Sightseeing & Carnival in Rio de Janeiro

Arrival in Rio de Janeiro. Transfer to the hotel of choice.  

Take in the breathtaking view as your plane descends upon Rio de Janeiro – the 'Marvelous City' where rolling green hills, turquoise ocean, sandy beaches and high-rise urban development is all packed together in a unique blend of life and humanity. 

Tour to Corcovado Mountain Christ the Redeemer Statue 

(4 hours) Private services

After breakfast, you’ll set off on a tour through the city. Arriving at the station, where the environmentally friendly train will take you through the jungle to the top of Corcovado. On either side of the railway, you will have spectacular views of the Tijuca forest, inhabited by monkeys and other exotic animals and birds. At the top of Corcovado, at an altitude of 700 m above sea level, stands the landmark of Rio – the Statue of Christ the Redeemer (38m), which was built in 1931. You will have a breathtaking panoramic view of the metropolis and its environs Bridge Niteroi, Guanabara Bay, the Botanical Garden, the world's largest soccer stadium, Sugar Loaf, and more is possible from the top of Corcovado.

 Recommendations · 

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes · Bring a bottle of water · Bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat in case it's hot 

Breakfast at the hotel

 We advise you to relax and prepare for the big Carnival party coming up! 

A fantastic evening is waiting for you – Rio’s famous Carnival! You will be picked up at your hotel and taken to the Sambodromo where Brazil’s biggest party takes place. You will be able to be part of this huge festival and watch the representatives of the best Samba Schools of Brazil dancing and singing in front of you in their marvelous colorful costumes. The energy coming from the passers-by can be felt in every inch of the venue, and you will definitely fall for it. Sing along with the coral, dance to the drums, get excited with each School and emotional with it’s components, all this and more. You can enjoy this mind-blowing show the whole night – as long as you want to! You also have the option to be taken back to your hotel – in case you are too tired - after every samba school.

Excursion to the Sugar Loaf & Beaches (4 hours)

A magnificent cable car ride will take you up to Urca Mountain, the stop off between ground level and Sugarloaf. From there you can enjoy a smooth cocktail or sample some of Brazil’s many signature dishes. Once arriving to the top of Sugarloaf mountain you will see the captivating beauty of Rio from a different angle, To your left you can see Copacabana beach stretching off into the distance, and on the horizon the faint outlines of Two Brothers and Gávea mountains. Below you is the quaint and intimate Red Beach, while to your right you can see across Guanabara Bay to Niterói and, closer in, Rio’s Botafogo and central neighborhoods, with the unmistakable silhouette of Christ the Saviour casting its eternal gaze over the city. This trip is essential to gain a different perspective on Rio, and to truly understand its beauty .

Breakfast at the hotel

HD Old Rio & Santa Tereza (no Lunch) - 6hs

 Heading downtown you will meet the Old Rio and have the chance to visit the cultural side of this beautiful city.  Rio is also a city of a glorious and noteworthy past, which should definitely be experienced. This privileged tour of colonial Rio highlights hidden, preserved and authentic Rio, featuring the old neighborhood of Lapa with its aqueduct archés: Praça 15 the historical center of Rio where we find the restored Viceroy Palace and the National History Museum, the impressive Candelaria Church; as well as the São Bento Monastery, considered to be the city’s richest historical building. Complementing the tour, passing by the Rio Branco Avenue and the Fine Arts Museum, the quaint Cinelandia square and the imposing Municipal Theater, a scaled-down copy of Paris Opera. Visit to the Olympic Boulevard , passing by the Museum of Tomorrow (tickets not included). Santa Teresa: the neighborhood has a complete different vibe from the rest of Rio. Here Old Rio comes alive. Santa Teresa is a neighborhood where casualty and tradition meet. It is full of artists who find in Santa Teresa an inspiring scenery and way of life that helps them create their art and work on their craft whatever that is. At night, it hostsLeave Santa Teresa’s treasured little secrets behind as you walk down the Selaron stairway steps to reach Lapa. The beautiful steps done in ceramic by artist Jorge Selarón are one of a kind. The Chilean Selarón was in love with Rio and that love shows on these very steps. The pieces of ceramic were placed on top of the paintings done by the locals who were de the bohemian crowd of Rio, who dodge the most popular places and go for the lesser known little spots amongst Santa Teresa’s inspiring architecture. decorating the stairs in show of support for the National Soccer Team in 1994’s World Cup, won by Brazil. Important to note, that the order of the visit depends on the weather, day of the week, and traffic. 

Breakfast at the hotel; Transfer to the Airport of Rio de Janeiro.

END OS SERVICES.

The price includes:

Hotels according to the program (4 * or 5*)

 Buffet breakfast daily 

Transfers private with guide round trip from airport

 Corcovado 4 hour tour private with guide

Sugar loaf r 4 hour tour private

 Old Rio 6 hours Private service with bilingual guide

Carnival tickets (Sector 9 )

 Transfer Hotel-Sambadrome-Hotel private 

24/7 local assistance 

bilingual guides 

Price per person in double

4 * Windsor Excelsior Hotel Buffet Breakfast

Prices starting at 

$2850.00

Price per person in double 

5* Windsor Miramar Superior room   Buffet Breakfast

Prices starting at 

$3250.00

The price does not include:

🗶 International flights

🗶 Additional excursions

🗶 Food and drinks not mentioned in the program

🗶 Personal spendings

Prices are subject to change 

Hotels can be changed for other of the same category

We keep the right to correct the program due to unexpected changes that do not depend on us, such as weather conditions, graves, road conditions, force major, health problems, etc. All changes can be made only in order to provide better conditions and safety to our clients.