Overview of Rio at Leisure
For a long time now, the country’s natural beauty and Carnival have made
it internationally famous, bringing thousands of tourists to its shores
all year long. But, there is another attraction here that one only
discovers upon arrival: the Brazilian people. The Brazilian way of life
is even more surprising and more enchanting than any of the scenery.
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Itinerary
Day 1. Rio De Janeiro
Arrival to Rio, reception
and transfer to your hotel, the 3 star Copa Sur or similar.
Day 2. Rio De Janeiro (
B)
After
breakfast, a half day visit of the “marvelous city” including
a sightseeing tour to Sugar Loaf Mountain. A
two-stage cable car takes you to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain where
you will enjoy a splendid view of Rio, Copacabana Beach, and Guanabara
Bay. Return
to your hotel.
Day 3.
Rio De Janeiro (B)
After
breakfast, a half day visit to Corcovado, the mountain home to the world
famous, Christo de Redentor statue for a
magnificent 360° panoramic view of Rio.
After, a trip to the Tijuca forest, a luxuriant tropical forest only
minutes away from this huge metropolis. The
Tijuca Forest is considered the largest urban forest in the world. It
has 330 square kms of preserved Mata Atlāntica (Tropical Forest), the
highest mountaintops of Rio, waterfalls and hidden caves. A rich flora,
with a great biodiversity and an incomparable natural beauty, the caves
in the Tijuca Forest are formed of limestone and were originally formed
by movements of the crust that caused the collapse of stones from the
Papagaio Peak and the Archer Mountain.
Return to your hotel.
Day 4.
Rio De Janeiro (B)
Free day at leisure to enjoy
the beaches of Copacabana.
Day 5.
Rio De Janeiro – Buzios (B)
Transfer to the bus terminal
for the bus to Buzios, the fabulous beach town made famous by Bridget
Bardot in the 1960s. Arrival and transfer to your hotel, the Barla Inn
or similar. Free day.
Day 6.
Buzios (B)
Free day at leisure.
Day 7.
Buzios
(B)
Free day at leisure.
Day 8.
Buzios - Rio (B)
After breakfast, transfer to
Rio and the airport and connect with your return flight home.
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Dates/Prices
Prices are quoted in USD and are subject to change until paid
in full
2 people per person
sharing: $1,290.00
Tour Price Includes:
Accommodation in twin/double rooms at 3 star hotels with private
bathroom and breakfast
All transfers, tours and excursions as per itinerary in group
service with English speaking guides
All meals as per itinerary denoted by B, L and D
All entrance fees
Tour price does not include:
International Flights and associated taxes
Meals not specified on the itinerary
Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses,
beverages, etc
Insurance against theft, loss, illness and/or accident
Baggage porterage and other extras not specified
CONDITIONS:
Tour
must be paid in full at time of booking and is subject to
availability
Price
applies to a minimum of two people per person sharing
Price applies to tours undertaken between between 1 May 2010 and 30
November. Prices are not valid over Easter.
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