Rio & Iguazu
Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf and Copacabana, then both sides of the Iguazu Falls.
Trip at a glance
- Duration7 days / 6 nights
- Starts inRio de Janeiro
- RouteRio de Janeiro · Iguazu Falls
- Places2 destinations
- CountryBrazil
- Ideal forPhotography holidays
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-1PD361
Best time to visit: September to March




Trip overview
Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf and Copacabana, then both sides of the Iguazu Falls.
The route spends 4 nights in Rio de Janeiro and 2 nights in Iguazu Falls, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits photography holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Rio de Janeiro
- Arrive via Rio de Janeiro–Galeão (GIG) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Christ the Redeemer: Statue on Corcovado
Day 2Rio de Janeiro: Copacabana and Ipanema and Selarón Steps
- Copacabana and Ipanema: Famous beaches
- Selarón Steps: Tiled staircase
Day 3Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca Forest and Carnival
- Tijuca Forest: Urban rainforest
- Carnival
Day 4Rio de Janeiro: Samba show and Beach day
- Samba show
- Beach day
Day 5Rio de Janeiro to Iguazu Falls
- Fly from Rio de Janeiro to Iguazu Falls (flight timings confirmed in your quote)
- Check in at your Iguazu Falls hotel
- Devil's Throat: Mightiest part of the falls
Day 6Iguazu Falls: Brazilian panoramic trail and Macuco Safari boat
- Brazilian panoramic trail: Wide views
- Macuco Safari boat: Boat under the falls
Day 7Depart from Iguazu Falls
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Foz do Iguaçu (IGU) or Puerto Iguazú (IGR) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Sunrise and sunset kept free for shooting
- Hotels close to the best viewpoints
- Extra time where weather can spoil the shot
- Local guides who know the angles
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Rio de Janeiro: Go up Christ the Redeemer early before clouds roll in.
- Iguazu Falls: See both the Brazilian and Argentine sides.
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