Insider's Rio
*Pricing based off of Double Occupancy
- 7 days / 6 nights
- Rio
Brazil Experience
An Afro-centered journey through Brazil that feeds the spirit and deepens connection to the African diaspora.
This 7-day experience invites travelers into the heart of Afro-Brazilian history, culture, and community. Discover places shaped by African heritage, meet local artists, musicians, and chefs, and explore how African traditions have influenced Brazil’s culture and identity.
Through storytelling, music, food, and community engagement, travelers gain a deeper understanding of the legacy, resilience, and cultural contributions of Afro-Brazilian communities.
Created for culturally curious travelers, this journey offers meaningful exploration, genuine connection, and a richer understanding of Black heritage and contemporary life in Brazil.
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Airport transfers
- All hotel accommodations
- Breakfast daily
- Select lunches and dinners, as per itinerary
- Authentic immersive activities and sightseeing, as per itinerary
**Note: Guided experiences are led by English-speaking local guides.
NOT INCLUDED
- Airfare
- Travel insurance
- Dinner and lunch unless otherwise listed
- Fees for any required passport or visa
**Note: The Starting Price per person is based on the sample itinerary as listed. The price is subject to change depending on any customizations, your final party size, and increased rates for last-minute planning.
Itinerary in Detail
Day 1 - Arrive in Rio
Breakfast at the hotel
When you arrive in Rio you will be met and driven to your hotel. Depending on the time of your flight there may be time for exploration.
- Optional Afro – Brazilian Pub Crawl
Day 2 - Rio
Breakfast at the hotel
Quilombos Resistance Tour
Quilombos are more than settlements founded by Africans and their descendants who escaped slavery. They symbolize resistance, the fight for freedom, and the preservation of Afro-Brazilian culture. Today, they remain living spaces where African heritage and traditions continue to endure.
Day 3 - Rio
Breakfast at the hotel
Free time to explore
- Optional Sugarloaf and Christ the Redeemer Tour
Day 4 - Rio
Breakfast at the hotel
- Little Africa Tour
The region known as “Little Africa,” was a term introduced in the early twentieth century by samba composer Heitor dos Prazeres to capture the strong presence and rich traditions of the local community of African descendants.
Day 5 - Rio
Breakfast at the hotel
Free Time To explore
- Favela Experience
Favelas are not just neighborhoods, they are powerful expressions of
Afro-Brazilian resistance, collective resilience, and living
culture.
- Optional Afro Brazilian Cooking Experience
Day 6 - Rio
Breakfast at the hotel
- Optional Afro -Brazilian Food Tour
- Samba Crawl
The Samba Crawl is an immersive and mobile experience that takes you through the most
authentic samba gatherings (rodas de samba) in Rio de Janeiro. Inspired by the concept of
a “crawl” – a route that explores multiple hotspots in a single night – this experience reinvents
the traditional pub crawl by replacing bars with vibrant samba circles. It’s a journey through
rhythm, history, and joy, perfect for travelers wanting to feel the heartbeat of Rio’s nightlife.
Day 7 - End Tour
Breakfast at the hotel
Travel to the airport for your international flight home.
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