Aptive in Rio de Janeiro
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Spectacular Accommodations, Culture & Adventures
This retreat is the perfect blend of culture, relaxation, and adventure in one of the most spectacular places in the world!
**Accommodations, excursions and some meals included!
Full itinerary below.**
IMPORTANT: Brazil Visa Required
Every traveler
must obtain a visa to enter Brazil. The process is done entirely online and takes about
15–20 minutes if you follow the instructions carefully.
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Start here:
Apply For Brazil Visa (US citizens)
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Cost: ~$85
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Validity: 10 years
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Do NOT wait—complete this ASAP.
If you skip any steps or make a mistake, your application will be rejected, and you'll have to start over and pay again.
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Follow each step exactly as outlined in the instructions linked above. If you do that, you're good to go.
Itinerary

Day 1 (Sat. Jan. 3)
- Fly out of US late Jan 2 on a redeye to arrive the morning of Jan. 3.
Arrive, check-in, hangout at Copacabana Beach
- We will attempt an early checkin, but be prepared to leave your bags at the hotel and enjoy the beach or city for a few hours until a more standard 2pm checkin.
- Tripio will provide chairs and umbrellas on Copacabana Beach right near the hotel for everyone to relax.
- Free time: Use the Tripio app (included free with your trip) to find places to go visit that you don’t see on the itinerary for the group.
- Enjoy the city, pool, volleyball & beach, take a nap, etc.
- 6:30pm: Authentic Brazilian Dinner at the most amazing restaurant in Rio
- alcoholic drinks not included
- dinner is at 7pm sharp, make the 15-20 min walk down the beach or Uber to "Marius Degustare"
Day 2 (Sun. Jan. 4)
- Breakfast open from 6am
- Explore using the free Tripio app
- 2pm: in bus for Christ the Redeemer Statue - One of the Seven Wonders of the World
- Lapa Arches
- Escadaria Selarón (famous tiled steps) - need to leave here by 4pm
- 4:30pm: at train station for 5pm train up to Corcovado
- Back to hotel around 7:30pm, dinner on your own, use the Tripio app for great suggestions
Day 3 (Mon. Jan. 5)
- Breakfast open from 6am
- 11am: Ipanema Beach
- Chairs, umbrellas, surfboards (for those who want to try surfing here as well)
- For those wanting to, Sean will lead a group on the Two Brothers hike which overlooks all of Rio. You ride on the back of motorcycles to the top of the Vidigal Favela and then hike 45-60 mins up a steep path. We will leave at 8:30am and meet the rest of the group at the beach after our hike around 11:30 or noon.
- Oakberry Açai (the best açai in the best spot in the world)
- Explore using the free Tripio app, including lunch and dinner on your own
Day 4 (Tues. Jan. 6)
- Breakfast open 6am-10am
- 9:30am: in bus for Surgarloaf Mountain & Cable Car (back on bus to head to hotel at 1pm)
- Free Time, Explore using the free Tripio app
- Lunch & Dinner on your own, use Tripio app to find great restaurants
Day 5 (Wed. Jan. 7)
- Breakfast open from 6am
- 9:15am in bus for Surfing & Epic Mountain Hike
- Explore using the free Tripio app
- 7:15pm: Group Dinner at Fogo de Chao
- alcoholic drinks and dessert not included
Day 6 (Thurs. Jan. 8)
- Checkout is at 12pm
- For those who want a full day here, book flight out on redeye late Jan. 8. We will request until 2pm checkout and hope for the best, but you can all absolutely keep bags safely at the hotel to go explore until your flights.
- Explore using the free Tripio app
- Beach, pool, etc.
- Say "see ya laters" (the group will be so close at this point it won't be "goodbye")
View The Rio Hype Vid
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"If you haven't traveled with Tripio, you need to! Such a great trip! Can't wait to do another with them!" - Chantel B.
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Meet Your Guide, Sean Bingham
As seen on Shark Tank

Accompanying you on this retreat is Tripio Founder & CEO Sean Bingham, who appeared on ABC's Shark Tank™ where he & his brother closed a deal with Robert Herjavec. Sean has explored 50+ countries, started and sold 3 companies, and is an expert in travel and adventure. He's here to ensure that each of you has an unforgettable Rio experience!
This will be the trip of a lifetime!
