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Rio de Janeiro Short Break

4 Days | Explore the sights and delights of Rio in this exciting stopover tour

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See the best of Rio de Janeiro with this whistle stop stopover tour. Get under the skin of this bustling metropolis, laze away on the stunning beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, stand in the shadow of the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer and check out Rio’s other great icon – the famed nightlife.

Trip overview

Map of Rio De Janeiro Short Break including Brazil
Start
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Finish
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Theme
Short Breaks
Destinations
Brazil
Physical rating
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Style
Comfort
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Trip code
GGAR
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Why you'll love this trip
  • With a Short Break Adventure, you can enjoy travelling at your own pace while all the logistics of the main attractions are taken care of – meaning you can concentrate on all the fun stuff.
  • With heaps of free time in Rio de Janeiro, you can explore Guanabara Bay, Sugarloaf Mountain, Corcovado and the bustling nightlife in whatever order feels right.
  • See Christ the Redeemer – one of the famed Seven Wonders of the World – and take in the panoramic views from the top of the mountain. Bucket list item crossed off!
  • Enjoy a traditional Brazilian BBQ in Copacabana for lunch before setting off to chase the best and highest view.
  • Relax on beaches Ipanema and Copacabana, surrounded by mountains, ocean and coast, this location is the perfect spot for a holiday!

Is this trip right for you?
  • This Short Break Adventure is a ‘join in’ group departure, which means you are not accompanied by an Intrepid group leader – our local representative fills this role – and the configuration of any fellow travellers in the group might change during the trip.
  • This trip will run with a minimum of one person, so you may be joined by other travellers booked on the same date as you, or you may be on your own.

Itinerary

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023.

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Map of Rio De Janeiro Short Break including Brazil

Inclusions

Meals

3 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Transport

Private vehicle, shared minivan

Accommodation

Hotel (3 nights)

Activities
  • Rio de Janeiro - City tour
  • Rio de Janeiro - Christ the Redeemer
  • Rio de Janeiro - Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car
  • Rio de Janeiro - Brazilian BBQ lunch

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Important notes

1. This Short Break Adventure is a ‘join in’ group departure, which means you are not accompanied by an Intrepid group leader – our local representative fills this role – and the configuration of any fellow travellers in the group might change during the trip.
2. This trip will run with a minimum of one person, so you may be joined by other travellers booked on the same date as you, or you may be on your own. This trip is operated by one of our local partners in Brazil and therefore you may be joined by a mixture of Intrepid-booked passengers and other travellers during activities.
3. The maximum number of travellers is indicative of maximum number of travellers during join-in activities only.
4. There are no activities or inclusions on Day 1, other than a night of accommodation, or on Day 4 other than breakfast, so you are free to arrive/depart at any time.

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Rio de Janeiro Short Break
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CHF  513