Rio de Janeiro itineraries
Plans for 2 to 7 days, with a plan B for cloudy days.
Updated on October 7, 2026 ✓ Information verified on October 6, 2026 adapted version of the Portuguese original
Choose your itinerary by the number of days. All of them start from a hotel in the South Zone and use the metro, taxis or ride-hailing apps.
| Days | What fits in |
|---|---|
| 2 days | Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Copacabana and Arpoador |
| 3 days | the essentials + Ipanema and the Lagoa |
| 4 days | + historic downtown, Lapa and Santa Teresa |
| 5 days | + the Tijuca Forest and the Botanical Garden |
| 6 days | + the West Zone beaches |
| 7 days | + a hike with a view and a free day |
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Rio de Janeiro 2-day itinerary The two postcard sights, the beach and the sunset, in one weekend. Read guide -
3-day Rio de Janeiro itinerary The essentials at a relaxed pace: landmarks, beaches, the Lagoon and a walk downtown. Read guide -
Rio de Janeiro 4-day itinerary The 3-day itinerary plus a full day for historic downtown, Santa Teresa and Lapa. Read guide -
Rio de Janeiro 5-day itinerary Four days in the city and one day of Atlantic Forest, waterfalls and viewpoints. Read guide -
Rio de Janeiro 6-day itinerary Five days of city and nature plus a day of wild beaches. Read guide -
Rio de Janeiro 7-day itinerary The full week, with a hike with a view and a spare day for the weather. Read guide
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