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This is an Independent tour type Rio De Janeiro

'Cidade Maravilhosa' (Marvellous City)

Discover fabulous Rio De Janeiro on this wonderful Independent Adventure.  Including 3 nights’ accommodation in the fabulous district of Copacabana, return airport transfers, a visit to the Christ Redeemer monument and a trip up the cable cars to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain.  A day at leisure gives you the opportunity to relax on Copacabana or Ipanema beach, enjoy other sightseeing in Rio or shop till you drop in Rio's shopping districts.

Things you'll see

Rio De Janeiro
4 Days



Day 1. 

Upon arrival you will be met at the airport and transferred to you Copacabana Hotel.

Day 2.

This morning you will be collected from your hotel and head to Rio's trademark statue: Christ the Redeemer surmounting the hunch-backed peak of Corcovado. To reach your destination, you ride along the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, a natural salt-water lagoon surrounded by luxurious homes, and head for the tunnel Rebouças which runs beneath Corcovado. You will board the miniature Corcovado cog train that runs 3.8 kilometers through a luxuriant Tijuca tropical forest, the world's largest urban forest covering today some 3,300 hectares. Tijuca forest is home to hundreds of species of plants and wildlife and has been declared part of Brazil's national heritage.
From the upper railway terminus, 220 steps lead us to 1,145 tons of concrete taking shape of God's son. Since 1931 Christ has been stretching out his arms and keeping a watchful eye on Rio de Janeiro. The Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa and the French sculptor Paul Landowsky were the fathers of the massive statue which rises - 710 metres (2,329 ft) above sea level - 30 metres (98.4 ft) up into the sunny skies of Brazil and extends its arms horizontally; its fingertips covering a distance of 28 metres.

So close to heaven, and so far away from the world's problems … what enviable position

Here you have time to enjoy the divine views of Rio and to spot its sandy beaches, rocky islands, granite peaks and several outstanding man-made attractions. Besides the city's symbolic monument, Corcovado Mountain also features a small chapel in the statue pedestal and some secular phenomena: a cafe and souvenir shops.
After returning by train down the mountain to your awaiting coach, and a stop for lunch, you will arrive at Praia Vermelha, Rio's only beach with yellow instead of white sand, we check in for the Sugar Loaf. Two cable cars lift us 396 m above Rio: The first takes us to the top of Urca Hill. From here, we can enjoy a nice view of Guanabara Bay and the coastline. Urca Hill has its own restaurant, souvenir shops, a playground, a helipad and an amphitheatre. The second cable car goes up to the peak. And when Rio de Janeiro lies at our feet, we are offered the visual proof that the city deserves its nickname 'Cidade Maravilhosa' (Marvellous City). Feast our eyes on the beauty of Rio and get drunk with awe before returning to your hotel.

Day 3. 

A day at leisure to enjoy Rio de Janeiro.  Relax on Copacabana Beach, take a tour of Rio’s Favellas or a Tropical Island Cruise or if you like have a night out at one of Rio’s great Samba Shows (Details of these activities are available on request).

Day 4.

You will be transferred to the airport for your outbound flight.

What's Included?

  • 3 nights accommodation in Rio de Janeiro  (based on 3* Hotels – Hotel Windsor Martinique Copacabana)
    4* Upgrade available from: USD$13pp, GBP£10 pp, EURO€10pp, AUD$15 pp, NZD$17 pp. (Based on Golden Tulip Regente Hotel Copacabana)
    4*+ Upgrade available from: USD$184pp, GBP£118pp, EURO€145 pp, AUD$189 pp, NZD$235 pp. (Based on Windsor Excelsior Hotel Copacabana)
  • Transfers and excursions based on shared services with local english speaking guides.
  • ALL entrance fees
  • Rates based on low season rates for 2011, subject to change.  Contact us for exact pricing and tour details.

Important Notes:

  • Price based on minimum number of 2 passengers travelling.
  • Single price available on request.
  • DISCOUNTS APPLY FOR GROUPS OF 3+ PEOPLE.
  • Extra night in Rio de Janeiro:
    3* Accommodation available from: USD$115 pp, GBP£75 pp, EURO€90 pp, AUD$117 pp, NZD$1148 pp.
    4* Accommodation available from: USD$118 pp, GBP£76 pp, EURO€95 pp, AUD$122pp, NZD$153 pp.
    5* Accommodation available from: USD$228 pp, GBP£115 pp, EURO€140 pp, AUD$181 pp, NZD$228pp.
  • Rates based on low season rates for 2011, subject to change.  Contact us for exact pricing and tour details.

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Goes Well With

Why not combine this with a trip to Buenos Aires and Iguacu Falls.

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