What's Not Included:
* Airfare/transportation to and from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (but we're here to help you through the process, it's easy.)
* Meals outside of those specified (breakfast is included daily as well as two group dinners)
* Alcoholic beverages (clean drinking water & a variety of other non-alcoholic drinks are provided at each breakfast & the two group dinners)
* Any activities you want to do while in Rio that are not listed here
* Travel Insurance (here's
a site we recommend if you want travel insurance)
FAQ's:
**Accommodations: 4-star hotel on Copacabana Beach with double occupancy rooms offering incredible ocean views.
**Meals: A quality breakfast is included daily. Two quality, authentic Brazilian group dinners are also included. One lunch is also provided. The remaining meals not included are to give each person a chance to select a restaurant of their choosing and experience Rio in a setting outside of the large planned group meals.
**Cash/Personal Payments: USD is not accepted in Rio so don't bother bringing any cash. Getting about $50 USD worth out in BRL cash at an ATM in airport or near hotel is suggested. Credit cards and even Apple Pay are accepted pretty much everywhere in Rio, but do not use them with beach vendors. Uber is super efficient and inexpensive for your personal free time travel.
**Entry Requirements: All attendees are required to meet local entry and visa requirements. It's a wild world right now and we can't control what each separate government is going to require nor what each individual will feel about that requirement, so be in-the-know
here and get
travel insurance if you're worried.
**Getting There: E Z P Z ;) Airport is GIG (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) with daily flights from every major airline. We suggest checking both Kayak & Google Flights to find the best rates. We also suggest a redeye in the day before checkin and a redeye out the day of checkout to maximize your time down there in Rio.
**Safety: Some of you may have heard that Rio is scary or dangerous. While it does likely have more crime than say Hawaii, a fun & safe vacation is very possible. We do it all the time. A few important safety tips:
1) Don't go anywhere alone, especially at night.
2) Stay in the main more busy & touristy parts of town, especially at night.
3) Keep valuables hidden at the beach, on the tours, on the street, etc. This includes phones, wallets, jewelry, etc.
4) Don't use your credit card with beach vendors.
5) Don't be "the loud obnoxious American".
**How firm is the Itinerary? There are countless things to do in Rio and we'll make sure your group experiences the ones best for you! Some of the top excursions are booked in advance and are firm, but this is your trip! If there's something you don't want to participate in or something else you'd rather do, we'll help you do that! We'll stick to the itinerary for all those who want to join the main group.
* Purchasing this trip, accepting it as a gift or prize, attending and/or participating in this trip in any way means you have read and agreed to the Tripio Terms and Conditions, which includes a waiver. What's Included:
* 4-star hotel on world famous Copacabana Beach
* Pool
* WiFi
* Christ the Redeemer Excursion
* Hike and Surf Excursion
* Copacabana & Ipanema Beach days with chairs and umbrellas
* Sugarloaf Mountain Excursion
* Tripio Pro to help you explore in your free time (one year subscription)
* Transportation to and from the airport and to and from your excursions (use Uber for personal transportation in free time)
* Breakfast daily + two classy group dinners + one lunch
* Socializing, games, laughs and good times every night with the best group of people you’ll ever find
* Expert knowledge and guidance from local tour guides as well as the Tripio team who has been here with large groups many times before to ensure even your free time on the itinerary is packed with all the adventure and/or relaxation you want!
* Be part of an exclusive group and make friends and memories that will truly last a lifetime, including the Tripio Team%20(1).png)
PACKING LIST
• 2-3 swimsuits
• Clothes for each day (as a guy, I usually take a few t-shirts, 3 pairs of shorts, 1 pair of pants, 1 long sleeve shirt/hoodie, a few underwear & socks)
• Sandals/flip flips
• Tennis or hike shoes
• Rain jacket
• Travel size toiletries
• Travel size reef-safe sunscreen
• Travel size insect repellent
• Travel size hand sanitzer
• Sunglasses
• Phone, laptop, chargers, adapters (hotel has in-wall USB ports, plug type in Brazil is Type N, but Type C also works)
• Wallet + ID
• Passport
• Updated health/covid requirements
• Travel Insurance
Purchasing this trip, accepting it as a gift or prize, attending and/or participating in this trip in any way means you have read and agreed to the Tripio Terms and Conditions, which includes a waiver.