1 day - Rio de Janeiro
Arrival in Rio de Janeiro. Meeting with the guide at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Check-in at the hotel from 14:00.
*Early check-in at the hotel
Rio de Janeiro owes its beauty, first of all, to its excellent location - the city stretches in an endless strip along the coast with wonderful beaches and rocky hills. Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon - the names of these beaches have been known to us since childhood and are strongly associated with Rio de Janeiro. And two magnificent mountains - Corcovado with the statue of Christ dominating the city and Pao de Azucar have long become the calling cards of Rio de Janeiro. Nature is surprisingly generous to this city - the emerald greenery of tropical forests, the blue of lagoons and rivers, hills rising from the bay and snow-white beaches - all this creates an idyllic picture of paradise on Earth.
Optional: Afternoon HISTORICAL TOUR OF THE CITY (4 hours)
Meeting with a Russian-speaking guide in the hotel lobby. A tour of the historical part of the city of Rio de Janeiro, during which you will admire several ancient churches, monasteries, the main Cathedral of the city, as well as buildings built in the colonial style.
The Santa Teresa quarter is located on the hill of the same name opposite Downtown. This picturesque quarter arose around the Carmelite monastery in the mid-18th century. Previously, the so-called “bohemians” of Rio de Janeiro lived here and since then the name of the Carioca Montmartre has firmly been assigned to it. With its hills and snow-white beaches - all this creates an idyllic picture of a paradise on Earth.
Day 2 - Rio de Janeiro
Breakfast in the hotel. Meeting with a Russian-speaking guide in the hotel lobby.
Half-day tour SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN, CITY TOUR (4 hours) + helicopter excursion (6-7 minutes)
The first stop will be on Mount Morro de Urca, which has a wide observation deck where you can have a snack in a restaurant. On Sugarloaf there is a smaller platform, but it offers a beautiful view of Rio de Janeiro, Copacabana Beach, Guanbara Bay, the surrounding mountains, islands in the ocean, the Niteroi Bridge, and the statue of Christ. Then by car you will go to the central areas of old Rio, where you will admire several ancient churches, monasteries, the main Cathedral of the city, as well as buildings built in the colonial style.
At the end of the tour, return to the hotel.
*The tour includes a helicopter excursion (the flight takes 6-7 minutes) from the helipad located on Sugar Loaf itself.
Optional:
Dinner at the most famous Brazilian restaurant “MARIUS” - a wonderful restaurant with an original interior, where almost every detail is individual. If you love Brazilian and Mediterranean cuisine, be sure to stop by here. Many guests come here to try delicious caviar, filet mignon and marbled beef.
Day 3 - Rio de Janeiro
Breakfast in the hotel. Meeting with a Russian-speaking guide in the hotel lobby.
HALF-DAY MOUNTAIN CORCOVADO CITY TOUR (4 hours)
At the very beginning of the tour, you will board a train that will take you through the Tijuca forest to the Christ the Redeemer statue. During the trip, which lasts about 20 minutes, you can enjoy the beauty of the largest forest within the city. At the very top of the massif is the statue of Christ the Redeemer - one of the seven wonders of the world. This site offers incredible views of Rio de Janeiro. During our tour you will also visit the home arena of the Brazil national football team - the Maracanã Stadium (outside) and the Sambadromo. Next we will go to the Cathedral and the Selaron stairs - one of the most striking attractions of the city.
At the end of the tour, return to the hotel.
Day 4 - Rio de Janeiro
Breakfast in the hotel. Free day to relax or explore the city on your own.
You can visit the following places:
· Copacabana and Leblon Beach,
Fort "Copacabana"
· Shopping Center “Rio Sul”
Day 5 - Rio de Janeiro – Buzios
Breakfast in the hotel.
11:00 – Meeting with a Russian-speaking guide in the hotel lobby.
Individual transfer with a Russian-speaking guide to the tropical coast of Buzios.
15:00 – Estimated time of arrival in Buzios. Check in hotel. Rest.
Day 6 - Buzios
Breakfast in the hotel. Free day for rest.
This small resort town is located three hours' drive from Rio de Janeiro. The international resort of Buzios is known throughout the world for its unique combination of provincial charm and first-class infrastructure. Buzios is a picturesque peninsula with more than 25 beaches (most of them in picturesque bays), suitable for both swimming and water sports: windsurfing, diving, etc. There is a special atmosphere here, combining a fishing village, local flora and fauna with hotels, restaurants and nightclubs.
In the Middle Ages, Buzios bays were actively used by pirates and slave traders. In later times, battles took place between the French and Portuguese over the rich peninsula. Now Buzios is a quiet fishing village, one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Within the city and near it there are 23 beaches with various clubs