Rio+de+Janeiro,+Brazil

= Welcome to Rio de Janeiro! =


 * ====Brazil Arrival Cost Departure Cost (In U.S. Dollars[official currency in Saint Thomas]) $1645 Lodging (One Hotel)====
 * ====Hotel Reservation: Porto Bay Rio Internacional Hotel Avenida Atlântica, 1500 Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 22020-020 Brazil 1-866-599-6674====
 * ====Hotel Cost: ($287 per night)X(6 nights)=$1722====

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Day 1 Itinerary : Fly into Rio and land approximately at 12:40 PM (barring no delays)- Here is a video of what you will see on final approach into Galeão International Airport (IATA).

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__**//Check into Hotel at 2:45 PM//**__
Main Activity:
 * Rios de Historia Cultural and Historical Tour (transportation by custom luxury bus).
 * "Come and explore the vast cultural roots and the deep background of what makes Rio de Janeiro the way it is today! Explore the olden street-ways, the monuments, guided by the  Brazilian Tourism Ministry." Raked #1 out of 337 (www. tripadvisor .com).



Dinner: Porcão Ipanema (218 - Ipanema Rio de Janeiro - RJ +55 21 3202-9150) - Approximately $50 per person



Evening Activity: Finish Unpacking and Attain Hotel Commodities Arrive at Hotel: 12:00 AM

 Day 2 Itinerary :
Leave Hotel: 8:00 AM Main Activity:
 * Visit Sugar Loaf Mountain (Pao de Acucar)
 * " Board the cable car that ascends this 390-foot granite mountain, which offers superb views of the city and stay at dusk to witness a glorious sunset." After the sunset, board the bus to get some cultural grub.



Dinner: Rua Aristides Espinola (19 - Leblon , Rio de Janeiro , State of Rio de Janeiro 22440-050, <span class="country-name" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #2c2c2c; font-family: Arial,Tahoma,'Bitstream Vera Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Brazil) - $40 Per Person



Arrive at Hotel: 9:00 PM Evening Activity: Night Scuba Diving - Explore the depths of the ocean by SCUBA diving at the resort. See the rare, nocturnal creatures that are a sight not easily forgotten.



<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif;"> Day 3 Itinerary :
Leave Hotel: 8:00 AM <span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif; font-size: 22px;">Main Activity: Take a bumpy ride by bus to Pedra da Gavea. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #2c2c2c; font-family: Arial,Tahoma,'Bitstream Vera Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">This is a medium to difficult hike and takes about 2 hours. Do not try to do it without a guide as you may get lost. The view once you get there is just amazing.



Dinner: - Zazá Bistrô Tropical - (<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;">R. Joana Angélica, 40 - Ipanema Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22420-030, Brazil +55 21 2247-9101) - $40 Per Person



Evening Activity: Travel by Limo to Rio de Janeiro: Nightlife "<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #2c2c2c; font-family: Verdana,Tahoma,'Bitstream Vera Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Cidade Maravilhosa" - Explore the eccentric nightlife of Rio in the famous club of Rio Scenarium. - $20 Per Person



Arrive at Hotel: 2:00 AM

<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif;"> Day 4 Itinerary :
Leave Hotel: 8:00 AM <span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif; font-size: 22px;">Main Activity:

Copacabana is located in the Zona Sul (South Zone) and the beach stretches over 4km from Posto Dois to Posto Seis, which also features the Fort Copacabana, which was built in 1914. Ipanema Beach is known throughout Rio as being a trend setter and is famously elegant. Play beach football, volleyball, and footvolley, a combination of the two sports.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: Arial,'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Hang out on Copacabana and Ipanema Beaches: **



Dinner: Antiquarius

(<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #444444; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Grill Rio de Janeiro. BarraShopping. Avenida das Américas 4666, Loja 160. Tel.: +55 21 3410 9900. )

Antiquarius <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #2c2c2c; font-family: Verdana,Tahoma,'Bitstream Vera Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">has long been considered the best Portuguese restaurant in town, and has a lot of repeat <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #2c2c2c; font-family: Verdana,Tahoma,'Bitstream Vera Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">costumers <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #2c2c2c; font-family: Verdana,Tahoma,'Bitstream Vera Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">. Try the Portugese cuisine, at $50-$60 per person.



Evening Activity: Watch the fireworks on the beach outside the hotel. Be sure to get there at least a half hour before sunset, as the beach will fill up. __//**Fast!**//__



Arrive at Hotel: 1:00 AM

<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif;"> Day 5 Itinerary :
Leave Hotel: 8:00 AM <span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif; font-size: 22px;">Main Activity: Take a cab to Christ the Redeemer (statue) - <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">The famous Rio de Janeiro Christ the Redeemer statue is the face of this amazing city. This breathtaking masterpiece overlooking Rio has been admired and visited by millions of people. It was built in 1931. Christ the Redeemer is one of the seven wonders of the world.



Watch this YouTube video for more on the Statue!

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Dinner: Roberta Sudbrack Rio ($40 per person) - Designed and cooked in by renowned chef Roberta Sudbrack, the restaraunt is the perfect last meal. A mix of cultural and American flare, he cooks with perfection. ($50 - $60 per person)



Evening Activity: Watch the sunset, and relax after dinner. Free night surfing will be offered at the hotel, and it will be a good experience for the soul.

Watch this cool video for some pro surfers shredding some waves in a competition. media type="youtube" key="md78HK-nP6Q" width="560" height="315"

Arrive at Hotel: 1:00 AM

<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif;"> Day 6 Itinerary :
Leave Hotel: 8:00 AM and go to a short breakfast stop in the hotel.

<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif; font-size: 22px;">Main Activity: Pack for the trip to Sydney!



Checkout at 5:00 PM Dinner: Stop at a Rio McDonalds on the way to the airport.



Arrive at Airport: 8:00 PM and Check in. //Flight to Sydney, Kingsford Smith International Airport (22:55) //