9 Days in Rio de Janeiro and Manaus

The day starts with a hotel pickup, heading straight to Corcovado Mountain. Perched at an elevation of 710 meters, the location of the Christ statue is an essential sightseeing spot. You can choose to make your climb on train or a van.

The journey up is perfect to explore the green beauty of Tijuca National Park, the largest urban rainforest in the world. Those who wonder how to get to Christ the Redeemer often get surprised by this place`s shocking biodiversity.

At the summit, you’ll enjoy a sweeping panoramic view of Rio. The Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, northern neighborhoods, and famous beaches make up this postal. The panoramic sight is unforgettable whether you stand by Christ the Redeemer at sunset or with the sun up.

After leaving Corcovado, we stop at the legendary Maracanã Stadium for an external visit. This iconic sports venue has hosted some of football’s most historic moments and remains a symbol of Brazil’s passion for the game. After capturing some pictures, we proceed to the Sambadrome, where the world-famous Rio Carnival comes to life each year. Next, we stroll through the Apoteosis Square, preparing ourselves for the upcoming lunch.

We`ll have our meal at a traditional Brazilian steakhouse or buffet restaurant, depending on your preference. After food, we get ready to our excursion to the Sugarloaf Mountain.

Finally, we head to Sugarloaf Mountain, located 395 meters above sea level in the middle of Guanabara Bay. Ascend is by a glass-walled cable car, stopping at the Urca Hill station before reaching the summit. From the top, you’ll enjoy a 360° view of Rio’s coastline, including Copacabana, Botafogo, and Flamengo. The perspective from Sugarloaf offers unmatched photo opportunities and a deeper appreciation for Rio’s natural beauty.

As the tour winds down, we delve into the Historic Center of Rio de Janeiro. Stops include the Metropolitan Cathedral, a striking modernist structure, and the famous Selarón Stairs, a mosaic of tiles from around the world. We also pass the Arcos da Lapa, an iconic aqueduct that symbolizes the city’s blend of colonial history and modern urban life.

After a full day of exploring the city`s highlights, we`ll drop you back at your hotel.

This tour is the perfect way to combine cultural depth, natural wonders, and the best sights in Rio de Janeito. Book your spot now and join us on an unique journey through the Marevelous City!

Free day to explore Rio de Janeiro . We suggest a jeep tour (optional) that lasts about 4 hours through the Tijuca Forest, where you can find the beautiful Chinese view and see the famous Copacabana and Ipanema beaches and Guanabara Bay; and the Botanical Garden, place of the imperial palm trees and various stories of the Brazilian Empire.

Free day to explore Rio de Janeiro. We suggest a walking tour (optional) in the city center. You can visit the Royal Portuguese Reading Cabinet, the Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro, the Cultural Center of the Bank of Brazil, the National Historical Museum and the São Bento Monastery, among other options.

We will pick you up at your hotel in Rio de Janeiro to take you to the airport for your flight to Manaus.

Once in Manaus, we will take you to the hotel of your choice and then you will have the rest of the free day to explore the city.

Leaving the hotel, you will enjoy the charming sidewalk of Ponta Negra, on the banks of the Negro River, in the noblest neighborhood of the city, where musical performances and theater shows are held. Then we will go to the city center for an internal visit to the Amazonas Theater, the postcard of the city, which was inaugurated in 1896 and is one of the main tourist attractions, because it represents the rubber cycle, a very important historical moment for Brazil, where all the wealth and greatness are revealed in its corridors, rooms and works of art. From there, we can appreciate the beautiful building of the Palacio de Justicia and the Largo de São Sebastião, where there are bars, museums, old houses and a lot of art.



Our tour continues in the center with a panoramic visit to contemplate the beauty of the historic buildings, architectural examples of the rubber period. From there, we continue visiting the Adolpho Lisboa Market, an important shopping center for regional products that has the ArtNoveau architectural style, one of the few examples in Brazil, and that shows habits, culture and traditions. In addition, you can buy the products to have a bit of Amazon in your home.

Free day to explore Manaus. Suggestion (optional): Tour of the Meeting of the Waters, a 15 km trip that ends in the natural phenomenon of the meeting of the Negro and Solimões Rivers and, in addition, you can appreciate the Vitórias-Régias, aquatic plants of 2.5 meters and typical of the Amazon.

Free day to explore Manaus. Suggestion (optional): Navigate the waters of the Amazon and Solimões rivers to see the pink river dolphins, a kind of freshwater dolphin with a pink coloration.

After breakfast, you will be transferred from the hotel to Manaus International Airport.