BRAZIL
OCT. 2 -7, 2021
Trip Overview
PAYMENTS WON'T START UNTIL OCTOBER 2020!
Sensuality, dancing, and partying: it seems the Brazilians have made a science of all that is fun in life. Brazil is known as one of the most diverse countries in Latin America, not to mention the continent's only former Portuguese colony. One of the largest countries in the world, Brazil, certainly has plenty to see!
Incredible Views. For wide, open viewpoints that offer views of lakes, tropical forests, golden coastlines, and a sprawling city, there are few places in the world better to go to than Rio de Janeiro. The rocky peaks afford great viewpoints from Christ the Redeemer and the Sugarloaf mountain
This trip is hosted by Sisters Traveling Solo LLC. Please note that you must be a member of our paid membership program or our Facebook group to join this trip. Membership will be verified after booking. Our trips are 21 years and up at the time of departure.
Tour Highlights
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CHRIS THE REDEEMER
Towering 2,310 feet above the city of Rio, the Christ the Redeemer statue has fascinated experts and historians for nearly a hundred years.
It’s the 4th largest statue of Jesus Christ in the world, the largest Art Deco-style sculpture on the planet, and to top it all off, in 2007 the statue was deemed as one of the 7 Wonders of the World.
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SUGARLOAF
Sugarloaf Mountain is a peak situated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at the mouth of Guanabara Bay on a peninsula that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean. Rising 396 m above the harbor, its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of concentrated refined loaf sugar.
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SELARON STEPS
Escadaria Selarón, also known as the 'Selaron Steps', is a set of world-famous steps in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They are the work of Chilean-born artist Jorge Selarón who claimed it as "my tribute to the Brazilian people"
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PRIBATE SCHOONER
After breakfast, we will take a 1-hour drive from Rio de Janeiro to our private schooner in the center of Itacuruça. We will spend 6-hours on a private tour stopping at beaches and islands in the region, with a stop for snorkeling in Praia Grande and lunch in Jaguanum Island.
Tentative Itinerary
DAY 01 - OCT. 2, 2021 - ARRIVAL RIO
Upon arrival into Rio (GIG), you will be transported via one of our (4) pre-set transfer times to our oceanfront hotel in Rio's south zone. After check-in, take the rest of the afternoon at leisure rewinding from the long flight.
In the evening, we will all get together for a welcome dinner to get to know each other.
Includes: Welcome Dinner
Dinner includes water for the table: (1) soda, juice, or bottled water.
DAY 02 - OCT. 3, 2021 - CHRIST THE REDEEMER, SUGARLOAF, SELARON STEPS
After breakfast, we will take a 30-minute ride to the Corcovado Mountain train station, Towering 700 meters above the city with the 30-meter statue of Christ the Redeemer on top. The Corcovado offers a 360-degree view of the 'Cidade Maravilhosa,' which is simply breathtaking.
Once our visit to the Corcovado is finished, we will take a short drive to the Sugarloaf. Upon arrival at Praia Vermelha, at the foot of Urca Hill, stop for lunch at Terra Brasilis restaurant (buffet with dessert included). Then, we board the cable car up to the first level (Urca Hill); we give you some time for pictures and proceed to the second cable car to ascend over 300 m high, Sugar Loaf Mountain. From its top, you can enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of Copacabana beach and downtown Rio de Janeiro.
After returning to ground level, we continue our journey to Santa Teresa, a neighborhood where laid- blackness and tradition meet. But it also brings you street art, such as the fantastic Selaron Steps. The beautiful steps done in ceramic by artist Jorge Selarón are one of a kind.
Includes: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch
*Lunch includes water for the table: (1) soda, juice, or bottled water.
DAY 03 - OCT. 4, 2021 - AFRO WALKING TOUR
Today after breakfast, we will take a half a day walking tour of Rio. This tour will take you back to the days of slavery and show you places of great importance for the lives of the people who had been carried away from Africa to Brazil.
Tour highlights include stops at Largo da Carioca, The Black Church, The Black Museum, The Salt Stone, The Valongo, and The Cemetery. *Stops are subject to change depending on tour guide recommendations or on the ground advisories.
"It's our history. It already belongs to us. We're entitled to it." Afro-Native and Historian.
Includes: Breakfast at hotel
DAY 04 - OCT. 5, 2021 - FREE DAY
Day 4 is yours to sleep in, lay poolside, walk along the Beach, or go shopping!
Includes: Breakfast at hotel
DAY 05 - OCT. 6, 2021 - PRIVATE SCHOONER & RELAXATION
After breakfast, we will take a 1-hour drive from Rio de Janeiro to our private schooner in the center of Itacuruça. We will spend 6-hours on a private tour stopping at beaches and islands in the region, with a stop for snorkeling in Praia Grande and lunch in Jaguanum Island.
Note: Lunch includes - Barbecue, fish, rice, Brazilian farofa, and salads.
Includes: Breakfast at hotel, Lunch, and Dinner
*Lunch and Dinner include water for the table: (1) soda, juice, or bottled water.
DAY 06 - OCT. 7 , 2021 - DEPART
On our final day, we will enjoy breakfast and begin to depart back home.
Includes: Breakfast at hotel
