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Rio de Janeiro for Groups

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 6 days / 5 nights
Luxury
Rio de Janeiro for Groups — photo 1

A group programme based in Rio de Janeiro, the 'Marvellous City', where green hills, the turquoise sea and the beaches of Copacabana meet the life of the carioca.

The itinerary pairs the city's essential excursions — the cog train up Corcovado to Christ the Redeemer through the Tijuca rainforest, the historic centre with the Arches of Lapa, the Selarón Steps, the Municipal Theatre and the Cathedral, the Cidade do Samba, the cable-car ascent of Sugarloaf and a visit to a favela in the southern zone — and closes with a full boat day around the tropical islands of Angra dos Reis. The programme is quoted for a group of a minimum of 20 participants.

Highlights

Corcovado and the Christ the Redeemer statue reached by the cog train through the Tijuca rainforest
Historic centre: Arches of Lapa, Selarón Steps, Municipal Theatre and Rio Cathedral
Cidade do Samba, with an exhibition of Carnival floats and costumes
Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car via Urca, over Guanabara Bay
Visit to a favela in the city's southern zone
Full boat day among the tropical islands of Angra dos Reis

Day-by-day itinerary

Day1

Day 1: Arrival in Rio de Janeiro

Arrival in Rio de Janeiro. Your driver transfers you from the airport to the hotel, passing the colonial-style buildings and the world-famous beachfront. A stroll along the mosaic sidewalks of Copacabana reveals the daily life of the carioca. In the evening, welcome dinner at Marius Degustare, a seafood restaurant designed in the style of a sunken ship.
Day2

Day 2: Corcovado, Historic Centre and Cidade do Samba

After breakfast, excursion to Corcovado. A cog train climbs through the Tijuca rainforest to the summit at 700 m, where the 38 m statue of Christ the Redeemer stands above a panoramic view over Guanabara Bay, the Maracanã stadium, Sugarloaf, Copacabana, Ipanema and Gávea. Lunch at a local restaurant. Next, the historic centre: the Arches of Lapa, built in 1732 as an aqueduct; the Selarón Steps, covered in mosaics from around the world; the Municipal Theatre, inspired by the Paris Opera House; and Rio Cathedral. Visit to the Cidade do Samba, the complex of warehouses where the samba schools build and store the parade floats and costumes; an exhibition hall on the history of samba and Carnival, trying on a costume for photos, basic samba steps and a caipirinha. Dinner at the hotel.
Day3

Day 3: Sugarloaf and a favela visit

After breakfast, excursion to Sugarloaf. A cable car rises to Urca Mountain and on to the summit of Sugarloaf, with views over Copacabana, Red Beach (Praia Vermelha), Guanabara Bay, the Niterói bridge and the Botafogo and central districts, with Christ the Redeemer in the distance. Lunch at a local restaurant. Next, a visit to a favela in the city's southern zone: a walk through its streets, shops and bars, with a first-hand account of life inside the favela. Dinner at the hotel.
Day4

Day 4: Tropical islands of Angra dos Reis

Early in the morning, departure for the Angra dos Reis region, about 2.5 hours from Rio. On arrival, a boat trip among tropical islands along the Costa Verde, with turquoise waters and countless islands scattered across the bay. During the cruise there are several stops at beaches for swimming and snorkelling. A light catering service on board is included. Full-day tour (10 hours). Dinner at the hotel.
Day5

Day 5: Free Day in Rio de Janeiro

Free day. In the evening, farewell dinner at the Fogo de Chão churrascaria, with a view of Sugarloaf Mountain.
Day6

Day 6: Departure

Transfer to the airport with driver for your flight home.

Suggested hotels

Miramar by Windsor
Luxury
Rio de Janeiro

5-star hotel with breakfast on the Copacabana beachfront; the accommodation named for the programme.

Essential, Premium and Luxury categories available. Final accommodation is confirmed by date and availability.

What's included

Included: Accommodation in a 5-star hotel (Miramar by Windsor or similar), 5 nights
Included: Breakfast at the hotel
Included: Transfers with an English-speaking guide
Included: Excursions with an English-speaking guide
Included: Entrance fees

What's not included

Not included: International and domestic airfare
Not included: Airport and tourism taxes and visa fees
Not included: Meals not mentioned in the programme
Not included: Drinks unless explicitly stated
Not included: Tips and gratuities
Not included: Personal expenses and optional services
Not included: Travel insurance
Not included: Anything not expressly mentioned as included

Booking & policies

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How is a booking confirmed?

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What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations follow Clause 7 of the Terms: more than 30 days before the service, no penalty and a full refund; 15 to 30 days, 25%; 8 to 14 days, 50%; 3 to 7 days, 75%; less than 72 hours before commencement or a no-show, 100%. Certain destinations — Patagonia, the Amazon region and high-demand dates in peak season — apply stricter terms, stated in the quotation. The schedule above is indicative: the conditions that apply to each booking are those confirmed in the quotation, and may be stricter in high season, on public holidays or where a supplier applies its own policy.

Can dates or passenger names be changed after confirmation?

Amendment requests must reach RUMBO LIBRE at least 72 business hours before the service begins. Changes are managed with the receptive operator subject to availability, and any resulting rate difference applies. For private services, a name change may require re-issuing the booking at the current rate.