BRAZIL: RÍO DE JANEIRO & PARATY – 6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS

Arrival in Rio and private transfer to hotel with guide assistance. Overnight in Río de Janeiro, standard room.

Breakfast at hotel and departure for HD private tour to Sugar Loaf (4hrs) Arrival at the neighborhood of Urca, where it is located one of the largest symbols of the city: the Sugar Loaf. This visit is made in two steps by cable car.The first cable car takes passengers to Urca Hill which is 215 meters high and from where one can have a beautiful view from the Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niterói bridge and Corcovado hill. From this stage, a second cable car will be taken up to the top with 395 meters to find a splendid view from Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress and some beaches of Niterói. Return to hotel and balance of the day at leisure. Overnight in Río de Janeiro, standard room. (B)

Breakfast at hotel and departure for HD private tour to Corcovado (4hrs) From many places in the city, the visitor can see the most beautiful postcard of Rio de Janeiro since 1931: Christ the Redeemer statue located at Corcovado mountain, 710 meters above the sea level. This tour begins at Cosme Velho neighborhood, from where the cog train starts the trip up to the statue, through the Tijuca Forest. Once there, a panoramic and extraordinary view of Rio will be seeing including the Sugar Loaf, the Guanabara Bay, the beaches of Southern Zone and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. Return to hotel and balance of the day at leisure. Overnight in Río de Janeiro, standard room. (B)

Breakfast at hotel. Private transfer by road to Paraty city (guide-conductor) Paraty is a lovely 17th century town perfectly preserved. The historical center is made of narrow streets paved with giant cobble stones. Local houses and hotels are all white stucco with brightly coloured shutters and doors. Vehicles are banned and the wealth of art galleries, shops and restaurants are explored by foot. Overnight in Paraty, standard room (B)

Breakfast at hotel and departure for HD private walking tour (2 hrs) Explore the History of Paraty and its harmonious architectural ensemble of the XVIII century by walking through the historical center. The tour includes the visits at the churches (Matriz, Santa Rita, Rosario and Das Dores), and the outside view of museums, culture houses, colonial houses and ateliers (entrance fees are not included, upon request). Return to hotel and balance of the day at leisure. Overnight in Paraty, standard room. (B)

Breakfast at hotel. Private transfer by road to Rio de Janeiro airport (guide-conductor). (B)