The Best of Rio De Jeneiro:

Places Covered:

Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Ilha Grande.

Duration:

8 Nights / 9 Days

Detailed Itinerary:    

This exciting trip focuses not only on the city of Rio, one of the world's great cultural capitals, but also on the nearby hotspots that are some of Brazil's most beautiful and enchanting tourism locations! Enjoy "The Marvelous City" of Rio with the Christ Statue, Sugar Loaf Mountains and thousands of exciting things to do and see. Explore the tropical island of Ilha Grande with its exotic beaches, flora and fauna, and its stories of pirates and damsels in distress. And finally, experience the jet-set life in the seaside resort village of Buzios….this trip offers you the Best of Rio de Janeiro!

Day 01: Rio de Janeiro

Depart for Rio de Janeiro!

Day 02:

Arrive in Rio de Janeiro and transfer to your hotel of choice. Today you will be free to explore some of the city's most vibrant beaches and enchanting seaside board-walks. Shops, Restaurants, Boutiques, and Jewelers combine for a fun day in the city that never sleeps. Overnight: Enjoy a memorable Supper Carioca Style!.

Day 03:

Today, after a hearty breakfast, you will enjoy a panoramic city tour. You will experience the stunning and spectacular views from Corcovado and the Christ Statue; pass through the Tijuca Tropical Forest that teems with wild-life including various species of monkeys, as well as adventure up the Sugar Loaf Mountain for impressive views of Rio's beaches and the Guanabara Bay! An Outstanding and memorable day! Overnight in Rio de Janeiro.

Day 04:

After your breakfast, you will transfer to the tropical island of Ilha Grande. Located just 2 hours south of Rio de Janeiro city, in a large and scenic bay, you arrive by boat on this fantasy island. In the afternoon, you can explore the island by sea, sometimes you can take even see the multitude of parrots, toucans, sloths, that this island is famous for…and quite often, you can even swim with the dolphins that like to trail along side the boat to play with its human passengers… Overnight in Ilha Grande.

Day 05:

After a nice island breakfast, enjoy your day to relax on one of the islands many beaches or scuba dive or snorkel the coral reefs, or maybe even trek to the exotic interior of the island through well posted eco-trails. You can even visit the old fortress/prison where pirates and political enemies were imprisoned so many years ago….Overnight in Ilha Grande.

Day 06:

After another wonderful breakfast, pass the morning at your leisure. In the afternoon, we will leave the island by boat and find the mainland again. From here, we venture back to the Marvelous City of Rio de Janeiro. Overnight in Rio de Janeiro!.

Day 07:

After another fantastic breakfast, carioca style, your morning is free to explore more of the city. In the early afternoon we next travel a few hours north of the city of Rio and arrive in the exciting seaside resort town of Buzios. Made famous in the 1960s by the super model Bridgett Bardot, this town offers beautiful unspoiled beaches, a scenic bay for boating and snorkeling, and a variety of trendy shops for the shopper in us all! Overnight in charming Buzios.

Day 08:

After a delicious breakfast, your day is free to relax and enjoy the sites and sounds of Buzios! This is the side of "Rio" that most people dream of seeing and enjoying…and it is all yours… Overnight in beautiful Buzios.

Day 09:

After another delicious tropical breakfast, we depart Buzios and transfer to the Rio de Janeiro International Airport for your departure.