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Rio de Janeiro in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Rio lets you add the rainforest and beaches. This 2-day itinerary covers the icons on day one and Tijuca and the beaches on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Christ & Sugarloaf
  2. 2Day 2: Tijuca & beaches
  3. 3Selarón & Lapa
  4. 4Samba night

Day 1: the icons

See Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf.

Day 2: Tijuca & beaches

Jeep through the jungle and relax on the sand.

Evening: samba

Feel the rhythm of Lapa.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Rio de Janeiro — prices per person.

Christ Redemer Private Tour med en fotograf
Rio De Janeiro
Christ Redemer Private Tour med en fotograf
5.0(25)·4 timer
fra$170/ person
via Viator
Rio de Janeiro Jeep Tour: Tijuca Forest
Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Jeep Tour: Tijuca Forest
4.4(104)·4 timer
fra$84/ person
via Viator
Halvdagstur: Christ the Redeemer, Selarón & Sunset på Sugarloaf
Rio De Janeiro
Halvdagstur: Christ the Redeemer, Selarón & Sunset på Sugarloaf
4.7(851)·7 timer
fra$126/ person
via Viator
Jeep'n'Green: Hoteller i nærheden af Rio Botanical Garden and Tijuca Rainforest Tour
Rio De Janeiro
Jeep'n'Green: Hoteller i nærheden af Rio Botanical Garden and Tijuca Rainforest Tour
3.9(68)·5 timer
fra$94/ person
via Viator
Rio Shore-udflugt: Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf og Selarón trin 6-timers tur
Rio De Janeiro
Rio Shore-udflugt: Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf og Selarón trin 6-timers tur
4.6(11)·6 timer
fra$145/ person
via Viator
En af en slags: Restauranter i nærheden af Christ the Redeemer Tour
Rio De Janeiro
En af en slags: Restauranter i nærheden af Christ the Redeemer Tour
3.7(22)·3 timer
fra$54/ person
via Viator

Rio de Janeiro in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Rio?
Two days covers Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf on day one, and the Tijuca rainforest, the beaches and a samba night on day two, a great mix of icons, nature and culture.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Rio?
Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, the Selarón Steps, the Tijuca rainforest, Copacabana and Ipanema, and a samba night in Lapa.
Is the Tijuca rainforest worth it in Rio?
Yes — an open-jeep tour or hike through the lush Tijuca rainforest, with waterfalls and viewpoints, is a refreshing contrast to Rio’s beaches and icons.

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