unnecessary exposure of valuable and expensive items in crowded areas. Do not carry valuable items like cameras, branded watches, credit cards and try to dress like a local Brazilian.
- Visa is required for Lebanese citizens ( call us for further details)