This marvelous combined package features two of the best Pestana properties in Brazil: Pestana Rio Atlântica with its stunning view over Copacabana Beach and Pestana Angra, a charming and exclusive resort in the ecological paradise of Angra dos Reis.

Rio is a city with a worldwide known reputation. Ask someone to picture Albuquerque or Zurich, and not much will come to mind. Say "Rio" and mental images explode: the glittering skimpy costumes of Carnival; the statue of Christ, arms outspread on the mountaintop; the beaches of Ipanema or Copacabana, crowded with beautiful people including girls in mini-bikinis; the rocky height of the Sugarloaf; or the persistent rhythm of the samba.

With some cities the image is all there is. Fortunately in Rio there's much more beyond, above, and behind the glitter: historic neighborhoods, compelling architecture, wildlife and nature, dining (of the most various types), nightspots, bookshops, cafes, museums, and enclaves of rich and poor. In Rio, the more you explore, the more there is to see.

Flying into Rio is one of the most beautiful sights in the world, whether at night or during the day, the visitor quickly finds out why Rio is known as the "Marvelous City". It is also an important center for art and fashion. Works by Brazilian and international artists are featured in local galleries and museums. New styles and clothing concepts are always available in Ipanema elegant stores and boutiques. Precious and semiprecious stones are also a specialty in Rio, where some of the world's largest and most renowned jewelers are located.

Angra dos Reis (The Kings Harbor) is one of the most beautiful places in Brazil composed by 300 islands of pure beauty and 2.000 beaches of emerald color. The 90-mile road from Rio to Angra is already a great scenery, with its winding bends that follow the contour of the coast.

Angra dos Reis is also known for historical monuments, churches and colonial buildings that remain from Angra's heyday. In the past it was one of the most important seaports in Brazil. Ships loaded with goods coming from the other side of the world anchored there, as well as those bringing slaves to supply São Paulo's and Rio's coffee plantation manpower needs.

Only through sailing it is possible to know better the Bay of Angra dos Reis, when you can enjoy crystalline sea waters and the wealthy and famous people mansions located at private isles. The main attraction is Ilha Grande, the largest island which once was a pirate colony, nowadays one of the most famous tourist points. The island, surrounded by 106 beaches, and bearing mountains and incredible waterfalls, is a perfect place for trekking and camping. Besides Ilha Grande, Angra dos Reis is also known for other beautiful islands and places. Boat trips around the bay are available, some with a stop for lunch at beautiful islands.

1- Arrival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Welcome to South America's largest and most populous country. Immigration and Customs. Meet and greet at the airport in Rio de Janeiro and arrival transfer to the Pestana Rio Atlântica Hotel. Your room will be ready by noontime, if you prefer we can also arrange you an early check-in (at a surcharge) and you will have your room ready upon arrival, so you can freshen up and rest before exploring Rio de Janeiro.

2- Rio de Janeiro
Half Day City Tour to Sugar Loaf with guide. Today you will take the two-stage cable car up to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain - Pão de Açúcar - in the middle of the Guanabara Bay at 396 m (1.300 feet) above sea-level and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views. From here you can see Rio's beaches to the south, and beyond, like Sugar Loaf itself, half a dozen granite monolithic morros rising straight from the water's edge in Guanabara Bay. You may change the date of this tour at your convenience.

3- Rio de Janeiro
At leisure in Rio. Enjoy the surroundings of your hotel or take a tour to Corcovado, where the statue of Christ, the Redeemer, overlooks Rio and its famous beaches.

4- Rio de Janeiro
At leisure in Rio. As an optional tour, experience the rain forest right inside of Rio de Janeiro with the Jeep Tour. If you are a beach lover, a full-day cruise around Rio's Tropical Islands is the tour for you.

5- Rio de Janeiro
This is your last day in Rio. It may be time for shopping. Visit the Amsterdam Sauer Jewelry Museum. They provide free transportation to and from the hotel. We can arrange this visit for FREE. In the evening, as an optional tour we suggest a wonderful dinner followed by a spectacular samba show with elaborately costumed mulatas, singers and dancers, presenting Brazil's folklore and capturing the carnival rhythms.

6- Depart Rio de Janeiro - Arrival in Angra dos Reis
Check-out at noon. Transfer to the Pestana Angra Beach Resort. Angra dos Reis is located 150 km (approximately 2 hours) southwest of Rio de Janeiro City, on the so called Costa Verde (Green Coast).

7- Angra dos Reis
At leisure. Enjoy the activities offered by the resort.

8- Angra dos Reis
At leisure. Enjoy the activities offered by the resort.

9- Depart Angra dos Reis - Arrival in Rio de Janeiro - Next City
Check-out at noon. Transfer to the hotel or airport in Rio de Janeiro. Homebound flight or proceed to your next destination.

Land-Only prices in US-Dollars per person in double occupancy (single supplement available), including:

• Private transfer Airport GIG or SDU in Rio de Janeiro/Hotel in Rio de Janeiro featuring air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking guide.

• Roundtrip transfer Hotel in Rio de Janeiro/Resort in Angra dos Reis/Hotel or Airport GIG or SDU in Rio de Janeiro by regular shuttle service featuring air-conditioned vehicle with driver only.

• Half Day City Tour to Sugar Loaf (SIB, approximately 4 hours) with English speaking guide.

• Accommodation in the hotel/beach resort of your choice.

• Daily Brazilian buffet breakfast, unless indicated above.

• Meals as per description (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner).

• Hotel taxes.

-> Additional for Russian speaking guide (Rio de Janeiro only!) = US$ 157 per person.

-> To reduce or extend number of nights in this package, please contact us for a specific quotation.

To receive more information, please email us at office@opcotours.com.