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10-Day Rio de Janeiro, Iguacu & Buzios

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Trip Overview

Embark on this wonderful ten-day Rio trip and begin your journey to three of Brazil's most treasured destinations!

To kick off this adventure, you'll land in the mother city of Rio de Janeiro where you'll spend your days visiting the landmarks of this mighty city, admiring the views from the top of its mountains and lounging on its beautiful beaches.

Moving on, you'll head to Iguazu Falls, located on the northernmost point of Argentina and on the Brazilian and Paraguayan borders. One of the best natural wonders on the planet, you'll spend a couple of days admiring this great spectacle where mountains of water surge from the jungle.

The final part of your trip will be spent in the beautiful and lively coastal region of Buzios, an area first made famous by Brigitte Bardot and her Brazilian boyfriend. Here, you can dot between the many beaches, swim in the turquoise water and take advantage of the famous nightlife to finish off your trip!
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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Rio de Janeiro!

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Welcome to Rio de Janeiro!

Today, your Rio Trip begins! You'll be welcomed at the airport (time and flight number to be confirmed) by your English-speaking guide and transferred to the hotel. After checking into your hotel, the rest of the day will be free for you to spend as you wish.

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    Accommodation

    Villa Laurinda3 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Rio de JaneiroOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from RIOgaleão - Tom Jobim International Airport to Villa Laurinda

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    Destinations

    Rio de Janeiro

Day 2

Day Trip to Barra de Guaratiba

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Day Trip to Barra de Guaratiba

This morning, with your guide, you'll head to Barra de Guaratiba, a neighbourhood with an air of fisherman's village. It will take you away from busy city life to the peaceful lifestyle of the region. It will seem like two different worlds and you won't believe that you are still in Rio de Janeiro. You'll spend the day hiking through the Atlantic forest, visiting deserted beaches, hiking up to viewpoints, dining on fresh seafood and admiring the art at Casa do Ponta Museum.

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    Accommodation

    Villa Laurinda3 star

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    Activities

    Day Trip to Barra de Guaratiba

    Perigoso BeachOptional Activity

    Turtle's RockOptional Activity

    Casa do Pontal Museum

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rio de Janeiro

Day 3

The Landmarks of Rio de Janeiro

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The Landmarks of Rio de Janeiro

Today, you'll head out on a city tour covering the most iconic landmarks and views of Rio de Janeiro with your English-speaking guide. You'll head up the iconic Corcovado, a granite peak known around the world as a symbol of Rio. Then, you'll visit the Maracanã stadium, considered the temple of football. Later, you'll visit another icon of the city: the world-famous Sugarloaf Mountain. You'll get the cable car which will take you to the summit for a view of the city and Guanabara Bay.

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    Accommodation

    Villa Laurinda3 star

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    Activities

    Rio de Janeiro City Tour - Corcovado, Maracana Stadium & Sugarloaf Mountain

    Christ the Redeemer

    Maracana Stadium

    Sugarloaf Mountain

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rio de Janeiro

Day 4

Free Day on your Rio Trip!

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Free Day on your Rio Trip!

Today, you have the entire day free to explore the city of Rio de Janeiro. You can enjoy the beaches of Rio de Janeiro: Copacabana, Ipanema or Leblon, or you can go for a cultural tour of the city and discover its many museums. You can also head to the Boulevard Olimpico area in downtown Rio, a great place for a walk, where you'll be able to visit the Museum of Tomorrow, the Etnias, home to one of the biggest graffiti wall in the world, from the artist Eduardo Kobra and the Aquarium of Rio.

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    Accommodation

    Villa Laurinda3 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Rio de JaneiroOptional Activity

    Copacabana BeachOptional Activity

    Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de JaneiroOptional Activity

    Jardim Botânico Rio de JaneiroOptional Activity

    Rio de Janeiro Historic CentreOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rio de Janeiro

Day 5

Rio de Janeiro to Iguacu Falls

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Rio de Janeiro to Iguacu Falls

Early this morning, you'll head to the airport for your flight to Iguacu. Upon arrival, you will head to the Brazilian side of the Iguaçu Park to admire a wonderful panoramic view. The Iguaçu National Park covering 185,000 acres and classified by UNESCO, was created in 1939. You will pass hundreds of small falls before reaching the last one, Floriano Fall, for an amazing panoramic view over the "Devil’s Canyon", in front of you. On the way to your hotel, you will stop at the bird park.

