Rio de Janeiro Holidays
Rio de Janeiro holiday ideas
A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started
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Buenos Aires, Iguazu and Copacabana - South American Adventures with your Teens
Explore Buenos Aires’ eclectic neighbourhoods on a private guided e-bike tour
13 days, from £2750 to £4400
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Rio, Iguacu and Salvador de Bahia - Iconic Cities and Epic Nature
Experience Brazil’s coast, rainforest and cultural heart in one seamless journey
12 days, from £3550 to £4850
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A Family Holiday to Brazil - Rio, Iguacu and the Beaches of Bahia
Experience the best of Brazil’s city, nature and beaches on this two-week family adventure
12 days, from £3850 to £5000
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Authentic Brazil - Salvador, Trancoso and Rio
Experience three of Brazil’s most authentic destinations: legendary Salvador, bohemian Trancoso and vibrant Rio
12 days, from £4000 to £5550
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Along Brazil’s Emerald Coast - Ipanema, Ilhe Grande and the Costa Verde
Experience Brazil’s icons in one sweep: vibrant city life, island calm and rainforest-draped coastlines
12 days, from £4150 to £5650
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From Carnival to Coast - Experience Rio de Janeiro’s Most Iconic Festival
Dive into Rio Carnival on this 10-day trip bursting with dance, drums, and dazzling parades
10 days, from £4300 to £6050
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From the Sugarloaf to the Gold Rush - A Journey Through Rio & Minas Gerais
Experience Brazil in all its glory on this 11-day journey, from the icons of Rio to the hidden corners of Minas Gerais
12 days, from £4950 to £6500
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A Luxury Nature Sabbatical in Brazil - Beach Bliss, City Scenes and Rainforest Roaming
Escape to Brazil for five weeks of adrenaline-packed adventure and natural beauty
37 days, from £16750 to £21750
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Who is Rio best for?
Rio de Janeiro holidays offer everything under the Brazilian sun. Whether it’s your first visit or you’ve been countless times before, this vibrant city caters for travellers who lust after everything, from beautiful beaches and yacht-dotted bays to salsa clubs, shopping and artistic enclaves. Millennials can revel in highly-instagrammable beach life - surfing, strolling or reclining in a barely-there bikini, with a caipirinha in hand. Music lovers will find a seventh heaven, swaying to the sounds of samba or joining in a flamboyant parade at the world-famous Carnival. Those willing to dig a little deeper will uncover a host of different experiences like favela visits, architecture tours and hiking into the lush mountains. Otherwise it’s all too easy to hang by the infinity pool with an icy mojito, gazing out over the ocean.
What can you find in Rio that you won’t find elsewhere?
You can almost hear the nostalgic strums of The Girl from Ipanema resonating from the patterned promenades. Rio’s many iconic features come in different forms - from natural landmarks such as Sugarloaf Mountain to unmissable manmade structures like Christ the Redeemer. While you can find charming local artwork in the bohemian neighbourhood of Santa Teresa, contemporary art lovers will find refuge in the Niteroi Contemporary Art Museum, a striking futuristic building designed by Oscar Niemeyer. Additionally, the city is a melting pot of different cultures, prevalent in the Portuguese architecture, Japanese cuisine, African families, cariocas style. Then there’s Rio Carnival - the world-famous festival where the music is as extravagant as the dancing and infectious gaiety runs riot in every bloco (street party). You can experience the sultry beats year-round in the Lapa district, quite literally the beating heart of samba.
A special experience to do in Rio:
If you’re looking to immerse yourself in something quintessentially carioca, then take to Rio’s coolest samba clubs. Dancing is an integral part of Brazilian life and a symbol of national identity so before you hit the floor, you may want to learn the basics. Head to one of the top samba schools for a fun dance lesson with teachers near-obsessed with samba. After an hour, you’ll be ready to hit one of Rio’s best-known nightclubs with your newfound moves and join in the hypnotic rhythm, twists and turns on an unforgettable night out.