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Home/Destinations/Rio de Janeiro/Rio de Janeiro in 2 days
2 days · Rio de Janeiro itinerary

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.

Rio de Janeiro Private Tour: Christ, Sugar Loaf & Selarón Steps!
Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Private Tour: Christ, Sugar Loaf & Selarón Steps!
5.0(68)·7–8 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
Tijuca National Park and all its wonders
Rio De Janeiro
Tijuca National Park and all its wonders
5.0(93)·4–5 hours
from$72/ person
via Viator
samba class in Ipanema
Rio De Janeiro
samba class in Ipanema
5.0(210)·1 hour
from$25/ person
via Viator
Private Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf & Selarón Steps
Rio De Janeiro
Private Rio Tour: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf & Selarón Steps
5.0(43)·6–7 hours
from$203/ person
via Viator
Christ the Redeemer, Tijuca National Forest & City Tour in 7hrs
Rio De Janeiro
Christ the Redeemer, Tijuca National Forest & City Tour in 7hrs
5.0(35)·6–7 hours
from$113/ person
via Viator
Brunch & Sunset Cruise with Capirinha in Rio
Rio De Janeiro
Brunch & Sunset Cruise with Capirinha in Rio
5.0(149)·3 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Tijuca Forest Half-Day Hike (Small Group or Private)
Rio De Janeiro
Tijuca Forest Half-Day Hike (Small Group or Private)
5.0(231)·5 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Rio de Janeiro Sunset Cruise or Sailing Tour
Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Sunset Cruise or Sailing Tour
4.9(509)·3 hours
from$59/ 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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