Day 1: Arrive Rio de Janeiro
Upon arrival at Rio de Janeiro International airport you will be met and transferred to your selected hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is free to relax and enjoy as you please, perhaps with a stroll along Rio's famous beach promenades.
Day 2: Rio de Janeiro
Depart from the hotel to visit the Christ Statue, recently declared as one of the seven modern wonders of the world. The statue sits 2,300 ft. above sea level, atop Corcovado Hill. Following a scenic drive along the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, we will arrive at the foot of the hill, where we embark on a small train which climbs the beautiful mountainside. Upon reaching the top, visitors will experience a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro and discover why it is known as the "Marvelous City"! The tour also includes a drive along Rio's famous beaches. Duration: 4 hours. Overnight.(B)
Day 3: Rio de Janeiro
Over a million tourists every year visit the world famous Pão de Açúcar (Sugar Loaf Mountain), which has become an iconic symbol of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Rising up from a small peninsula at the entrance of Guanabara Bay, its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of concentrated refined sugar loaf. The first cable-car takes passengers to the top of Urca Hill, which rises 215 meters above sea level and offers spectacular views of the entire bay and its islands. From Urca Hill, passengers continue in a second cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf which rises 395 meters above sea level and offers a 360 degree view of the entire city including Botafogo and Copacabana Beaches, Corcovado and downtown Rio. Return to your hotel and afternoon at leisure. Later tonight, enjoy a spectacular samba show with singers and dancers in elaborate costumes who present Brazil's rich folkloric traditions and capture the famous rhythms of Carnival. Dinner and transfers included. (B.D)
Day 4: Rio de Janeiro | Buzios
Breakfast at your hotel. Today board the shuttle transfer that will take you to Buzios (2-3 hour drive depending on traffic). Buzios is a charming fishermen village made famous by the French film star Brigitte Bardot who visited the village in the 60's, which features stunning beaches and plenty of nightly entertainment. (B.D)
Days 5 & 6: Buzios
The peninsula of Buzios is home to at least 20 magnificent beaches and crystal-clear waters! Enjoy two full days at leisure in this tropical paradise, also called the "Saint Tropez of Brazil'.(B.L.D)
Day 7: Depart Rio de Janeiro
Today marks the end of this wonderful journey. At the appropriate time, board the shuttle transfer to Rio de Janeiro airport for your return flight home. Or ask your travel agent about extending your Brazil vacation with CIT Tours. (B)
Why not add a 3 day Extension to Iguassu Falls or Salvador?
