Day 22 - 10/21/2014 (Tuesday) - Rio de Janeiro

Planned Itinerary

Meals included: B L
Accommodations: Royal Tulip Rio de Janeiro or similar (Pools, fee for internet)
http://www.royaltulipriodejaneiro.com/en

Today, enjoy an all-day tour of Rio de Janeiro, the landscape of which is a 2012 UNESCO World Heritage Site, with lunch included. Ascend the Christ the Redeemer Statue atop Corcovado Mountain for stunning views of the city. Let Rio’s energy sweep you away as you see the legendary beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema (where you’re certain to see more than one “tall and tan and young and lovely” girl). See the Sambadrome, where festive Carnival takes place. Lunch is at a typical Brazilianchurrascaria, to enjoy the barbecue for which the region is known.

This evening is at leisure; dinner is on your own.

Pre-Trip Notes

Time vs EDT +1:00

Temp at 9:00AM 10/20 77F Fcast 74/89 Sacttered Clouds

Day 23 - 10/22/2014 (Wednesday) - Rio de Janeiro • Optional Favela tour

Meals included: B D
Accommodations: Royal Tulip Rio de Janeiro or similar (Pools, Fee for internet)
http://www.royaltulipriodejaneiro.com/en

Today, conclude your tour of Rio with a cable car ride up Sugarloaf Mountain for panoramic views, and then enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Or, join our optional Favela tour for a better understanding of Rio de Janeiro. Life in Rio is one of contrasts, and there are upper-class areas, such as Ipanema and Copacabana, right next to poor neighborhoods known as favelas. About 20 percent of Rio’s residents live in favelas. This is not just a chance to visit favelas—it is also a unique opportunity to learn valuable information that will deepen your understanding of the complexity of Brazilian society. During the tour, you will go to Vila Canoas and Rocinha, the largest favelas in Brazil. There you will visit a school, handcrafts center, 
and other parts of the community.

New Moon

Day 24 - 10/23/2014 (Thursday) - Rio de Janeiro • Return to U.S.

Planned Itinerary

• Meals included: B

You'll have your morning at leisure to experience the life of Rio; your Grand Circle Program Director can offer ideas for nearly every interest.

You could stroll the beachfronts of Ipanema and Copacabana, taking in views of the beautiful coast and people. Pretend you’re a carioca and sit at an outdoor cafe enjoying a caipirinha. Do some last-minute gift shopping: jewelry, beachware, coffee, and soccer items are the best buys here. Or just rest up by the hotel’s fabulous pool before your journey home.

After lunch on your own, you'll visit the Botanical Gardens to view the beautiful blooms and greenery. Home to more than 130,000 plants and trees, it’s regarded as one of the world’s finest gardens of its kind. You'll then transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Flights

Flight	Depart	Arrive
TAM  JJ 8078	Rio De Janeiro (GIG)  October 23, 2014 10:53 PM Travel Time : 10 h 2 m Cabin Class : Economy Seat : unassigned	New York (JFK)  October 24, 2014 06:55 AM Booking Code : Q Plane Type : 763

Those going through MIA will probably leave at 10:06

Pre-Trip Notes

Time vs EDT +1:00

Temp at 9:00AM 10/20 77F Fcast 74/89 Scattered Clouds

Actual Day

Day 25 - 10/24/2014 (Friday) - Arrive Home

Planned Itinerary

Arrive at JFK connect to Boston.

Flights

Flight	Depart	Arrive
American Airlines  178	New York (JFK)  October 24, 2014 12:30 PM Travel Time : 1 h 5 m  Cabin Class : Economy  Seat : 20D , 20E	Boston (BOS)  October 24, 2014 01:35 PM Booking Code : N  Plane Type : 738

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