Streetside Tango to the Rhythm of Rio

Go from gauchos to samba on a 7-day cruise from Argentina to Brazil. On this unique voyage you'll get to experience 3 different destinations in Brazil before spending a memorable Friday night in Rio. In Santos, you can't miss the Museu do Café - a museum with impressive architecture where the exhibits focus on everything coffee and where you can learn the tricks of the trade from professional baristas. Then hop on over to Ilha Grande, where you'll find yourself in a virtual postcard as you walk on the fine-grain sand and splash in the clear turquoise waters of the two-mile-long Lopes Mendes Beach. But don't forget about Buzios, known as "the land of beaches" because you'll have over 20 different ones to choose from!

See the best of Rio de Janeiro with this whistle stop stopover tour. Get under the skin of this bustling metropolis, laze away on the stunning beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, stand in the shadow of the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer and check out Rio’s other great icon – the famed nightlife.

Your Fly, Cruise & Tour Package Includes:

• Economy class flight from Sydney to Buenos Aires, returning from Rio de Janeiro
• 1 night 4-star accommodation in Buenos Aires
• 7 night South America cruise onboard Norwegian Star, Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro
• All onboard meals in complimentary dining venues & selected non-alcoholic beverages
• A wide range of onboard activities & entertainment
• 4 day Rio de Janeiro Short Break with Intrepid
• Includes accommodation, 4 meals, transport, select activities plus more
• Select private transfers
• Port charges, fees on your cruise & airline taxes

Pricing is per person twin share and based on travel 11-22 March 2023

Single traveller pricing available, speak with your travel consultant

Cruise Itinerary:

Rio de Janeiro Short Break

Is this trip right for you?

This Short Break Adventure is a ‘join in’ group departure, which means you are not accompanied by an Intrepid group leader – our local representative fills this role – and the configuration of any fellow travellers in the group might change during the trip.

This trip will run with a minimum of one person, so you may be joined by other travellers booked on the same date as you, or you may be on your own.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Rio de Janeiro

Bem-Vindos! Welcome to Brazil. There is nothing planned for the first day so relax and enjoy.

The locals like to say that 'God made the world in six days, the seventh he devoted to Rio'. In this heaving metropolis, set against the luminescent green of Guanabara Bay and surrounded by the slopes of Sugarloaf and Corcovado, it's hard not to be caught up in the passion of the city's residents (known as Cariocas).

The French were the first to settle here as they logged wood along the Brazilian coast, but they were soon driven out by the Portuguese, who built a fortified town named Sao Sebastiao do Rio de Janeiro and quickly amassed wealth during the gold rush of Minas Gerais. In the 19th century, the Portuguese monarchy fled from the threat of Napoleon in Europe and took up residence in Rio, where they built grand buildings that still stand today.

These days Rio is a fascinating and diverse city best known for its contrasting images of favelas (shanty towns) and the glitz and glamour of Carnaval.

Meals Included: There are no meals included on this day.

Day 2: Rio de Janeiro

This morning you will be picked up from your hotel to join a city tour to see the sights. From Corcovado Hill we drive the 4km up the mountainside through the world's largest urban national park to the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer. Take in the sweeping, panoramic views before continuing the drive to the Maracana Stadium, passing the Sambadrome and Metropolitan Cathedral. Next are the famous arches of the Lapa neighbourhood and then on to Copacabana where we stop for lunch - a traditional Brazilian BBQ of course! After eating your fill, travel on to Sugarloaf Mountain and enjoy the views over the city. Then it's back down the mountain and returning to your hotel. The rest of the day and evening is free to spend as you wish.

Included Activities:

• Rio de Janeiro - City tour
• Rio de Janeiro - Christ the Redeemer
• Rio de Janeiro - Sugarloaf Mountain (entrance fee)
• Rio de Janeiro - Brazilian BBQ lunch

Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3: Rio de Janeiro

Today is a free day for you to relax on one of Rio’s famous beaches such as Ipanema or Copacabana, or explore the city further at your leisure.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 4: Rio de Janeiro

As there are no included activities today you are free to depart at any time.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Prices listed are per person in Australian/New Zealand Dollars, based on twin occupancy, including all discounts unless otherwise stated. The offer is subject to availability at time of booking and shown on the lowest inside category available at the time.  Fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice. Prices/Offers are correct as at 27 April 2022 and can be withdrawn without notice.   Cabin categories include prepaid government fees and port taxes unless otherwise stated.  Hotels may charge resort fees not included in this package, payable direct upon check in. Visas are not included. Airfares are based on economy class flights from Sydney and are subject to the carriers’ flight schedules and conditions, please call us for prices from other cities. Payments made by credit card will incur a surcharge.