Day Trips from Rio de Janeiro
Want to get out of the big city of Rio for a day? Have an extra day in Rio after WYD? Coming early to see interesting places before WYD? Many groups like to add day trips before, during or after WYD to break up the intensity of the city and the large crowds, and limited flight capacity will require a good number of groups to stay in Rio for an extra day or two. We have three great day-trip options to offer your group. We will work with you on adding any of these in the best way that fits your group. 1. Petropolis
 Petropolis
Petropolis: Enjoy the cool, summer getaway of the Brazilian Emperor in the mountain north of the city. Admire the rows of rich palaces and glimpse a day in the life of an emperor at the Museu Imperial. Take some time to pray in the French neo-gothic Catedral Sao Pedro de Alcantara. Enjoy a short hike through the Parque Nacional da Serra Dos Orgaos.
2. Ihla de Paqueta
 Ilha de Paqueta
Ihla de Paqueta: take a ferry from Rio for the day to visit the small island of Ihla de paqueta. Pray in the Capela de Sao Roque and enjoy views of Rio and the bay
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Petropolis
Capela de Sao Roque
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3. Tropical Island Tour
Tropical Island off coast of Rio
Tropical Island Tour: Journey to the Port of Itacuruca, where you will board a schooner for the islands. BBQ lunch included on the island. Enjoy 3 hrs to swim or partake in water sports before returning to the mainland