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    Accommodation

    La Cantera Lodge de Selva by DON4 star

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    Activities

    Iguacu National Park - Brazil

    Parque das Aves

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Villa Laurinda to RIOgaleão - Tom Jobim International Airport

    Plane from RIOgaleão - Tom Jobim International Airport to Foz do Iguaçu International AirportRequest to Book

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rio de Janeiro

    State of Paraná

    Puerto Iguazú

Day 6

Explore the Argentinian Side of Iguacu Falls & Gran Aventura Zodiac

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Explore the Argentinian Side of Iguacu Falls & Gran Aventura Zodiac

This morning you'll travel with your guide to the Argentinian Side of Iguacu Falls, where you can get closer to the water and the impressive Devil’s Canyon. Whilst visiting the mighty Iguacu Falls, you will stop for the Gran Aventura Zodiac tour which lasts around 1.5 hours. In a 4WD vehicle, you will travel into the forest before boarding powerful semi-flexible hull zodiacs in which will lead you up the river until you find yourselves right under the falls!

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    Accommodation

    La Cantera Lodge de Selva by DON4 star

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    Activities

    Iguazu Falls: Argentina Side

    Gran Aventura Zodiac

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Puerto Iguazú

    Misiones Province

Day 7

Goodbye Iguacu, Hello Buzios

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Goodbye Iguacu, Hello Buzios

This morning, you'll check out of your hotel and head to the airport for your flight back to Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival in Rio, you'll be met by your driver and transferred to Buzios which is 2.5 hours away. Upon arrival, you'll have the rest of the evening to relax and step out to explore this region of Rio de Janeiro state.

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    Accommodation

    Vila d'Este Handmade Hospitality Hotel4 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Foz do Iguaçu to Foz do Iguaçu International Airport

    Plane from Foz do Iguaçu International Airport to RIOgaleão - Tom Jobim International AirportRequest to Book

    Private Driver from RIOgaleão - Tom Jobim International Airport to Armação dos Búzios

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Puerto Iguazú

    Armação dos Búzios

Day 8

Free Day to Explore Buzios

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Free Day to Explore Buzios

Often referred to as Brazil's version of St. Tropez, Buzios is a former fisherman's village which has grown over time into Rio de Janeiro's most vibrant coastal town. Buzios incorporates three small towns which make up the coastal region which is known for its lively nightlife, 17 beautiful beaches and azure waters. During your free time, you can explore the many beaches of Buzios, go on a buggy ride or perhaps head off on a boat trip to discover the further-out beaches of the Sun Coast.

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    Accommodation

    Vila d'Este Handmade Hospitality Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Free Day in Armacao dos BuziosOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Armação dos Búzios

Day 9

Another Free Day to Explore Buzios

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Another Free Day to Explore Buzios

Today you have yet another free day to spend as you wish in this lively, picturesque coastal region. You may choose to explore one of Buzios' three small towns which make up the region: Ossos, Manguinhos and Armação de Búzios. There are also 17 wonderful beaches to be discovered as well as buggy rides and boat tours aplenty that you can head out on. The choice is yours!

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    Accommodation

    Vila d'Este Handmade Hospitality Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Free Day in Armacao dos BuziosOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Armação dos Búzios

Day 10

Your Rio Trip Comes to an End!

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Your Rio Trip Comes to an End!

Today, your Rio trip comes to an end. When you're ready, your driver will collect you from your hotel and take you to the airport to catch your departing flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Vila d'este Handmade Hospitality Hotel to RIOgaleão - Tom Jobim International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Armação dos Búzios

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What’s included?

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • 10 activities
  • 9 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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